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Missouri judge urges release of Christopher Dunn; Missouri AG resists
Christopher Dunn, who was convicted of murder over 30 years ago, is set to be released from prison after a judge ruled in favor of his release, but the state's efforts could keep him in prison.
Flooded Illinois shelters leave many pets without homes
Belleville Area Humane Society and other organizations have rescued dogs from the flooding in St. Clair County, and are now seeking people to foster and adopt them, with adoption fees only $50 during the "Clear the Shelters" event.
St. Louis All Local AM: Senior tax freeze, De Soto gets Amtrak station
St. Louis County Council approves senior tax freeze funding, city could take over Railway Exchange to get it redeveloped, interim CEO named for Explore St. Louis, De Soto to get Amtrak station, Central West End condo owners sue over building problems
Missouri Attorney General plans to appeal order to vacate Christopher Dunn conviction
A St. Louis Circuit Court judge tossed out the murder conviction of Christopher Dunn on Monday and ordered his immediate release. Dunn has spent more than 30 years behind bars for a faulty murder conviction.
A Prince George’s Co. school board member was found working in Missouri. Is that legal?
This report is in continuation to exclusive coverage by WTOP. Some parents and voters in Prince George’s County have reacted with outrage after finding out a school board member has spent essentially all of this year working for a school system in Ferguson, Missouri, while maintaining his elected office in Maryland.
Paul Skenes Shines in Close 2-1 Game vs Cardinals Despite First Pirates Loss
Paul Skenes shines in his first loss for the Pittsburgh Pirates, delivering a stellar performance despite the team's defeat to the St. Louis Cardinals. Skenes pitched 8.1 innings, threw 104 pitches, allowed 4 hits, 2 earned runs, and 1 home run. He recorded 8 strikeouts without issuing a walk during...
Harold E. Beers
Harold was born in Alton, Ill., on October 9, 1926. He was the middle son of five brothers, born to Wintha Beers born in 1895 and Leona May “Crump” Beers, born in 1904. They were both born in Washington County, Mo. Harold’s father passed away in 1977 and his mother passed away in 1980.
Well-known St. Louis restaurant chain to add new location in Kirkwood
KIRKWOOD, Mo. — A St. Louis-based restaurant group will open its latest location on the ground floor of a new apartment complex in Kirkwood. The Napoli Group will open its sixth restaurant at The James, an apartment building that opened in March at 436 N. Kirkwood Road. Napoli Kirkwood...
Belleville, O'Fallon Among Recipients Of $11.4M Park Grants
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - The Metro East Park and Recreation District Board of Directors approved several grants for St. Clair County recently. The goal of the project grants is to enhance public parks, regional trails and recreational facilities. In Madison and St. Clair counties, the grants total $11.4 million. MEPRD...
Shawnee National Forest using geospatial technology to keep track of 290,000 acres of forest
The Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois sits between the Ohio River and Mississippi River and home to oak and hickory forests, along with wetlands, grasslands, canyons and bluffs.
Missouri Woman Assaults Jack In The Box Employee Over Chicken Strip
A seemingly minor complaint over a missing chicken strip escalated into a serious altercation, resulting in a St. Louis woman striking a Jack in the Box employee with her vehicle, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Dispute Over Missing Chicken Strip Leads to Assault at St. Louis Jack...
Missouri Supreme Court halts release of man with overturned conviction as he was about to go free
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court halted the immediate release Wednesday of a man whose murder conviction was overturned — just as the man was about to walk free. A St. Louis Circuit Court judge had ordered Christopher Dunn, now 52, to be released by...
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