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St. Louis County now expects $3.86M tax gain due to higher used-vehicle values
County assessor's office previously had estimated at $1.55m the county government's likely revenue increase.
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The Political Impacts of Rising Gas Prices
Today on TAP: Unexplained refinery shutdowns and snap decisions by oil-producing nations can reverberate in the midterm elections.
Wolfgang Van Halen “didn’t wanna disappoint Dave Grohl” in playing Van Halen songs at Taylor Hawkins tributes
Wolfgang Van Halen has opened up about his decision to play Van Halen songs at the two tribute concerts to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. The son of late…
Fans demand refunds following Missouri Garth Brooks concert
RIDGEDALE, Mo. - After many fans waited in bumper-to-bumper traffic before the Garth Brooks concert at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena, they decided to turn around and go home. "We left Kansas City around noon. We got into the Branson area about 4:00 p.m.," Michelle Boucher said. She bought tickets for the concert Friday night. "It [...]
Wood River Police Chief Announces Man Is Charged With Two Counts Of Aggravated Arson
WOOD RIVER - The Wood River Police announced on Thursday afternoon that Dakota R. Davidson, 20, of the 1200 block of East Madison Avenue in Wood River has been charged with two counts of Aggravated Arson. Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells said that at 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, October 2, 2022, the Wood River Fire and Police Departments were dispatched to a commercial fire alarm at an apartment complex located at 133 Thompson Street. Several calls came to the 911 Center reporting the fire. "One caller reported seeing a male subject run from the scene carrying a gas can," Chief Wells said. "The Wood River Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire quickly and determined the fire was intentionally set in a hallway of the multi-unit complex. "While the Fire Department was battling the fire it was learned that a female resident of the complex was escaping the fire from her apartment and fell from a balcony. The female was severely injured from the fall. She was transported by ambulance
New Budweiser Clydesdale foals exploring their Missouri home
Anheuser-Busch announces the birth of two of the newest Budweiser Clydesdale foals at Warm Springs Ranch.
Miss Augusta yacht to offer Missouri River cruises
You can now sit back and relax while cruising down the Missouri River. The
Dead & Company confirms dates for 2023 farewell trek, The Final Tour
Last month, Dead & Company announced that they were planning to launch a 2023 tour that would be their last trek ever, and now, the Grateful Dead spinoff group has…
I've spent the last decade shooting 100 music videos for only St. Louis artists. Here's my latest work with experimental hip-hop artist 18andCounting
Mayor Tishaura Jones hits back at Steve Ehlmann: 'Sick and tired of being talked down to'
Mayor Tishaura Jones is hitting back on suggestions from St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann that the state of Missouri fundamentally change St. Louis to combat crime.
Union Settles Dispute With Developer Over Loans for Rehab of Jefferson Arms Building
From St. Louis Business Journal: A union and developer trying for a rehab of downtown St. Louis’ Jefferson Arms building have agreed to settle their dispute, according to court documents. The local branch of a carpenters union last month sued the developer, Dallas-based Alterra Worldwide, alleging it’s owed hundreds of thousands of dollars for loans tied […]
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5 St. Louis County Projects Get Early OK for Remaining Pandemic Relief Money
From St. Louis Post Dispatch: St. Louis County council members are one step closer to deciding how they’ll use $68.4 million in remaining federal pandemic relief money, advancing proposals on Tuesday for a new central county police station, derelict property demolition and an arts nonprofit, among others. But the County Council still has to decide which […]
St. Louis finds itself at center of chess cheating scandal
At St. Louis currently hosts the U.S. Chess Championships, competitive chess is engulfed in allegations of cheating by a top player. The controversy dates to an event last month in St. Louis.
Florida amusement ride will be taken down after Berkeley boy’s death
14-year-old Tyre Sampson was visiting Orlando during spring break when he died from the fall.
Elton John launches lawsuit against ’Daily Mail’ with Prince Harry and others
Sir Elton John has filed suit against Associated Newspapers -- publishers of the U.K. papers Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday and the Mail Online -- under accusations of breach of privacy. The legendary singer isn't the only person bringing…
Missouri state government has more than 7,500 vacancies. Parson pledges to keep raising pay.
“We’ve got to fill positions just like everyone else,” the governor says.
Jose Quintana named Game 1 Wild Card starter, Miles Mikolas goes Game 2
The St. Louis Cardinals will start Jose Quintana in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Miles Mikolas will start Game 2.
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