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Six tornado-damaged St. Louis public schools won’t reopen this fall
St. Louis Public Schools said they’re “re-housing” students who attended schools in some of the hardest-hit areas of last month’s tornado.
Trump Plan To Redirect Billions In Broadband Subsidies To Elon Musk Starts Seeing Blowback From States
After spending election season whining that the program was taking too long, Republicans have been introducing massive new changes to a $42.5 billion infrastructure bill broadband grant program (BEAD) that not only don’t serve the public interest, but could also introduce years of potential new delays. Their changes are twofold: one, they want to strip […]
St. Louis Says “Not Another Nickel” to Human Rights Violators
National Guard deployment in LA shows disregard for victims of deadly St. Louis tornado
I’ve gotten used to sending my sister the same short text every once in a while. “You guys okay?” She’s lived in Los Angeles for more than a decade now, and has experienced enough wildfires and earthquakes that this text has become routine. Fortunately she’s stayed safe through all of them, although she did have […]
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Federal aid unlocked for St. Louis after May 16 tornado, here's how to apply
Webster University sheds financial distress label after obstacles
'No ICE' protest set to take place in St. Louis amid unrest in Los Angeles
Protests against federal immigration enforcement actions have spread to cities across the nation, including St. Louis, where a demonstration is planned for Wednesday afternoon.
Man, 19, shot to death at busy Dellwood intersection
Incident occurred near Chambers Road and West Florissant Avenue Tuesday afternoon.
More victims of Riverview Gardens principal Cedric Gerald coming forward, lawyers say
Attorneys retained by former students say seven total victims have been identified so far, with Gerald’s alleged trail of abuse extending further than just his time at Riverview Gardens.
City says St. Louis sheriff is refusing a key duty. ‘They’re lying,’ sheriff’s lawyer says.
A city spokesperson said Sheriff Alfred Montgomery’s office had started refusing requests the day after telling aldermen he had withdrawn a threat to do so.
Holleman: Josh Hawley’s stance on Medicaid is latest add to blue-collar resume
From opposing big Medicaid cuts to backing labor-union bills, Hawley moves further into populist territory. Is a 2028 presidential bid in the works?
Tony-winning Muny is set to open its 107th season, with Kennedy Holmes in ‘Bring It On’
She was 13 when she wowed the judges on “The Voice.” Now 20, she’s making good on her potential.
Their homes flooded for years. Now, St. Charles County is buying them out.
St. Charles County is using $856,000 in federal funds to purchase the homes that have experienced significant flood damage at least three times over the past decade.
FEMA cash for St. Louis tornado relief could grow by millions
State officials have identified $58 million in public costs and $18.7 million in individual costs so far. But a state spokesman said those aren't final.
Wednesday, June 11 - The future of KDHX
A bankruptcy judge approved the sale of community radio station KDHX for $8.75 million to Christian broadcast network Gateway Creative Broadcasting. We sort through the judge’s decision, and what happens next.
Warm and dry before showers and storms return this weekend
ST. LOUIS - Winds are calm Wednesday morning but will steadily shift out of the south through the morning as the influence of high pressure ushers east. This will generate a warmer afternoon (10 degrees warmer than Tuesday), as many places may see their first 90 F day this season. High clouds move in from [...]
R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe featured on new ‘Democracy Forward’ compilation
R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe is one of the many artists contributing to a new double vinyl compilation called Democracy Forward, dropping July 4.The double album is being released by the legal organization…
Defending VA Veterans Health Care on D-Day
Thousands of veterans mobilize to oppose the gutting of direct care and the move toward privatization.
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