Patch Weekend Roundup: Thanks, MO Abortion Law, Taylor Swift

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Thank You St. Louis For Staying Patched In

More than 100,000 people from St. Louis visited their local Patch last month. Thank you.

MO Lawmaker Calls For Mental Health Check After Trump PR Tweets

"Anyone who denies the death of my family member needs mental health services before more Americans die," Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal said.

St. Louis Ethical Society Offers Sunday School Without The Church

"We all make meaning and do it in different ways," said Rachel Valenti, who runs the Ethical Society's SEEK program for kids and families.

Federal Court OKs Abortion Restrictions In Missouri

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services plans to begin enforcing the state's restrictive abortion law immediately.

Missouri's Roy Blunt Defends Kavanaugh's 'High School Behavior'

The Republican senator said he expects the judge to be confirmed by October.

Climate Change: Temps Have Soared In St. Louis Over Last 50 years

Climate change is happening in St. Louis. A new tool lets you see just how much temperatures have jumped.

Taylor Swift Needs Some Help: Are You Available Next Week?

Have some blank space on your resume? Boss sent you a Dear John letter? Just looking to shake it up? Have we got an opportunity for you.

Delmar MetroBus Shooting: Two Injured Wednesday Night

Anyone with information should contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers toll free at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).

Car Careens Around Stopped School Bus In Ballwin: Video

"It could have been tragic," school officials said.

It's Lights Out For The Gateway Arch Until October

"The end of September is the peak migration period for birds migrating south for the winter," said park deputy superintendent Frank Mares.

Maplewood Settles ACLU Suit, Agrees To Reform Nuisance Law

“I thought calling 911 would help stop the abuse, but instead Maplewood punished me,” the suit's plaintiff said.

St. Louis Man Sentenced To 13 Months For Nike Fraud

David Reichert gave "extraordinary and unauthorized" discounts to two companies he owned, prosecutors said.

Washington U. Business Director Charged In Embezzlement Scheme

Authorities say Barbara Skudrzyk used the money for personal expenses, including jewelry, fine dining and overseas vacations.

Teen Told He Wasn't Old Enough For A Gun Shoots A Man: Charges

When a man told the 15-year-old he was too young for a gun, prosecutors say the teen pulled out a pistol and shot him.

Man Charged With Murder For Fatal Walmart Parking Lot Shooting

Anyone who witnessed the shooting should contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers toll free at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).

He Complained About The Workhouse, Then He Was Fired: Lawsuit

Melvin Diggs' attorney said his case has "a lot of implications" for St. Louis.

U.S. News Best Colleges: See Missouri Schools On 2019 List

U.S. News & World Report is out with its 2019 rankings of best colleges. See the Missouri schools on the list.

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