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Corey Bicklein, 49, is facing murder charges after his wife, Sarah, 49, was found dead in their Cedar Hill home—triggering a tense five-hour SWAT standoff that began Thursday morning. Authorities have formally charged him with first-degree murder and armed criminal action, with no bond available; the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the tragic circumstances. Listen in com...

Measles alert: A confirmed case on an Amtrak train from Sedalia, MO, through St. Louis to Chicago could have exposed unvaccinated riders. The virus, highly contagious and airborne, can linger for hours. If you were on the train or nearby and aren’t vaccinated, contact your local health department—symptoms can be serious, but early care can help. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow:...

Unlock the secrets of early childhood development with the Zero to Six Orientation Course, designed for educators, caregivers, and anyone shaping young minds—no Montessori background needed. Learn how to build a child’s foundation from birth to age six, empowering communities to thrive together. Hosted by the Montessori Training Center of St. Louis, this intensive, weekly program runs Saturdays un...

Discover the Piccirilli family—the Italian marble masters who shaped America’s skyline for nearly half a century. Their monumental sculptures grace Washington D.C. and New York City, forever altering the visual soul of these cities. Now, a gripping 60-minute documentary, SLAM Cinema, premieres at the Saint Louis Art Museum on September 11, 2026, revealing how their artistry carved its way into his...

The St. Louis Cardinals’ playoff dreams are officially kaput, sitting at an elimination number of eight after a brutal three-game sweep by the underperforming Giants — each game decided by one run. Despite early-season flashes and young talent like JJ Wetherholt and Jordan Walker, the team’s second half has been disastrous, leaving them below .500 with just 15 games left. The real fix? Pitching. W...

Belleville’s community gathered once again for the 15th annual Moment of Remembrance Ceremony, honoring the fallen on September 11 with solemn music, patriotic performances, and a powerful display of unity. Taps was played by Thomas Birkner, former band director, while bagpipes and color guards from fire and police departments added gravitas. Commanders and families shared poignant moments — one m...

A woman in Franklin County allegedly drove her car straight into an apartment building, crashing through a fence and into a detached unit—knocking a one-year-old infant from a high chair and injuring the child’s mother. The infant and mom were hospitalized, the apartment is now uninhabitable, and Pisarsky, who had no license or insurance, now faces multiple assault charges and property damage, inc...

A mother from Frankfort, Illinois, faces first-degree murder charges after her two-year-old son was found dead — and prosecutors allege she also planned to poison her husband while out of town. Though she claims she believed she’d killed her other children (who were unharmed), her defense argues she was in a severe psychotic break, hallucinating and acting out of character. Oddly, she had been obs...

On the day after 9/11, reporter Paul Shankman raced from St. Louis to New York, capturing raw grief and resilience as communities lit candles beside walls of missing posters. Meanwhile, Missouri Task Force One’s Assistant Fire Chief Les Crews arrived to help sift through rubble—something the NYC FD had never needed before. Hope turned to grim recovery as they worked side by side, reminding us that...

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A Missouri mother faces felony charges after four kids in her care tested positive for meth and THC—two of them as young as one and twelve—raising urgent questions about what happened behind closed doors when she allegedly skipped drug tests, fearing fentanyl, while admitting daily marijuana use. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on D...

St. Louis is buzzing this weekend with non-stop action—NASCAR heats up at Worldwide Technology Raceway, Confluence Music Festival keeps the vibes alive, and St. Louis CITY SC clashes with Minnesota United at Energizer Park. Baseball fans gear up for Cardinals vs. White Sox showdowns at Busch Stadium. Culture lovers flock to Art Outside at Schlafly Bottleworks and Mosaics Fine Art Festival in St. C...

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, St. Louis rallied in service—40 local businesses volunteered at Chaifetz Arena to pack thousands of meals for food-insecure families, with a powerful message: remember, give back. These lentil-and-rice meals will reach over 600 pantries, helping those who struggle daily to eat. Leaders like Foodbank CEO Meredith Knopp and Stifel’s Ron Kruszewski underscored both th...

St. Louis is setting a bold new standard for data centers with landmark zoning rules, requiring all new facilities to run on 100% renewable energy within a decade—while also limiting noise, heat, and water use. The city’s move balances tech growth with environmental responsibility, aiming to attract investment without sacrificing community interests or handing out tax breaks. With both bills now a...

Missouri’s jails are holding hundreds of mentally ill individuals who can’t stand trial, trapped in a broken system with no available treatment — some have languished for years, while others have died waiting. With no state-run psychiatric beds, correctional facilities have become de facto mental health wards, leaving families desperate and the most vulnerable behind. A new lawsuit aims to fix thi...

A driver sentenced to 22 years for a fatal crash that killed a 4-year-old boy was intoxicated and speeding when the motorcycle lost control on July 3rd. Both he and his 20-year-old passenger were thrown from the bike, both wearing helmets. The passenger’s injuries prompted prosecutors to seek enhanced charges under a new law allowing up to 20 years for child endangerment — though the bill, authore...

Tim Ezell, battling Parkinson’s, is experiencing a miracle after five days a week of heated bed, frequency, and red light therapy at Repair of the Breach Wellness Center — his balance, movement, and overall energy are soaring, with even his loved ones noticing the dramatic shift. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@the...

Twenty-two years after 9/11, two local news anchors who were live on air that fateful morning reflect on the chaos, confusion, and courage they witnessed — from mistaking a small plane crash to realizing the unthinkable, as they pivoted their entire broadcast into a lifeline for a nation in shock. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on...

Riverview’s police force is on temporary furlough—no pay, no patrols—as the city grapples with a deepening financial crisis. Officers heard rumors their jobs were over, but the interim chief clarified it’s just a short-term pause, possibly lasting up to 90 days until an audit reveals the full scope of the budget woes. City Hall is shuttered, and other employees are also unpaid. In the meantime, St...

St. Louis just gave food trucks a major boost—passing a new plan that opens over 25 new spots for them to operate, making it easier to serve neighborhoods that were once off-limits. City leaders streamlined rules to help mobile kitchens thrive, while owners celebrate the chance to expand, reach new customers, and finally break free from restrictive regulations. Officials are now finalizing the det...

A deadly confrontation erupted in St. Louis Thursday night when a 20-year-old allegedly broke into a 30-year-old’s apartment, leading to a fatal stabbing — bringing the region’s 2024 homicide count to over 180 and reigniting concerns about rising violence. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automa...

David Carson’s haunting photos from Ground Zero days after 9/11 capture the raw chaos, dust-choked streets, and human resilience in the aftermath. From smoke-filled skies to rescue crews arriving from across the country, his lens documents both devastation and unity—people like Mike and James Pearson, carrying their grief and hope, leaving notes on windows, and building makeshift memorials. These...

A three-year-old girl named Aria, battling a rare bone disease and facing a $10K wheelchair bill, got her life back on track thanks to a 3D-printed mobility bike—custom-built, free of charge, and delivered by a social media spark and a heartwarming chain of generosity. Kim Knittig, who started with toys and now builds these adaptive bikes for kids, partnered with Steve Roden of Roden Landscaping,...

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J.R. Wider, a St. Louis dad and full-time Purina employee, turned his love of family dinners into a viral social media sensation with over 430K followers — all while filming simple, heartfelt kitchen videos with just an iPhone and his husband John behind the camera. Inspired by his mom’s cooking and hosting style, he started sharing recipes from her handwritten cookbook and tips for stress-free en...