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1:08 pm
Jun. 17, 2013
St. Louis News
James Kuehnlein: Cop Fired For Controversial Recording Gets Probation For Domestic Assault
By Sam Levin
In 2007, James Kuehnlein, then a St. George police officer, made headlines after his bosses fired him over comments he made, caught on tape, taunting a driver. He reportedly said, "You want to tr... More >>
Daily RFT
11:38 am
Jun. 17, 2013
St. Louis News
Chief Sam Dotson Reflects On Violent Week, Is "Bitterly Disappointed" About Escaped Suspect
By Sam Levin
Amid the incredible violence that plagued the city of St. Louis last week, one officer was sent to the hospital -- along with a suspect who reportedly crashed into him during a police chase. In ... More >>
Daily RFT
10:13 am
Jun. 17, 2013
St. Louis News
Camp Plum: St. Louis Shuts Down Homeless Riverfront Encampment, Relocates 24 Residents
By Sam Levin
Last week, the city of St. Louis shut down a homeless riverfront encampment that officials say had become a dangerous environment for the 24 people living there. And the homeless individuals sle... More >>
Daily RFT
8:41 am
Jun. 17, 2013
St. Louis News
Carlos Beltran Trying To Sell New York Home, Lowers Price To $4.99 Million (PHOTOS)
By Sam Levin
It may not be quite as cool as living where the late, great Stan Musial once slept, but Carlos Beltran's former home (in Long Island, New York) is still available if you are interested! And it's ... More >>
Daily RFT
8:00 am
Jun. 17, 2013
St. Louis News
Hit-And-Run: Driver Kills Two-Year-Old Darrion Griffin In North County, Flees In SUV
By Sam Levin
A driver in north county last night killed a two-year-old boy -- and then fled the scene of the accident, police say. Officers of the north-county precinct are searching for a white SUV that re... More >>
Daily RFT
7:00 am
Jun. 17, 2013
St. Louis News
St. Louis No. 1 "Most Sinful" City In America, Report Says; RFT Chooses Top 7 Places To Sin
By Sam Levin
In St. Louis, we're often quite displeased when a misleading national crime report puts us in one of the top spots. But today, we're going to just embrace our latest achievement in the rankings d... More >>
Daily RFT
6:00 am
Jun. 17, 2013
St. Louis News
T-Mobile Robbery: Suspect Wears Clown Mask, Ties Up Clerk, County Police Say (PHOTOS)
By Sam Levin
St. Louis county police are looking for two suspects who allegedly stole around 30 smartphones from a T-Mobile store on Friday after forcing a clerk to open the supply closet. One man had his sh... More >>
Daily RFT
12:27 pm
Jun. 14, 2013
St. Louis News
University of Missouri Expands Health Care Plan To Include LGBT Partner Benefits
By Sam Levin
Some good news today for LGBT employees at the University of Missouri: The board of curators has voted to expand health-care benefits to include same-sex partners, a change which advocates say is... More >>
Daily RFT
10:21 am
Jun. 14, 2013
St. Louis News
Eric Hinson, Former St. Clair Fire Chief, Sentenced For Embezzling Half A Million
By Sam Levin
What happens when you steal more than half a million dollars from the fire department you run? In the case of Eric Hinson, you get to spend 35 months in prison -- and have to pay the money bac... More >>
Daily RFT
8:25 am
Jun. 14, 2013
St. Louis News
Two Men Found Dead In University City Apartment, Police Suspect Foul Play
By Sam Levin
Hours before four people were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide on Cherokee Street yesterday afternoon, police in University City responded to a residence and also made a horrible discover... More >>
Daily RFT
8:00 am
Jun. 14, 2013
St. Louis News
Cardinals Pitcher Briefly Distracted By Drunk Mets Fan Falling Over Rows Of Seats (VIDEO)
By Sam Levin
Drinking your sorrows away when the Cardinals beat you is great and all, but one Mets fan apparently could not keep it together. And Cardinals reliever Trevor Rosenthal briefly noticed yesterda... More >>
Daily RFT
7:00 am
Jun. 14, 2013
St. Louis News
East St. Louis Mayor On Concealed Carry Law: "More Guns...On The Street Is Not The Answer"
By Sam Levin
East St. Louis, Illinois, mayor Alvin Parks says he is not in favor of having more guns on the street -- but pretty soon, he won't have a choice. Illinois is on its way to adopting a concealed... More >>
Daily RFT
2:58 pm
Jun. 13, 2013
St. Louis News
Cherokee Street Shooting: Four Dead In Murder-Suicide, St. Louis Cops Say [UPDATED]
By Sam Levin
Update, 10:10 p.m.: St. Louis metro police officials have just identified the three victims and shooter in the murder-suicide incident inside a Cherokee Street healthcare facility this afternoon... More >>
Daily RFT
1:13 pm
Jun. 13, 2013
St. Louis News
KMOV (Channel 4), KSDK (Channel 5) To Have Same Owner: Gannett Buys Belo For $1.5 Billion
By Sam Levin
Some big news about the news today. Two major media outlets in St. Louis, KMOV (Channel 4) and KSDK (Channel 5), will soon be owned by the same parent company, according to an announcement toda... More >>
Daily RFT
11:49 am
Jun. 13, 2013
St. Louis News
College Hill Shooting: Victim Found In Alley Says He Threw Someone Out Of A Window
By Sam Levin
The latest shooting victim in St. Louis apparently had a pretty bizarre explanation when cops asked him for information. He had previously thrown someone out of a window -- and was shot last nig... More >>
Daily RFT
10:44 am
Jun. 13, 2013
St. Louis News
St. Louis Woman Gets Back Lost Cash In New York City After Social Media Push (UPDATE)
By Sam Levin
Update: A story with a happy ending, y'all! A Lake St. Louis woman who lost nearly $1,000 in New York City this week reunited with her cash envelope yesterday, thanks to a Good Samaritan and a s... More >>
Daily RFT
9:56 am
Jun. 13, 2013
St. Louis News
Cupples 7: Vertical Realty Is Last Interested Developer As City Begins Demolition Prep
By Sam Levin
One of the last two remaining developers hoping to save the historic Cupples 7 building in downtown St. Louis has decided not to purchase the historic property given the high cost of fixing the ... More >>
Daily RFT
8:57 am
Jun. 13, 2013
St. Louis News
Two Arrested After Allegedly Firing At St. Louis Cop In Violent Ambush During Special Patrol
By Sam Levin
After a particularly bloody night on Monday -- with eighteen people injured during seven separate incidents of crime in St. Louis -- the metro police department vowed to increase patrols the fol... More >>
Daily RFT
8:00 am
Jun. 13, 2013
St. Louis News
Lincoln Co. Cops: Sister, 23, Punches, Kicks, Bites Brother, Mother Throws Shoes At Officer
By Sam Levin
Another day, another incredibly bizarre crime story out of Lincoln County. Earlier this week, we told you about a woman who was accused of screaming at children while wearing a ski mask and holdi... More >>
Daily RFT
7:00 am
Jun. 13, 2013
St. Louis News
St. Louis Metro Transit: Union Votes To Authorize Strike Amid Contract Dispute
By Sam Levin
Are St. Louis Metro commuters going to have to find a different way to get around? Members of the Local 788 of the Amalgamated Transit Union -- which represents 1,200 bus operators, MetroLink dr... More >>

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He's Gone: As Schwagstock founder Jimmy Tebeau enters federal prison, should other music-festival organizers worry about on-site drug use? He's Gone: As Schwagstock founder Jimmy Tebeau enters federal prison, should other music-festival organizers worry about on-site drug use?
By Keegan Hamilton

Anybody who has ever attended Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Coachella, Sasquatch or other major summer music festivals understands that drugs are an inescapable part of the experience. Many people enjoy the show… More >>

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Ask a Mexican: Why doesn't Univision offer English subtitles? Ask a Mexican: Why doesn't Univision offer English subtitles?
By Arellano, Gustavo

Dear Mexican: In Philadelphia, where I live, there are three Spanish-language stations on regular broadcast television. None of them offer English subtitles. I bet plenty of people of all heritages… More >>

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A Redcoat in Patriotland: A gun-dumb Brit's journey into the heart of American gun culture
By Gavin Cleaver

The AR-15 is lighter than I expected. It's an intimidating chunk of rough-hewn black metal and rubber, but it sits softly in my hands. I bring it to my shoulder, and,… More >>

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