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St. Louis state representative proposes red flag law as CVPA heads back to school after tragedy

2 years 2 months ago
As Central Visual and Performing Arts High School (CVPA) students and staff return to school Tuesday, lawmakers in Jefferson City are once again trying to pass a red flag law. It’s something top Republicans at the statehouse have refused to entertain. The CVPA community is still healing after a shooter killed a teacher and student in October. State Rep. Peter Merideth, D-St. Louis, said he wants to prevent this from happening again with a red flag law. “Police said under Missouri laws,…
Laura Barczewski

St. Louis charter school to close

2 years 2 months ago
State data say the school's students have scored below state averages. It said it understands some academic improvements "will not be significant enough to gain the confidence of our sponsor and" state regulators.
Jacob Kirn

Egg prices hitting St. Louis businesses hard

2 years 2 months ago
More than any other grocery item, eggs have surged in price. Economists blame the 2022 avian flu and inflation.  Now its St. Louis businesses that are left with tough decisions to make, raise prices or absorb costs. "Eggs are not something we can live without," Aaron Teitelbaum, owner of restaurants Herbie's and Kingside Diner, told KSDK. Echoing Teitelbaum, Lia Holter said her bakery business, Made by Lia, also needs eggs. Since the bakery opened in 2020, Holter said the price of eggs has skyrocketed. "They…
Tracy Hinson, KSDK

St. Louis, St. Louis County investing Rams settlement money in treasury bonds

2 years 2 months ago
Officials with the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County announced Thursday they are investing millions in Rams settlement money into treasury bonds until they decide on how to use it to serve its residents.  The historic settlement came from a lawsuit filed by St. Louis, St. Louis County and the St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority, or RSA, against the Los Angeles Rams and National Football League. According to a press release from the city of St. Louis, with the guidance…
Clarissa Cowley, KSDK