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Ameren coal plants among 70 exempted by Trump administration from Biden-era pollution rules
Among the plants granted an exemption are Ameren’s Labadie Energy Center and Sioux Energy Center.
Chinese government orders airlines to stop accepting Boeing deliveries amid Trump tariffs
China is a key market for Boeing, the American aerospace giant. Now that country's government has taken the next step in the tariff escalation.
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FCC Boss Brendan Carr Shamelessly Plugs Elon Musk’s Starlink Like A Dodgy Used Car Salesman
The first Trump FCC tried to give Musk nearly a billion dollars to deliver expensive Starlink access to some traffic medians and airport parking lots. The Biden FCC clawed back those subsidies, (correctly) worrying that the service couldn’t deliver consistent speeds, and arguing (also correctly) that if we’re going to spend taxpayer money on broadband, affordable fiber […]
St. Louis Blues clinch berth in Stanley Cup playoffs
The St. Louis Blues clinched a berth in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 6-1 win Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club.
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Hochman: With 1st NHL goal, Jimmy Snuggerud earns steak and has stake in Blues’ playoffs
University of Minnesota product Jimmy Snuggerud is now a St. Louis Blue. He scored his first NHL goal in a huge win on Tuesday.
Fire at pallet company in East St. Louis rages for hours
No injuries were reported at the fire Tuesday at Eco Recycling Solutions, at 225 South Main Street in East St. Louis.
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St. Louis man charged in Texas with concealing death of woman
This week, Texas police announced the arrest of the boyfriend's alleged accomplice, Travis Allan Mitchell, a 26-year-old St. Louis man.
Will ‘patriotic’ indoctrination be the next attack on Native American schoolchildren?
Soon after Donald Trump returned to the White House, he issued an executive order that some fear could become an assimilationist tool reminiscent of 19th century policies targeting Native Americans.
In first post-White House address, Biden pans Trump on Social Security
Former President Joe Biden on Tuesday used his first public address since leaving office to criticize the current administration for cutting thousands of employees at the Social Security Administration and to rebut those who have questioned the program’s relevance. “In fewer than 100 days, this new administration has done so much damage and so much […]
St. Louis Public Radio CEO Tina Pamintuan leaving for Seattle
Tina Pamintuan is moving to KUOW, the largest NPR station in the Seattle area.
Senate committee adds $300 million to Missouri public education budget
The Missouri Senate will debate a state budget that adds large sums to public education, endorses Gov. Mike Kehoe’s longevity raise plan in full and sets up a showdown between two powerful lawmakers over earmarked projects for their districts. To get the bills to the full Senate, appropriations staff will have to overcome or work […]
Senate committee adds $300 million to Missouri public education budget
The Missouri Senate will debate a state budget that adds large sums to public education, endorses Gov. Mike Kehoe’s longevity raise plan in full and sets up a showdown between two powerful lawmakers over earmarked projects for their districts. To get the bills to the full Senate, appropriations staff will have to overcome or work […]
Man dead after late night shooting in north St. Louis
ST. LOUIS - A man was left dead after a shooting in north St. Louis late Tuesday night. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), the shooting took place around 11:30 p.m. on the 5000 block of Vernon Avenue, near N. Kingshighway Boulevard, in north St. Louis' Academy/Sherman Park neighborhood. When officers arrived [...]
Wednesday, April 16 - A second try at the Second Amendment Preservation Act
Missouri Republican lawmakers are working to pass a second version of the Second Amendment Preservation Act this session, after the first version was struck down as unconstitutional. The Midwest Newsroom's Kavahn Mansouri reports on how the bill was brought back to the table, and why law enforcement groups aren’t happy about it.
Restaurants sue south St. Louis County landlord for breach of contract, fraud
Clouds roll in Wednesday ahead of the start of several wet and stormy days
ST. LOUIS - Sunshine is expected to start Wednesday, then increasing clouds, with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. It will be a great day at Busch Stadium for Weather Day! An unsettled and wet period arrives for the end of the work week and, unfortunately, for Easter weekend. It starts Wednesday evening [...]
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