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As St. Louis mayor staffs City Hall, a new nonprofit helps behind the scenes
Two consultancies are already building a pool of candidates for top St. Louis positions. And they're raising money, $50,000 so far.
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Missouri House again votes to eliminate income tax on capital gains
Missouri lawmakers are playing tax cut tennis, and on Monday the state House served its latest offering when it narrowed the differences with the state Senate in a bill that helps wealthy taxpayers and some who are at the bottom of the income scale.
The proposal is the smallest, in terms of revenue reductions, of several bills intended to cut taxes this year. It exempts long-term capital gains — profits on investments or property held for more than a year — from state income tax.
It also boosts…
Free, affordable summer camp options across St. Louis area
FCC Commissioner Gomez Blasts Brendan Carr’s ‘Campaign Of Censorship’
When Biden FCC boss Jessica Rosenworcel stepped down, we noted how she couldn’t be bothered to even mention that terrible things were brewing at her agency. Same for Democratic FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks, who recently decided to sheepishly step down without, again, so much as acknowledging the dangerous and radical zealotry Brendan Carr has been […]
The Ghosts of St. Louis
Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II is a special exhibit open at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum until May 26, 2025. Ghost Army explores the unique history of the US Army’s 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, a top-secret unit that waged war with inflatable tanks and vehicles, fake radio traffic, sound effects, and …
SWAT weapons stolen from bunker. St. Louis police found out 2 days later.
Detectives say Alex Johnston, 25, can be seen on surveillance footage ducking under the gate of the department’s parking garage as it was closing.
St. Louis Public Schools braces for possible funding uncertainty amid federal shifts
Saint Louis Public Schools held its first public forum Monday on the 2025-2026 budget for the district.
There’s one thing they’re very concerned about right now, and that’s federal funding.
SLPS Superintendent Millcent Borishade said federal funding makes up 13% of the district's budget, which may not sound like a lot, but it will have a big impact should it go away.
To be more transparent as a district, Borishade and the financial office held a new style of public forum on the budget, encouraging…
Three charged in Granite City shooting death
The body of Kenneth L. Whitehorn was found Thursday morning near Alton Street and Pontoon Road in Granite City.
A new executive order impacting local law enforcement
St. Louis Zoo and Botanical Garden lose federal money for research on animals, plants
The Missouri Botanical Garden and the St. Louis Zoo lost nearly $1 million amid the Trump administration's funding cuts.
St. Louis faces tighter ozone rules after air quality fails to improve
Stricter air-quality rules, pushed through in the last days of the Biden administration, face an uncertain future under a Trump-led Environmental Protection Agency and pushback from Missouri Republicans.
Neman: Why chefs hate brunch and some of their customers.
A video unintentionally asks the question: Who is more annoying? The customers or the chefs?
Midtown St. Louis apartment owners ripped off investors, suit says
St. Louis County investors Kyle Fernandez and Brian Preston paid $100,000 about three years ago to Andrew Dean and Samuel Spears, who owned the Icon on South Grand.
Bellefontaine Neighbors to drop landlord fee, pay back $200,000 in settlement
Linn Building and Loan last year alleged the city fee was unconstitutional because it was really a tax that could only be approved by voters.
Wildwood family goes viral on TikTok sharing story about son's traumatic brain injury, recovery
Attorney General Andrew Bailey demands records from Missouri abortion nonprofit
A judge on Monday temporarily blocked Missouri Attorney General’s subpoena seeking records from a nonprofit that assists women seeking abortions. Bailey’s office issued the subpoena to Missouri Abortion Fund demanding it turn over years’ worth of documents as part of a lawsuit his office filed against Planned Parenthood more than a year ago. The lawsuit […]
Attorney General Andrew Bailey demands records from Missouri abortion nonprofit
A judge on Monday temporarily blocked Missouri Attorney General’s subpoena seeking records from a nonprofit that assists women seeking abortions. Bailey’s office issued the subpoena to Missouri Abortion Fund demanding it turn over years’ worth of documents as part of a lawsuit his office filed against Planned Parenthood more than a year ago. The lawsuit […]
National Fentanyl Awareness Day shines light on deadly crisis
National Fentanyl Awareness Day is being observed by the DEA and local law enforcement to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and its impact on American families, with the DEA encouraging everyone to join the 'Fight to Save Lives' using the hashtags #OnePillCanKill and #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay.
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