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Missouri lawmakers push state colleges to create 60-credit-hour transferable degree programs
The Missouri Legislature hopes to help students in popular degree fields graduate sooner.
Paul McCartney thanks ‘people of the world’ for birthday wishes
The Beatles legend Paul McCartney turned 83 on Wednesday, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has now taken to social media to thank all the friends and fans…
Five Missouri counties no longer have a license office. A fee hike seeks to fix that
Fees for new licenses and vehicle registrations would increase 50% to attract bidders under legislation on the governor’s desk.
Cooling centers for St. Louis tornado victims open Saturday
The free article gives the locations for cooling centers in St. Louis.
Police: Officer fires shots at approaching stolen vehicle in St. Louis
A law enforcement officer fired shots during an incident Friday afternoon in north St. Louis, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Motorcyclist killed in Franklin County crash
The incident took place about 9:30 p.m. Thursday near St. Clair.
Farmington kindergarten teacher faces 10 child pornography charges
A Farmington kindergarten teacher faces 10 felony charges over child pornography offenses.
Hotel rooms, buses and liquor laws: Is Kansas City ready for the 2026 World Cup?
The clock is ticking. In less than a year, hundreds of thousands of tourists are expected to descend on Kansas City for the FIFA World Cup. Local leaders tout it as a once-in-a-generation event, which FIFA estimates will bring $650 million to the region. It is touted as the largest sports event ever, with matches […]
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ICE Tells Agents They Can Start Making Unjustified Arrests Again
It has never been about removing dangerous criminals — the “worst of the worst” — from the United States. Under Donald Trump, immigration enforcement has been about removing immigrants from the country. Period. That’s the whole thing. (And, apparently the only immigrants welcome to seek shelter in the US are those of the whiter variety […]
The Prospect Weekly Roundup: The Assault on Trans Rights
On our live show, Ryan Cooper and Evan Urquhart dig into the recent transphobic Supreme Court decision, and how The New York Times enabled it.
St. Louis honors Tuskegee Airmen with new street name, exhibit on Juneteenth
Beloved Hairdresser/Co-Owner Of Papa Toodles In Godfrey Dies
KAMPSVILLE - Wade Gibson, co-owner of Papa Toodles in Godfrey and a beloved hairdresser, died June 19, 2025, after complications from a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. He was 58 years old at the time of his death. Wade was a long-time resident of Kampsville, with his husband, James. Wade was a loving father and grandfather. More information about his family and funeral information will be released in a later obituary. In an April social media post, Gibson shared the difficult news of his cancer diagnosis, writing, "This is the most difficult announcement I've ever had to make." He detailed his symptoms, including weakness, fatigue, and pain, which were initially attributed to medication and aging. Following the diagnosis, Wade said he would focus on his health and spending meaningful time with loved ones, adding that he would no longer be working as a hairdresser. James, his husband, reflected on Wade’s character and final days. "One of life's greatest challenges is bidding farewell
Obama’s Prophetic Voice Has Never Been More Needed
Today on TAP: Dare we hope for audacity?
Soldiers Memorial Military Museum honors first Tuskegee Airman from St. Louis
Content by Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. Learn about the heroic Lt. James L. McCullin Jr. and explore the exhibit “Tuskegee Airmen: America’s Freedom Flyers” open June 19 through Nov. 2.
Man dies after overturned motorcycle crash in Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. - A man was left dead Thursday night after an overturned motorcycle crash near St. Clair. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the crash took place around 9:30 p.m. on Iron Hill Road, north of St. Clair, involving a Honda VT1300 motorcycle. The crash happened while the motorcyclist was traveling [...]
Godfrey Engineer Explains Sales Tax Increase Proposal
GODFREY – A proposal to raise Godfrey’s sales tax rate instead of replacing the Illinois sales tax on groceries aims to ease grocery costs for residents while boosting tax revenue from visitors. Village Engineer Rich Beran suggested raising the village’s sales tax by 0.5% at the June 17, 2025 Village Board meeting. This would effectively cut the sales tax on groceries in half from the state’s 1% grocery tax to the new 0.5% Godfrey sales tax, while raising the village’s sales tax on all other goods and services from 6.85% to 7.35%. Beran said this strategy would be “the right combination to get the most for Godfrey residents.” “More than half of Godfrey residents get their groceries locally, but then a lot of the sale tax revenue that’s generated, it’s mostly from outside – someone coming into Godfrey and doing some shopping,” Beran said. “Lowering the grocery tax would help the Godfrey residents, while
Housing advocates worry states can’t fill rental aid gaps if Trump cuts go through
The Trump administration is pushing to reshape the federal housing safety net by slashing spending and shifting the burden of housing millions of people to states, which may be ill-equipped to handle the mission. President Donald Trump’s recent budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2026, a preliminary plan released in early May and known […]
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