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On This Day, April 16, 1996 ...The four original members of KISS – Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss and Ace Frehley – held a press conference aboard the USS…
Belt Pumps Brakes On Common Gym Membership Scam
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt advanced a measure to stop gym and fitness centers from cancelling or changing benefits of a promised lifetime membership. “When gyms advertise lifetime memberships, someone shouldn’t have their benefits reduced because they’re actually utilizing the gym,” said Belt (D-Swansea). "If you sign up for a lifetime membership at a set price, the gym shouldn’t be able to turn around next year and raise your rate." Gyms and fitness centers follow rules under the Physical Fitness Services Act. Belt’s measure is designed to prevent fitness centers and gyms from changing prices or reducing benefits for any “lifetime membership” price they advertise. If a fitness center wants to change prices or benefits for one of these contracts, they would have to clearly disclose their intention when the gym membership contract is being signed. “We’re trying to crack down on deceptive tactics used
Seeking Community Organizing/Mutual Aid Groups in STL Focused on Protecting Vulnerable Neighbors
Attorney General Raoul Calls For New Electricity Capacity Auction To Prevent Drastic Price Increase For ComEd Consumers
CHICAGO — Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reduce electricity capacity prices that are set to increase substantially on June 1 for ComEd customers. If allowed to go into effect on June 1, the results of the 2025-2026 PJM Interconnection (PJM) capacity auction would drastically increase electricity prices for consumers. In his complaint , Raoul is asking that the auction be rerun under revised rules that would be fairer for consumers. “PJM and FERC have acknowledged that the rules are flawed, and they have been changed for the next two auctions,” Raoul said. “I am asking that the most recent auction be conducted again under the revised rules, which have already been approved by FERC. These changes are critical to protect consumers from unreasonable increases to their utility bills.” Capacity prices are paid by each residential, commercial and industrial customer as part of their electric
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Trump is defying a Supreme Court order to return a man his own officials admit was deported by mistake.
Eddie Vedder, Metallica, Depeche Mode & more premiering documentaries at Tribeca Festival
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, Metallica and Depeche Mode are among the musical acts premiering new documentaries at the 2025 Tribeca Festival, taking place June 4-15 in New York City.Vedder's film, Matter…
Mayor Cara Spencer Takes Office as the 48th Mayor of St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, new St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer took office in the rotunda of City Hall surrounded by family, friends, elected officials from across the state and residents who were excited to usher in the City’s next chapter. Mayor Spencer’s inaugural address called for unity and collaboration and also pointed to four priority areas including openness and accountability, city service delivery, public safety and growing an inclusive economy. “I ran for Mayor because I know when we work together, we work best,” Mayor Spencer said. “The people of this city are generous and hardworking, resilient and humble. We’re also as tough as the carbon steel of the arch. With the determination and grit this city was built upon, we can and will do better.” The Mayor was officially sworn in by Missouri Supreme Court Judge Robin Ransom. Comptroller Donna Baringer was officially sworn in by Judge Michael Stelzer. Additional
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St. Louis business lobby appoints new leaders
Greater St. Louis Inc. has appointed a former tech leader and political advisor to a senior leadership role.
Welcome to the SLMPD, Honorary Police Officer DJ Daniel!
DJ Daniel is a 13-year-old from Houston, Texas, courageously battling brain and spinal cancer. His dream is to become a police officer and we’re happy to share that his dream has come true over 1,100 times across the country, including the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Yesterday, SLMPD Major Michael Mueller and other St. Louis area […]
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Garcias, with $25M investment, look to spark South Kingshighway turnaround
Berto and Ivan Garcia are bringing new life to South Kingshighway with $25 million in projects, like the Golden Hoosier restaurant, that are anything but bland.
American Airlines partners with AT&T for free inflight Wi-Fi
American Airlines and AT&T are partnering to offer free Wi-Fi on the carrier's flights.
Drivers express outrage over 14-mile pursuit in St. Louis County gunfire incident
Alton School Board Honors Longtime Member Ed Gray
ALTON - During his final meeting with the Alton Community Unit School District #11 Board of Education, longtime member Ed Gray was recognized for his service to the community. During their regular meeting on April 15, 2025, the Board of Education took a few minutes to recognize Gray as he prepares to step down from his position. Superintendent Elaine Kane called Gray “a local legend.” She noted that Gray has served the Alton School District for 58 years in different capacities, including 20 years on the school board. “Mr. Gray, for your tireless service and meaningful contributions, in honor of your professional and personal legacy of service, on behalf of all who are here and many who can’t be, we extend our heartfelt admiration and appreciation for you,” Kane said. Gray was hired to teach in the Alton School District in 1967. He became an assistant principal at Alton High School. In 1985, he was named the Administrator for Plant Facilities and
Teen Robbed in Downtown
District 4 is investigating a robbery that occurred on April 15, 2025 in the 1700 block of Washington Avenue.
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Missouri residents voted for abortion rights in November; they may have to vote again
Music at the Intersection returns to St. Louis with Common, Patti LaBelle, De La Soul, more
Pink Floyd shares ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ studio footage from ‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII’
Pink Floyd has shared another preview of the newly restored version of their 1972 concert film, Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, which is set to hit theaters and IMAX on April…
Messenger: A welcome return to ‘no drama’ in suburban school board elections
In West St. Louis County and St. Charles County, voters send short-lived culture-warrior candidates packing.
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