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Springfield businessman Mike Hamra has never run for office before, but the CEO of a company that franchises restaurants says his private sector experience makes him a compelling choice for Missouri governor. Hamra joins the “Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air” to discuss his bid for the Democratic nomination ahead of Tuesday’s primary election.

With more than 1,100 Missouri daycares closed over a span of two years, voters are being asked if they want to give child care providers a special property tax break. 

It's an issue many law enforcement agencies and correctional facilities are dealing with.

Families flocked to stores as Missouri kicked off tax-free weekend. If you need back-to-school supplies, right now is the best time to fill up those shopping carts.

Eight-year-old Tina Denmark knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking, and she’ll do anything to win the part in her school musical. Her mother, fellow students, and the rest […]

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St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones is asking for a state audit of Saint Louis Public Schools, as the district is embroiled in a staffing dustup, transportation problems and a large budget deficit weeks before the start of the school year. In a letter to Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, Jones cited that she had "extremely limited authority over SLPS or the SLPS Board." While she said the city would soon seek proposals for auditing services for the school board regarding the past three fiscal…

Donald Trump recently proposed eliminating income taxes on Social Security benefits. Why? No one knows. Maybe because low-income seniors already pay no tax on benefits, so it would mostly benefit the well off. And what Republican ever passed up the chance to make a regressive tax even more regressive? In any case, let's see what ...continue reading "The stupidest man in the world strikes again"

Who is Olympian DeAnna Price? Here are some fast facts about the track and field athlete.

Grunge, Goth, Teen Pop, Spaghetti Straps, and butterfly clips – it’s all on the table. So, call your friends on the landline, we’re going to PROM! We’ll dance the night […]

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Long-time FOX 2 investigative reporter Elliott Davis is leaving the newsroom on Aug. 2 after 45 years. Shirley Washington sat down with Davis for a one-on-one interview surrounding his retirement as well as the legacy he has built throughout his career.

Christopher Dunn took a tour of downtown St. Louis, seeing the world with a different lens.

The superintendent of the Webster Groves School District announced that he will be saying goodbye at the end of the 2024–2025 school year.