WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republican leaders Tuesday defended the secretive process used in that chamber to investigate allegations of wrongdoing, though they did confirm referring a complaint made against Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego to the Ethics Committee. “At the beginning, we always start very, very privately to protect members because we don’t want to […]
A bill that will protect Missouri’s small businesses from frivolous lawsuits now awaits the governor’s signature after gaining final approval from the legislature on Tuesday. The Act Against Abusive Website and Web Content Litigation addresses an issue that legislators say has harmed small businesses in Missouri and across the country. A growing number of businesses […]
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is offering consumers tips to determine if products are truly eco-friendly, such as verifying package claims and understanding the differences between "biodegradable" and "compostable".
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, said Tuesday that the Trump administration will require every state within 30 days to turn in a plan to revalidate the health care providers that participate in their Medicaid programs. The Trump administration has pledged to root out what it calls […]
A wave of lawsuits in the last two years have targeted small businesses for failing to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act on website design.
Missouri’s moniker as the Show-Me State is said to originate from a Congressman who said that his midwestern roots preferred evidence over eloquence. “I am from Missouri,” he is purported to have said. “You have got to show me.” Now, 127 years later, Missouri can show other states — and the federal government — how […]
Jermen Rudd III of Wentzville will serve six years and three months in prison for conspiracy to distribute narcotics and introducing a controlled substance into prison.
ST. LOUIS - Crews responded after a vehicle crashed into a barbershop overnight Wednesday in south St. Louis. The incident occurred just before 2 a.m. at Fade Focus Gallery by Rance John, located in the 2300 block of South Grand Boulevard near the Compton Heights neighborhood. The crash involved a Chevrolet pickup truck. According to [...]
Resolutions in several stories we've been following, including over picking a sheriff and a city council member, legislation on income taxes, and a controversial data center project. Plus, why some say the lack of a formal mascot at the University of Illinois is actually harming the campus community.
ST. LOUIS - We made it to 82 F Tuesday afternoon and we’ll stick with these warmer temperatures through Thursday. Wednesday will be sunny and less breezy with highs again around 80 F. The breeze picks up again Thursday and top temperatures will push into the low 80s. We still stay dry. The weather stays [...]
WOOD RIVER — The Wood River Police Department responded early Wednesday morning to the 400 block of Walcott Street for what was reported as a possible hostage situation. According to Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells, four people were inside the home when a male began causing a disturbance involving a possible weapon. “One of the people inside the house was able to escape and call for help,” Wells said. When officers arrived, the suspect and two other people remained
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