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Welcome to the spin zone: Marlins' approach to pitching has Cardinals seeing zeroes

Welcome to the spin zone: Marlins' approach to pitching has Cardinals seeing zeroes

  • Derrick Goold | Post-Dispatch

No team in the majors throws as many sliders as the Marlins, and they've used a dizzying amount of breaking balls to hold the Cardinals to a run in 18 innings.

Q&A: St. Charles fireworks stand owner, 20, expects booming sales for America's 250th

Q&A: St. Charles fireworks stand owner, 20, expects booming sales for America's 250th

  • Hannah Wyman | Post-Dispatch

The fireworks stand idea started as a high school project. This is Cole Brockmeyer's second year in business.

Hochman: My night in Tarps Off, where it's 'sick' and 'so hype' to energize the Cardinals

Hochman: My night in Tarps Off, where it's 'sick' and 'so hype' to energize the Cardinals

  • Benjamin Hochman | Post-Dispatch

The Cardinals players and manager love the Tarps Off sensation in right field at Busch Stadium. 

America at 250: 12 moments that changed ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ and the U.S.

America at 250: 12 moments that changed ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ and the U.S.

  • Daniel Neman | Post-Dispatch

The city, and even the country, would never be the same.

Breaking down the nine-player Blues draft class, led by center Tynan Lawrence

Breaking down the nine-player Blues draft class, led by center Tynan Lawrence

  • Matthew DeFranks | Post-Dispatch

The Blues entered the draft with 13 picks, and used nine of them to pick new prospects.

10-year-old boy charged with murder in death of infant girl in north ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

10-year-old boy charged with murder in death of infant girl in north ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

  • Katie Kull | Post-Dispatch

The boy was not named because he is a juvenile.

A police chief in Missouri agreed to be a sugar daddy. It ended in murder charges.

A police chief in Missouri agreed to be a sugar daddy. It ended in murder charges.

  • Ethan Colbert | Post-Dispatch

The trial painted a picture of a small-town police chief who used his authority to supply his then-girlfriend and her family with drugs.

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10-year-old boy charged with murder in death of infant girl in north ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

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×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Ford truck dealer closes weeks after bankruptcy filing

×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Ford truck dealer closes weeks after bankruptcy filing

Breaking down the nine-player Blues draft class, led by center Tynan Lawrence

Breaking down the nine-player Blues draft class, led by center Tynan Lawrence

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Two dead after separate south ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ shootings

Two dead after separate south ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ shootings

Homicide detectives are investigating two separate shootings in South City.

See the June 28, 1926, front page: Prelates gather for dedication of Cathedral Basilica

See the June 28, 1926, front page: Prelates gather for dedication of Cathedral Basilica

Headlines from the June 28, 1926, front page include: Paroled robber, 19, found shot to death near Horseshoe Lake.

Business Bulletin: Operation Food Search celebrates and procures grants, donations

Business Bulletin: Operation Food Search celebrates and procures grants, donations

Catch up on local business news.

10-year-old boy fired gun, killing infant girl in north ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´, police say

10-year-old boy fired gun, killing infant girl in north ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´, police say

Police declined to say whether the shooting was intentional or how the boy got the gun because the matter was still under investigation.

McClellan: The Cardinals' succession plan brings back some memories

McClellan: The Cardinals' succession plan brings back some memories

The DeWitts have a succession plan. ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ has seen this before.

9,000 pounds of illegal fireworks seized in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´, Metro East. 'Reckless,' police say

9,000 pounds of illegal fireworks seized in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´, Metro East. 'Reckless,' police say

In ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´, a vacant home had cases of fireworks stacked from ceiling to floor, said police spokesman Mitch McCoy.

FILE PHOTO: Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and Casino is seen on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. February 26, 2018. Picture taken February 26, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi/File Photo

Worst of the worst: 2 Missourians removed from Nevada Gaming Commission exclusion list

The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday removed two names from the state’s List of Excluded Persons because the two men, who both formerly lived in Missouri, have died.

Mary-Dell Chilton, former WashU professor who revolutionized agriculture, dies at 87

Mary-Dell Chilton, former WashU professor who revolutionized agriculture, dies at 87

Mary-Dell Chilton and a team of researchers designed the first genetically modified plants in 1982 while she was a professor at Washington University in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´.

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En Vogue, annual parade highlight PrideFest ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

En Vogue, annual parade highlight PrideFest ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

  • Daniel Neman | Post-Dispatch

The Gay Pride movement began with a riot, the Stonewall Riot of 1969. After New York police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village, the bar’s patrons protested and fought back for the first time in the country’s history.

  • ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ chief says Grove will be open and secure for Pride weekend
  • Showdown over MLB 'Pride' caps sparked by Missouri politicians is benched for now
  • Forest Park turns 150, and it's still the jewel in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´' crown

Sports

Worthy: Blues took steps forward with draft additions of McTavish, McMichael and Carlo

Worthy: Blues took steps forward with draft additions of McTavish, McMichael and Carlo

The Blues continued altering a roster that needed new blood. The process continues as president of hockey operations Doug Armstrong hands the reins over to rising general manager Alexander Steen.

Vicky Derdoy pushes Ladue to new heights: All-Metro girls lacrosse player of the year

Vicky Derdoy pushes Ladue to new heights: All-Metro girls lacrosse player of the year

Ladue senior Vicky Derdoy is the All-Metro girls lacrosse player of the year.

Meet the 2026 All-Metro girls lacrosse team

Meet the 2026 All-Metro girls lacrosse team

Read about the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ area's top high school girls lacrosse players and their accomplishments from the 2026 season.

Photos: ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Cardinals lose 5-1 to Miami Marlins

Photos: ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Cardinals lose 5-1 to Miami Marlins

The ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Cardinals lost to the Miami Marlins 5-1 at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

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'They're spinning it so much': Lars Nootbaar on Cardinals' offensive woes vs. Marlins

'They're spinning it so much': Lars Nootbaar on Cardinals' offensive woes vs. Marlins

Cardinals haven't been able to get big hit in 4-game skid, Oli Marmol says

Cardinals haven't been able to get big hit in 4-game skid, Oli Marmol says

'Happy with the way I threw the ball,' Andre Pallante says after Cardinals fall to Miami

'Happy with the way I threw the ball,' Andre Pallante says after Cardinals fall to Miami

Life & Entertainment

Hand pull bagworms from arborvitae this time of year

Hand pull bagworms from arborvitae this time of year

Q: I noticed lots of thinning to some of my arborvitaes, and upon closer inspection, it looks like they have bagworms. What can I do to stop the damage?

Bring it on home: South Africa

Bring it on home: South Africa

Our readers love to travel. If you've been on a vacation lately, we'd love to see a photo. Send one in and you may be featured, too. 

Things to do in the garden this week

Things to do in the garden this week

Spray infection-prone garden phlox and bee balm to prevent powdery mildew.

Here's what's being released on DVD in the coming weeks

Here's what's being released on DVD in the coming weeks

Here's what's being released on DVD in the coming weeks. 

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Manchester Fourth of July celebration at Schroeder Park

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Celebrate Independence Day at Schroeder Park in Manchester with a free Butch Wax and the Hollywoods concert, concessions and a fireworks display after dark.

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Music student G Schmiedeke receives Remington R. Williams award
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Music student G Schmiedeke receives Remington R. Williams award

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UMSL music student G Schmiedeke receives the Remington R. Williams Award for leadership, academic excellence, mentoring peers and extensive community music service.

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Newly listed homes for sale in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ area — Updated Jun. 26, 2026

  • Jun 26, 2026

Browse through recently listed homes in the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ real estate market and find your next home!

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Newly Listed Homes near Edwardsville, IL — Updated Jun. 25, 2026

  • Jun 25, 2026

A look at the newest homes for sale near Edwardsville, IL. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.

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Content by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Choosing the right care setting can save time and money. Telehealth, urgent care and surgery centers often provide quality care at lower costs.

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Content by Confluence Academies. Without the proper swimming instruction, a fun day in the sun can turn into a tragedy.

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Content by Siteman Cancer Center. Peaches are one of the best fuzzy fruits you can eat — and not just for their sweet, juicy flavor.

Opinion

Editorial: How did Kirkwood lose millions? It's time to call in state auditors.

Editorial: How did Kirkwood lose millions? It's time to call in state auditors.

City leaders who dropped the ball are still dropping it. Call in state auditors.

Letter: Tariff exclusions should mitigate the challenges of small businesses

Letter: Tariff exclusions should mitigate the challenges of small businesses

Letter: As discussions continue around tariff rates and forced labor enforcement, I encourage policymakers to balance these important objectives with the economic realities facing America's small businesses.

Schmidt: Medicaid bureaucracy is breaking Missouri's rural hospitals

Schmidt: Medicaid bureaucracy is breaking Missouri's rural hospitals

No one will vote to eliminate the Missouri hospitals in Sedalia, or Memphis, or Lexington. No bill will name them for closure. They will be closed by arithmetic.

Letter: Adding color to the DC Reflecting Pool misses the original point of it

Letter: Adding color to the DC Reflecting Pool misses the original point of it

Letter: Reflecting pools typically have a black or gray bottom. This produces the most accurate reflected colors without tinting them with the color of the bottom of the pool.

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Winning STL: Lawrence Group chief says we need 'unique spaces' to change region's image

Winning STL: Lawrence Group chief says we need 'unique spaces' to change region's image

  • Apr 21, 2026

Steve Smith, co-founder of Lawrence Group, believes we need to rally together to move the area forward or risk losing younger generations to other cities.

Winning STL: Companion Baking founder lives by grandfather’s words to 'shut up and listen to customers.'

Winning STL: Companion Baking founder lives by grandfather’s words to 'shut up and listen to customers.'

  • Dec 16, 2025

Josh Allen, founder and co-owner of Companion Baking, on why he stays in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´, including the talented workforce and supportive restaurateurs. 

Winning STL: SSM health chief recalls his Iraq deployment and the world after Saddam Hussein's fall

Winning STL: SSM health chief recalls his Iraq deployment and the world after Saddam Hussein's fall

  • Nov 11, 2025

Dr. Alexander Garza, SSM Health chief community health officer, discusses the part of his unconventional military career spent not as a physician, but assisting in the rebuilding of a nation.

Winning STL: The pandemic left key lessons on transparency and misinformation, SSM Health officer says

Winning STL: The pandemic left key lessons on transparency and misinformation, SSM Health officer says

  • Nov 4, 2025

Dr. Alexander Garza, SSM Health chief community health officer, discusses ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´' social struggles, vaccines and how to better work together.

Business

Business Bulletin: Operation Food Search celebrates and procures grants, donations

Business Bulletin: Operation Food Search celebrates and procures grants, donations

Catch up on local business news.

BJC waives medical bills for Swansea woman after news story of her bankruptcy

BJC waives medical bills for Swansea woman after news story of her bankruptcy

BJC approved Angie Salvador's financial assistance request days after the Post-Dispatch highlighted her struggle with medical bills. The system has been provided less assistance in 2024 than the year prior. 

Clothing retailer Glik’s to open its 70th store, its first in the South

Clothing retailer Glik’s to open its 70th store, its first in the South

The Collinsville-based retailer is opening its 70th store in Maysville, Kentucky, about 60 miles southeast of Cincinnati

×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Ford truck dealer closes weeks after bankruptcy filing

×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Ford truck dealer closes weeks after bankruptcy filing

Broadway Ford Truck Sales sold new and used Ford vehicles, including trucks, shuttles, truck bases, cargo vans and more.

Nation & World

Trump admin scraps ICE detention warehouse plans after controversy

Trump admin scraps ICE detention warehouse plans after controversy

In the first three months of 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased nearly a dozen commercial warehouses as part of an effort to rapidly expand its detention space.

Trump clean energy tax credit cutoff drives project rush as prices set to soar

Trump clean energy tax credit cutoff drives project rush as prices set to soar

The phaseout of the 20-year-old subsidies, accelerated under Trump’s 2025 tax law, could drive contract prices for wind and solar energy up by 40% to 50%.

Latino voters are up for grabs. Both parties are struggling to connect with them

Latino voters are up for grabs. Both parties are struggling to connect with them

Latinos are one of the swingiest demographics in the American electorate, polls show, their political allegiances tending to shift in rhythm with economic ebbs and flows.

U.S. conducts further strikes on Iran

U.S. conducts further strikes on Iran

U.S. Central Command said it targeted various sites after a tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.

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When it comes to contention, is a bird in hand worth 2 birds on a bat? Best Podcast in Baseball

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Kendrick, the president of the Negro League Baseballs museum in Kansas City, joins Derrick Goold to discuss 'Pitch for the Future', and so much more.

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