Tony Messenger: Lamar Johnson is an innocent man. Justice was a long time coming ST. LOUIS — Lamar Johnson is a murderer no more. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Feb 16, 2023
Activists rally behind Missouri lawmaker cut off in debate Missouri faith leaders, activists and elected officials have accused the Republican-led House of silencing Black Missourians after leaders shut down a Black lawmaker’s speech The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Missouri activists seek more wrongful conviction hearings As racial justice activists in Missouri celebrate the overturned conviction of Lamar Johnson, they’re questioning why other inmates with credible innocence claims aren’t getting the chance to make their cases in court The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
An update on the 2024 presidential primary calendar Welcome to the Wednesday, February 15, Brew. Ballotpedia · Feb 15, 2023
Judge throws out Missouri man’s conviction, confirming his innocence in 1994 murder Long before he had a graying beard, Lamar Johnson wrote to the St. Louis judge who oversaw his 1995 trial, saying he had received letters from another man admitting guilt to the murder for which he had just been convicted. Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023
Ryan O'Reilly's goal gives Blues 6-5 overtime win over Coyotes ST. LOUIS — Ryan O'Reilly (foot), Pavel Buchnevich (ankle) and Robert Thomas (ankle) all returned to the Blues' lineup as the Blues returned to hockey after an 11-day break. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Feb 12, 2023
US state votes against banning children from carrying guns in public A measure on the best way to fight crime in Missouri, US, was debated with lawmakers on Wednesday which included banning kids from walking down the street with firearms Daily Mirror · Feb 10, 2023
Black lawmakers cite racism as Missouri House OKs crime bill Black lawmakers in Missouri are accusing House Republican leaders of racism after shutting down debate and passing a bill that could strip power from the Black woman elected as the St. Louis prosecutor The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023
Missouri GOP: Let children carry guns The Republican-controlled House voted against the measure to stop concealed carry by minors in public Salon · Feb 9, 2023
In battle with North Siders, St. Louis holds all the Cards Culture, continuity have led to sustained success, something that has eluded the Cubs. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 4, 2023
Benjamin Hochman: What matters isn’t Chip Caray’s relations to Harry, but his relationship with St. Louis ST. LOUIS — His is the televised voice of summer, the chosen voice to serve as a soundtrack for St. Louis. Chip Caray’s narrations will carry across Cardinal Nation, wafting and weaving through the city like a knuckleball, from living room to back patio; from the neighbor’s home to the… St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Feb 1, 2023
It's official: Caray's deal to call Cardinals games on television is finalized It was in October 1969 when Harry Caray was fired as the Cardinals' lead broadcaster, one of the most controversial — if not the most controversial — moves in St. Louis sportscasting history. The dismissal of the immensely popular broadcaster who didn't hesitate to speak his mind, after 25 years… St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 30, 2023
Major insurance companies halt new policies for Kias, Hyundais amid St. Louis-area theft surge ST. LOUIS — Two major insurance companies have refused to issue new policies on some Kias and Hyundais in the St. Louis region as theft rates of those vehicles remain high following last year's surge. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 24, 2023
Sources say Chip Caray close to joining Cardinals' broadcast team As of late Monday, signs heavily pointed to a familiar name joining the Cardinals broadcast team. And there aren't many names more famous than Harry Caray on the team's storied roster of announcers through the years. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 24, 2023
Zenger · Jan 23, 2023 Potent Storm Racing Out Of The Rockies Could Produce Snow From New Mexico To Maine A large storm gaining strength over the Rocky Mountains will eject northeastward this week, leaving a swath of heavy snow
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 19, 2023 Religious leaders sue to overturn Missouri’s abortion ban ST. LOUIS — More than a dozen faith leaders filed suit Thursday in St. Louis Circuit Court to overturn Missouri’s abortion ban, arguing state legislators acted based on their personal religious beliefs and violated the separation of church and state protected in Missouri’s Constitution.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 19, 2023 Repurposed St. Louis churches, synagogues find new ways to feed the soul ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis is a town of believers: in traditions, in community and, perhaps most especially, in second chances.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 17, 2023 SI:AM | Tom Brady’s Decision Looms After Cowboys Bounce Bucs Have we seen the last of the GOAT? At least in a Bucs uniform?
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 13, 2023 Autopsy: Teen killed by police at north St. Louis gas station was shot 18 times ST. LOUIS — A 16-year-old boy killed by police last fall at a north St. Louis gas station was shot 18 times, according to the teenager's autopsy report.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 12, 2023 From his home in California, Nolan Arenado says he wants to be a lifelong Cardinal LAKE FOREST, Calif. — He’s propelled enough swings in his career and already in this workout Friday to know the one he’s chasing. When he connected, the echo from the crack of contact had only just faded when Nolan Arenado, head down and hands already circling back for his next…
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 11, 2023 Blues mount third-period comeback, beat Flames in overtime ST. LOUIS — Beginning a season-long, seven-game homestand, the Blues refused to come back to earth in a 4-3 overtime win over the Flames on Tuesday night.
Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2023 Amber McLaughlin becomes first transgender woman to be executed in US after 2003 murder conviction The 49-year-old was on death row in a prison in Missouri for killing a former girlfriend in 2003 in St Louis
Daily Mirror · Jan 4, 2023 Amber McLaughlin execution: First transgender woman put to death in the US Amber McLaughlin was sentenced to death for the 2003 murder of ex-girlfriend Beverly Guenther in St Louis, Missouri. She transitioned just three years ago
Tribune News Service · Jan 1, 2023 Wild finish 2022 strong with 5-2 victory at St. Louis The Wild's long-suffering skid against the Blues finally took a break.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Dec 26, 2022 Demetrious Johnson, former NFL player and local youth mentor, remembered for impact on and off the field ST. LOUIS — Reggie Blackwell was just a kid when Demetrious Johnson, a professional football player with the Detroit Lions, took him under his wing.