Beth O'Malley

Sure, but certain tours of the area that are supposed to highlight the haunted history are full of fake stories.

Rape and bribe in Ferguson led to two murders, cops say. Now three are charged. Authorities announced charges Wednesday in two murders stemming from a teen's rape case where people tried to bribe a witness, who was later killed.

From Dana Rieck, murder charges were filed in a case that already had several twists: www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...

An update from the talented Kim Bell: St. Ann detectives in fatal police shooting wore no body cameras; chief is reconsidering policy www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...

St. Louis toddler's death is a nightmare, godmother says. 'We need prayers' Bre'yeon Wells' godmother described how she'd mentored the child's mother and helped her get a job and improve her life. "Don't be so quick to judge," she said.

Bre'yeon Wells' godmother described how she'd mentored the child's mother and helped her get a job and improve her life. "Don't be so quick to judge," she said.

St. Louis family pleads for help with investigation into deaths of two boys "I'm begging," the boys' grandmother, Pamela Neal, said. "I'm pleading. I'm begging with you. Please turn yourself in."

"I'm begging," the boys' grandmother, Pamela Neal, said. "I'm pleading. I'm begging with you. Please turn yourself in."

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"What are you doing right now, Beth?"
Oh, just updating the St. Louis area homicide tracker to add the death of an 11-year-old, update his 9-year-old brother's entry, then add a 2-year-old viciously killed this week, a stabbing from St. Charles and ... more www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...

What a week. I will say this every Friday.

Valhalla's mausoleum, which the suit says needs repairs, was fascinating when I visited a few years ago. Canaries sing in cages to keep the building from being too silent. There were rules about the types of plants allowed at crypts.

Riverview's mayor rules with secret meetings, retaliation and a gun on his hip, critics say Mike Cornell came into office with a list of legal troubles and aspirations to clean up this small north St. Louis County city.

St. Louis, this is an absolute must-read, deeply reported by Nassim Benchaabane for @stltoday.com. A powerful example of the importance of local journalism.

www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...

#stl #stlouis #politics #localnews #localjournalism #investigativejournalism

Impressions since taking on breaking news editing: I open my eyes, get a coffee, and open a computer and work starts.

St. Louis City SC's payroll dips to 19th in MLS in new numbers from players' union After a steady rise over the previous two transfer windows, St. Louis City SC's payroll dropped by more than $1 million to 19th in the league

City SC's payroll has dropped (figures are from before recent roster decisions, which drop the number even more)

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The end of 2025, the start of 2026 for City SC Podcast Episode · STL Soccer Talk · 10/22/2025 · 51m

The end of 2025, the start of 2026 for City SC; podcast with @tomtimm.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... (we're also on Spotify)

Former Blues announcer John Kelly is set for 'emotional' return to St. Louis: Media Views Announcer will be calling NHL game in St. Louis for first time since being dropped after 21 years of calling Blues contests.

"The Blues are expected to honor Kelly in some form early in the contest, although no exact plans have been announced." www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

While driving to Gaelic football today, saw this license plate on the road. Euro flag, with IRL under it on the left. Clover on the right. “Feckin eejit.”

people playing music/videos on their phone speakers in public is more than just mildly annoying and is instead a leading indicator of the decline of community and empath

Pouring

Yes I’m eating ice cream and sipping coffee.

The south end gave Burki a rousing ovation as he sorted his water bottle and got settled between the uprights.
The north end is chanting as loudly as usual; soaked flags flying.

The ovation for Burki, always enthusiastic, was louder than usual. The stadium is as empty as I've seen for a City game: It is pouring. I'm sure more people are on the concourse where there's some shelter from the rain.

Burki staying in St. Louis, signs new two-year contract with City SC Goalkeeper Roman Burki, whose contract was running out at the end of the season, signed a new two-year deal with the club

From @tomtimm.bsky.social www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Many things are uncertain for St. Louis City, but one thing is sure: Burki will be back next year. #allforcity

The St. Louis dateline. 😄

Millicent Borishade is out as St. Louis Public Schools superintendent Millicent Borishade has been fired after a rocky 15-month tenure.

Millicent Borishade was fired as superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools on Friday. She will receive about $750,000 in remaining salary plus benefits. Story by @blytheb.bsky.social.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/e...

Borishade out as St. Louis Public Schools leader Millicent Borishade was named SLPS superintendent in February, replacing Keisha Scarlett who was fired for financial mismanagement.

Millicent Borishade was named SLPS superintendent in February, replacing Keisha Scarlett who was fired for financial mismanagement.

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As protests are planned across the region (well, nation, but I'm interested in the St. Louis area ones), please bookmark this page. It's a form to send news tips to @stltoday.com www.stltoday.com/forms/online...

A professional announcement: I am now the breaking news editor of @stltoday.com. And also the digital editor. This means I edit an amazing group of news reporters and several super-talent digital reports as well.

The trophy no MLS team wants: how The Wooden Spoon came to be There's one trophy Lionel Messi won't win in MLS: the Wooden Spoon, a fan award given to the league's worst team. Here's the story behind its creation.

With the Wooden Spoon set to be determined this weekend in MLS' Decision Day, let's revisit my article from last year on the Malort-fueled creation of the trophy, the mixed feelings about it, and how it's also a symbol of accountability in a league without relegation

www.espn.com/soccer/story...

City SC holds 2-0 halftime lead against SKC; City SC doesn't give up two goals in last 15 minutes to Minnesota; City SC doesn't give up two goals in last 23 minutes to Chicago. Those right there and a win over RSL Saturday might have been enough to put City SC in the playoffs.