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Iowa AG Brenna Bird Makes Silly, Empty Legal Threats To Try And Save Larry Ellison’s Paramount Merger
As we’ve been noting, billionaire Larry Ellison’s effort to dominate what’s left of corporate media is facing some headwinds after 12 states filed an antitrust lawsuit against his planned $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Brothers. As we’ve also noted, this is a giant turd of a deal, the debt from which will indisputably […]
In brief: David Fincher’s new film renamed ‘The Further Mis-adventures of Cliff Booth’ and more
Alice and Steve is coming back for more. Deadline reports Disney+ has renewed the comedy series for a second season. The show stars Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker as the…
‘Double Lives of Suburban Wives’ treats St. Louis like a freak show
Paint Louis returns for a weekend of hip-hop and graffiti on the riverfront
New challenges to Trump mail-in voting order arrive after US Supreme Court ruling
Democrat-led states and voting rights groups re-filed lawsuits Wednesday to block the Trump administration from executing a new regulation to restrict mail-in voting, while a federal judge lifted a nationwide pause on the policy in line with this week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision that handed the administration a procedural win. Democratic officials in 24 states […]
Preacher came to Missouri for a revival, stayed for a $1.2 million fraud
Kenneth Carl Sparks III told parishioners in Paris, Missouri, he was a prophet. Then he took out loans in their names, and spent the cash on clothes, jewelry, Mercedes and a Rolex.
Miss Sheri’s Cafeteria, a St. Louis institution, to close after 54-year run
The culinary institution is a victim of COVID, inflation and changing tastes.
Drone light show re-creates ‘Harry Potter’ in the sky at World Wide Technology Raceway
As many as 1,200 lighted drones will tell part of the beloved story of Harry Potter.
Ameren says its Lincoln County battery project will not lead to a data center
"This is not about a data center," said an Ameren official. "... Missouri is in a situation where we need more electricity."
Kirkwood considers tax break for public works redevelopment despite cash crunch
Double Eagle Development has asked Kirkwood for a property tax break on 345 S. Fillmore Ave., the site of the city’s current public works offices, multiple City Council members said.
Effort underway to boost pay of next Lambert director and offer extra job protection
Mayor Cara Spencer and a search team are looking for a successor to Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge, who retired earlier this month.
Missouri lawmakers press child welfare leaders on foster care deaths, staff turnover
A bipartisan group of Missouri lawmakers pressed Children’s Division Director Sara Smith on Wednesday to explain how the agency ensures children with elevated medical or behavioral needs get appropriate foster placements. The questions came after what state Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, an Arnold Republican and chair of the legislature’s Joint Committee on Government Accountability who […]
Nice summer feel through Saturday, then we crank up the heat
ST. LOUIS - The cold front that brought some widely scattered showers and storms Wednesday night is moving off to the south and temperatures and humidity will drop for Thursday. There will be plenty of sunshine each day Thursday through Saturday with highs in the mid to upper 80s and dew points near 60 F. [...]
Thursday. Aug. 27 - For Renters
A program known as the Housing Eviction Law Project, has struggled to meet the high demand for legal representation and fallen far short of the goals set for it by city legislators several years ago. But a new injection of funds could make a massive difference for renters in the city.
Six Flags St. Louis rebrands to Mid-America Adventure
ST. LOUIS - Six Flags St. Louis announced Thursday that the amusement park will undergo a rebranding, changing its name and logo. Officials announced that Six Flags St. Louis has rebranded to Mid-America Adventure. The rebranding features an updated logo and brand identity that officials say "honors its 55-year history in the heart of the [...]
‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ season 5 gets official trailer
The official trailer for season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has arrived.In addition to the brand-new trailer, Hulu has announced that season 5 of the reality series…
Six Flags St. Louis is now "Mid-America Adventure by Enchanted Parks"
How to Check In on Your 401(k) Fees
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