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It strikes me that we have been in an almost continuous state of panic this entire year. Some is real, some is media-driven. Here are a few examples: The withdrawal from Afghanistan, even though it had major problems only on the first day and then went pretty well, considering the circumstances. The Fed's panic over ...continue reading "Every month we find something new to panic about"

Her family is raising money to help Campbell come back to the states for surgery and aftercare plans.

Visit Dangerous Women - An exhibit, now on display through January 7th on the third floor at Central Library, 1301 Olive Street. The exhibit is free and open to

Twitter has a number of legal options to force the Tesla CEO to buy the company.

The City of St. Louis Department of Health is reporting the city's first probable case of monkeypox.

A St. Louis judge on Monday ordered the shuttered downtown restaurant and club Reign to pay its landlord nearly $388,000.

How many times can we write about bananas and copyright? Even assuming the monkey selfie case doesn’t count, it’s come up surprisingly often here on Techdirt. A few years ago, there was a high profile copyright case about whether or not a banana Halloween costume was covered by copyright (it was). But, this latest case […]

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection is expected to probe ties between former President Donald Trump and the far-right extremists who stormed the U.S. Capitol.

A judge said former downtown nightspot Reign and its owner must pay at least $388,000 over accusations the restaurant left its building in disarray.

The appliance retailer, with St. Louis ties dating to 1951, plans to rebrand this month.

Annual physical fitness tests have become a cornerstone of military life. Each service has its own take on the once-a-year assessment but the country’s newest military branch is ditching that model. STLPR reporter Eric Schmid talks about how the Space Force plans to use wearable fitness devices to track physical activity throughout the year.

Metallica can run up that hill, too. After Stranger Things helped propel Kate Bush's 1985 single "Running Up That Hill" to the top five of the Billboard Hot 100, the Netflix…

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ST. LOUIS, MO – Filament is proud to welcome KeAnna Daniels as the newest member of the Filament Team. KeAnna is joining the team as Lead Engagement Strategist and returning to St. Louis, MO from her hometown of Dayton, OH. In this newly created role for the rapidly growing company, KeAnna will wear many hats, including that of a facilitator, consultant, leader, and strategic partner, as she helps advance Filament’s mission of reimagining how people meet. "After a six-month search, we’re overjoyed we found such an amazing partner in Ke,” said Filament Founder and CEO Matthew Homann. “She’ll make us smarter in so many ways, and I can’t wait for our clients to be inspired by her enthusiasm, insight, and boundless creativity." KeAnna is a passionate entrepreneur dedicated to helping and developing her community. She most recently served as the President and CEO of KMD Empowerment Consulting, LLC and Project Manager at Parallax Advanced Research.

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Trailnet and our partners under the Missourians For Responsible Transportation (MRT) signed onto a letter on July 7, 2022 that was sent to members of MoDOT leadership.

The post Trailnet Recommends MoDOT Implement Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in a Way That Prioritizes Vulnerable Road Users appeared first on Trailnet.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today welcomed the selection of Colette Peters as the next Director at the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Durbin has called for a new, reform-minded Director to replace BOP Director Michael Carvajal since November 2021, following an Associated Press report that found that BOP is a “hotbed of abuse, graft and corruption, and has turned a blind eye to employees accused of misconduct.” Carvajal’s resignation was announced less than two months later. “It’s no secret that BOP has been plagued by misconduct. One investigation after another has revealed a culture of abuse, mismanagement, corruption, torture, and death that reaches to the highest levels. In light of those reports, I called for former BOP Director Michael Carvajal’s resignation last November. So it was welcome news when six weeks later, he announced his resignation. &ldqu

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Moonage Daydream, the first David Bowie documentary to be officially sanctioned by his estate, has gotten a release date. According to DavidBowie.com and Bowie's social media pages, the film will open on September…

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A 64-year-old who was last seen over the weekend was found dead Monday evening along a highway in north St. Charles County.

ALTON - The Caring Circle Cancer Education and Support Group for women with cancer will be held on Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to Noon in the upper level of Alton Square Mall, 200 Alton Square Drive in the OSF HealthCare suite. Ample parking is available, and access is only available through the upper level, OSF HealthCare outside entrance. This month’s topic is nutrition, led by Diane Herndon, registered dietician. Held on the third Saturday of every month, Caring Circle is facilitated by Heather Chambers, R.M.A., breast health navigator, and Karen Boyd, R.N., oncology nurse navigator, experienced cancer care professionals from OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center. The support group offers women with cancer a chance to connect with other women about their experiences. For more information or to register contact Karen Boyd at (618) 433-7609 or Heather Chambers at (618) 474-6791. To RSVP online, visit? osfsaintanthonys.org ?and click on View Classes & Events.

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ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Hundreds of paddlers will take on Missouri's waters for a cross-state, nonstop river race that begins Tuesday. The multi-day competition is set to end Friday in St. Charles.