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St. Louis voters are participating in local and congressional elections amid record-breaking early turnout and federal monitoring, the Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is hosting a guided fall tree walk, and the St. Louis Cardinals have acquired left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rivera from the Boston Red Sox.

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Election 2026 live updates: Voting underway in St. Louis area
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Fall Tree Walk
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Everything Cardinals Fans Need to Know About Eduardo Rivera After Trade with Red Sox
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Metro East voters are casting ballots in key midterm elections, the St. Charles community is mourning the death of prominent homebuilder Tom Hughes, and the U.S. Department of Justice has deployed personnel to monitor local polling locations for election integrity.

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Illinois live election results: U.S. Senate, governor and congressional races
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St. Charles homebuilder Tom Hughes dies at 75. 'A real success story.'
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No problems reported as DOJ observes Missouri and Illinois voters

Former St. Louis building inspector Adebanjo Popoola was sentenced to six years in prison for a million-dollar fraud scheme, Brittany Howard received a thirty-five-year sentence for a murder conviction, and regional voters cast ballots on consequential statewide amendments and local political contests.

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Former St. Louis building inspector sentenced for defrauding city out of $1.6M
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St. Louis woman pleads guilty to Granite City murder, gets 35-year sentence
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Missouri live election results: Amendment 3, St. Louis, St. Charles an...

A proposed federal provision requiring unanimous gubernatorial approval for Missouri River water transfers faces opposition from upstream states, a former Washington University employee has filed a retaliation lawsuit regarding the schools pediatric transgender center, and the St. Louis Cardinals are evaluating potential roster additions to improve their offensive depth.

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Could Missouri River water get piped to Western states? A new front opens in the fight
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Transgender clinic whistleblower sues WashU, says St. Louis school pushed her to resign
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Voters in Missouri and Illinois participated in midterm elections, the St. Louis Cardinals released ten minor league prospects as part of a roster restructuring, and Alderperson Michael Browning launched a campaign to challenge incumbent Megan Green for St. Louis Board of Aldermen President.

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Photos: An inside look at Election Day voting, key races in Missouri and Illinois
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Cardinals Lose 10 Players to Free Agency, Including Ex-No. 1 Prospect
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Third candidate emerges for St. Louis board president race

The St. Louis Cardinals acquired left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rivera from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for prospect Juan Carlos Garcia, and the St. Louis Zoo is preparing to open its 425-acre WildCare Park expansion featuring safari zones and a dedicated conservation research center.

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Everything Red Sox Fans Need to Know After Eduardo Rivera-Cardinals Trade
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At St. Louis Zoo's new WildCare Park, animals come to you
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Cardinals-Red Sox Complete Trade to Bring 6'7'' Le...

A polling place in St. Charles County reopened following a brief closure due to a gas leak, the St. Louis Cardinals are focusing on roster depth and left-handed hitting for the upcoming season, and concerns persist regarding the limited availability of nutritious food options for hospital patients and visitors.

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Defiance polling place reopens after gas leak
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Cardinals Targeting Lefty Infield Upgrade as Offseason Kicks Off
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Neman: Hospital food is not worth being sick fo...

Policy advocates warn that thousands of Missouri immigrants face the loss of legal work authorization by 2028, St. Louis officials are utilizing settlement funds to revitalize neighborhoods damaged by the 2025 tornado, and historical archives highlight the 1926 midterm election shift that cost Republicans their Senate majority.

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Policy advocates: 22,000 immigrants in Missouri projected to lose status by 2028
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Empty lots scar tornado-ravaged north St. Louis. Here’s how the city hopes to fill them
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Murder suspect Michael A. Betton Jr. faces new charges for assaulting a corrections officer, the St. Louis Cardinals have adjusted their roster by signing Josh Fleming and parting ways with Ryne Stanek and Chase Hampton, and the FBI has joined the investigation into a fatal shooting at a Madison High School youth football tournament.

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Man charged in deadly Bridgeton carjacking now accused of assaulting jail officer
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Cardinals Lose RHP to Orioles, Sign Josh Fleming Amid Slew of Roster Moves
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St. Louis County election officials are encouraging voters to monitor real-time wait times, a new comprehensive voters guide has been released to assist with the upcoming general election, and police are investigating a fatal parking accident involving an eighty-year-old woman in the Baden neighborhood.

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Check wait times at St. Louis County absentee voting sites
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Parking mishap kills 80-year-old woman in St. Louis' Baden neighborhood
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The St. Louis Cardinals are considering free agent pitcher Shane Bieber to bolster their rotation, the University of Missouri-St. Louis has appointed Lisa Richards as its first female chancellor to address declining enrollment, and a judge has ordered a fundraising group linked to former Representative Cori Bush to release financial records by November 6.

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The First Free Agent for St. Louis Cardinals Should Sign
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University of Missouri names new UMSL chancellor
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The St. Louis Cardinals declined Ryne Staneks contract option, Missouri’s MOScholars voucher program report highlighted both academic gains and oversight deficiencies, and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department finalized policies for an upcoming drone program launch.

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Who Replaces Ryne Stanek? Five Options to Fix Cardinals' Bullpen
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First MOScholars performance report exposes gaps in state oversight
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St. Louis police drones could launch this week, officials say
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Tropicana Lanes has filed a lawsuit against the owner of Saratoga Lanes alleging financial mismanagement, Bunge has finalized its acquisition of G3 Canada Limited to expand its agricultural supply chain, and the St. Louis Cardinals have declined their club option for relief pitcher Ryne Stanek.

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Suit details ugly split between St. Louis-area bowling alley kingpins
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Bunge finalizes acquisition of CWCP - World Grain
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Cardinals Make Right Call on $6 Million Ryne Stanek 2027 Option - Sports Illustrated

St. Louis region officials report surging early voting numbers driven by expanded access and high-stakes ballot measures, the city is pursuing a mutual aid agreement to enhance disaster recovery capacity, and historical archives reveal a century-old report of electoral corruption in the city.

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Early voting surges in St. Louis area compared to 2022
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St. Louis on track to sign mutual aid deal to boost cleanup after natural disasters
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See the Nov. 2, 1926, front page: GOP pays $10 ap...

The St. Louis Billikens will host the Lehigh Mountain Hawks for a collegiate tennis match at Chaifetz Arena, and the Children’s Lighthouse in O’Fallon is launching a community food drive to support local families ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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St. Louis Billikens vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks
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Children's Lighthouse Community Food Drive
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The Missouri Department of Conservation is hosting a guided historical nature hike in St. Louis, and a fatal collision occurred in Bel-Ridge following a high-speed police pursuit that resulted in the death of a passenger.

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Hiking with MDC: Walk in the Park: Bellerive Park
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Man charged in deadly Bel-Ridge crash following police pursuit early Sunday
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Two individuals were wounded during a shooting at a Soulard short-term rental party, a sixteen-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot at a LaSalle Park bus stop, and local authorities are investigating both incidents while increasing scrutiny on rental property regulations.

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Two injured when gunfire breaks up apparent short-term rental party in St. Louis
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16-year-old boy injured in LaSalle Park shooting
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The St. Louis Cardinals are considering veteran utility player Enrique Hernandez for third base, the team is unlikely to pursue high-priced free agent pitcher Freddy Peralta due to budget constraints, and the organization is shifting its focus toward more cost-effective starting pitching options.

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Dodgers Postseason Hero Could Fill Cardinals Third Base Need
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Cardinals Listed as Surprise Fit for 2-Time All-Star Freddy Peralta
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Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick faces political scrutiny following the rejection of a tax phaseout proposal, St. Louis tenants are struggling against predatory out-of-state landlords, and the campaign for Amendment 3 has expanded its focus to include debates over gender transition treatments.

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Missouri auditor supported income tax phaseout that voters crushed. Will it matter?
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Messenger: Why is St. Louis a magnet for ‘out-of-state predators’ in the rental market?
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Missouri's Amendment 3 is about abortion, but supporters lean into transg...

The 31art Gallery in St. Louis launched a multi-media exhibition featuring seventeen local artists, and Governor Mike Kehoe appointed three St. Louis-area professionals to the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council.

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Return of the Living Artists Exhibit
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People in Business: Kehoe appoints; Armstrong Teasdale adds; CSI promotes; Trivers expands
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