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Oct. 5, 1930 • A potty-mouthed parrot shocks visitors to St. Louis Zoo
The parrot, a gift for the St. Louis Zoo's new Bird House in 1930, quickly became an embarrassment. → Read More
St. Louis crime increased in 2015 at rate that slowed as year progressed
Homicides were up 18.2 percent in 2015 but overall serious crimes reported were up 2.2 percent, police say. → Read More
Want to ride to the top of the Arch? Get there before it closes (temporarily)
Arch rides and some features of the visitors center will reopen some time in March or later in the spring → Read More
Work begins soon to restore, expand, transform St. Louis Soldiers Memorial
St. Louis's Soldiers Memorial, completed 77 years ago as a monument to the doughboys of the Great War, is about to undergo an extensive restoration and refitting for the digital age. → Read More
Fire that killed Highland couple was accidental, but exact cause may remain undetermined
Jack and Shirley Cygan had attended a grandson's wedding the night before. Firefighters found their bodies in their living room. → Read More
Work begins soon to restore, expand and transform St. Louis Soldiers Memorial
St. Louis has been searching for years for help in maintaining the memorial, which was built to honor the soldiers who died in World War I. → Read More
Guns at the zoo? St. Louis judge hears arguments
Zoo wants judge to ban on open carry of guns permanent. → Read More
Illinois adds more free land in bid to lure spy agency to Scott Air Force Base
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, others, say Scott site is best for nation. → Read More
Illinois adds free land in bid to lure spy agency to Scott Air Force Base
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, others, say Scott site is best for nation. → Read More
Panelists cite racial disparities, urging reforms in personal-debt collection
But shouldn't debtors still have to pay their bills, some ask. → Read More
Mehlville tax approved by strong majority, Kirkwood issue fails
Florissant passes sales tax, Arnold defeats one. → Read More
Kirkwood trailing, Mehlville leading in report of absentee ballots cast for Tuesday's election
Some municipal issues are reported. Arnold voters defeated a sales-tax bid. → Read More
Strike ends: East St. Louis teachers, district ratify contract
The strike that began Oct. 1 has kept about 6,000 students out of the classroom. → Read More
East St. Louis teachers ratify proposed contract, union leader says
The strike that began Oct. 1 has kept about 6,000 students out of the classroom. → Read More
The Arch turns 50 to celebrations and a vintage ticket price
Events included speeches, a panel discussion and $1 rides to the top of the Arch. → Read More
Fans of the Arch meet, mingle with builders
Two events commemorating "topping day" were held at the Missouri History Museum → Read More
Gateway Arch turns gold for 50th anniversary
Events are scheduled at the Old Courthouse and the Missouri History Museum, and rides to the top of the Arch cost only $1 to commemorate topping day. → Read More
Chance of break from stubborn dry spell comes later this week for St. Louis area
There has been little rainfall in St. Louis since early August, hurting gardens and crops. A 50 percent chance of rain is forecast for the weekend. → Read More
Five hurt in four-car crash in St. Louis
None of the injuries was considered life-threatening, a spokesman said. → Read More
Driver loses control of car, crashes into St. Louis center for pregnant teens
ST. LOUIS • A motorist lost control of his car early Thursday afternoon, collided with another vehicle and then crashed into a building that houses a help center for pregnant teens, according to the St. Louis Fire Department. No one was injuried seriously in the crash at the Almost Home center, at 3200 St. Vincent Avenue, which is just east of the St. Louis University medical center. As a… → Read More