Bridgeton
Groom shot in head during robbery at backyard wedding in south St. Louis
First Alert 41 DAY AGO
![First Alert 4's avatar](https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_90x90&url=https%3A%2F%2Fui.prt.news%2F4lqezsgfkzmb3miuzj.jpeg)
Missouri Wedding Ends In Tragedy After Groom Shot In Head In Robbery
Wide Open Country7 HOURS AGO
![Wide Open Country's avatar](https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_90x90&url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.prt.news%2Ft_200_200_1f40c91424f5fa5c93daa4c416fb9c48.png)
Militia recruiting notice in Chesterfield church bulletin leads to criticism and apology
First Alert 44 HOURS AGO
![First Alert 4's avatar](https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_90x90&url=https%3A%2F%2Fui.prt.news%2F4lqezsgfkzmb3miuzj.jpeg)
St. Louis man who illegally entered U.S. from Mexico stopped by Hannibal police driving vehicle stolen from Ohiomuddyrivernews.com5 HOURS AGO
LATEST NEWS
EPA expands groundwater testing near Bridgeton landfill, Missouri River
EPA officials have expanded testing near the West Lake Landfill and Missouri River as an ongoing investigation aims to determine if contaminated groundwater from the landfill was discharged into the river.
High Ridge Fire rescue woman, child and two men from Big River at Rockford Park
A 29-year-old South St. Louis County woman, a 12-year-old Fenton girl, an Imperial man and a House Springs man, were rescued from the Big River at Rockford Park on June 29. Crews from the High Ridge Fire Protection District were called to the park at 7:45 p.m. Fire Chief John Barton said the woman and girl were clinging to the cliff wall on the opposite side of the river from the park river access, calling for help. Barton said the two adult male bystanders jumped into the water to help, and they, too, had to be rescued by High Ridge Fire crews.
Taco chain will open second St. Louis-area location this month
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A restaurant chain that serves tacos will soon open its second St. Louis location, in west St. Louis County. Tacos 4 Life, a fast-casual franchised restaurant chain, will open a new restaurant in Ballwin in mid-July, restaurant operators said in a news release. It would be the chain’s second St. Louis-area location, after previously opening one in O’Fallon, Missouri, in November 2021.
Webster University names St. Louis native as new chancellor
WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. — After a months-long search, Webster University announced on Tuesday that it has selected a successor to fill the shoes of former chancellor Elizabeth Stroble, who stepped down last year as the university came under fire for financial struggles. Tim Keane, a St. Louis native and...
St. Louis police to parents: Don’t let your kids shoot strangers with toy gel guns
St. Louis police warned parents that their children’s pretend gunplay with a popular toy weapon could turn tragic. Police apprehended six juveniles they say were shooting gel blaster guns at each other in downtown St. Louis on Monday night. One underage teen was taken into juvenile detention for a...
Missouri Wedding Ends In Tragedy After Groom Shot In Head In Robbery
Masked gunmen upended the lives of a newly married couple, Manuel and Dulce Gonzalez. The St. Louis couple were hosting a wedding ceremony, celebrating their decade-long relationship. The reception took place in their backyard, holding around 50 family members and friends. Per KSDK, around midnight, the festivities started to die down. That's when two masked, armed men entered the yard and told everyone to stay where they were.
St. Luke’s Health System Expands Cancer Services in the Northland
The Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute announced the formation of a new cancer program, allowing for more services for residents in the Northland. The new cancer program will expand to the campus of Saint Luke’s North Hospital, expected to open in Spring 2025. The program will include radiation therapy and expanded medical oncology and infusion services in the Barry Medical Park Office Building adjacent to the main hospital, according to a release.
St. Louis Art Center Shutters Pro-Palestine Exhibition After Accusations of Antisemitism
A St. Louis art center is facing criticism for closing an exhibition after deeming several pro-Palestinian works on display were antisemitic.Brooklyn Museum Director's Home Vandalized with Anti-Zionist Graffiti The works were by artists Dani Collette and Allora McCullough, who were selected by the Craft Alliance, an exhibition and gallery space, for an 11 month artists-in-residence in July 2023. The residency provided the artists with shared studio space, a stipend, a tuition waiver, and the opportunity to organize an exhibition. The exhibition, titled “Planting Seeds, Sprouting Hope”, opened on June 21 and was planned to run through July 20, however shortly before...
‘Gateway to Pride’ exhibit uncovers St. Louis’ storied LGBTQ history
St. Louis’ Missouri History Museum has opened a new exhibit to celebrate the city’s LGBTQ history and evolution. It looks at nearly 200 years’ worth of history and what lives and struggles looked like at the time. Ian Darnell with the Missouri Historical Society detailed the story...
With only months to spare, vacate hearing set for Marcellus Williams ahead of execution
A hearing date has been set to for death row inmate Marcellus Williams to determine if he should have his conviction vacated, with hearing set for Aug. 21, just over a month ahead of Williams’s execution date, which is scheduled for Sept. 24.
STL Fest returns to The Big Top this Sunday
STL Fest is back for its fourth year on Sunday at The Big Top. The event starts with a family-friendly (and free!) block party all afternoon, and it ends with an ages 21-and-over ticketed show with local and national heavy hitters onstage. Yung Joc and Rocko are the headliners, with Koko C’Vere, Big Homie Spitta, Rahli, and more, including artist and event co-founder Shorty a.k.a. Reggie Son.
Zayed to lead new Division of Surgical Sciences
Vascular surgeon to advance innovative patient care, research. Mohamed A. Zayed, MD, PhD, a vascular surgeon known for his pioneering research in vascular diseases, has been appointed director of the newly established Division of Surgical Sciences in the Department of Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He will assume his new role July 1.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.