ST. PETERS, Mo. -- The familiar buzz of summer is back as cicadas have emerged in various locations, including St. Peters. Viewer-submitted photos show dozens of these insects on trees. From late April through June 2024, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas, [...]
Long before TikTok histrionics took root, you might recall that numerous members of Congress spent numerous years freaking about another Chinese company: Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei. The argument, made without much in the way of public evidence, was that Huawei was systematically using its network gear to spy on Americans at a massive scale. […]
The St. Louis-based health system said it is "making progress" in restoring systems taken down by what it now calls a "ransomware incident" it discovered last week.
When the final budget votes were over Friday and the constitutional deadline was met, Missouri House Republicans crowed about holding the line on spending while Democrats accused the GOP of failing the state’s most vulnerable citizens.
A budget process that had the least public input in years — with just a pro-forma public hearing in the House and no calls for public testimony by Senate budget writers — left no one pleased with the process. But House Budget Committee Chairman Cody Smith said…
For the second year in a row, the fate of a bill creating new child care tax credits — one of Gov. Mike Parson’s top legislative priorities — is in the hands of a faction of Republicans in the Missouri Senate. Designed to help improve access and affordability of child care, the package of child […]
RIVERVIEW, Mo. -- St. Louis County Police are investigating a shooting Sunday that left one teen dead and injured three others. The incident happened in the 10000 block of Toelle Lane at around 10 p.m. The victims are between 15 and 17-years-old. Police found four boys suffering from gunshot wounds when they arrived. Three of [...]
I'll admit, I viewed the Sinse Fire preroll that had been dropped off at my place of employment with some trepidation. While I'm a person with a high tolerance, a daily smoker even, my personal tastes tend toward regular ol' flower, or maybe a couple puffs on a vape pen. Occasionally, I'll have a gummy.
ST. LOUIS -- Rain is moving back in after the nice Mother's Day weekend. Monday will see rain showers move in from the south through the morning. Showers with some rumbles of thunder are expected through the afternoon, highs in the low 70s. Showers and non-severe thunderstorms continue this evening and overnight. Wake up temperatures [...]
St. Louis County Councilman Ernie Trakas is running for his third term representing the 6th District. But some Republican Party colleagues favor his opponent in the Aug. 6 primary election.
Emanuel Taranu, a self-described “humble carpenter and urban prospector” was hunting for treasure in the Delmar Loop when RFT photojournalist Zachary Linhares came across him on April 20. And by “in the Loop,” Linhares found him literally hunting for detritrus in the tracks of the Loop trolley. Perhaps a dangerous mission, but one Taranu is experienced in handling.
ST. LOUIS -- Parts of Missouri continue to face drought conditions despite recent rainfall. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources provided an update today on the state’s ongoing drought situation, which initially triggered an alert in May 2023. While there has been significant improvement since then, especially in Southeast Missouri, moderate drought conditions persist in [...]
Lawmakers trying to ban child marriage in Missouri hope a last-minute push in the legislative session’s final days can overcome opposition from some Republicans that put the bill’s chances in doubt. A bill outlawing 16 and 17 years old from getting married stalled in a House committee when a handful of Republicans voiced opposition. There […]
ST. LOUIS -- Washington University is celebrating its 163rd commencement today at Francis Olympic Field, starting at 9 a.m. It features Jennifer Coolidge, the award-winning actress known for her roles in "Legally Blonde" and "The White Lotus," as the commencement speaker. Coolidge will also receive an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree. Over 3,400 undergraduate [...]
Immigrant baiting is now official business for Missouri officeholders. That’s the message from Attorney General Andrew Bailey, who says his office will represent three state senators who are being sued for defamation over social media posts they filed after the Feb. 14 shooting in Kansas City at a rally to celebrate the Chiefs Super Bowl […]
The Missouri Legislature is set to adjourn on Friday. While lawmakers passed the state budget last week, there are a few big issues that still could come up in the final days. St. Louis Public Radio’s Brian Moline spoke with Statehouse reporter Sarah Kellogg about what has to happen in the final week of the 2024 Missouri Legislative session.
There’s been a steady push by Republicans this legislative session to regulate voting laws in Missouri. It isn’t new, but it’s been gaining steam. The bills seek to regulate — or restrict — provisions around who can vote and how, the way votes are counted and other matters related to election security. Almost all aim […]
Aerosmith has teamed with the fine art photography company Sonic Editions for a new limited edition photography collection to help celebrate their upcoming final tour.The officially licensed framed prints in…
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