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LA wildfires on track to be second-costliest ever
The LA wildfires are already the third costliest fire disaster in recent history: The current estimate of around $55 billion is almost certain to increase, which will place LA in second place all time. That's in three days. The only bigger disaster, the 2019 Australian bushfires, lasted five months.
Macy's set to close South County Center location
Retail giant Macy's is expected to soon close its store at the South County Center shopping mall.
New plan would strip St. Louis mayor of power in favor of administrator
A St. Louis alderwoman is looking to push a plan to strip the city's mayor of power in favor of an administrator.
City gets 2 proposals for vacant courts building
The city of St. Louis received two responses to its request for redevelopment proposals of the vacant former Municipal Courts in Downtown West.
Road Mess
St. Louis County prepares for more snow while still clearing the last round
Plows were out again Thursday, still catching up from last weekend's winter storm.
St. Louis-area Macy's store to close
Here’s the fine print in the Laken Riley Act
The Laken Riley Act requires ICE to detain illegal immigrants who have committed theft, burglary, or shoplifting. I suppose that's fine. But the Republicans who wrote the bill weren't satisfied with just that: The bill also authorizes state governments to sue for injunctive relief over certain immigration-related decisions or alleged failures by the federal government ...continue reading "Here’s the fine print in the Laken Riley Act"
Missouri lawmakers question Capitol security before upcoming inauguration
A committee dedicated to the security of the Missouri Capitol convened Thursday to raise concerns ahead of Monday’s inauguration of Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe. Lawmakers are not only worried about the inauguration ceremony and governor’s ball but also the everyday operations of the Capitol Police. President Pro Tem of the Missouri Senate Cindy O’Laughlin read a […]
Strong bipartisan support in U.S. Senate advances bill expanding immigration detention
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans gained more than enough Democratic support Thursday to advance a bill that would greatly expand immigration detention, following a presidential election in which border security was a main theme for President-elect Donald Trump. In an 84-9 procedural vote, 32 Senate Democrats and one independent backed the bill, S. 5, sponsored by Alabama’s […]
Your guide to visiting Union Station in St. Louis
Although you won’t find any trains running, you can visit the St. Louis Aquarium, ride the gigantic St. Louis Wheel, or have fun at a number of smaller attractions like a carousel, mini golf, ropes course, and mirror maze.
St. Louis-area Macy's store to close
The store is one of two in Missouri slated for closure sometime in the first quarter of 2025.
2025 St. Louis Auto Show
Experience the adrenaline rush of high-performance cars at the St. Louis Auto Show. From Jan. 9 to 12, you can discover the power, precision and unmatched speed of the latest […]
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Video: Penguins at St. Louis Zoo leave enclosure to play in the snow
Penguins at the St. Louis ventured outside of their enclosure on Wednesday for a day of fun in the snow.
Scholarships, degrees and hazing: Missouri higher education bills to watch in 2025
Missouri lawmakers are proposing bigger scholarships for students with financial need, allowing more universities to grant engineering and medical degrees, and supporting aid to victims of hazing.
Ahead of the 2025 legislative session’s launch on Wednesday, members of the Missouri General Assembly filed more than two dozen bills affecting higher education.
To be signed into law by Gov. Mike Kehoe, the proposals would have to make it through a series of approvals in both houses of the legislature.…
Trio of Cardinals - Donovan, Nootbaar, Pallante - set for salary arbitration
Three St. Louis Cardinals with growing roles - Brendan Donovan, Lars Nootbaar and Andre Pallante - are set for salary arbitration ahead of the 2025 season.
Homeless shelters pleading with St. Louis for blankets and volunteers
FAFSA Help at St. Louis Public Library
Your guide to visiting City Museum in St. Louis
There are a few things to know about spending a day at one of the weirdest and most wonderful places in St. Louis.
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