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Long wait times for aid could be addressed by Missouri’s next governor
State agency seeks $14 million to address long wait times for Medicaid, food stamp applications The money could help Missouri avoid more fines and penalties from the federal government.
‘Prosecution is overly zealous’ in assault case of off-duty St. Louis County cop, lawyer says
A lawyer for one of the three men charged with assaulting an off-duty cop called the allegations a "creative prosecutorial complaint" during a bond reduction hearing.
Chesterfield Mall demolition kicks off
Once demolition and razing wraps up next April, the building of horizontal infrastructure, such as roads, sidewalks, parking, sidewalks and utility installation will begin.
Fired St. Louis Public Schools superintendent vows to sue for wrongful termination
At an appeal hearing, the St. Louis Board of Education confirmed their vote to terminate Scarlett after one year as superintendent.
House Springs man dies in Jefferson County Jail
Endangered person advisory for missing 45-year-old man
FERGUSON, Mo. - The Ferguson Police Department has issued an endangered person advisory for a missing 45-year-old man and is searching for a 55-year-old woman who is a possible suspect. Police are searching for Noah Hardy, 45, who was diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenic and is known to abuse drugs. The advisory was issued after an [...]
Statewide candidates in Missouri run cheap campaigns while ballot measures spend heavily
As ballot measure campaigns fill the airwaves with seven-figure ad wars alongside Missouri’s U.S. Senate race, the state seems about to experience the cheapest campaign in years for other statewide offices. On Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, the Republican nominee for governor, reported raising about $760,000 during September for his campaign committee and another $1.3 […]
When could Missouri ban abortion under Amendment 3? ‘Fetal viability’ is the key term
Major campaigns supporting and opposing Amendment 3 have devoted little public messaging to the proposed fetal viability standard as Election Day approaches.
'Arch Eats' Podcast: Mispronounced St. Louis Restaurants
In this fun episode of 'Arch Eats,' hosts George and Cheryl tackle the most commonly mispronounced restaurant names in St. Louis. Get pronunciation tips and learn about the best dishes from these spots—a must-listen for St. Louis foodies.
105.7 The Point (I think they were behind it, but I'm not sure.) put out a multi-volume indie rock compilation of local bands in the mid to late 90s. I'm looking for them, but can't remember the name. Does anyone else remember this and the name of the…
Missouri purposely kept its radioactive testing program under the radar
The revelation surfaced Tuesday at the inaugural meeting of a Missouri House special interim committee that is focused on the impacts of nuclear weapons testing programs in the state.
County Executive Sam Page speaks on senior tax freeze
Thousands of St. Louis County homeowners have applied for the property tax freeze, and applications are still being accepted in person or online until June 30, 2025.
Legal experts dismiss attempt to link Missouri abortion amendment to transgender health care
Sean Johnson woke up last Monday planning to vote in November for Donald Trump and to legalize abortion in Missouri. But the 48-year-old Independence resident changed his tune about Amendment 3 — which seeks to overturn Missouri’s abortion ban — after speaking to Eric Holder, a volunteer with the Knights of Columbus and member of […]
Construction workers accused in racial incident will stay in jail
Attorneys argued yesterday that an off-duty St. Louis County police officer was at fault, but the judge wasn't buying it.
Missouri chief medical officer sounds alarm about radioactive waste at legislative hearing
Missouri’s chief medical officer on Tuesday said the state needs to raise awareness among physicians about the prevalence of radioactive contamination in the St. Louis area to catch rare cancers. Dr. Heidi Miller, who last year was named the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service’s first chief medical officer, spoke to an interim committee […]
Wednesday, October 16 - Graham Nash brings solo act, renewed purpose to St. Louis
Graham Nash sang about a changing world for more than 50 years as a member of the supergroup Crosby, Stills and Nash, sometimes joined by Neil Young.
After the final breakup of the group, and Crosby’s death, Nash is touring to promote his solo album, called “Now.” He plays the Pageant on Thursday. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy Goodwin asked Nash his legacy and how he likes life as a solo artist.
How hard it is to open a restaurant in St. Louis?
First shot of fall cold air is here, Warmer for the weekend
ST. LOUIS - Clear skies and light winds have allowed for a big drop in temperatures overnight Wednesday. Metro St. Louis has dropped into the upper 30s, but surrounding areas are colder, especially farther west into Missouri, where we’ve seen it drop to or below 32. A frosty start for all Wednesday, with a freeze [...]
Notes on Trump’s Bloomberg interview
Here are a few miscellaneous thoughts about Donald Trump's sit-down at the Economic Club of Chicago with Bloomberg editor John Micklethwait. The full thing is on YouTube here. Near the beginning Trump spent what seemed like forever telling a "sir" story about a friend named John who builds auto plants and is currently building the ...continue reading "Notes on Trump’s Bloomberg interview"
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