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Sultan: Redefining an empty nest
A wise mom whose children were all fully launched told me that the empty nest era doesn’t begin until your children are financially independent and living on their own.
Jay Ashcroft is sued over Missouri’s new ‘anti-woke’ investment rules
The lawsuit says the government cannot compel financial professionals to make policy statements on political issues.
Here is today's weather outlook for Aug. 11, 2023 in St. Louis, MO
The forecast is showing a hot day in Saint Louis. Temperatures are projected to be a quite sweltering high of 94. Today has the makings of a perfect day to hit the pool or find a nice air-conditioned room. 73…
A Tower Grove development is up against a judge, neighbors. The city is moving forward regardless.
It didn’t take long before some Tower Grove neighbors voiced concerns. And then they sued the city to stop the project.
Jury rules St. Louis sheriff didn't retaliate in dispute over deposition, beard
A St. Louis jury on Thursday found that Sheriff Vernon Betts did not retaliate against a deputy who was denied a promotion.
Judge blocks 16 hires by St. Louis Sheriff’s Department
Sixteen people who were expecting to start work as St. Louis Sheriff's Department deputies were told Wednesday to sit tight.
Missouri v. Biden: Court weighs curbs on administration’s social media contacts
Missouri and Louisiana attorneys general say conservative speech has been censored on social media platforms.
Police: Man killed two women before killing himself near Manchester
A man killed two women before killing himself Thursday morning in Manchester, police said.
St. Francois County, Missouri, man killed in apparent domestic dispute
The man's wife retrieved a gun after he told her several times in an "alcohol-fueled rage" that he was going to kill her, said a press release from the sheriff.
Bi-State board OKs new contracts with Metro Transit union
Deal calls for bus drivers, MetroLink operators and some other workers to get additional 3% pay hikes in next two years, $7,000 signing bonus.
Weekend ramp closures planned at I-270 and I-44 in Sunset Hills
Ramps from westbound I-44 to southbound I-270 and from southbound 270 to westbound 44 will close at 8 p.m. Friday and reopen by 5 a.m. Monday.
Save A Lot sells 18 St. Louis locations to independent partner
Despite Save A Lot selling 18 St. Louis-area stores, all 18 will continue to operate as Save A Lots. The stores will be acquired by Leevers Supermarkets, Inc.
Stretch of I-44 in downtown St. Louis to close for part of weekend
The east side of I-44 between Washington Avenue and the Musial Bridge will be closed to traffic from 9 p.m. Friday to early Sunday morning.
Tired of long waits at the DMV? Missouri’s top revenue official is on the case.
The data collected thus far has allowed the department to adjust staffing levels during busier times.
After Ohio vote, Missouri GOP leader doubts plan to limit voters’ say over constitution
Ohio voters, by a 57%-43% margin, soundly rejected a plan that would’ve required constitutional amendments to receive a 60% majority for passage.
How an East St. Louis radio station made hip-hop history with 'Rapper's Delight'
"Gentleman" Jim Gates and Edie "Lady Edie B." Anderson were first to play Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight" at WESL in 1979.
Social justice organization commemorates Michael Brown while pushing calls for equality
Leaders discussed the importance of improving the lives of Black people socially, economically and politically. That call was renewed after the police killing of Michael Brown on Aug. 9, 2014.
Boeing deal with Lambert calls for annual rent payments of at least $2.63 million
The city Airport Commission on Wednesday endorsed the proposed 17-year lease, which has options to continue until 2070.
How a higher retirement age would hurt low-income US workers
Delayed claiming makes sense for better-educated, higher-income workers. For everyone else, not so much.
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