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“We take this very seriously,” said new St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer. “And we take the fears of our residents seriously.”

Editor’s Note: The video accompanying this article demonstrates the difference that a collaborative process made on an elementary school expansion project. Holland Construction Services has completed their addition and renovation of W.J. Zahnow Elementary in Waterloo, IL. Holland added 15,000 SF of space to the existing facility, which provides new staff offices and student spaces […]

Last fall, St. Louis attorney Brad Ketcher read the news that a Republican candidate for the Missouri Senate was using money from his church to help fund his campaign. As the chief of staff to former Democratic Gov. Mel Carnahan in the 1990s, Ketcher helped establish the Missouri Ethics Commission, a state agency that enforces […]

Last fall, St. Louis attorney Brad Ketcher read the news that a Republican candidate for the Missouri Senate was using money from his church to help fund his campaign. As the chief of staff to former Democratic Gov. Mel Carnahan in the 1990s, Ketcher helped establish the Missouri Ethics Commission, a state agency that enforces […]

ALTON - Richard Baird, Jr., is a person who will live on in the annals of time in the Alton area and will not be forgotten for his boundless acts of community service. Richard died on April 19, 2025, after a long battle with liver complications. Known locally as "the Voice of the Redbirds," Baird was the public address announcer for most Alton Redbirds home sporting events, including football, basketball, baseball, soccer and track. His presence was still heard at the girls' track and field meet hosted by Alton last week, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to the school and community until the end of his life. Baird graduated from Alton Senior High School in 1971 and was a member of the school’s undefeated football team that year. He later arranged a display case at the school commemorating that historic season and helped found the Alton High School Wall of Fame. A Navy veteran, Baird served in Vietnam in the sonar division aboard the USS Towers DDG9, spending much of his

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Police said a single bullet went through a 4-year-old's arm before grazing the arm of a 5-year-old.

The app will be used by middle and high schoolers in the St. Louis region. Students will be able to tell the app how they're navigating challenges.

Elvis Costello has announced a new set of dates for his Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello tour, which has him delving into his early catalog of songs.Costello…

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Valley of Flowers in Need of Substantial Financial Support   This is a pivotal year for the Valley of Flowers Festival the Festival Activities are being reshaped. The Festival Committee is working on the 2025 activities in conjunction with the City of Florissant and the Knights of Columbus.  The theme for 2025 is “Mary, Mary […]

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Last week, we wrote about Harvard showing a bit of institutional courage in telling the Trump administration to fuck off with its demands that the university fire certain professors, change its curriculum, and allow government oversight of campus activities. In response, Trump escalated things, as he tends to do, cutting off over $2 billion in […]

On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, state Rep. George Hruza, R-St. Louis County, returns to the show to talk about his first impressions of the Missouri House. Hruza also talked about his capital gains tax cut bill, his legislation aimed at curbing anti-Semitic behavior at schools, and why he voted for a ballot item that could repeal constitutional protections for abortion rights.

The ‘click-to-cancel’ rule prohibits making it hard to end a subscription. Republicans voted against that rule, then sued Uber for exactly that conduct.

"There is a sense of urgency to advocate and push for what our voters were asking for. ... They’re expecting transparency and accountability."

GLEN CARBON — A moving candlelight vigil was held Monday night, April 21, 2025, to honor the memory of Brandon Ahring, a 22-year-old assistant track and field coach at Father McGivney Catholic High School. Ahring, also a McGivney graduate and cross-country and track participant, died last week in a car crash on Interstate 55 near Hamel. A large gathering of students, faculty, family members and community supporters turned out and poured out love and prayer to remember Ahring and offer support to his loved ones. Ahring, a 2021 graduate of Father McGivney, was returning home from track and field practice on April 16, 2025, when the fatal accident occurred. He had been serving as an assistant coach under head Coach Jim Helton for the past three years, working closely with student-athletes. He inspired the student athletes with his quiet strength and kindness. One McGivney student, also a member of the track and field team, came up with a brief message that perfectly described

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Jet, a 5-month-old Asian elephant, made his public debut at the Saint Louis Zoo and will appear regularly.

ALTON - On a recent episode of “You’re Beautiful” with Brian Trust , Nancy Tiek shared several stories about how God has moved in her life. Because of the miracles that God has performed, Tiek has made it her mission to share her testimony and encourage others to develop a relationship with Him. She spoke about how God has seen her through a suicide attempt, a career change, a terminal diagnosis and more. “God is the big hope factor and sometimes He just brings people along to help Him,” Tiek said. “We’re all helpers, me and you. In this big world, we are the helpers, because He saved us. And man, when He saves you, you’ve just got to do something for Him.” On Easter Sunday in 1977, Tiek was standing on the edge of a bridge preparing to take her own life. She remembered it felt like she had an angel and a devil on her shoulders, telling her conflicting things about her worth. Thankfully, Tiek did not die that day.

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