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Crews work to restore power for 18K+ customers
Storms over the weekend caused major power outages in the viewing area, which many are still dealing with.
More school closures coming to St. Louis as child population plummets
The population of St. Louis is expected to decline by 7% in the next decade, including 2,000 fewer school-aged children by 2035.
Things to Do / Events This Week (3/17/25 - 3/23/25)
How Citi is celebrating Women’s History Month and developing advocates for St. Louis
Every year in March, Citi recognizes Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day by celebrating the contributions of women and allies around the world.
Locally, Citi St. Louis enhanced its partnership with FOCUS St. Louis to develop a Women in Leadership (WIL) cohort for women employees of Citi. Now in its second year, previous WIL graduates lead the selection of the incoming cohort and seek to further empower an ongoing, and growing, powerhouse of advocates for the St. Louis area.
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Brother Says It Was Falsely Accused Of Bricking Printers That Use Cheaper Third-Party Ink Cartridges
For years, more ham-fisted printer manufacturers have waged a not-so-subtle war on consumers by blocking the ability to use cheaper, third-party printer cartridges. HP and Canon have both been particularly obnoxious on this front, and continue to engage in the practice despite a growing pile of assorted lawsuits. Brother has historically been one of the […]
Tishaura Jones’ winning coalition in St. Louis broke apart. What happened?
Step by step over her tenure as St. Louis mayor, Tishaura Jones alienated some of her most fervent supporters.
At least 9 tornadoes touched down Friday night in the St. Louis region
At least 13 people are dead and thousands were left without power Saturday morning after multiple expected tornadoes moved through Missouri on Friday night.
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe said initial reports indicated as many as 19 tornadoes hit the state Friday night, but the only agency that can verify tornado touchdown claims is the National Weather Service. NWS survey crews deployed on Saturday and Sunday to assess the damage caused by the storm. The survey crews traveled to areas where damage was…
St. Louis-based biotech firm C2N Diagnostics gets $10M investment from Samsung
A St. Louis-based company known for its work in Alzheimer's and neurological testing can expand its footprint, thanks to a $10 million investment from several life sciences companies under South Korean company Samsung.
Weather service confirms tornadoes in St. Louis area as crews provide cleanup, shelter
"Shelters have opened their doors, and people are stepping up to help however they can. The ‘Show-Me’ spirit is alive and strong in the face of this disaster."
Messenger: Missouri repeals its prison ‘pay-to-stay’ law but the work isn’t done
Missouri has repealed a law that snatches money from prisoners, leaving them with few options to rebuild their lives after being released.
Annual Dogtown parade returns for St. Patrick's Day
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Parade is set to bring Irish heritage to life in the Dogtown neighborhood Monday.
Mallinckrodt, a pharmaceutical giant launched in St. Louis, to take over Endo in $6.7B deal
Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Endo Inc. will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Mallinckrodt.
Damage assessment continues as volunteers offer assistance
The National Weather Service confirmed that multiple tornadoes struck the area, resulting in at least 13 fatalities and widespread destruction.
MSHP reports weather-related death in Rolla as cleanup continues
Three days after a deadly storm outbreak across the state, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported Sunday night of one weather-related death in Rolla.
Missourians can face years-long waits for records requested from some state agencies
When Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey took office in January 2023, he inherited a pile of more than 200 unfilled open records requests left over from his predecessor. Some of the requests had been languishing for more than a year before Bailey took over. It wasn’t a good look for the state official specifically empowered […]
Tax proposals would make Missouri even more anti-life and anti-child
Missouri’s Republican legislators do a whole lot of grandstanding about being “pro-life,” but consistently refuse to put our money where their mouth is. A budget is a statement of values. And our budget and two bills passed by the House say Missouri does not value having healthy and fed children. One in seven Missouri children […]
Monday, March 17 - Recovering from weekend storms
Thousands of people are still without power and hundreds are working to repair damage and clean up debris from deadly storms and tornadoes that came through the region Friday night. Plus: Peat bogs are a type of wetland found in Missouri and Illinois that absorb a lot of the Earth’s carbon dioxide, but these natural air purifiers are at risk. A story of how scientists are working to protect the bogs and educate the public.
Tariffs on lumber and appliances set stage for higher costs on new homes and remodeling projects
Tariffs are projected to raise the costs that go into building a single-family home in the U.S. by $7,500 to $10,000, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Cold start to Monday before temperatures bounce back into 60s
Following a taste of spring with temperatures last week, Monday morning is starting off with winter-like temperatures.
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