stLouISTMissouri prisons get ‘brutally hot.’ In solitary, it’s even worse
A recent class action lawsuit from the MacArthur Justice Center sheds light on how extreme heat creates life-threatening conditions for those in solitary confinement.
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Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
Josh Hawley’s effort to ban members of Congress from trading stocks gets boost in House
With more than 40 House members backing measure, Speaker Mike Johnson says he is “open to the conversation” about banning stock trades by members of Congress.
Trump wanted to end Social Security taxation, but Missouri’s Jason Smith has a different idea
The House GOP is crafting legislation that would provide an additional $4,000 federal income tax deduction for lower- and middle-income seniors 65 and over.
Senior property tax freeze approvals still weeks away, St. Louis County says
And it could take months for all approvals to be finalized.
Messenger: DOGE cuts threaten program that pays America’s ‘atomic warriors’
Championed by former U.S. Sen. Christopher “Kit” Bond, energy department program could grind to a halt.
US Rep. Nikki Budzinski urges VA to protect female veterans
Democrat Budzinski and GOP U.S. Rep. Young Kim of California urge head of Veterans Administration to continue research into service effects on female veterans.
Judge sets stage for KDHX auction. ‘Get the sale process moving’
A federal bankruptcy judge set the stage Tuesday for a bidding war between two powerhouse evangelical Christian radio outlets over beleaguered community radio station KDHX.
Missouri’s public schools soon to be cellphone-free
Students would not be able to use their phones from the opening bell of school to the closing bell.
Missouri Democrats punish colleague for siding with GOP on school choice
Rep. Marlene Terry, a north St. Louis County Democrat, was stripped of her committee assignments.
MU research reactor among projects hit by surprise budget move by Missouri House
Despite the unexpected funding cut, a University of Missouri spokesman said the NextGen MURR project is still moving forward.
Brady, Francis J., Jr.
Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Friday, May 9, 2025.
Dirnbeck, Steve
A Memorial Mass will be held May 17, 2025, at St. Catherine Laboure at 10 AM.
Engman, Margaret
Margaret “Peggy” Wyatt Engman October 6, 1944 – May 8, 2025. Peggy passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025 surrounded by family. She was the devoted wife of the late Edward A. “Ned” Engman; loving stepmother to the late Elizabeth…
Baker, Harry F.
SERVICES: Funeral procession will be leaving Kutis Affton Chapel (10151 Gravois Rd., 63123) on Friday, May 16, 2 p.m. for a 2:30 p.m. service at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Mr. Baker was a Marine Corps. veteran serving in the Korean…
Beasley, Harold
Harold Beasley, formerly of St. Louis and Hartsville, SC, died peacefully on May 7th 2025, at age 95.
Allmendinger, Gerlinde H.
Gerlinde Allmendiner passed on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Visitation, May 16, 5 to 7 p.m. at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Rd. Service, May 17, 9 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel, 7622 Sutherland Ave. (Shrewsbury). www.kutisfuneralhomes.com
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Allmendinger, Gerlinde H. - St. Louis, MO
Hosea, Mabel A.
88, May 3, 2025. Service Thurs., 5/15, 10:30 am, Alexander White Mullen, St. Ann, 63074. Burial at Mount Lebanon Cemetery. www.alexanderstlouis.com.
Krause, Maryjane Murphey
Maryjane Murphey Krause, 95, died peacefully. She was widow to G. Lynn Krause, MD and is survived by their children George (Chip), Jane (Doeblin), Deb, Pax and 7 grandchildren. Service: 5/24 11 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, STL, (PCUSA). Luptonchapel.com.