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St. Louis, police union agree to 7% raise

3 months ago
The city of St. Louis police department said Tuesday that it and the officers' union had reached an agreement for 7% raises for police officers and sergeants, but also slashed the number of budgeted officers from 1,224 to 1,100.
Jacob Kirn

Dierbergs partners with UberEats for grocery delivery

3 months ago
Dierbergs Markets is partnering with one of the leaders in grocery delivery, and you can try it out for a discount for the rest of the month. Dierbergs announced the partnership Monday, saying it will bring "enhanced convenience to customers by making Dierbergs’ fresh groceries, pantry staples, and ready-to-eat meals available for delivery through the Uber Eats platform." The grocer already has partnerships with other delivery platforms DoorDash and Shipt. If you are new to grocery delivery or…
Sam Clancy

SLPS board president opens up on leadership challenges, district spending

3 months ago
The president of the St. Louis School Board is opening up about leadership challenges and questionable credit card charges. In an exclusive interview with KSDK, Toni Cousins said she's focused on moving forward. "There was questionable spending in regard to the superintendent," she said, referring to former Saint Louis Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Keisha Scarlett. "The board made the decision to part ways with her, did the board make the right call with that?” KSDK asked. “Yes, I believe…
Brent Solomon

Cost to clean up radioactive West Lake Landfill outside St. Louis nears $400 million

3 months 1 week ago
Removing radioactive waste from the West Lake Landfill will cost nearly $400 million after federal officials discovered the contamination was far more widespread than previously known, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday.  In a press release, EPA officials announced they had significantly expanded the portions of the suburban St. Louis landfill that will require cleanup. Crews will need to dig up another 20,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil and debris — more than…
Allison Kite