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The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday's drawing reached a jaw-dropping $1.15 billion, making it the fifth-largest prize in the game's history.

Raja the Asian elephant, a long-time beloved fixture of the Saint Louis Zoo, celebrated his 32nd birthday Friday. 

Robert Thomas scored twice, Jordan Kyrou had a goal and an assist, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Nashville Predators 7-4 on Friday night.

Police are searching for the remains of Britney D. Hoffman-Kelly from Quincy. The suspect in her death was killed by officers after he shot at them.

County Executive Sam Page is appealing the court's ruling that Gov. Parson - not Page - can decide the top prosecutor's replacement.

Earlier this year, we talked about a fairly silly trademark dispute in the UK between beverage company Thatchers and German grocer Aldi. At issue was competing lemon cider products offered by both companies. Thatchers makes a product named its “Cloud Lemon Cider”, while Aldi sells its “Taurus Cloud Cider.” Thatchers complained that the products were […]

The Supreme Court will soon decide if banning TikTok violates the First Amendment. Donald Trump has no opinion about that,¹ but he weighed in today with an amicus brief anyway. It's...... unusual: President Trump is one of the most powerful, prolific, and influential users of social media in history.... Further, President Trump is the founder ...continue reading "Dealmaker-elect shares some thoughts on his greatness with the Supreme Court"

Updated Thursday, 01/02/2025, with additional candidate filed in 11th Ward, the incumbent Alder. Updated Monday, 12/30/2024, with additional candidate filed in 7th Ward. Seven Alder seats in St. Louis City, the odd numbered wards, are up for election this Spring. Even numbered wards will be elected in 2027. Filing began November 25th and ends January … Continue reading St. Louis City Alder Candidate Filing Ends Jan 3rd →

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page officially filed documents Friday to appeal a judge's ruling that allows Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to appoint the next St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services celebrated adoptions with "Home for the Holidays" event.

I haven't checked up on EV sales recently, and I was reminded of it by a New York Times piece about Tesla's recent woes. So I decided to kill two birds with one stone and take a look at both: EV sales are rising again since flattening for a while in 2023. But Tesla sales ...continue reading "EV sales are rising again, but not at Tesla"

A new report from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce shows that the state ranks 28th in the country when it comes to manufacturing competitiveness.

Another house in danger of collapse in St. Charles County is being demolished.