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Democrats pull all-night filibuster of bill making it harder to amend Missouri Constitution

1 year 2 months ago
A Democratic filibuster of legislation making it harder for Missourians to amend the state constitution through citizen-led initiatives stretched through the night and into its 15th hour Tuesday morning. Though Democrats oppose the changes to the initiative petition process, their filibuster was focused on GOP efforts to include “ballot candy” that would add unrelated issues about immigrants voting and foreign fundraising to the question that would appear on the statewide ballot. Unless Republicans…
Anna Spoerre

Illinois releases playbook for future public health emergencies

1 year 2 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) -- Dr. Sameer Vohra is coming up on 18 months as the director of the Illinois department of public health. He joined the department at the tail end of the worst parts of the pandemic. His first year and a half has been defined by getting it ready for the next disaster. [...]
Cole Henke

Homeowner shoots intruder in north St. Louis County

1 year 2 months ago
CASTLE POINT, Mo. - St. Louis County Police are investigating an early morning home invasion where a homeowner shot at the suspect, who was trying to break in. The incident occurred in the 2200 block of Empress Dr. in north St. Louis County around 4:30 a.m. Two residents were inside the home at the time. [...]
Joe Millitzer

Tuesday, May 14 - Remembering David Sanborn

1 year 2 months ago
Six-time Grammy winner David Sanborn has died at the age of 78. He grew up in Kirkwood and built a career playing with giants of many different musical styles. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy Goodwin spoke with Sanborn in February about the key to his eclectic output.

Yemanja Brasil Reopens With a New Casual Approach in Benton Park

1 year 2 months ago
Yemanja Brasil Restaurante, the once-fine-dining Brazilian restaurant at 2900 Missouri Avenue in Benton Park, didn’t know if it was going to make it. In January and February of this year, owners Lemya Sidki and chef Raul Uribe (Sidki’s husband) took drastic measures and, for the first time in 29 years, closed their doors unsure when, or if, they would reopen. But, after securing a loan and lowering prices to create a more casual dining experience to lure new customers, business may be picking up.
Alexa Beattie