The American economy gained a brisk 254,000 jobs last month. We need 90,000 new jobs just to keep up with population growth, which means that net job growth clocked in at 164,000 jobs. The headline unemployment rate dropped yet again to 4.1%. Weekly earnings were up a meager 0.9%. Adjusted for inflation that's about -1.5%.
Art Saint Louis is pleased to announce our Fall 2024 exhibition, “Memento Mori,” on view September 14-October 17, 2024 at our newly relocated Art Saint Louis Gallery at 2801 Locust […]
ST. LOUIS -- It is going to be an emotional weekend for St. Louis City Police as the community honors Officer David Lee, who was killed in the line of duty. A memorial for Officer Lee has been growing outside the North Patrol station on Union, where the public is invited to attend a balloon [...]
The past few years have seen quite a few teeth being gnashed on the topic of the First Amendment being in trouble. Most of the gnashing involves social media, and it all started around 2020, when several big platforms tried to rein in election lies and COVID misinformation. Some thoughts: During this initial period, the ...continue reading "Is free speech on the run?"
I know I’ve argued that not every Elon Musk brain fart warrants its own news cycle, but this one is particularly gross given recent events. We’ve noted repeatedly how in 2020, the Trump administration tried to give Elon Musk’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband company Starlink nearly a billion dollars in taxpayer subsidies to connect […]
A packed LongHorn Steakhouse in Fairview Heights on Wednesday was quickly emptied and closed after St. Clair County health officials announced they were investigating a spike in severe food poisoning cases linked to the restaurant.
The location was initially supposed to reopen on Friday morning. But on Thursday evening, a LongHorn spokesperson told KSDK that it would remain closed while waiting for more information from the health department.
This comes after numerous area hospitals reported increases…
A former bowling ball manufacturer and two of its leaders are accused of failing to dispose of hazardous materials before its warehouse facility was abandoned in 2019.
Visionary Bowling Products LLC, its owner John Wonders Sr. and senior officer Jason Wonders are each facing a felony criminal charge of unlawful storage of hazardous waste. Warrants were issued Thursday for both John and Jason Wonders.
In federal court documents, the U.S. State's Attorney office said the business was operating in…
Missouri lawmakers will convene a special committee to study the consequences of nuclear weapons production in the St. Louis area and recommend legislation for next year, House Speaker Dean Plocher announced Thursday.
In a press release, Plocher said the Special Interim Committee on the Impact of U.S. Nuclear Weapon Programs on Missouri will allow “policymakers, health professionals, environmental experts and affected community members to document their concerns and develop legislative solutions.”
“Missouri…
This weekend's mild temperatures and clear skies offer a rare opportunity for a glimpse of the Northern Lights near St. Louis, with the best potential viewing time being Saturday evening, but the chance of seeing the Northern Lights this far south is slight.
St. Clair County Sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic disturbance involving an armed 69-year-old man who fired gunshots, and a deputy fired his gun after the suspect confronted officers, resulting in the suspect's death.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. -- The St. Louis Regional Bomb and Arson Unit is investigating a suspicious house fire. Police were called to the 12100 block of Lake Constance Drive at around 12:30 a.m. Friday. Hazardous materials were discovered inside the home during the initial investigation. Nearby residents were evacuated as a precaution. The St. [...]
WASHINGTON — Members of Congress left Capitol Hill last week to focus their attention on the campaign trail during the six weeks leading up to Election Day, leaving much of their work unfinished. The Republican House and Democratic Senate are scheduled to remain on recess until Nov. 12, though the urgent needs created in the […]
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