February 17, 1801, brought a leadership change that helped shape modern political systems. Thomas Jefferson was elected President of the United States after a deeply contested process that ended in the House of Representatives. The election exposed weaknesses in the young country’s voting rules and led to reforms, including the Twelfth Amendment, which changed how presidents and vice presidents are elected. The broader significance reaches beyond one nation: it showed how constitutional system
This morning starts off cloudy with temperatures around 55°F. Expect mostly cloudy skies through the early hours with a low breeze coming from the south-southeast at about 12 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. As we move into the afternoon, the breeze picks up, making it feel cooler than the high of 59°F. Clouds will cling to the sky, limiting the sunshine to a brief appearance. By evening, it remains mostly cloudy and windier, with wind speeds increasing toward 17 mph and gusts reaching 32 mph
School District of Clayton officials say they're considering the former Catholic college's campus to serve as a temporary space for one of the district's elementary schools as it undergoes renovations.
Here we go again. The Trump FTC has threatened Apple and CEO Tim Cook with a fake investigation claiming that Apple News doesn’t do a good enough job coddling right wing, Trump-friendly ideology. The announcement and associated letter pretends that Apple is violating Section 5 of the FTC Act (which “prohibits unfair or deceptive acts […]
Redd Foxx, a St. Louis native and pioneering stand-up comedian, rose to fame in the 1970s with his hit television series "Sanford and Son" and his unique comedy style that broke racial barriers.
Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting marks Laumeier’s 50th anniversary by celebrating five decades of artist commissions and exhibitions. Featuring hundreds of artists and rarely seen works from Laumeier’s collection, […]
The St. Louis County Council is considering allocating nearly $12 million for Project Cornerstone, which is evaluating whether to renovate the current county administration building or relocate it to a new facility.
Amberly Britton is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday morning after being accused of second-degree trafficking drugs and three counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, in a case that investigators have described as one of the most severe child abuse instances they have seen.
House Bill 2989, which still needs a final vote before it can advance to the Senate, would establish a regulatory framework to issue licenses and monitor betting.
A bill requiring Missouri schools to investigate antisemitic incidents passed the Missouri House Monday despite criticism that the proposal carves out protections for Jewish students not afforded to other groups.
A major voice in the St. Louis blues and jazz community has left the stage. Marsha Evans, whose voice could be heard for decades in the region, has died. She was 75. As St. Louis Public Radio’s Chad Davis reports, musicians and friends remember Evans for her contributions to the local music scene and beyond.
Using snapshots of the history of Blacks as a corrective and curative measure for one month is tantamount to applying a band-aid to treat a virulent and stubborn disease. Except for providing a minimal degree of comfort for Black Americans, what lasting meaning does it have for the rest of America? There is a better […]
ST. LOUIS - Breezy and mild on Tuesday but with more clouds around. Clouds Tuesday will keep temperatures just a bit cooler than Monday, with temperature highs in the low to mid-60s. There is a slight chance of a rain shower late Tuesday night, before we get even warmer on Wednesday. Sunny, breezy Wednesday with [...]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, where regular folks get to meet, be mentored by and perform with rock superstars, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. That’s certainly quite a milestone,…
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