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ST. LOUIS, MO – October 22, 2026 (STL.News) A series of shootings involving teenagers across the St. Louis area has renewed concerns among community activists about gun violence, neighborhood safety, and the dangers facing young people. The recent incidents include the shooting of a 14-year-old boy in Walnut Park East, a shooting that critically injured…

ST. LOUIS, MO – October 21, 2026 (StLouisRestaurantReview) St. Louis Restaurant Review is pleased to announce its recognition in the Fall 2026 Media List 5000 Awards, earning a reported ranking of No. 2,888 among 5,000 recognized blogs in a national digital publishing program. The distinction represents an exciting milestone for St. Louis Restaurant Review, an…

ST. LOUIS, MO – October 21, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis Restaurant Review, a locally focused digital publication covering restaurants, dining establishments, and the hospitality industry throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area, has received recognition in the Fall 2026 Media List 5000 Awards, earning a reported ranking of No. 2,888 among 5,000 recognized blog websites. The…

ST. LOUIS, MO – October 21, 2026 (STL.News) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is preparing for a major construction project that will shut down a section of eastbound Interstate 64 in St. Louis for approximately one year, creating significant changes for commuters, businesses, residents, and visitors traveling through the city’s Midtown corridor. The planned…

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO – October 21, 2026 (STL.News) Casa Juarez Mexican Town, a popular Mexican restaurant at 12710 Dorsett Road in Maryland Heights, Missouri, is giving customers another reason to visit with a lineup of daily drink specials featuring margaritas, imported and domestic beers, sangrias, and tropical frozen cocktails. Known for its colorful, Mexican-inspired atmosphere,…

KISSIMMEE, FL – October 21, 2026 (STL.News) Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday that he arrested Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa, accusing the elected official of improperly obtaining taxpayer-funded business assistance grants meant to help small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Espinosa, 58, faces felony charges of grand theft and organized scheme to defraud…

Federal prosecutors say a 24-year-old Kansas man threatened to shoot President Donald Trump and claimed to have mapped rooftops near the president’s campaign appearance. WICHITA, KS – October 21, 2026 (STL.News) Federal authorities have arrested and charged a 24-year-old Kansas man accused of threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump, including allegedly claiming he had identified…

Ohio indictment alleges education funds were diverted through private companies as Rhode Island Democratic Party chair resigns and a successor is named. STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – October 21, 2026 (STL.News) Fraud – A sweeping criminal investigation into the alleged diversion of approximately $20 million in education funding from a now-defunct Ohio community college has triggered political…

Overview of the Feast of Fortune Event (STL.News) Black Friday and the surrounding holiday weekend are prime opportunities for casino players to engage in limited-time promotions that combine multiple short campaigns into a cohesive seasonal event. American Luck’s Feast of Fortune spans Thanksgiving through Black Friday, offering a structured series of weekly challenges and rewards…

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia – October 21, 2026 (STL.News) Stephen Hubbard – Russia has released American citizen Stephen James Hubbard, ending more than four years of captivity that began during the Russian invasion of Ukraine and developed into a controversial international detention case involving disputed military accusations, a secretive criminal trial, allegations of mistreatment, and years…