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Missouri bill would loosen child labor law by removing work permit requirements
A Florida-based conservative think tank and its lobbying arm have been behind the push to roll back certain child labor protections in state legislatures.
Missouri’s First Cannabis Chief Equity Officer Is Already Gone
Missouri’s first cannabis chief equity officer stepped down last week. Abigail Vivas, who assumed the role in February 2023, was charged with overseeing the equitable rollout of the state’s recreational program.
Court filings hint at new operator for south St. Louis hospital
Eight months after its sudden closure, change may be coming to South City Hospital, formerly St. Alexius Hospital.
April 29, 1900: The first time we called them the Cardinals
A female fan exclaimed “what a lovely shade of Cardinal” in reference to the trim on the new uniforms. The name stuck.
European Law Enforcement Officials Declare Encryption Must Be Broken To Ensure Public Safety
The European government has spent a few years trying to break encryption. The results have been, at best, mixed. Of course, the EU government claims it’s not actually interested in breaking encryption. Instead, it hides its intentions behind phrases like “client-side scanning” and “chat control.” But it all just means the same thing: purposefully weakening […]
Pizza delivery driver refuses to let go as thieves drive away in her car
Man arrested, charged with 2021 murder of St. Louis teen
More than three years after a 14-year-old boy was gunned down in the city's West End neighborhood, a second suspect in the killing has been arrested and charged.
Pet food maker announces $195M expansion as it plans new products
Nestlé Purina PetCare Co., the St. Louis-based pet food maker, is investing $195 million to expand a Wisconsin facility, as it prepares to launch over 100 new products this year.
Missouri bill would loosen child labor law by removing work permit requirements
A push to eliminate Missouri’s requirement for children under 16 to obtain official work permits before they can begin a job could be debated by the House this week.
In order to work in Missouri, 14 and 15 year olds must obtain a certificate issued by their school, with information from their prospective employer about the details of the job as well as parental consent and age verification.
The child’s school, or if they are homeschooled, a parent, must review that information to ensure…
Family of Ralph Yarl, Black teen shot after ringing wrong doorbell, files civil lawsuit
Lester is charged with the shooting of Ralph Yarl, who had knocked on the wrong door to pick up his brothers on April 13, 2023 in Kansas City
3 people to split $2.9M Missouri Lotto prize
Three Warren County residents will split nearly $3 million in prize money after winning a recent Missouri Lotto jackpot.
Driver shortage means no bus service to afterschool sports in St. Louis Public Schools
Families were told to contact coaches to find out if practices or games were still on, and to make alternative arrangements for transportation.
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Celebrate Saint Louis will mark July 4th with fireworks, live music, and more
The event, formerly known as Fair Saint Louis, will also include an air show, food and drink vendors, and family festivities.
Lunchtime Photo
This is the main altar at the Basilica of Sacré-Coeur in Paris. The top photo is a panorama that shows everything from side to side. The bottom photo looks up into the dome.
What is Green Burial? Free Info Session
Learn about Green Burial at Our Free Info Session Curious about green burial but don’t know what or who to ask? Join Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum’s Green Burial expert, Gracie […]
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St. Ann man charged with stealing thousands from nonprofit youth football club
Jeffrey Neumann is charged with stealing thousands of dollars from a nonprofit youth football league while he was president of the organization.
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P’sghetti's relocates to larger space in south St. Louis County
The fast-casual Italian concept had operated at its old location for 37 years.