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De Soto couple murdered in 1996 remembered ahead of execution
Longtime De Soto residents remember Zelma and James Long for their kindness.
Mushroom hunters find body in rural Missouri water well
The sheriff's office said that mushroom hunters came across the well Sunday afternoon and decided to test the depth of the water with a long stick.
Mayor of Troy, Missouri broke a tie vote that more than doubles his pay
It’s a move that’s raising eyebrows.
Woman, dog found dead after house fire in Jefferson County
A two-alarm fire broke out in the early morning hours Monday in Jefferson County, Missouri, claiming the life of a woman and her dog.
Soulard Blues Band – Jam Session
The longest running Blues jam session in the nation. Home of great music, Broadway Oyster Bar has become known as “One of St. Louis’
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Draft ruling shows Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade: report
The document, described as an initial draft majority opinion, is penned by Justice Samuel Alito.
It was the boom heard ’round the St. Louis region, but why? Quake experts weigh in
Since Friday's quake, some have wondered how such a small tremor triggered such a loud sound and public commotion around the St. Louis area.
Cure Violence interrupter accused of destroying evidence in murder case
Cure Violence worker charged with destroying evidence in St. Louis murder case
Jerome "Mujaa" Williams is charged with destroying a homicide victim's Social Security card and disposing of a cellphone that contained evidence.
Chances of Missouri lawmakers legalizing sports betting dwindling
The odds that Missourians will be able to bet on their favorite football or baseball team later this year are dwindling, and it comes back to regulating slot machines.
Ballwin man exposed to rabies after being bitten by bat, health department says
Raw data: How working-age people spend their time
I have no idea why I did this. I was just curious what the latest American Time Use Survey¹ showed about the difference in activities between working-age men and women. [Clarification: That is, this chart shows how many more minutes men spend on each activity compared to women.] Here it is: On average, working-age men ...continue reading "Raw data: How working-age people spend their time"
Lawmaker says GOP resistance may doom Missouri marijuana legalization bill
A Republican lawmaker pushing legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri says his bill is in jeopardy because of stall tactics by his GOP colleagues and the insistence of the House floor leader that it include license caps. Rep. Ron Hicks, R-Defiance, said he was initially told his marijuana legalization bill would come up for debate […]
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St. Louis leaders lean on Airbnb to help stop downtown house parties in short term rentals
St. Louis and Airbnb cracking down on short-term rental problems
St. Louis city leaders are working with Airbnb to crackdown on short-term rentals that may create safety problems, especially downtown.
'Something needs to be done': St. Louis City gives closures notices to unhoused communities living in encampments
Ozzy Osbourne is “on the mend” amid COVID-19 bout, says son Jack
Ozzy Osbourne is "on the mend" amid his bout with COVID-19. That's according to his son, Jack, who tweeted a video of the metal legend on a FaceTime call with…
Supreme Court declines to stop Missouri execution after Parson opts not to grant clemency
Three random things
White backlash. One of the most powerful cultural forces throughout American history is white backlash. It is intense, self-righteous, often brutal, and absolutely inevitable. Anyone in the civil rights activism biz is an idiot if they don't understand this and have a plan to deal with it. Sex education. Conservatives have always been conservative about ...continue reading "Three random things"
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