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Centene sues feds over low ratings for senior health plans
Of Centene's 46 rated plans, none earned a grade better than four stars. Plans rated four stars or more unlock bonus payments for their parent insurer.
New camping, shooting rules to take effect next year on Missouri conservation land
A $5 camping permit and requirement that many unstaffed shooting range users obtain a small-game hunting permit will take effect in February.
TikTok-famous taco stand draws crowds in St. Louis. Officials have been shutting it down.
Tacos Los Primos sells tacos, burritos and quesadillas from the sidewalk at the intersection of Manchester Road and South Brentwood Boulevard.
Dog park, restaurant combo in St. Louis closes less than a year after opening
K9 Garden opened its doors on McRee Avenue to dogs and their owners in January. On Friday, the membership-based dog park announced it will close.
Animal shelter director accuses St. Louis County of racial discrimination, retaliation
A letter from the director's attorney says "racially offensive conduct" took place at the shelter.
Officers name victim of fatal crash on I-55 near St. Louis-St. Louis County line
The crash occurred Monday afternoon near the Weber Road exit, police said.
Missouri AG to investigate potential open meeting violations by St. Louis Police Board
The board's "recent decision to fast-track Chief Tracy's contract extension during a closed-door, non-transparent process raises serious concerns," Kehoe said.
Beloved elephant Raja to leave St. Louis Zoo this fall; another male coming next year
Rajaβs departure was first announced almost three years ago.The only female elephants at the zoo who are young enough to reproduce are his own daughters. He will be able to make more elephants at the other zoo. Zoo officials didβ¦
Officials name Arnold man killed after SUV ran off highway in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY β A 24-year-old was killed early Monday on Highway 141 at Old Lemay Ferry Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Officials name Festus man killed in motorcycle crash on I-55
A 23-year-old Festus man died in a Jefferson County motorcycle crash early Saturday, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported.
President resigns from Christian Brothers College High School after being put on leave
The third-year president of Christian Brothers College High School in west St. Louis County has resigned, according to a message sent to alumni and parents.
Messenger: As homicides drop, researchers turn focus to strategies that work
Council on Criminal Justice finds some broad consensus on strategies that are fueling drop in homicides. Two of them are key to St. Louis success.
From hemp to high-tops: Missouri smoke shops scramble to survive new ban
Missouri's hemp ban has left smoke shops across the state rethinking their inventory β or remaking themselves entirely.
Prop A eliminates St. Louis County auditor's term. It also aims to give her a raise.
The council's intent is to use Proposition A to give the auditor a raise. Critics say it would allow the council to influence the auditor's work.
Sultan: Think about these women when voting no on Amendment 3
Abortion bans kill women, including those in Missouri.
Illegal slots company is turning some machines back on, opponent claims
The revelation was in a court filing seeking penalties against Torch Electronics for operating illegal slot machines, but a protective order is protecting its "trade secrets."
Landlord of dilapidated apartments meets with St. Louis County officials, promises fixes
Mendel Fischer, a Florida landlord, met with local officials and Congressman Wesley Bell on Thursday in downtown St. Louis.
SIUE to expand ethanol research center with $17M investment
The Southern Illinois University National Corn Ethanol Research Center is expanding research capacity, support workforce development and help companies bring new bioproducts to market at the Edwardsville facility.
See the Oct. 23, 1926, front page: United Railways wants fare increased at once
Headlines from the Oct. 23, 1926, front page include: Queen's schedule all tangled, so radio fizzled
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