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Two significant development projects along the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway in Metro East are planned, funded by a $10 million grant.

The St. Louis Cardinals announced a new local television rights deal that will include the launch of a new direct-to-consumer app.

The city of Pacific encouraged residents to prepare their properties for flooding and evacuate by Thursday morning as the nearby Meramec River is expected to hit major flood stage. The NOAA National Water Prediction Service predicted the river at Pacific to rise to 27 feet later this week. "I'm a little nervous," said Pacific Mayor Heather Filley, adding that it's not if, but when, the area south of town will flood. She is urging dozens of homeowners and business owners near the Meramec River to…

Music has always been a constant for Drew Jameson, the operator of Atomic by Jamo.

Hosts will be able to operate a maximum of four short-term rental units under the new rules.

Ameren Missouri would spend more than $61 million to offset its past clean air violations under a joint proposal filed Wednesday in federal court. The St. Louis-based electric utility, which serves 1.2 million customers, has been in litigation for more than a decade over its Rush Island Energy Center, which operated for years in violation of the Clean Air Act. Ameren shut down Rush Island last month rather than install pollution controls to bring it into compliance with clean air standards. In…

The $1.2 billion Gateway South development has named the brokers who will market the project’s industrial space.

Missouri’s Planned Parenthood clinics filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to strike down the state’s current abortion restrictions, less than 24 hours after an amendment enshrining reproductive rights in the constitution was approved by voters. The news was announced Wednesday afternoon by coalition members of Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, the organization behind Amendment 3. Leaders with both Planned Parenthood Great Plains and Planned Parenthood Great Rivers said if the court grants…

If Donald Trump pursues tax cuts and higher tariffs in his second term, that would weigh on the central bank's decisons.

A few months into the new year will bring the $5.2 billion all-stock merger of St. Louis-based Arch Resources and Consol Energy of Pittsburgh into a new company.

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page is starting the process to replace the county's prosecuting attorney after Wesley Bell won a seat in Congress on Tuesday. In a press release, Page said he will begin accepting applications to fill the role Wednesday. The person chosen for the role will serve the remaining two years of Bell's term, through the end of 2026. According to the press release, applicants must be: A member of the same political party as the previous occupant. Bell is a Democrat. A…

Prosecutors have requested that a federal judge sentence Clayton attorney Michael E. Kohn to 14 years in prison and his daughter, Catherine “Liza” Chollet, to six years and six months for their convictions for operating a fraudulent tax shelter.

A Chesterfield-based infrastructure repair company has acquired some assets from an Indiana-based pipeline repair business.

Pittsburgh leaders not only built a coalition that ranges from the governor to corporate CEOs, they hired a firm to help it craft a narrative for what its downtown could be come. There's a model in there that St. Louis can follow.

The 2024 class of 40 Under 40 Awards honorees was celebrated during a luncheon Tuesday at the Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis Hotel.

Several propositions were on the ballot Tuesday in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County, where three County Council districts were also up for election.

A national furniture and appliance retailer is closing for business and shuttering all of its stores, including three in the St. Louis area.

Republican David Wasinger won the race for lieutenant governor on Tuesday, besting Democrat Richard Brown. With 91% of precincts reporting Wasinger led Brown 56% to 40%. Wasinger, who describes humble beginnings as a Hardee’s worker and paper boy, is a St. Louis-based attorney who “took on Wall Street banks” following the 2008 financial crisis in fraud cases. Winning the cases, he secured tens of millions for his clients. His personal wealth has bankrolled his campaign, loaning himself…

Republican state Sen. Denny Hoskins will be Missouri’s next chief election official, defeating Democratic state Rep. Barbara Phifer. With 90% of precincts reporting, Hoskins led Phifer 56% to 41%.  “The right to vote is fundamental,” Hoskins said, “and I will work hard to ensure voters know that their ballots are safe and that our elections are secure.” Hoskins, a certified public accountant and former member of the Army National Guard, has been running with promises of “election…

Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek, a Republican, has become the first person of color ever elected to a statewide office in Missouri.  With 90% of precincts reporting, Malek led Democrat Mark Osmak 56% to 40%.  This will be Malek’s first full term as treasurer, after taking his post as an appointment of Republican Gov. Mike Parson in January 2023.  Malek’s campaign messaging focused on his support for a fortified U.S.-Mexico border, an issue with little to do with his work as treasurer,…