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Teen charged after bringing gun to Confluence Preparatory Academy
A teen girl is facing a felony charge after bringing a loaded firearm to Confluence Preparatory Academy in St. Louis Monday.
Small part of apartment collapsed in Downtown West
ST. LOUIS - A small part of an apartment building reportedly collapsed in the Downtown West Wednesday morning. The small portion of the building collapsed around 7 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Westgate Lofts apartment building on the 2300 block of Locust Street. This is a developing story; FOX 2 will provide more information once [...]
Searchers find toddler's body in Lake of the Ozarks after extensive effort
Man shot, killed Tuesday in University City
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The LA Times’ Political Rating “AI” Is A Silly Joke Aimed At Validating Wealthy Media Ownership’s Inherent Bias
Late last year we wrote about how LA Times billionaire owner Patrick Soon-Shiong confidently announced that he was going to use AI to display “artificial intelligence-generated ratings” of news content, while also providing “AI-generated lists of alternative political views on that issue” under each article. After he got done firing a lot of longstanding LA […]
Ban on use of food stamps for candy, soda debated by Missouri lawmakers
Low-income Missourians who receive food assistance would be prohibited from buying soda and candy with their benefits under a bill debated Tuesday.
The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Jamie Gragg, a Republican from Ozark, would restrict food purchases under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously called food stamps, if approved by the federal government.
The bill would “get us back to where the original program was meant to go,” Gragg argued in Tuesday afternoon during a hearing…
Cara Spencer wins primary for St. Louis mayor; Tishaura Jones makes runoff
With all votes counted, Alderwoman Cara Spencer led the four-candidate field with 68% of possible votes.
Two men killed in separate shootings in University City and north St. Louis
Two men were killed in separate shootings in University City and north St. Louis on Tuesday, and police are investigating the incidents.
Burger chain to take over brewery's kitchen
Missouri Legislative Black Caucus criticizes anti-diversity push by Republicans
Members of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus criticized the state budget and Gov. Mike Kehoe’s executive order to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in a news conference Tuesday. State Rep. Michael Johnson, a Kansas City Democrat and the caucus chair, focused his comments on Kehoe’s elimination of DEI efforts. The caucus had released a […]
Man Shot in The Ville
District 5 is investigating a shooting that left a 20-year-old man injured on March 4 in the 4700 block of Leduc.
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Donna Baringer wins edge over Darlene Green in St. Louis comptroller's primary
Comptroller Darlene Green, after years of facing political newcomers or no opponent at all, faces her first serious challengers in decades.
Mayor should fire St. Louis personnel director, commission rules
"Her actions set a troublesome example for City employees and were detrimental to the public's confidence in the Civil Service system and in City government," the commission wrote.
Sam Page clashes with council over St. Louis County firing power proposal
The display laid bare the rancor between the two branches of government in St. Louis County.
Feds identify 3 more St. Louis-area buildings to sell, including noted downtown tower
The GSA's announcement comes as President Donald Trump's administration embarks on its own initiative to cut federal spending.
Leaders of another St. Louis nonprofit scammed kids food program, feds say
The federal indictments are the latest against nonprofit leaders who participated in a food program for low-income kids.
Scottish pub in Central West End to reopen with new ownership
Trump's trade war may impact American consumers across sectors
President Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China could have a major impact on American consumers, causing a dip in consumption patterns and a potential increase in household costs.