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St. Louis-based EyeCare Partners, parent of Clarkson EyeCare, acquires 2 Virginia businesses
A St. Louis-based network of ophthalmology and optometry practices has acquired two multiclinic eye care businesses in Virginia.
Three charged in deadly double shooting in Baden neighborhood
Tijean Bow was fatally shot about 8:35 p.m. Aug. 3, 2022, in the 8300 block of Halls Ferry Road.
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Class warfare: GOP seeks to make Valentine’s wealth a liability in US Senate run in Missouri
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Schmitt plans to make Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine’s wealth a liability in their race to replace Roy Blunt in Washington.
State requests federal disaster declaration for St. Louis, to access federal relief
Gov. Mike Parson asked the federal government on Thursday for a major disaster declaration in order to seek federal assistance for St. Louis and surrounding areas in response to the …
Former Missouri funeral home investigator alleges whistleblower retaliation in lawsuit
A former state investigator said an appointee of Gov. Mike Parson fired her after she complained of sex discrimination and violations of law.
Aerosmith’s 50 Years Live! streaming concert film series continues with 1989 show
The second installment of Aerosmith's new archival streaming concert series, 50 Years Live!: From the Aerosmith Vaults, premieres Friday at 3 p.m. ET on the band's official YouTube channel. The movie…
Democrats finally agree on spending bill
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has agreed to support the latest version of Joe Biden's spending bill, but only if . . . . . . the provision that places limits on the carried interest loophole is removed. All I can do is laugh at this point. The CIL is now officially the cockroach of tax law. ...continue reading "Democrats finally agree on spending bill"
Missouri Dems hope Kansas, Illinois will help pay for out-of-state residents’ abortions
Missouri’s top Democratic lawmakers have yet to receive a formal response to letters urging governors in Kansas and Illinois to help pay for abortions for out-of-state Medicaid patients, though a Kansas lawmaker said it is highly unlikely given Republican dominance of the state’s legislature. In letters sent Wednesday and first reported by the Associated Press, […]
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Absolutely Terrible Textbook Publishing Giant Pearson Wants To Make Everything Even Worse With NFTs
Pretty much everyone who has ever gone to college hates educational publishers. There’s an oligopoly of just five giant publishers, and they long ago learned that they are in the best market ever: the buyers of their textbooks (the students) have no choice and are forced to buy the books if their professors assign them […]
Daily Deal: The 2022 Data-Driven Decisions Bundle
The 2022 Data-Driven Decisions Bundle is designed to help you become a data expert. The courses are self-paced and interactive, so you can begin right away. This data-driven bundle takes you through the step-by-step process of creating, manipulating, and analyzing data. Master data and make better, smarter decisions. It’s on sale for $49. Note: The […]
Kirkwood School District yanks Hall of Fame honor after Missouri lawmaker’s conviction
Patricia Derges, R-Nixa, graduated from Kirkwood High School in 1975.
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The St. Charles Library Book Fair Is at the Family Arena This Weekend
You need more books, and St. Charles wants to give you some. The St. Charles area is not particularly well known for its literary status. In fact, they just love banning classic books at schools in Wentzville, apparently.
Books, etc. about Ralph Fournier?
Corn, heat, dogs help Missouri deputies capture Iowa felon
Deputies with the Nodaway County Sheriff's Office apprehended an Iowa felon hiding in Hopkins, Missouri, after a chase that ended near a corn field.
Generous customer leaves $300 tip on $45 bill at St. Louis restaurant
One generous customer recently went above and beyond to thank a server at one St. Louis restaurant for their service.
St. Louis-based coffee roaster expands footprint with Walmart deal
St. Louis nonprofit Girls in the Know hires new executive director
A St. Louis-based nonprofit that offers programming promoting empowerment in preteen and teen girls has hired a new leader with a dozen years of experience in program leadership and community outreach.