Aggregator
GOP Senators, Hawley back away from controversial payout bill
Republican senators, including Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, are working to distance themselves from a controversial provision slipped into the government funding bill that ended the recent shutdown. The measure would allow them to sue the federal government for at least $500,000 for every time that their phone or data records were accessed (without notice) during the Justice Department's Jan. 6 investigations.
Barge hits Eads Bridge in St. Louis, no injuries reported
A barge struck Eads Bridge on Friday afternoon in St. Louis. No injuries were reported from the collision.
Study reports increase of generative AI use in St. Louis
St. Louis’ Federal Reserve Bank—in its recent study—presented new findings that revealed the growth of AI use among adults in the St. Louis region, particularly in the workplace
Seen outside of work today!
Where can I get a fresh, whole duck?
Clearance Sale! Grab One Of The (Very Few) Remaining Copies Of Our Social Media Card Game
A couple months ago we offered up the few remaining copies of our social media card game, One Billion Users, after fulfilling orders from our Kickstarter backers. Quite a few of you took the chance to snag one, and now we’re down to an extremely small number remaining: at time of writing, we only have […]
Do you miss Trans World Airlines (TWA)?
Missouri may be GOP-dominated. But some 2026 races could foretell Blue Wave
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum talks with St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer about how the city is handling recovery efforts six months after the tornado. Rosenbaum also speaks with St. Louis County Councilwoman Rita Days about the county's budget problems. And Rosenbaum explores which 2026 contests in Missouri could foretell a Democratic wave election – or continued national GOP dominance.
War releases new version of ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’ with Playing For Change
War has teamed up with Playing For Change, a multimedia project that aims to connect the world through music, to release a new version of their iconic tune “Why Can’t…
Mayor Spencer Signs Board Bills Appropriating $13.7M to Tornado-Resident Housing and Winter Shelter
The three bills appropriate a combined $13.71 million to significantly scale up the City’s efforts to house and shelter residents this winter.
Woman removed from plane in Missouri after repeatedly criticizing US Congressmen
A woman was removed from a plane in Missouri earlier this week after repeatedly criticizing four U.S. representatives who were on board, traveling to Washington D.C. to vote on a bill to end the government shutdown.
Missouri's only nuclear plant triggers shutdown after water issue
Investigation Shows Trump’s Boat Strikes Aren’t Killing ‘Narco-Terrorists’
The Trump administration has been ramping up its rhetoric against Venezuela since Day 1. Efforts to arrest up to 3,000 migrants a day focused on Venezuelans, many of whom had fled to the United States seeking a land with actual freedom. Those who weren’t simply locked up in ICE’s many forever prisons were sent to […]
Budzinski, García Meet In Fairview Heights with Immigration Groups Amid Surge in ICE Activity
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — On Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) convened local immigration nonprofit and advocacy organizations to discuss the recent spike in immigration enforcement activity in Central and Southern Illinois. Groups from across Illinois’ 13th District, from Springfield and Decatur to the Metro East, were present to discuss fears and the chilling effects facing immigrant communities
St. Louis County mom charged after 2-month-old infant suffered 'severe burns' during bath
A two-month-old infant suffered "severe burns" after the child's mother put the baby in hot water, county police wrote in court documents.
Republican signature scam
Teen charged with first-degree murder in stabbing death of St. Charles man
ST. CHARLES — A 17-year-old teen has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the stabbing death of a St. Charles man last month.
Motorcyclist dies after striking tree, overturning in Lincoln County
Crash occurred shortly before 10 p.m. near Foley, police said.
City Museum posts video of burglary, says 5 men took 'personal guided tour'
"They went home with some new City Museum apparel — super generous of us, right?" the museum quipped in the video.
stLouIST