Data centers were a major topic for some parts of the 最新杏吧原创 area, political controversies swirled and new political leaders took office in 2025. Here's a look at other top stories of the year.
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Terran Dampier, of the 4800 block of Fountain Ave., in 最新杏吧原创, describes her shock after a tornado ripped through the Fountain Park area. 鈥淲e just bought this house three years ago on the 19th. It was a complete gut rehab.鈥澛
Michael Hamtil, 最新杏吧原创 Post-Dispatch
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最新杏吧原创 Public Schools Superintendent Millicent Borishade waits for a meeting of the school board to begin on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, the day the school board removed her from the position.
David Carson, Post-Dispatch
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U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver addresses a Missouri Senate committee on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a special session to take up bills by GOP lawmakers that will change Senate rules and enact redistricting laws. Cleaver, who represents a significant portion of Kansas City, stands to lose his seat under the proposed district map.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
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最新杏吧原创 Sheriff Alfred Montgomery enters court for trial in the Missouri Attorney General's quo warranto case attempting to remove him from office on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at the Civil Courts building in 最新杏吧原创. Montgomery was handcuffed while in federal custody on separate charges.
Laurie Skrivan, Post-Dispatch
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Mayor Cara Spencer acknowledges the crowd after being sworn into office on April 15, 2025 at City Hall in 最新杏吧原创.
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最新杏吧原创 Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, center, reacts incredulously in January as she and 最新杏吧原创 Police Chief Robert Tracy, right, listen during a hearing at the state capitol as Missouri State Sen. Nick Schroer defends a bill he sponsors that would take away local control of the 最新杏吧原创 police department.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
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Attorney Matthew Radefeld and his client 最新杏吧原创 County Executive Sam Page leave a hearing in Greene County Circuit Court before Judge Kaiti Greenwade to dismiss an indictment against Page alleging he used taxpayer money to fund campaign materials for an election issue. The hearing was held in Springfield, MO on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.
Jym Wilson, Special to the Post-Dispatch
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Jack, left, and Kathy Foster, of St. Charles, watch from an upper level section as the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium on Aug. 26, 2025. The Fosters say they have been season ticket holders for 21 years and have noticed that seats have been emptier than usual lately. 鈥淭his feels strange,鈥 Kathy Foster said.
Liz Rymarev, Post-Dispatch
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Guests and supporters fill the patio outside the new Jack C. Taylor Music Center for the official reopening聽of Powell Symphony Hall on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
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