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Republican and Democratic lawmakers gathered in Jefferson City this week to choose new leaders for the upcoming legislative session in January. In the Missouri Senate, where GOP infighting has caused unending gridlock for the last few years, Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin was chosen by her caucus to be president pro tem — the highest ranking job in the chamber. O’Laughlin, of Shelbina, is the first woman to ever hold that position in Missouri. She previously served as Senate majority leader. “I…

A new coffee bar is opening in downtown Clayton next month. HiFi by Upshot Coffee is planned to open Dec. 1, at 8401 Maryland Ave. at Crandon Drive, with a Japanese-inspired concept. In a release, the company said the shop will offer "specialty coffee drinks and a thoughtfully curated breakfast and lunch menu in a distinctive Japanese record bar-inspired space complete with a top-notch hi-fi sound system." “My vision for Upshot and HiFi is to create unique, memorable, and welcoming spaces…

A World War II soldier was laid to rest Friday at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 80 years after he was killed on D-Day.

RESILIENCE Dance Company presents Entry Points - a dynamic dance repertory concert featuring four world premieres by Annie Rigney (New York City, NY), Kia Smith (Chicago, IL), VIM VIGOR (Ann […]

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Steel your nerves and open your senses. Boogie Bus Express, a St. Louis-based party bus company, has transformed one of its buses into a paranormal portal, taking those who dare […]

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Attorneys representing the mother of Isaiah Hammett argued during trial this week that the officers violated Hammett's civil rights when they burst into the home on South Kingshighway without knocking.

Meramec River flooding previously caused the closure of 141 under I-44.

Missouri's next governor said one of his top priorities is addressing crime and he wants to do that by putting the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department under state control. 

The Washington Post investigates why so many poor and working class Latinos in Texas border counties shifted rightward in 2024: Democratic and Republican party leaders said the Biden administration’s border failings are only part of what explains it. “You can tell me things are better, but if my food stamps don’t last the month, I’m ...continue reading "Did you know that Joe Biden has increased food stamp benefits 43% since taking office?"

Late last week, fall colors were really starting to pop across the region. But now, things are looking a little gloomy.

It’s the end of the road for contractor Raymond Alexander. He had bolted from St. Charles County after being accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from homeowners like Kathy McBee and Debbra Arndt.

Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice — or go straight to the RSS feed. In this week’s round-up of the latest news in online […]

Da'Mon Williams, of the 12400 block of Shoreside Drive in Florissant, was charged Friday with second degree murder and armed criminal action.