Life-long St. Louis resident and devoted family man, Nick passed away peacefully. After more than a century of loving the life God bestowed upon him, Nick has left us to celebrate once again with his beloved wife, Gerry; son John…

John Thieman Jr. passed on March 19, 2025 at age 67. Preceded by John Thieman Sr. (Father) and Brother Dan Thieman. Survived by Mother Joan and sisters Julie, Jill, and Maggie.

June 14, 1923 - April 2, 2025

Friends of Nicholas J.C. Pistor, 43, were shocked. They said he appeared healthy in recent days.

The bills sponsor has sought to give schools more room for innovation for over a decade.

The election will decide the successor to Bob Nation, who retired after 18 years in public office, the last 12 as mayor.

Prop B would allow the St. Louis County Council the power to fire department heads.

The election was overshadowed by concerns over the future of the city's park system after reports surfaced that the city planned to sell undeveloped park land to a homebuilder.

The race is expected to be a close one. Baringer, a former Democratic state representative and alderwoman from St. Louis Hills, won the March primary by just 532 votes out of more than 41,000 cast.

Anne Schweitzer, Shane Cohn, Alisha Sonnier and Laura Keys all defeated their opponents in Tuesday's election.

Brian Marston, Karen Collins-Adams and Allisa (AJ) Foster all running with the endorsement of Aldermanic President Megan Green won the three open seats on the SLPS board.

In final, unofficial results, Spencer won 64%-36%.

The top budget writer in the Missouri Senate says President Donald Trumps sharp tariff hikes are causing jitters among some Republicans who control state government.

Forecasters originally called for the crest around 31 feet in Valley Park, but they dialed that back.

The Missouri Secretary of State is investigating St. Louis County Executive Sam Page's use of taxpayer dollars for an informational campaign.

Contemporary Productions President Steve Schankman discusses the importance of St. Louis concerts including historic appearances from the Grateful Dead and the Rolling Stones, and the upcoming Evolution Fest.

Some worry the anti-discrimination legislation could be used against protesters on college campuses.

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Car design influenced the other visual arts, and the other visual arts influenced car design.

A friendly food discussion devolves into a bitterly fought cooking contest.

Michael L. Smargiassi, 59, and a teacher at Triad High School in Troy, Illinois, faces two felony grooming charges, a felony official misconduct charge and a misdemeanor battery charge.

Top leaders have signaled there is little appetite among the 34 members of the Missouri Senate for an expansion of gambling this year.

January 9, 1938 - April 4, 2025

(nee Szczepanik) SERVICES: Funeral at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL (10151 Gravois Rd., 63123) on Thursday, April 10, at 10 AM. Interment at Gullick Cemetery (Highland, IL). Visitation Wednesday, April 9, from 4 8 PM.

Baptized into the hope of Christs resurrection, beloved husband of 66 years to Elizabeth Ann (Liz) Stangler Seise. Dear father of Julie (Jeff) Hovey, Ken (Lynn) Seise, Beth (Jeff) Collins, and Laura (Henry) Goff, grandfather of Kate Levine, Andrew Hovey,…