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Police launch manhunt for 29-year-old Maurio Thomas after escape from City Justice Center; residents urged to secure homes, vehicles and outbuildings. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 18, 2026 (STL.News) The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department launched a manhunt Sunday morning after a 29-year-old inmate escaped from the City Justice Center in downtown St. Louis, prompting…

MERRILLVILLE, IN – October 18, 2026 (STL.News) A former receptionist at a northwest Indiana law firm faces 42 felony charges and three misdemeanors after investigators accused her of collecting money from people seeking criminal-record expungements, creating fraudulent court documents and falsely leading clients to believe their legal problems had been resolved. Authorities say the alleged…

From multibillion-dollar data centers to interstate expansion and manufacturing investments, Missouri is entering a new era of economic development. JEFFERSON CITY, MO – October 18, 2026 (STL.News) Missouri is experiencing an extraordinary period of large-scale economic development, with technology companies, manufacturers, and government transportation agencies advancing projects that could reshape the state’s economy for decades.…

Clayco founder Bob Clark sees unprecedented demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, but opposition in St. Charles and rising investment risks highlight the challenges facing the industry’s expansion. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 17, 2026 (STL.News) Artificial intelligence is fueling one of the largest infrastructure construction booms in American history, and St. Louis native Bob Clark,…

St. Louis Public Schools ends Miller-Sumner’s 2026 football season as police investigate serious misconduct allegations involving students. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 17, 2026 (STL.News) A St. Louis high school football team’s season has been abruptly canceled after allegations of serious misconduct involving students prompted a police investigation, notification to state child welfare authorities, and…

Berkeley resident pleads guilty to conspiracy involving at least 14 properties in St. Louis and St. Louis County, including properties belonging to deceased owners. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 17, 2026 (STL.News) A St. Louis County man pleaded guilty in federal court to participating in a property fraud conspiracy involving at least 14 properties across…

Federal prosecutors allege a California inmate serving 97 years in prison helped direct a trafficking operation involving three children and one adult across state lines. WILMINGTON, DE – October 17, 2026 (STL.News) Charged – Child Sex Trafficking – Three individuals from California, Maryland and Pennsylvania face federal charges in an alleged sex trafficking conspiracy involving…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 17, 2026 (STL.News) The Trump administration’s federal law enforcement initiatives have produced significant enforcement results across the United States, including nearly 9,000 arrests in a nationwide FBI operation and hundreds more reported in major regional crackdowns targeting violent offenders, fugitives, illegal firearms, narcotics trafficking, and organized criminal networks. The scale of…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 17, 2026 (STL.News) DOJ – Illegal Voting – The U.S. Department of Justice has announced federal criminal charges against 16 non-U.S. citizens accused of illegally voting, falsely claiming American citizenship or committing related election offenses in North Carolina, New York and Idaho. The announcement, issued Friday, October 16, 2026, identifies 10…

CREVE COEUR, MO – October 17, 2026 (STL.News) Mexican Barrel House, located at 1085 North Mason Road in Creve Coeur, Missouri, is giving St. Louis-area diners more reasons to enjoy Mexican cuisine with a lineup of daily food and drink specials designed to deliver variety, value, and opportunities to dine out throughout the week. From…