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Where should Missouri Democrats go from here?
The 2024 election was yet another devastating one for Missouri Democrats. In fact, the party hasn’t had a truly successful cycle since 2012, when former U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill won re-election and Democrats captured nearly every statewide office. Lucas Kunce lost by 14 points last month to U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, and he still came […]
Buyer was promised ‘quality’ apartments in St. Peters. It found mold, rot, suit says
The new owner alleges the developer "artificially inflated" the occupancy at Bold on Blvd to get a higher sales price for the 272-unit complex.
Sam Fox, St. Louis entrepreneur, megadonor and US ambassador, dies at 95
He rose from humble beginnings in rural Missouri to found a billion-dollar investment firm, bankroll political campaigns and serve as an ambassador.
Two more managers leave St. Louis Public Schools amid leadership turnover
Karlla Dozier, chief of human resources compliance, is on leave and Angie Banks, chief financial officer, retires Dec. 31.
Tainted salad in St. Louis came from farm tied to McDonald’s E. coli outbreak, lawyer says
St. Louis County said there were 115 local cases of E. coli, 13 hospitalizations and three cases of a serious condition that can damage kidneys.
State lawmakers look to subsidize residential development in downtown St. Louis
The Railway Exchange Building and the AT&T tower could benefit from the plan
Missouri Senate leader wants state Supreme Court judges to run for election
Incoming Senate President Cindy O’Laughlin, R-Shelbina, on Wednesday tied the effort to the court’s 4-3 decision in September to keep the abortion-rights Amendment 3 on the November ballot.
Judge considers first lawsuit to overturn Missouri’s near-total abortion ban
Jackson County Circuit Judge Jerri Zhang did not immediately rule after Wednesday’s hearing. Planned Parenthood had asked her to issue a temporary order blocking enforcement of Missouri’s numerous abortion laws.
'He'll always be with us': Teammates honor Colin Brown 1 week after his death
Visitation for Colin Brown to be held at CBC High School on Thursday
ST. LOUIS - Visitation is set for Thursday for Colin Brown, the O'Fallon, Ill. teen who died after being hit by a stray bullet while he was on his way home from a hockey game. Brown attended CBC High School in Town and Country, where the visitation will take place. Emotions will be running high [...]
Holleman: St. Louis County political chess has multiple pieces in play
Maneuvers tied to replacing Wesley Bell as top prosecutor include moves by judges, lawyers and even former legislators which may hint at 2026 election factors
Ex-tourism chief appointed to St. Louis Airport Commission
Kathleen "Kitty" Ratcliffe, who headed the regional Convention and Visitors Commission for 18 years, retired in August.
Thursday, December 5 - The high cost of sustainable food
Farmers say implementing more sustainable practices means higher costs - for themselves and for consumers. But with food prices already high, many people can’t or won’t pay more. Jana Rose Schleis reports on what producers and purchasers are to do about it.
Man fatally shot in north St. Louis, police investigating
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Police homicide detectives are investigating after a man was fatally shot in north St. Louis Wednesday evening. The shooting occurred on the 1800 block of Coleman Street shortly before 7:10 p.m. Wednesday night in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood of north St. Louis, near Vashon High School. When officers arrived on the [...]
Judge could allow Planned Parenthood to begin performing abortions in Missouri Friday
Missouri’s trigger law banning nearly all abortions remains in place. But at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Amendment 3 will go into effect. The constitutional amendment, which received 51.6% of the nearly 3 million votes cast, prohibits the legislature from regulating abortion prior to the point of fetal viability — generally seen as the point at which […]
Cookies and Cocoa Event Celebrates 16 Years of Community Spirit
GODFREY — The annual Cookies and Cocoa event is set to take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Freer Auto Body, located at 4512 N. Alby St. in Godfrey. This year marks the 16th anniversary of the event, which began in memory of David, the late uncle of organizers Lily and Taylor Freer. Cookies and Cocoa has become a traditional holiday event that many in the area look forward to in support of the annual Community Christmas campaign. Margaret Freer, owner of Freer Auto Body, emphasized the importance of community support for the event. "Bring a gift, cash donation, whatever they want," she said. "Toys, coats, gift cards, bath and body items, basketballs, footballs, baby dolls, and personal hygiene items are what we need the most. For those in our community who don’t have much, anything is appreciated here at Christmas time." Freer noted that her company shops year-round in preparation for the Community Christmas campaign, and Cookies and Cocoa serves a
St. Louis’ Jingle had brand-new operators—and left dashed expectations
The O’Fallon event has been called ‘the Fyre Festival of St. Louis’ over high ticket prices and subpar conditions
Sonny's Pizza Den opens in Maryland Heights
Pizzas, pastas, burgers, and more are served in the familiar space previously occupied by Balducci’s and Lalo’s.
'I cannot die today': Southern Illinois police save woman in runaway car
A deputy's rolling road block prevented a pregnant woman from plunging into a lake on a frigid night after her brakes failed.
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