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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 […]

Graybar, the Clayton-based distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products, said it booked record net sales for 2024, although net income declined.

Murphy, who died Saturday, was sheriff for 28 years and was in the state Senate for eight years before that.

A St. Louis-based public company specializing in video and data compression technology has opened a research and testing facility.

It will be Crumbl’s first location inside an MLB ballpark.

Want to know what kudzu tastes like? The answer is in a new book from the Missouri Botanical Garden.

It’s the second time an officer has been struck on the busy interstate in north St. Louis in the past six months.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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. [...]

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…

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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.

What ties together all of Trump’s moves is personal vindictiveness and a fragile ego. At what point does reality or Republican pushback intrude?

A new report chronicles ten years of consolidation.

While some states ban shutoffs during winter, summer outages are on the rise.

The USDA’s decision to cut $1 billion worth of food aid is causing layoffs, supply shortfalls, and the end of donations at charitable groups across the country — all as hunger continues to climb.

Over the years, St. Louis has been known for many things—including its booming prostitution industry in the 1800s. Prostitution was common, and police often turned a blind eye to the activities, with many of them enjoying the brothels scattered in the city’s red-light district themselves. Still, selective enforcement was standard for criminalizing prostitution and area …

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COLLINSVILLE - The City of Collinsville has issued a boil order for several locations as a precautionary measure following a water main repair. The order affects residents on Lake Avenue, Adams Avenue, Hi Point Street, Apple Street, and Oran Street. The boil order is in effect until further notice, and it requires that water intended for drinking or cooking be brought to a full rolling boil for at least five minutes before use. Residents are also advised to turn off ice makers and discard any ice that has been produced during this time. The affected addresses include: Lake Avenue : 711, 713, 715, 719, 721, 722, 724, 726, 727, 728, 730, and 732 Adams Avenue : 2100, 2108, 2200, 2210, and 2300 Hi Point Street : 600, 601, 602, 603, 605, 616, 703, 705, 709, 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, and 721 Apple Street : 2098, 2102, 2104, 2106, and 2114 Oran Street : 600, 601, 602, 604, and 606 Residents with questions regarding the boil order can contact Troy Turner, Director of Public

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Lisa Hatcher of Hillsboro, MO joined the Real Rock Army today

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