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Pam Hupp murder trial gets postponed. Case gets new judge

Pam Hupp murder trial gets postponed. Case gets new judge

  • Dana Rieck | Post-Dispatch

Pam Hupp was going to stand trial in August on charges that she killed Betsy Faria, whose murder sparked local news investigations, multiple podcasts, episodes on NBC’s “Dateline†and a scripted NBC show.

Page wins court fight with council, will head to London

Page wins court fight with council, will head to London

  • Jacob Barker | Post-Dispatch

Page had said he would not go unless a judge clarifies a county ordinance, passed in September, that makes the council chair acting county executive when he leaves the country. 

19-year-old charged in shootout outside of St. Louis market

19-year-old charged in shootout outside of St. Louis market

  • Katie Kull | Post-Dispatch

Preshon Thomas, of St. Louis, is accused of opening fire Tuesday evening on a Chevrolet Malibu outside of the Gateway Market, at 3016 Martin Luther King Drive.

Open house planned on I-64 project

Open house planned on I-64 project

  • From staff reports

MoDOT, the Federal Highway Administration and its community partners plan a public meeting April 30 to view and comment on construction plans for Highway 40 (Interstate 64) between Boyle and Compton avenues.

Jeffco Boulevard ramp to I-55 will close for paving

Jeffco Boulevard ramp to I-55 will close for paving

  • From staff reports

Crews with MoDOT will close the entrance ramp from southbound Jeffco Boulevard (U.S. Highway 67) to northbound Interstate 55 in Jefferson County from 8:00 p.m. Friday to 5:00 a.m. Monday.

MoDOT will close I-70 ramp in Foristell

MoDOT will close I-70 ramp in Foristell

  • From staff reports

FORISTELL — MoDOT crews will close the westbound Interstate 70 on-ramp for 45 days in Foristell starting Monday. The eastbound North Service Road will also be partially closed on the west side of Route W.

Gunfire from police training center rattles south St. Louis residents

Gunfire from police training center rattles south St. Louis residents

  • Colleen Schrappen | Post-Dispatch

Gunfire that goes on for hours started up after the facility reopened, Marine Villa residents say.

Page pitches purchase of Creve Coeur building for St. Louis County headquarters

Page pitches purchase of Creve Coeur building for St. Louis County headquarters

  • 14 hrs ago

The building, constructed in 1982, was renovated in 2014, according to the owner, and has a large parking lot. 

Mercy celebrates opening of new children's therapy center in Chesterfield

Mercy celebrates opening of new children's therapy center in Chesterfield

  • 16 hrs ago

The center will provide services for children with neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, communication disorders, intellectual disabilities, motor and learning disorders, according to Mercy.

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. shot and killed wife then himself before son called 911, police say

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. shot and killed wife then himself before son called 911, police say

  • 16 hrs ago

The incident began when Justin Fairfax was served court papers related to the couple’s ongoing divorce proceedings, police said. 

St. Louis geospatial industry is at an 'inflection point.' Will the jobs come?

St. Louis geospatial industry is at an 'inflection point.' Will the jobs come?

  • 16 hrs ago

Leaders across the industry now generally agree: The region has made strides in teamwork, public relations, education and workforce development. But the jobs haven't yet followed.

Your guide to 40 farmers markets in the St. Louis area

Your guide to 40 farmers markets in the St. Louis area

  • 16 hrs ago

Whether you are looking for a Saturday morning family outing or just a few tomatoes, you can find what you need at one of these St. Louis-area farmers markets. 

Ten Hochman: How new Mizzou hoops transfer Bryson Tiller compares self to Mark Mitchell

Ten Hochman: How new Mizzou hoops transfer Bryson Tiller compares self to Mark Mitchell

  • 17 hrs ago

In today’s 10 AM “Ten Hochman,†Ben Hochman discusses new Mizzou basketball player Bryson Tiller, who transferred from KU! And as always, Hochman picks a random Cards card out of the hat!

Kehoe's income tax elimination plan moves closer to ballot in Missouri

Kehoe's income tax elimination plan moves closer to ballot in Missouri

  • 17 hrs ago

Voters could get to decide whether to eliminate the state's income tax later this year

Education

New Hazelwood superintendent comes from local school district

New Hazelwood superintendent comes from local school district

Bonita Jamison, superintendent of Maplewood Richmond Heights, will replace Nettie Collins-Hart who led Hazelwood for a decade.

First charter school in Columbia wins state approval

First charter school in Columbia wins state approval

The Missouri Board of Education greenlighted Frontier STEM Academy-Elementary, which is sponsored by St. Louis University, to open in 2027.

Voters across Missouri passed property tax caps. Will they actually happen?

Voters across Missouri passed property tax caps. Will they actually happen?

It's not clear when, or even if, property tax freezes passed by voters will go into effect.

St. Louis Public Schools says bus service is improved but wants vendor to do better

St. Louis Public Schools says bus service is improved but wants vendor to do better

The school board will vote Tuesday on renewing a one-year, $31.5 million contract with California-based Zum Services.

St. Charles

MoDOT will close I-70 ramp in Foristell

MoDOT will close I-70 ramp in Foristell

FORISTELL — MoDOT crews will close the westbound Interstate 70 on-ramp for 45 days in Foristell starting Monday. The eastbound North Service Road will also be partially closed on the west side of Route W.

To break election tie, St. Charles opts to draw name from 'small opaque jar'

To break election tie, St. Charles opts to draw name from 'small opaque jar'

"The names of both candidates will be placed into a container, and one name will be randomly drawn to determine the winner," St. Charles clerk told the Post-Dispatch.

St. Peters teen Liv Ciara finishes as runner-up on 'The Voice'

St. Peters teen Liv Ciara finishes as runner-up on 'The Voice'

St. Peters native Liv Ciara finishes in second places on "The Voice." 

One extra ballot ties St. Charles council race. They could draw lots for the seat

One extra ballot ties St. Charles council race. They could draw lots for the seat

Chris Kyle was ahead by a single vote. Now, he and incumbent Bill Otto are tied

State & Regional

Kehoe's income tax elimination plan moves closer to ballot in Missouri

Kehoe's income tax elimination plan moves closer to ballot in Missouri

Voters could get to decide whether to eliminate the state's income tax later this year

Judge dismisses challenge to Missouri's $50 million school voucher program

Judge dismisses challenge to Missouri's $50 million school voucher program

The Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Program costs taxpayers about $50 million annually

Missouri Senate budget panel reverses cuts to universities, child care

Missouri Senate budget panel reverses cuts to universities, child care

Senate taps into funds set aside for renovations of the Capitol to pay for one-time needs

With filing deadline looming, Senate to debate elimination of Missouri income tax

With filing deadline looming, Senate to debate elimination of Missouri income tax

Democrats say eliminating the income tax will create massive holes in state government spending.

Nation & World

Acting US ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency at end of May

Acting US ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency at end of May

The acting head of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency will leave the federal government at the end of May, the Trump administration said Thursday.

Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director

Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been in turmoil since Trump returned to office more than a year ago.

Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree on ceasefire, optimism grows on ending Iran war

Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree on ceasefire, optimism grows on ending Iran war

President Donald Trump said Thursday that Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, signaling a pause in Israel's conflict that has raged in parallel to the war with Iran.

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. shot and killed wife then himself before son called 911, police say

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. shot and killed wife then himself before son called 911, police say

The incident began when Justin Fairfax was served court papers related to the couple’s ongoing divorce proceedings, police said. 

Illinois

Illinois unions rally against driverless vehicle bill, warn of job losses, safety risks

Illinois unions rally against driverless vehicle bill, warn of job losses, safety risks

A coalition of labor unions fear driverless taxis could jeopardize public safety and the jobs of some or all of its hundreds of thousands of workers with problematic technology.

St. Clair County man, 49, charged with fatally shooting his son

St. Clair County man, 49, charged with fatally shooting his son

Anthony L. Powe, of Summerfield in St. Clair County, is accused in the killing of  Davanta McCray, 29, of Belleville, on Friday.

Homeless man, 56, dies when hit by freight train in Madison County

Homeless man, 56, dies when hit by freight train in Madison County

The incident occurred about 11:15 p.m. Saturday night.

All aboard the Grafton Ferry, now open year-round, 7 days a week

All aboard the Grafton Ferry, now open year-round, 7 days a week

The Grafton ferry began 7-day-a-week, year-round service on April 10, 2026, with new hours. The city of Grafton purchased the ferry with a $1.4 million grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. It will continue to be operated by the Calhoun Ferry Company.

Crime

Pam Hupp murder trial gets postponed. Case gets new judge

Pam Hupp murder trial gets postponed. Case gets new judge

Pam Hupp was going to stand trial in August on charges that she killed Betsy Faria, whose murder sparked local news investigations, multiple podcasts, episodes on NBC’s “Dateline†and a scripted NBC show.

19-year-old charged in shootout outside of St. Louis market

19-year-old charged in shootout outside of St. Louis market

Preshon Thomas, of St. Louis, is accused of opening fire Tuesday evening on a Chevrolet Malibu outside of the Gateway Market, at 3016 Martin Luther King Drive.

Gunfire from police training center rattles south St. Louis residents

Gunfire from police training center rattles south St. Louis residents

Gunfire that goes on for hours started up after the facility reopened, Marine Villa residents say.

Girl, 10, and two adults die in Franklin County car crash

Girl, 10, and two adults die in Franklin County car crash

The crash was about 8:45 p.m. on Highway 100, east of Dundee Road.

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Politics

Page wins court fight with council, will head to London

Page wins court fight with council, will head to London

Page had said he would not go unless a judge clarifies a county ordinance, passed in September, that makes the council chair acting county executive when he leaves the country. 

Page pitches purchase of Creve Coeur building for St. Louis County headquarters

Page pitches purchase of Creve Coeur building for St. Louis County headquarters

The building, constructed in 1982, was renovated in 2014, according to the owner, and has a large parking lot. 

Kehoe's income tax elimination plan moves closer to ballot in Missouri

Kehoe's income tax elimination plan moves closer to ballot in Missouri

Voters could get to decide whether to eliminate the state's income tax later this year

Many states, including Missouri, don’t report losses from data center tax breaks, study says

Many states, including Missouri, don’t report losses from data center tax breaks, study says

In most cases, states are failing to disclose incentives in violation of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, a private organization that sets financial reporting standards for state and local governments. 

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