From St. Louis Business Journal: The state of Missouri has purchased a vacant office building in west St. Louis County to move its employees from their prior downtown St. Louis location. The state finalized a deal Dec. 30 to buy the building along Highway 40 in Chesterfield for $16.25 million, a spokesman for the state […]
Your electric bill could soon be on the rise. Ameren Missouri formally filed a request last year that could increase its base rates this year, a plan that would cost the average customer an extra $17 per month.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned outside witnesses during the second day of the Senate Judiciary Committee nomination hearing for Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump’s pick to be Attorney General of the United States. Durbin first questioned Mr. Emery Gainey, the former Sheriff of Alachua County and Ms. Bondi’s Chief of Staff when she served as Florida’s Attorney General, about whether she will support law enforcement if a day like January 6 happens again. “You are aware of what happened here on January 6 in the Capitol complex and the law enforcement personnel who were attacked by the mob. A number of them , hundreds of them have been prosecuted and some are serving sentences for violent felonies against our police. Was there anything like that in your background dealing with Ms. Bondi where she has been called on to make a decision on standing up for law enforcement
St. Charles City Police have a warrant out for a St. Charles woman's arrest after allegedly assaulting and robbing a former co-worker at a Waffle House.
Devo’s biggest hit single may be the 1980 track “Whip It,” but it turns out it isn’t the group’s biggest moneymaker.According to Rolling Stone, that distinction goes to the tune…
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield man has been sentenced to nine life sentences after being found guilty on 20 counts of child sexual abuse. Online court records show that Edward Martinez was in court for sentencing on Jan. 9, 2025 and was sentenced on the following charges: The judge ordered the sentences to be served [...]
WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer slammed Republicans Thursday for blocking a last-ditch effort to extend TikTok’s lifespan in the U.S. — even as the video platform’s CEO is expected to be among the tech moguls at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Unless the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes, Sunday marks the deadline set by bipartisan […]
St.Louis’ Soulard Mardi Gras Parade is set for March 1st, but a the annual festivities begin this weekend. Popular Mardi Gras celebrations kick-off Saturday at the Lift for Life Elementary School gym with a Family Winter Carnival featuring arts and crafts. Then in Feb. there’s the Soulard Pub Crawl and Scavenger Hunt on Saturday the…
Today (Jan. 14), the Board of Aldermen’s Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee met to discuss Board Bill 153CS. The committee unanimously supported an amendment to prioritize Downtown, North City, and Southeast City neighborhoods’ access to the Citywide Infrastructure Fund and the Citywide Housing Fund. “Under the leadership of Alderman Aldridge and with the support […]
Paying homage to his former fine-dining concepts, Savage and The Lucky Accomplice, Ely is known for creative tasting menus that push diners’ understanding of what food can be.
NEW YORK (AP) — Rudy Giuliani has settled with two Georgia election workers in a deal that they say let him keep his homes and personal belongings in return for compensation and a promise to never defame them again. The deal announced Thursday came after the women were awarded a $148 million judgment against Giuliani.…
The airline said it was "disappointed" by the lawsuit over flights that occurred over two years ago. Meanwhile, Southwest is embarking on major changes including cost cutting as leaders stress that "every single dollar matters."
(A statement from Alton Little Theater Executive Director About An Internal Investigation) ALTON — Alton Little Theater (ALT) is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all members of its community. Recently, the organization became aware of allegations of misconduct that occurred several years ago. From the onset of these allegations, ALT took immediate and decisive action to address these claims. As part of our commitment to due process and fairness, an employee in question has been placed on administrative leave pending the completion of a thorough and unbiased internal investigation. This step is a standard procedural measure and does not reflect any presumption of wrongdoing. The investigation, which will be conducted by an impartial team, aims to ensure that all claims are examined diligently and respectfully. Upon its conclusion, findings and recommendations will be reviewed by ALT’s Board of Directors for appropriate action.
Last week's winter weather is still causing issues around the St. Louis area, and St. Louis County officials said those issues are throwing a wrench into its tax collection and distribution.
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