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Metro to increase bus runs on 17 routes as driver ranks increase
The frequency of runs will increase Jan. 15 on 17 Metro Transit bus routes, as efforts to recruit more drivers are getting results.
‘Peace is no option’ as new Freedom Caucus deepens GOP rift in Missouri Senate
Of Freedom Caucus disruptions this week, the Republican Senate Majority Leader said, “If they persist in following that path, we’ll have to deal with that.”
Holleman: Maplewood ethics panel urges dismissal of complaint against council member
Council member Chasity Mattox came under fire after casting lone dissenting vote on hiring Amber Withycombe, an ally of Mayor Nikylan Knapper, as city manager
Teen charged with killing gun seller near Hanley Hills City Hall
Jason J. Dorsey, 18, is accused of killing James Wright on June 30 when Wright arrived to sell Dorsey a gun.
St. Louis issues mask mandate to city workers, citing rise in flu and COVID cases
Area hospital officials earlier this week noted an increase in flu and COVID cases, but didn’t sound any alarms.
Family says St. Louis jail is denying severely injured man medical care, showers
Kevin O'Shaughnessy has lived without a wheelchair and developed a hernia the size of a cantaloupe on his side that went unaddressed for months while incarcerated at the St. Louis jail, his family said Thursday.
Warm winter is keeping bald eagles away from St. Louis area
Warmer weather means ice has not covered waterways farther north, so the birds do not have to make the trip all the way to St. Louis.
Rain and snow mess for St. Louis Friday night. Here’s the latest on timing and snowfall.
Just isolated showers during the day, but widespread activity is expected Friday night. How much will be rain though and how much will be snow? Get the latest on snow amounts and the continuing rain/snow chance on Saturday in our…
Bankruptcy attorney indicted on fraud charges in St. Louis
Michael Toscano, 42, was indicted Dec. 20 in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on three counts of mail fraud and one count of wire fraud. He surrendered Wednesday.
Republican files bill to allow St. Charles County charter schools, gets Sinquefield donation
Rex Sinquefield donated to Justin Hicks’ political action committee after the lawmaker filed the charter school expansion bill.
Mark McCloskey pitches St. Louis GOP on a plan to catch RINOs
He came in from Franklin County pitching a plan to make candidates take a test on the Republican platform.
Maryland Heights extends city hall hours, gives employees four-day work week
The move is designed to benefit employees and help the city retain and recruit workers, while giving residents more time before and after work to visit city hall, City Administrator Tracey Anderson said.
Rams cash should go to schools, NAACP says
The St. Louis chapter president said the city should help expand magnet school programs or offer to help teachers get training or advanced degrees, and buy homes in the city.
Things to do in St. Louis this weekend: Alton Eagle Ice Festival, 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' 12th Night and more
Here are the events we are looking forward to Jan. 5 to Jan. 11.
Voters file an objection to Donald Trump’s name on the Illinois ballot
They say he is ineligible to hold office because he encouraged and did little to stop the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Is Provel Missouri’s top cheese? State lawmakers may decide
Provel is a combination of white cheddar, provolone and Swiss cheese.
Missouri lawmakers want earnings tax exemption for low-income workers, gradual phaseout
The committee proposed exempting workers earning less than 150% of the federal poverty level from the tax.
St. Louis urges masking up indoors again as COVID, flu cases rise
“This recommendation doesn’t come lightly,” the city's health director said.
Former teacher at St. Louis Country Day says she faced discrimination over Muslim faith
Ghada Ead taught at MICDS for about five years, but is now suing the private school for discrimination.