SUMMARY: The identity debate around being “from St. Louis” often hinges on geography, history, and local culture. Though nearly 3 million people live in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area—covering parts of 16 counties in Missouri and Illinois—residents differ on what qualifies as being a true “St. Louisan.” While many say “St. Louis” to outsiders, locals tend to name specific suburbs or municipalities. Reddit discussions reveal ongoing tension between City and County residents, especially since the 1876 split. Definitions vary—some say birthplace within city limits is key, while others argue regional ties matter most. Ultimately, identity remains deeply personal and varied.

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SUMMARY: St. Louis County Executive Sam Page requested over \$20 million from the Rams settlement fund to improve the county’s troubled animal shelter. His proposals—\$3 million on June 6 and \$17.8 million on June 13—target outdated infrastructure and aim to help the shelter regain state licensing. However, the county council delayed action, with Councilman Michael Archer opposing the funding, citing mismanagement and recent failures, including a parvovirus outbreak that killed 19 dogs. Archer advocates transferring operations to private organizations. A June 26 Committee of the Whole meeting will further examine the shelter’s issues amid resident concerns over using settlement funds this way.

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SUMMARY: Johnny X. Holmes, a Kansas City man, faces second-degree murder and armed criminal action charges in the stabbing death of 62-year-old Jerry Terry on June 12 near West 34th Street and Broadway Boulevard. Surveillance showed Holmes near the scene, and Terry was fatally attacked from behind. Investigators linked Holmes to a similar unprovoked stabbing of a homeless man in May and several other assaults, including one involving a hammer. All incidents occurred within the same vicinity and shared key characteristics. Evidence, including blood on Holmes’ clothing and a matching knife, tied him to Terry’s death. Holmes is currently held without bond.

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