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The agenda item cites an analysis that found Missouri cities that require masks to combat the coronavirus pandemic this year saw fewer infections and deaths.

Five states use language similar to Texas’ ‘wholly or partly’ provision: Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana and Tennessee.

Andrew J. Katz, 38, of De Soto, died Monday.

Today, December 7, marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Wild Life, Paul McCartney's first album with his backing band Wings,  To mark the milestone, the record will be…

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Gov. Mike Parson will recommend a minimum wage increase for state employees, a news release Monday afternoon said. It would make the minimum wage for all state employees across state government $15 per hour and include a 5.5% Cost of Living Adjustment increase. The recommendation will be part of Parson's supplemental budget request in 2022 during the legislative session that begins Jan. 5. Parson's office said they hope to pass the raise before Feb. 1, 2022. Both the Missouri House and Senate would…

Jazz St. Louis said Monday that its president and CEO, Gene Dobbs Bradford, will leave the organization next spring to become executive director of Georgia's largest musical arts event.

Over the past 11 years, St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund has invested over $400 million into local nonprofits and government agencies

Jonathan Cobb, 33, was shot in the head while driving the 3811 bus on Lucas and Hunt Road Friday evening. He remains in critical condition.

A St. Louis-based wealth management firm has named a philanthropic sector veteran to be its first-ever chief philanthropy officer.

Construction is underway, with an opening scheduled as soon as spring 2023

MLS said Monday that MLS Next Pro will “offer young players and experienced professionals the opportunity to develop and showcase their talents.”

Minnie Wood Memorial Square Park is a irregular parallelogram-shaped park at the busy intersection of South Broadway, Meramec, Ohio and and vacated Gasconade streets. Wood was a wealthy woman who donated the land for the park, and it was created… Continue Reading →

A new edition of Cat Stevens' soundtrack to the 1971 cult classic Harold and Maude, in conjunction with the film's 50th anniversary, will be released on February 11, 2022, on…

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Missouri Republicans insist that hiring the firm that guided Hawley’s rise won’t help Hartzler secure the senator’s endorsement.

Paul Scott Westover traveled to Washington with two other area residents also facing federal charges.

For the fourth time since 2016, Missouri voters are gearing up to consider the future of legalized marijuana. While previous attempts at "adult use" legalization have faltered, 2022 is shaping up to be the best chance for activists and consumers hoping to finally see the measure cross the finish line.…

The City of St. Louis is asking for the public’s input on how Steinberg Skating Rink can be used as a year-round facility

St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin, and Phelps counties have not used much of their federal coronavirus relief funds because officials say they don’t have enough guidance about how the money can be spent.

I begin this column with a confession. We journalists are reluctant to report about ourselves because under journalism ethics, a reporter should avoid covering something in which the reporter has a conflict of interest. But Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s continuing attacks against news organizations and specific reporters are so unprecedented that I feel compelled to […]

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This story was originally published by The Kansas City Beacon.  It’s been 13 years since Kansas City passed its first climate protection plan. At the top of the list: drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Now the city is preparing a new plan, and emission reductions remains a focus. In 2008, the city set a goal […]

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