Missouri lawmakers are heading back to the Capitol after the Governor called an extraordinary legislative session to address a high-stakes financing deal for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals that collapsed during the regular session.
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St. Louis’ Crime Chime: St. Louis County Man Christian Watkins Faces First-Degree Assault, Unlawful Weapon Use, and Two Counts of Armed Criminal Action in May Shooting Case
Christian Watkins charges are at the center of a St. Louis County shooting case in which authorities allege multiple people fired at a Dodge Charger, damaging the vehicle and injuring a woman inside a nearby home. Prosecutors filed counts including first-degree assault or attempt, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action.
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St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Long After the Silence Falls, Questions About Sheriff Montgomery Still Echo Through St. Louis
Questions about Sheriff Montgomery still echo across St. Louis as residents weigh his record, removal from office, and the legacy he leaves behind.
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St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Stolen Ride, Fatal Flight: Berkeley’s Burglary Bust Ends in Gunfire
Berkeley police fatal shooting video captures the tense moments of a burglary investigation that escalated into a deadly confrontation involving a stolen SUV, officers, and a fleeing driver.
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St. Louis Tornado Recovery: Why the Rebuilding Is Taking So Long — and What Comes Next
St. Louis tornado recovery is under fire for moving too slowly. With $1.6 billion in damage and 10,000 properties affected, Mayor Cara Spencer and Alderman Rasheen Aldridge offer very different takes on who bears the blame.
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SLIP Etiquette Luncheon 2026 Equips Over 100 St. Louis Student Interns with Professional Skills
The SLIP Etiquette Luncheon will bring more than 100 St. Louis high school students together on June 5 for hands-on training in business dining, networking, communication, and workplace etiquette ahead of their summer internships.
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LaTonya Jackson Takes the Helm at Better Family Life to Strengthen St. Louis Communities
The board of directors of Better Family Life, Inc. has appointed LaTonya R. Jackson, MBA, CHW-C, as Interim CEO of the St. Louis nonprofit. With more than 15 years of connection to the organization and a background spanning social work and banking, Jackson steps in to lead programs focused on workforce development, youth services, and housing. The exact date and reasons for the appointment have not been publicly disclosed.
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3 BGCSTL Seniors Score Prestigious $40,000 Best Buy Scholarships
Best Buy Scholarships are putting four BGCSTL seniors on a stronger path to college and career success. Students from the Herbert Hoover Club in St. Louis each earned a prestigious $40,000 award through their hard work and participation in the Pathways program and the St. Louis Internship Program.
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Jim Butler Memorial Golf Classic Returns for 22nd Year to Champion St. Louis Youth
The Jim Butler Memorial Golf Classic returns June 22, 2026, to Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis, raising support for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis. The annual event will feature golf, contests, prizes, and recognition for two Club youth honored for sportsmanship and leadership.
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Derek Notman and Adam Holt Release Inspiring New Book with Lessons from 100+ Fathers, Featuring Foreword by Sir Richard Branson
Discover the impactful new book by Derek Notman and Adam Holt, sharing lessons from over 100 fathers, with a compelling foreword by Sir Richard Branson. A must-read for parents and personal growth enthusiasts.
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Big Woofer Wear Celebrates Big Dog Dads Tees Just in Time for Father’s Day
The large breed apparel brand Big Woofer Wear drops a curated Father’s Day gift guide spotlighting fan favorite styles for every kind of big dog dad.
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St. Louis Libraries Mark Community Recovery After Tornado
More than a year after severe tornado damage, the Julia Davis and Cabanne branch libraries in St. Louis reopened, restoring vital neighborhood spaces and reflecting North St. Louis’ resilience, memory, and community recovery.
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DiSC Plus: The Top Summer U.S. Blockbusters of All Time
The highest-grossing summer movies in U.S. history include Top Gun: Maverick ($718.7M), Inside Out 2 ($652.9M), and Jurassic World ($652.3M). Explore the full list!
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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane. No, It’s the Action #1 ‘Rocket Copy’ Comic Book coming to Auction in June
Discover the rare opportunity to own one of the top 10-graded copies of Action Comics #1, the comic that launched Superman and the superhero genre. Available again in June via ComicConnect, the leading broker with a proven track record.
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New Orleans Prepares for Busy Pride Month in June
Join the vibrant Pride Month celebrations in New Orleans this June 2026! Enjoy festivals, parades, performances, and cultural gatherings across the city’s neighborhoods, attracting visitors from around the world.
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Biblical Guidance Restores Faith-Based Harmony in Male and Female Relationships
Discover a faith-centered approach to healing and improving male and female relationships with Mario Peters’ latest book, offering biblical guidance for correcting interactive behaviors and fostering spiritual harmony.
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Explore the International African American Museum: Celebrating Juneteenth and African American Heritage
Discover the vibrant Juneteenth celebrations at the International African American Museum in South Carolina. Experience a meaningful journey of heritage, community, and joy with engaging events and cultural festivities.
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ICE Agent Arrested, O’Hara Resigns, RiverCentre Shooting Arrests: Twin Cities Trust Hits a Breaking Point: Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Week In Review
Twin Cities residents are watching a fast-moving public safety week unfold, with an ICE agent arrest, the Minneapolis police chief’s resignation, and major shooting arrests raising fresh questions about accountability, leadership, and community trust.
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Political Earthquake in Duluth: DFL-GOP Clash, Klobuchar-Schierer Ticket, Governor and U.S. Senate Stakes Collide: Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Week In Review
Minnesota’s political season is gaining speed as DFL and GOP leaders gather in Duluth, endorsement fights take shape, and Amy Klobuchar’s selection of Ben Schierer
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Google Halt, Hermantown Revolt, Ozone Alert, Wakaŋ Típi Rise: Minnesota Growth Hits a Breaking Point: Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Week In Review
Minnesota’s development debate is growing more intense as data center projects face pushback, ozone concerns affect the Twin Cities, and the Wakaŋ Típi Center opens as a powerful example of cultural renewal.
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Obama Center Opens, Bears Chase a $39M Tax Break, and Cook County SIDS Fears Shake Chicago: Chicagoland’s Week In Review
Chicago top headlines this week spotlight three major local stories: the Obama Presidential Center’s South Side opening, a proposed Bears stadium property tax break, and growing concern over infant SIDS cases in Cook County.
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Homan Square Death, Wrigleyville’s Lucky Strike Closure, and Tax Rate Reset Ignite Debate: Chicagoland’s Week In Review
Cook County and Chicago news this week includes a fatal FBI agent-involved shooting in Homan Square, the permanent closure of Lucky Strike in Wrigleyville, and a new unified property tax rate calculation method.
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Joliet’s Power Shift: Bill Evans Retires, Workforce Center Opens, and NASCAR Roars Back: Chicagoland’s Week In Review
Will County local news this week focuses on Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans retiring, the opening of a modernized Workforce Center, and NASCAR’s planned 2026 return to Chicagoland Speedway.
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Funeral Home Crash, DTW Security Gaps, and Mackinac Governance Talk Put Michigan on Alert: Detroit’s Week In Review
Metro Detroit and Michigan top news this week takes a civic turn, connecting a Detroit funeral home crash, security questions after the DTW terminal incident, and Mackinac Policy Conference themes around affordability, jobs, and bipartisan cooperation.
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Grand Prix Gridlock, MSU Shock Exit, and Wildfire Warnings Put Michigan on Edge: Detroit’s Week In Review
Metro Detroit and Michigan top news this week moves beyond breaking incidents into planning and preparedness. Downtown Detroit is navigating Grand Prix closures and security plans, Michigan State University is facing a leadership transition, and the Michigan DNR is warning residents about elevated wildfire risk.