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Man punched, tried to choke wheelchair-bound victim, police say
Wrong-way crash in Ironton leaves man dead
'My God is bigger than every one of my problems': Arnold gym owner keeps the faith after storms damage her livelihood
Former Boss Of $42.5B Broadband Subsidy Program Warns It’s Being Ruined To Benefit Elon Musk
There are more than $42.5 billion in broadband grants headed to the states courtesy of the 2021 infrastructure bill. The GOP voted against the bill, but have repeatedly turned around and taken credit for its looming benefits among our broadly misinformed electorate. And, as we long predicted, they’re now redrafting key components of the program to the direct benefit of […]
Fortune 500 firm's profit falls on record net sales
Graybar, the Clayton-based distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products, said it booked record net sales for 2024, although net income declined.
James Murphy, former St. Louis sheriff and state senator, dies at 88
Murphy, who died Saturday, was sheriff for 28 years and was in the state Senate for eight years before that.
Video compression technology firm opens testing facility
A St. Louis-based public company specializing in video and data compression technology has opened a research and testing facility.
Crumbl Cookies to open concession at Busch Stadium
Neman: How to eat green iguanas and other invasive species
Want to know what kudzu tastes like? The answer is in a new book from the Missouri Botanical Garden.
St. Louis police officer, carjacking suspect seriously hurt after being hit by car on I-70
It’s the second time an officer has been struck on the busy interstate in north St. Louis in the past six months.
Missouri Sunshine Law allows government agencies to be held accountable
From March 16-22, journalists, news and media organizations, civic groups, libraries, watchdogs, schools and open government advocates across Missouri will recognize Sunshine Week because, as James Madison once said, “government works best when it’s being watched.” For the most part, I think many media outlets have established a working relationship with public officials in their […]
Tuesday, March 18 - How a MO bill could impact utility bills
The Missouri legislature passed a major utility bill before it left for spring break. The 133 page bill contains dozens of policies.
St. Louis Public Radio’s Kate Grumke explores how some of the changes in the bill could affect power companies and the people who rely on them.
Poll shows high satisfaction with Trump in Missouri, mixed views on his policies
President Donald Trump is more popular in Missouri than ever even if the policies his new administration pursues aren’t, according to the latest Saint Louis University YouGov poll. The survey of 900 likely Missouri voters, polled between Feb. 18 and March 2, showed 56% of those polled approve or strongly approve of Trump. The survey […]
Gusty winds and warmer Tuesday, critical fire weather concerns
ST. LOUIS - The primary concern for Tuesday is the critical fire weather for central/SE Missouri. The combination of gusty winds, dry fuels and low relative humidity will lead to the rapid spread and growth of uncontrolled fires. Southerly flow has taken control and will continue to draw in the warmth for St. Louis Tuesday. [...]
Paul McCartney-led PETA campaign against dairy-free milk upcharges a success
Having the support of Paul McCartney seems to go a long way. At least that was the case for PETA’s latest campaign to get Peet’s Coffee to stop charging extra…
A Hospital Empire Is Closing Its Doors—but the Stock Is on a Tear
More than a dozen hospitals employing tens of thousands have either shut this year or are on the brink, while two shadowy figures prop up their owners’ stock.
Burning Down the House
What ties together all of Trump’s moves is personal vindictiveness and a fragile ego. At what point does reality or Republican pushback intrude?
Private Equity Vultures Descend on Care Facilities for the Disabled
A new report chronicles ten years of consolidation.
Utilities are shutting off power to a growing number of households
While some states ban shutoffs during winter, summer outages are on the rise.
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