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KSDK -- NewsChannel 5 presents the Top Local Stories of the Week, as selected by KSDK.com readers.
1. Police: Alyssa Bustamante allegedly dug grave anticipating murderBlessed with a Friday off school, 15-year-old Alyssa Bustamante dug two holes in the ground to be used as a grave, authorities said. For the next week, she attended classes, all the while plotting the right time for a murder, they said. Read more by clicking here.
2. Two St. Louis police officers on administrative leave after two suspects are shot to death
Two people are dead following an overnight pursuit in north St. Louis City. The incident happened shortly after midnight, when a pair of undercover police officers spotted a stolen truck carrying five people. Read more by clicking here.
3. Plea deal reached in Wal-Mart store scuffle case in Kennett, Missouri
A black school teacher charged with assaulting white police officers, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace has agreed a plea deal with prosecutors convicting her of two misdemeanor counts. Read more by clicking here.
4. Mickie Drake loses 236 pounds, shares her secret to beating obesity
It's often said there's no magic bullet when it comes to losing weight. However, a local woman has discovered her secret to taking off pounds and she's sharing it in the hopes of helping others who are morbidly obese. Read more by clicking here.
5. Thieves break into dozens of cars in St. Charles, Hazelwood
Authorities in St. Charles are investigating a series of car break-ins overnight Saturday. As many as 40 or 50 cars may have been targeted, many in the parking lot of area hotels. Read more by clicking here.
6. Toddler found naked, standing alone on the side of Jefferson County highway
A 3-year-old was found standing naked and alone on the side of a Jefferson County highway and the child's mother taken into custody for questioning. Read more by clicking here.
7. Police: BFM Market employee kills would-be robber
An employee at an East St. Louis business opened fire and killed one of two would-be robbers. Read more by clicking here.
8. Former Missouri lawmakers Jeff Smith, Steve Brown learn their fates
Former St. Louis lawmaker Jeff Smith has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison in an obstruction of justice case. Former state representative Steve Brown will serve two years probation and a $40,000 fine. Read more by clicking here.
9. Granite City couple charged with beating, suffocating baby
Prosecutors charged a Granite City couple with killing their three-month old baby. Read more by clicking here.
10. Accusations of teacher misconduct in Granite City school system
Allegations involving alcohol and improper conduct with students have landed three Granite City educators in hot water. Read more by clicking here.
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