State of Emergency, Storm Clouds, #UCityTIF: Weekend News Roundup

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Missouri Lawmaker Calls For State of Emergency In Saint Louis

"This is not a picture we can continue to present to the world and expect our city to grow and prosper," state Sen. Jamilah Nasheed said.

Patch Photo Of The Day: Stormy Skies

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U. City Will Meet With Stakeholders Ahead Of Next Public Hearing

"Keep U City diverse," says Aarthi Arunachalam. She was one of almost 50 speakers at Friday's public hearing on the Olive/170 development.

Progress Is Being Made In Ferguson: Federal Judge

“The majority of the citizens of Ferguson really don’t feel any different,” Ferguson resident Mildred Clines said.

Missouri Groups Denounce Supreme Court's Travel Ban Ruling

“We are truly saddened by the adverse impact this decision will have on Muslim families,” said Mufti Asif Umar in St. Louis.

Six Flags' 'Typhoon Twister' Closed After Rider Fell Saturday

Saturday was the first day in operation for the Typhoon Twister, a 125-foot whirlpool thrill ride featuring a five-story drop.

St. Louis Police Officer Killed In Accidental Fall From Patio

Authorities say the fall that killed 27-year-old Alexander Klein was likely an accident.

Another Sen. Cracked Claire McCaskill's Rib In Heimlich Maneuver

The Missouri Democrat said she's "grateful" and that "a little bit of a sore rib for a couple weeks is no big deal."

Pediatric Cancer: Missouri Rates Higher Than National Average

About 15,000 children and teens are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States.

Here's How Missouri Ranks For Child Well-Being

Seventy percent of Missouri 8th graders are not proficient in math. See how we stacked up in other areas.

Few Missourians Get Enough Exercise: CDC

How much exercise do you get every week?

Man Shoots Himself Drawing Gun From Waistband: St. Louis Police

It's not clear why he was drawing the gun to begin with.

Severe Storms Leave Thousands Without Power As Heat Wave Hits

Heat indexes are expected to be well over 100 degrees by Friday afternoon, so if you're without power, make a plan now.

Five People Overdose On Fentanyl In Same St. Ann Home: Police

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Missouri Teens Plot To Kill Ex-Girlfriend's Father

The teens settled for stealing the man's car instead.

St. Charles Driver Arrested For Using Fake Police Lights, Siren

This probably isn't the best way to beat traffic.

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