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Back taxes on Paul McKee properties top $1.6 million. St. Louis prepares tax sale.
The developer hasn't paid taxes for three years on some real estate, which is now among properties that could be sold at a city auction next year for back taxes.
Brown & Crouppen founder's son sues firm
Jason Brown, son of the late Brown & Crouppen founder Ron Brown, has sued the law firm, claiming it owes Ron's estate.
Carbondale, Illinois, experiences totality for 2nd time in 7 years
Bipartisan Effort Under Way to Hobble Biden’s Antitrust Policies
Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Lou Correa (D-CA) are teaming up to undercut one of the most obscure yet critical moves against corporate power.
Meta’s Dumb Deletion Of Links To Journalism Shows Why Attempts To Tax Platforms That Link To Journalism Is Even Dumber
As Mike has already chronicled, Meta has managed to alienate itself from reasonable people by first suppressing links to an independent Kansas journalism outlet, then links to others reporting on the suppression, and eventually entire accounts discussing the episode. I tend to be of the view that what happened was an error caught in a […]
John Fogerty adds new dates to his summer Celebration tour
John Fogerty has added a second leg of dates to his summer Celebration tour.Like the already announced first leg, which kicks off June 2 in Simpsonville, South Carolina, the new…
Understanding how solar eclipses have shaped civilizations — and how STLPR journalists are covering the one on April 8
For millennia, humans have looked to the sky to check out a total solar eclipse. In this episode, we listen back to our conversation with Manel Errando, an assistant professor of physics at Washington University, about how humans have kept track of and tried to understand what solar eclipses mean. Then, we checked in with STLPR journalists in Illinois, Missouri — and on a Southwest Airlines flight — about how they’re taking in the April 8 eclipse.
Traffic was (and still is) insane, but so worth it.
Drebes: Who will win office that's gone from sleepy to big GOP concern?
Over the last couple of years, the secretary of state’s office has gone from something of a sleepy spot among Missouri’s statewide elected offices to the nexus of great Republican concern.
St. Louis County man charged with shooting and killing woman after argument
A St. Louis County man was charged Sunday with shooting a woman in the chest over the weekend after an argument about their relationship.
Woman charged with killing man at Florissant hotel
St. Louis County prosecutors charged a woman Monday with shooting and killing a man outside of a Florissant hotel over the weekend.
Trump says abortion policy should be left to the states, backing away from national ban
WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced a shift in his views on abortion laws Monday, releasing a video advocating for state legislatures to make those decisions, not Congress — and was immediately met with strong criticism from an influential anti-abortion group that said it should remain a national debate. “My view is now […]
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Parson denies clemency for man scheduled for execution on Tuesday
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has denied clemency for Brian Dorsey one day before his scheduled execution for killing his cousin and her husband. Dorsey’s attorney says she was informed Monday of the decision, calling it “devastating.”
Gov. Parson denies clemency for death row inmate Brian Dorsey
Chemical Building, once targeted for redevelopment, has been offered for sale
The building has been offered for sale, raising questions about its redevelopment plan.
Moon Pies, Sun Chips and a near-total eclipse in St. Louis. 'Best day ever,' says student.
At Parker Road elementary, near New Halls Ferry Road, Assistant Principal Michelle Smith donned a Chewbacca onesie for the school's "Star Wars"/pajama day in celebration of the eclipse.
Tune in Monday for salute to Elton John, Bernie Taupin by Annie Lennox, Metallica and more
It was recorded on March 20, but Monday night PBS stations nationwide will air Elton John & Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The star-studded event…
National Review editor: Biden should fully expect to be criminally tried if Trump wins
Rich Lowry, editor-in-chief of National Review, says: Axios has a story up, headlined, “Trump, GOP plot 2025 criminal probe of Bidens.” I generally favor leaving former presidents alone, but, as I’ve noted before, it’s hard to see how one side can violate this norm and not expect the precedent to be turned against it. A ...continue reading "National Review editor: Biden should fully expect to be criminally tried if Trump wins"
California Pizza Kitchen closes local store
California Pizza Kitchen has shuttered an area location.