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Josh Hawley, Lucas Kunce remain at an impasse on Missouri U.S. Senate debates

11 months ago
BOONVILLE – U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley said Thursday that he will participate in moderated television debates with Democrat Lucas Kunce, but first he wants Kunce to agree to debate without moderators at the Missouri State Fair. In response, Kunce said he will take part in the Lincoln-Douglas style debate Hawley wants, but first the incumbent […]
Rudi Keller

Missouri standardized test scores show progress, continued challenges statewide

11 months ago
Missouri students are showing progress on standardized tests administered by the state, with results in some categories approaching — and even exceeding — pre-pandemic levels. But in other areas — most notably English language arts — students continue to struggle. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education revealed preliminary scores in the Missouri Assessment […]
Annelise Hanshaw

Urban League to start $8.5M shopping center in Dellwood

11 months ago
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is set to break ground on a $8.5 million shopping center in Dellwood, transforming a vacant lot into a multimillion-dollar center with tenants including First Bank, Sweetie Pie's restaurant, Proficient Chiropractic, Save Our Sisters, At-Home Care and a Community Conference Center.
Chris Regnier

A close-to-fall feel for the weekend, rain chances next week

11 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Clearing skies Friday morning will lead us into a spectacular weekend for early August. Temperatures and humidity will be much lower and we’ll have sunshine. Highs Friday through Sunday will be in the 70s for much of the region. Out the door morning temperatures will be in the 50s Saturday and Sunday. [...]
Angela Hutti

Why Tony West Matters

11 months ago
It’s more than his moves from government to corporate America. It’s what he did while in government.
David Dayen

Missouri state auditor announces audit of Saint Louis Public Schools

11 months ago
Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced Thursday his office will conduct an audit of Saint Louis Public Schools. According to a press release, the State Auditor's Office was "already committed to an audit of the district" as part of a plan to regularly review the performance of schools in Missouri. The release said the recent requests from public officials and the issues the district is experiencing have sped up the timeline of the audit. Originally, the plan was to audit the district…
Alli Hebel, Justina Coronel and Mercedes Mackay