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“I have directed my staff to meet with local officials to explore what help might be available. Greenwood Cemetery is a place of honor, and it deserves to be treated that way.”

The deterioration of the Greenwood Cemetery in north St. Louis County has drawn the attention of Rep. via STLtoday

Two men accused of killing a St. Louis County attorney whose body was found in Illinois have now been formally indicted.

A St. Louis grand jury on Sunday indicted 41-year-old Cleophus King of St. Louis and 20-year-old Ronald Johnson of Ferguson, Missouri. Both face charges of first-degree murder, robbery and armed criminal action.

The body of 38-year-old Luke Meiners of University City, Missouri, was found last month in a wooded area in Venice, Illinois. Investigators say Meiners was killed at King's home before the body was moved. Read more

An employee at the Delmar-Harvard Elementary School in University City is under investigation in a child molestation case after a complaint was filed earlier this week with the state child abuse hotline. via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“About 10 minutes into the meeting, (Shields) looks at me and says, 'You're in charge and I'm leaving,'”

Jeff Davis is the chief arbiter of how much the state's utility companies can charge the customers they serve. via Utility Products

NBC News with Brian Williams tonight featured a story on undecided superdelegates from Missouri. via Columbia Tribune

A University City councilman makes a last ditch effort to head off a driving range project in a residential neighborhood. via MyFox St. Louis

St. Louis wants to become the "Gateway to the East", the Far East. FOX 2's Charles Jaco explains why local movers and shakers are in China pitching an airport deal to the Chinese government involving making ... via MyFox St. Louis

“There was a lot of cleanup needed.”

O'FALLON, Mo. - The developer of a proposed eco-friendly housing complex is asking the city for a tax break for up to two decades to cover the cost of cleaning up a potentially hazardous material on the ... via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Subject : Jerry O. Wilkerson Retrospective Openings Discerning Palette: Jerry O. Wilkerson Retrospective Like many of his contemporaries in the pop art movement, Jerry Wilkerson, who died of cancer in 2007, ... via Riverfront Times

“GMC, Genetically modified cornganism”

Washington University Fine Arts students will again adorn the community with seven public art projects ranging from the colorful and whimsical to the strange and imaginative. via Scanews.com

“I'm trying to train my 12-year-old daughter to shop at discount stores”

Chris Dougher, owner of Good Works, left, talks with customer, Matt Schindler, in the new Washington Ave. via STLtoday

“I am not going to tolerate being told I'm putting forth Jim Crow laws.”

The House easily passed a bill Thursday barring Missouri colleges from enrolling illegal immigrants, despite charged political debate before the vote. via STLtoday

Two people are in custody in connection with the death of a well-known attorney. via MyFox St. Louis

Rock and stone highlight the dining room at Asia inside Lumiere Place on Laclede's Landing. via STLtoday

“We knew many people couldn't afford it, so it was just an extra expense for them. So were just trying to help them by giving them this amnesty period.”

That's how much is in arrears by residents for trash service, and it's causing troubles for the city. via MyFox St. Louis

“We offer our sincere sympathy to his family and friends.”

By Carolyn P. Smith

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The body of a St. Louis County attorney was found dumped in a wooded area in Venice on Tuesday morning.

The victim was identified as Assistant County Counselor Luke Meiners. A motive for his death was not released.

St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley and St. Louis County Counselor Patricia Redington released a statement saying they were saddened by the news.

They issued a press statement calling Meiners death 'untimely, senseless and a terrible tragedy.' Read more

“Luke was just devoted to his nieces and nephews, he always spoke so fondly of them and he was always anxious to run to Atlanta or Kansas City to see them.”

Those who knew Luke Meiners, 38, have a hard time believing someone would want to murder the St. via CW11 St. Louis KPLR-TV News

“They can frequent places that allow smoking if they choose to, or they can not frequent them”

A renewed effort to convince the City Council to ban smoking in public places seems destined to be snuffed out - at least for the foreseeable future. via STLtoday

“I have been a huge fan for years.”

'Would you rather have a drink with Ben Stiller or Bruce Springsteen?' At 609 Lounge and Restaurant Will Ly of University City: Stiller, because it would be a "better conversation, and he is a really funny ... via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“And Chuck Berry, who is considered the 'Father of Rock and Roll' really started that. He took rhythm and blues and blues music and combined it with a country twang and kind of hillbilly music, as he calls it, and rock and roll was born.”

In the heart of University City Loop in St. Louis stands Blueberry Hill, a restaurant started by Joe Edwards to pay tribute to one of his greatest loves - rock and roll. via KOMU-TV Columbia