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Why some jail detainees in Missouri can go years without seeing the sun
Jails are notorious for inhumane conditions. Detainees often complain of violence, inedible food, limited programming and subpar healthcare. Lack of sunlight may be an unexpected addition to the list. But sunlight deprivation causes a myriad of serious issues, including high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and an increased risk of diabetes, as well as a host of […]
Rams settlement money on table for tornado recovery, Aldermanic President Green says
Direct democracy alone won’t create change in Missouri
In the words of a dear mentor and friend: the Missouri Legislature is as predictable as a Kardashian divorce. It’s the shock and awe of Democrats and progressives that confuses me. Did anyone expect the Republican-controlled legislature would do anything other than undermine voters, criminalize reproductive health care and oppress workers? After all, these actions […]
Power restoration effort in St. Louis will extend into later this week
Cleanup efforts continued Tuesday, following a deadly tornado that tore through St. Louis on Friday. Ameren Missouri estimates that approximately 350 power poles were broken, and restoration efforts are expected to continue into later this week.
Your home can be stolen without a knock – What you can do to prevent this
A sinister crime wave is sweeping the area without even a knock at your door. Fake paperwork is being used to steal entire homes, and you can protect yourself with the click of a button.
Goodbye thunderstorms, cooler, drier weather expected for a few days
ST. LOUIS - Breezy, cooler, and, most importantly, dry conditions are expected Wednesday. It is the start of a pretty good stretch of below-average temperatures. Lots of sunshine is expected Wednesday, with temperature highs around 70 F. For comparison, the average high for May 21 is 78 F. A little energy will drop southward in [...]
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Telling the tornado story
When Friday’s deadly tornado swept through St. Louis, Gloria Nolan’s husband sent her a photo from the front of their home in the O’Fallon neighborhood of north St. Louis. We hear more about Nolan's experience during and after Friday’s storm,
House Republicans Unite Around Sweeping Medicaid Cuts
The health care section of the GOP mega-bill has advanced to the House floor, bringing millions of Americans one step closer to losing their health insurance.
Trump’s Labor Wreckers
The president has put anti-union, anti-regulation fanatics in charge of worker safety and worker rights.
Medicare Fraud? Insider Trading? Another New CEO? Just a Normal Week at UnitedHealth.
While senators demand investigation of insider trading, the DOJ is reportedly looking into massive fraud.
Who will benefit from melting glaciers?
In a remote corner of North America, salmon and mining companies are vying for new territory.
The US government stole the Black Hills. Now it’s clear-cutting them.
The Trump administration wants to fast-track logging in the Black Hills. What could go wrong? A lot, say tribes, scientists, and conservationists.
The EPA is rolling back drinking water limits for 4 PFAS. Thousands more remain unregulated.
Experts say it’s past time to regulate "forever chemicals" as a class.
St. Louis Tornadoes: A History of Resilience
The May 16, 2025, tornado has left St. Louis in shock, its destruction overwhelming and hard to fully grasp. Yet, this is not the first time the city has faced such devastation. Throughout its 261-year history, St. Louis has endured powerful storms, mourned their impact, and come together to rebuild—again and again. According to the …
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St. Louis emergency management head placed on leave after tornado sirens weren’t activated
Caryl Sellars of East Alton, IL joined the Real Rock Army today!
Caryl Sellars of East Alton, IL joined the Real Rock Army today! Caryl thinks she deserves to be in the RRA because she listens to KSHE in her car, and...
Judith Shaw: Upended
Bruno David Gallery is pleased to present Upended, a sculpture installation by multi-disciplinary artist Judith Shaw. This is Shaw’s second solo exhibition with Bruno David Gallery. ‘Upended’ is part of […]
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Mayor Cara Spencer Places CEMA Commissioner on Leave, Releases Documents and Audio Regarding Siren Failure
Mayor Cara Spencer is moving to place CEMA Commissioner Sarah Russell on paid administrative leave pending a full external investigation
Hoff, Dorothy
90, May 18, 2025. Visitation: Thursday, May 22, 2025 4:00 pm — 8:00 pm at Pitman Funeral Home, 1545 Wentzville Parkway, Wentzville, Missouri, 63385. Funeral: Friday, May 23, 2025 10:00 am at St. Paul Catholic Church, St. Paul, Missouri, 63366…
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