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New wealth advisory firm launches
A new wealth advisory firm in the St. Louis area has launched with the acquisition of its first partner.
St. Louis Cardinals tickets listed online for free before fees
In a new sign of uncharted territory for the struggling St. Louis Cardinals, some tickets for Wednesday's game are listed online for free before fees.
Questions about highway construction or traffic lights? Ask the Road Crew
Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
Suspect identified, charged with shooting near O’Fallon Park in north St. Louis
A St. Louis woman appeared in court Wednesday afternoon for a weekend shooting near O'Fallon Park that gravely injured one man.
Judge stops federal program for migrant agricultural workers
(The Center Square) — Attorneys general from 17 states are suing to stop the federal government from implementing a program they say gives migrant agricultural workers rights that American citizens working farm jobs do not have.
Marriage and kids just aren’t that important anymore
This is just a single poll and doesn't show what the trend is, but it's interesting nonetheless: Nearly all Americans believe that financial goals—money, retirement, homeownership—are essential to the American Dream. But only about 60% say the same about marriage and kids. I don't know how that compares to the past, but I'll bet it's ...continue reading "Marriage and kids just aren’t that important anymore"
Church Mentor Charged With Child Molestation In St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on Brandi James, 25 years of age, of the 14000 block of Willow Bend Park, Chesterfield, MO, 63017, for two counts Statutory Sodomy or Attempted Statutory Sodomy – Deviate Sexual Intercourse and one count Child Molestation – 3rd Degree. James is being held on a $300,000 cash-only, no 10% bond. Please note, charges are merely an accusation and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement reads: Victim's mother discovers the diary of her 13 yr. old daughter. Upon reading the diary, the mother discovers that her daughter had been sexually involved with a 22 yr. old church mentor. Information on victim's phone supports the allegation that the victim and defendant had engaged in sodomy on at least two occasions. Victim states that her and the defendant engaged in sexual contact over the clothes.
Cherub Rock, part three: Billy Corgan & Chloé Mendel expecting new baby
Billy Corgan and Chloé Mendel have smashing good news.In an interview with People, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman and his wife announce that they're expecting a new baby."We are overjoyed to announce that…
Harris lead drops to 2 points
According to YouGov, Kamala Harris's lead over Donald Trump declined a bit this week: Aside from random fluctuation, my best guess is that Harris got a slight convention bounce but Trump got a bigger bounce from the RFK Jr. endorsement. The YouGov poll no longer includes him on their list of responses, and his three ...continue reading "Harris lead drops to 2 points"
FBI Wants More Access To Everything, Can’t Be Bothered To Protect The Stuff It Already Has
The FBI has been pulled right up to the national security table for years. Having switched from regular law enforcement agency to being a major player in the counter-terrorism field has seen it avail itself of vast collections of data obtained by the NSA. While its own contributions to combating terrorism have been questionable at […]
JCHS Celebrates National Merit Award Winners
JERSEYVILLE - 22 talented Jersey Community High School (JCHS) seniors have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievements by the College Board National Recognition Program. This program celebrates students' hard work in academic performance and showcases their strong performance on standardized tests. Criteria: GPA of 3.5 or higher and score in the top 10% on the PSAT/NMSQT assessment in the state of Illinois. Award Winners in alphabetical order: Abbigail Benz, Jaxon Brunaugh, Corah Derrick, Meredith Dougherty, Dax Goetten, Brayden Groves, Jovee Hileman, Kate Hudson, Camryn Johnson, Olivia Lamparter, Arianne Leslie, Reese Lorton, Matthew Maag, Maggie Maxeiner, Caitlyn Poletti, Peyton Schulte, Katie Schultz, Dinah Slusser, Amelia Strebel, Isaac Wargo, Annabelle Yamnitz, and Corree Yates. Principal Thomas Leslie states, "We're thrilled to celebrate our students and recognize them for their outstanding performance in the classroom and on College Board assessments. These
Seafood chain shutters 2 St. Louis-area locations
Missouri child care funding ‘crisis’ drawing scrutiny from lawmakers
Two House committees will meet in September to highlight problems in getting financial aid to child care facilities in Missouri.
Mick Fleetwood and ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro cover “Whiter Shade of Pale” for upcoming album
Fleetwood Mac’s Mick Fleetwood and ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro have released another song from their upcoming album, Blues Experience, which comes out Oct. 18.The latest is a cover of the Procol Harum…
Lawyers spar over murder evidence in Marcellus Williams hearing
ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Attorneys sparred Wednesday morning in court while questioning experts and a lawyer about decades-old evidence used to convict a man of murder and sentence him to death.
Family of Missouri senator from Jefferson County buys home in St. Louis’ Central West End
“Jefferson County is home and always will be,” she wrote in a text message. “My residence is in the district, and I am running for re-election.”
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Preservation Square revamp to proceed after McCormack Baron strikes deal with minority owner
The St. Louis developer has been awarded some $74 million in low-income tax credits to finance the rehab of the Preservation Square neighborhood.
Illinois opens contest to redesign state flag
The Illinois Flag Commission will begin accepting submissions for a new state flag design next week, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Wednesday.