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Press Glosses Over Fact Trump’s FCC Pick Will Decimate Consumer Protection, Media Consolidation Limits
We noted earlier this week how Trump had unsurprisingly picked Brendan Carr to head the FCC. We also pointed out how Carr’s “policies” are utterly indistinguishable from the interests of unpopular telecom and media giants like Comcast and AT&T. He’s going to demolish whatever’s left of the FCC’s consumer protection standards and media consolidation limits, […]
Missouri sees an uptick in emergency contraception requests after Election Day
St. Louisan among likely new minority owners of the Buffalo Bills: Report
The list of possible buyers for a minority stake in the Buffalo Bills includes a St. Louisan who owns Florida beer distributors, private equity veterans, Silicon Valley power players and retired pro athletes.
St. Louis businesses ready to match Rams money spent downtown, group says
Greater St. Louis made the funding commitment as part of a public negotiation about spending the settlement money.
St. Louis Public Schools teachers harassed and cursed a 9-year-old girl with autism, lawsuit says
Staff at Gateway Michael School were “verbally abusing, bullying, shaming” the girl, according to a lawsuit filed by her mother.
MoDOT shares plans for major I-64 upgrades in St. Louis
The Missouri Department of Transportation is sharing its latest plans for major changes to Interstate 64 in St. Louis, including replacing or rehabbing bridges and changing traffic flow to make for a smoother commute.
The specific corridor of I-64 is between Kingshighway Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue. It’s a multimillion-dollar investment to also upgrade on- and off-ramps.
"We’ve got hospitals, universities, art institutions, schools, and lots of neighborhoods," said Jen Wade, a MoDOT spokesperson.
That…
Barnhart home destroyed by fire, no injuries reported
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo - A fire destroyed a house in Barnhart early Wednesday morning. The fire occurred on the 1700 block of Dandridge Lane early Wednesday morning. According to FOX 2's Nissan Rogue Runner Brain Howe, there were no injuries in the fire. This is a developing story; FOX 2 will provide more information once [...]
Missouri lieutenant governor hires chief of staff with familiar last name
Katie Ashcroft is married to Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft
ICL shifts plans for battery component factory to the north St. Louis riverfront
The $570 million project, which received incentives Tuesday from both the city and state, has strong backing from the federal government.
Jingle! brings skating, tubing, Santa and pop-up bars to O’Fallon, Mo.
The 4 million twinkling lights are only the start.
Fans of Frank & Helen’s mourn as longtime U. City restaurant announces plans to close
Firefighters put out warehouse fire in Cahokia Heights
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - 45 firefighters were on the scene for a fire at a one-story warehouse in Cahokia Heights Tuesday night. The fire occurred around 11 p.m. Tuesday night on the 6300 block of Church Road. The fire was through the main roof. Firefighters say the building had plywood and tires, but they [...]
Vacant house in Ferguson heavily damaged by overnight fire
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A overnight fire heavily damaged a vacant house in Ferguson. The fire occurred on Royal Avenue late Tuesday night. FOX 2's Nissan Rogue Runner Brian Howe says the fire left some damage to the outside of a house next door too. No injuries were reported in the fire. St. Louis [...]
St. Louis soccer podcasters aim to make a difference this holiday season
Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, the hosts of the popular Ball Watching podcast, are planning the second annual Hope for the Holidays event at The Pitch Athletic Club and Tavern on December 11.
For almost a century St. Louis was the 4th largest city in America, right behind NYC, Chicago, and LA. In 1904 the city hosted the world's fair and first Olympic Games in the United States. During that zenith there were serious suggestions to move the U…
Wednesday, November 20 - Missouri Green Party barely misses
The Green Party missed a major benchmark this past election that would have helped them skip a significant hurdle in future races.
New MSD charge for surfaces, like parking lots, that fuel rain runoff starts in January
The new charge was approved by voters in April and formally adopted by the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District at its board meeting last week.
Cases 13-16: An accident left Ms. J unable to drive, work. She's $800 behind in daycare bills.
Share the generosity of the holiday season by giving to the 100 Neediest Cases campaign.
Winterfest returns to Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis
New this year: The Lodge at Winterfest, a pop-up in partnership with UKRAFT Brunch Café.
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