The developer of the Jefferson Arms in Downtown West has taken steps to create a new district that would levy a sales tax to generate revenue for the project, which is expected to be completed this year.
This post is about two things: that it looks like DOGE has violated an injunction, at least in spirit if not letter, and why it matters. The injunction in question arose in the hybrid case, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO v. Social Security Administration, which named both DOGE and agency officials […]
ELSAH - Three Rivers Community Farm will continue their 10th annual Plant Sale this upcoming weekend on May 3 and 4, 2025. On Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, 2025, the event started. It continues next weekend on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, 2025, where community members can stop by Three Rivers Community Farm to stock up on vegetable starts, herbs, native perennials and more. Located at 22935 Chautauqua Road in Elsah, the family-owned farm looks forward to the sale every year. “It’s not only different plants that you can find at our plant sale. It’s different varieties,” explained owner Amy Cloud. “Big box stores kind of have the same varieties nationwide, whereas our plant sale, we know the varieties that work best in our climate, in our area, and these plants are going to be good-yielding for you.” On Saturday, April 26, Post Commons was onsite selling coffee and the farm will also have pastries from Whisk Bakery available
Missouri House Republicans aren’t ready to give up on dual goals of enacting a flat income tax and cutting the overall rate, and have loaded a Senate bill with their latest plan — flat tax and capital gains cut now, rate cuts later.
On April 7, the state Senate approved a bill exempting capital gains — profits from property or investments held for more than a year — from state income tax. Individuals would get the break right away, while corporations would be allowed the exemption when revenue…
ALTON — An Alton Police officer went beyond his typical duties this week by assisting a motorist with a flat tire on Homer Adams Parkway, the Alton Police Department said. Officer Derek Vetter is a Difference Maker in his community. Alton Police Officer Derek Vetter responded to a call for help from Chana Wooden, who was stranded with a flat tire in a location with limited roadside space. To ensure her safety, Vetter positioned his squad car behind Wooden’s vehicle before changing the tire himself. Roadside assistance arrived shortly after to complete the job. “We’d like to give a big shoutout to Officer Vetter for going above and beyond the call of duty,” the department said. “We’re proud of the everyday actions our officers take to serve and protect the Alton community.” Wooden expressed her gratitude to Officer Vetter for his help and for taking the time to recognize his efforts. If you have an idea for a Difference Maker submission,
Mike Shildt, who spent 18 years in the St. Louis Cardinals organization as a scout, coach and big-league manager, recently offered new comments on his dismissal from the St. Louis Cardinals in 2021 and how it's shaped his approach to managing today.
The city of St. Louis' Preservation Board Monday will again review a 30-story apartment tower proposed in the Central West End, with city staff recommending the panel provide approval for the delayed project.
Andrew Taylor and John McDonnell spoke Thursday evening at the 10th annual Family Business Symposium hosted by the Washington University Olin School of Business’ Koch Center for Family Enterprise.
On our live show, David and investigative editor Maureen Tkacik break down her blockbuster story about how Tren de Aragua was turned into our latest villain of the month.
Bruce Springsteen fans are anxiously awaiting the release of Tracks II: The Lost Albums on June 27, and E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg says they won’t be disappointed.“I’ve heard…
The officer’s patrol car caught fire following the crash, with him still inside. He was rushed to Barnes-Jewish Hospital in serious condition, but stable.
A bill signed Thursday by Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe generated a lawsuit Friday challenging its constitutionality even as Attorney General Andrew Bailey wasted no time using new powers granted in the law. The bill changes the deadlines and procedure for challenging the ballot language of measures placed before voters by the General Assembly or by […]
A bill signed Thursday by Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe generated a lawsuit Friday challenging its constitutionality even as Attorney General Andrew Bailey wasted no time using new powers granted in the law. The bill changes the deadlines and procedure for challenging the ballot language of measures placed before voters by the General Assembly or by […]
The price of technology goods and services in the U.S. will likely rise in the next few months, experts say, as the White House continues to shift its strategy on tariffs for imported electronic hardware. After initial reports that Chinese goods would receive as high as a 145% tariff, President Donald Trump said on April 13 […]