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Debris in need of clearing after the Tonganoxie tornado in Missouri.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Tonganoxie Tornado Cleanup, World Cup Prep, and AI Laws: This Week Now in St. Louis and Missouri

by Ondrea P. SeoulMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026
St. Louis halfway house linked to eight fentanyl overdose deaths, raising questions about taxpayer-funded neglect and oversight failures.
Posted inThe Crime Chime

St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Death Behind Closed Doors: Taxpayer-Funded Neglect at St. Louis Halfway House

by St. Louis Crime ChimeApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026
Taco Bell restaurant with crime scene tape after a shooting incident involving D’Mari Patterson in West Palm Beach.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Soda, Shots, and Shattered Glass: D’Mari Patterson Charged with Aggravated Assault in Taco Bell Chaos

by St. Louis Crime ChimeApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026
Grafton Ferry crossing the Mississippi River
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Metro East St. Louis News: Belleville’s Sports Complex, East St. Louis Crime Drop, and Grafton Ferry Expansion

by David BeckfordApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026
 SIUE health sciences complex exterior view
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Metro East St. Louis News: Tornado Recovery, Healthcare Growth, and Tax Fraud Shake Metro East

by David BeckfordApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026
Posted inCommunity News Networks, St. Louis

Area Residents Encouraged to Explore the MetroBikeLink System through St. Clair County Transit District’s Summerlong “GO TRAILing” Program

by The Hauser Group-ContactApril 29, 2026May 21, 2026
Rep. Kimberly-Ann Collins, D-St. Louis City, with the Gateway Arch in the background.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

What You Need to Know: Missouri Budget Battles, Higher Education Wins, and St. Louis Grant Opportunities You Can’t Miss

by Rep. Kimberly-Ann Collins, D- St. Louis City 77th DistrictApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026
A view of Downtown St. Louis showcasing its potential for revitalization.
Posted inCommunity News Networks, Featured, St. Louis

Downtown St. Louis Faces Challenges — Here’s What’s Really Holding It Back

by The Newsletter 05April 28, 2026May 21, 2026
Dakota Merit charged in Derrick Merit's fatal stabbing in Lemay, Missouri, sparking debates on juvenile justice and family struggles.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Father’s Blood, Daughter’s Chains: The Tragedy of Derrick and Dakota Merit

by St. Louis Crime ChimeApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Match Ready KC: Community Safety & CPR Training

by Pagee' SpeedeApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026
City of St. Louis CDA announces $1.5M HOME-ARP funding for supportive services.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

City of St. Louis – CDA Opens 2026 HOME-ARP Supportive Services NOFA

by David BeckfordApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026
Paying a water-refuse bill online in St. Louis using a laptop.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

How to Pay a Water-Refuse Bill to the Collector of Revenue’s Office

by Metalle TagnerApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026
Posted inSt. Louis

Recap: Volunteers Spend Day Improving Safety, Comfort and Independence for Older Adults in Two Ferguson Households

by The Hauser Group-ContactApril 28, 2026May 21, 2026
A family caregiver assisting an elderly woman at home in Kansas City.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

How to Become a Paid Family Caregiver in Kansas City

by Metalle TagnerApril 27, 2026April 27, 2026
Cheri Syphax, Philadelphia entrepreneur and co-owner of Booker’s Restaurant, smiling confidently.
Posted inCommunity News Networks, St. Louis

Cheri Syphax: Legacy, Ownership, and Becoming Unapologetically Free

by Linda Pritchard, Sr. Blogger, The Narrative MattersApril 27, 2026May 21, 2026
Blossom Wood Day School campus in Hazelwood, MO, showcasing its modern classrooms, library, and outdoor learning spaces.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

The Inspiring Journey of Blossom Wood Day School Part 2: Where Learning Comes to Life

by Metalle TagnerApril 26, 2026April 26, 2026
Missouri Senator Karla May speaking at a legislative session, wearing a light blazer and glasses, with a microphone in front of her.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Missouri Senate Tackles K-12 Funding Cuts, Bentley and Mason’s Law, and Controversial Gender Bills

by David BeckfordApril 26, 2026April 26, 2026
The faces behind Missouri’s $511K daycare fraud scandal.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

St. Louis’ Crime Chime: “From Daycares to Deception: The $511K Fraud Scandal That Shocked Missouri

by St. Louis Crime ChimeApril 26, 2026April 26, 2026
Posted inCommunity News Networks

The Rock Church: A Celebration of Music and Worship

by Metalle TagnerApril 26, 2026April 26, 2026
Posted inCommunity News Networks

20 Things You Didn’t Know About Annie Malone Children’s Home: Part 9: The Diaper Bank Initiative

by Pagee' SpeedeApril 26, 2026April 26, 2026
Velda City Police Chief Daniel Paulino in uniform, symbolizing his role before the corruption scandal.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

St. Louis’ Crime Chime: From Police Chief to Prison: Daniel Paulino and the Velda City Heist

by St. Louis Crime ChimeApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Seismograph recording high-amplitude earthquake waves with red concentric ripples symbolizing seismic activity.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Missouri’s Education Crisis, Hemp Industry Shake-Up, and Earthquake Aftermath: This Week Now in St. Louis and Missouri

by Pagee' SpeedeApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026
 Velda City police chief in formal uniform with gold insignias and badge.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Fatal I-64 Accident, Data Center Debate, and Police Chief Sentencing: This Week Now in St. Louis and Missouri

by Pagee' SpeedeApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Financial chart analysis with a magnifying glass highlighting market volatility in February 2020.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Kansas City’s Royals Stadium, Crime Surge, and Audit Scandal: This Week Now in St. Louis and Missouri

by Pagee' SpeedeApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Rising gas prices in the U.S. due to the Iran-U.S. war
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Metro East St. Louis News: How Gas Prices, Crime Stings, and Community Pacts Impact You

by Ondrea P. SeoulApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026

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