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Jury now deliberating case of youth football coach shot near players
It’s a case that received national attention after a youth football coach was shot by a parent near the practice field.
Sale of downtown hotel falls through
A hotel downtown is expected to be put up for sale again after a buyer’s attempt to purchase the property, currently in receivership, fell through.
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Honoring Black History Month: Descendant of Dred Scott aims to keep his memory alive
Lynne Jackson, the great-great-granddaughter of Dred Scott, is working to keep his legacy alive.
What are fun things to do in STL alone?
Ctrl-Alt-Speech: The Comedy Of Errors
Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice — or go straight to the RSS feed. In this week’s round-up of the latest news in online […]
St. Louis comptroller challengers attack Darlene Green, who cites improved credit rating
St. Louis Comptroller Darlene Green faces two opponents in Tuesday's election. While they attack her on grants and absenteeism, the longtime official cites the city's improved credit rating.
Bi-State plans to keep running Loop Trolley through 2028
Light Cycles
Moment Factory’s immersive night walk, Light Cycles, will make its North American debut in St. Louis on Nov. 21. The riveting experience takes visitors on a 45-minute journey through a […]
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St. Louis Poet Laureate applications now open
Applications are being accepted for the position of St. Louis Poet Laureate. Poets of all genres and styles will be considered.
NOAA is being dismantled
NOAA has the unfortunate status of being the government's lead scientific agency for climate change—which no longer exists under the Trump administration. Today it's paying the price: I am now hearing from multiple folks in the past two hours (including some who have personally been fired) that mass firings have now commenced within NOAA--including, yes, ...continue reading "NOAA is being dismantled"
What do Trump's federal workforce cuts mean for the Gateway Arch?
As Donald Trump continues to push for federal workforce cuts during his second presidential term, uncertainty looms over the future of federal employees involved with the Gateway Arch.
STL Observations: A deli's closure shows city gains too
A final visit to Mom's Deli brought nostalgia and an important reminder that a city isn't always defined by what it's lost.
100 Years Ago: From Haircut to Horror: Volunteer Barber Attempts Murder
On Feb. 18, 1925, Raymond Silkwood received an invitation to visit the home of his (supposed) friend William Clark to get a haircut. Silkwood’s hair was getting a little too long and ragged, so he accepted. Silkwood, a junk wagon driver, lived in a shanty boat on the Hartford riverbank, and Clark lived in a tent next door. Silkwood sat down in a chair in the tent expecting a standard scissor haircut when the “volunteer barber” suddenly reached for a hand axe. He struck Silkwood on the back of the head, rendering him unconscious, and stole 60 cents out of his pockets. Clark’s mother and stepfather were away from home at the time of the haircut but found the injured Silkwood there later. The Wood River police were notified and asked the Alton police to be on the lookout for Clark. The police found Clark in a shanty boat along the willows on the Alton riverfront, arrested him, and took him to the Alton jail. They later transferred him to Wood River police
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Mastering the beating heart: Mitral Valve Disease
Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Scally with Prairie Cardiovascular in O’Fallon, Illinois, explained Mitral Valve Disease, a condition that affects the mitral valve, which controls blood flow between the heart’s left atrium and left ventricle.
When this valve doesn’t function properly, it can lead to serious heart complications.
New charges filed against accused Ballwin serial rapist
Prosecutors filed new charges on Thursday against a Ballwin man accused of raping women he met through dating websites.
Senator Erica Harriss Introduces Key Legislation to Provide Property Tax Relief for Homeowners and Seniors
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) is taking action to address one of the most pressing concerns for Illinois families. Standing alongside her colleagues at the Capitol, Senator Harriss emphasized the urgent need for property tax relief and introduced legislation aimed at easing the financial burden on homeowners and seniors. “If you ask my constituents what’s on their minds, the answer is almost always the same—property taxes,” said Senator Harriss. “Families across Illinois are feeling the weight of rising costs, and it’s important that we provide meaningful solutions to help keep people in their homes.” As an advocate for lower taxes, Senator Harriss has filed legislation to bring tax relief to Illinois families. Senate Bill 2086 : this bill raises the income eligibility for the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption to $75,000 and ties future increases to inflation. Senate Bill
Should Missourians get their lawn mowers ready for spring?
It’s been feeling like spring, and now it’s time to prepare for it.
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