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The St. Louis Land Reutilization Authority is meeting to discuss a proposal to use $15 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to demolish more than 300 vacant buildings across the city, which officials say would help reduce violent crime in affected areas.

While the idea of a special tax on millionaires is hotly debated across the country, Maine state Rep. Cheryl Golek characterized her state’s new tax as a modest and reasonable step toward fairness. That’s because, she said, working- and middle-class households in Maine — including teachers, firefighters and nurses — are paying effective state income […]

Anonymous insiders tell the access journalists at Semafor that Trump FCC boss Brendan Carr is cooking up a “review” of ABC broadcast licenses after Jimmy Kimmel once again made the President sad. The FCC clearly leaked word of the inquiry to Semafor in the hopes that Semafor would present it as a serious, big boy […]

The Senate Education Committee debated legislation Tuesday that would prevent further review of transgender athletes participating in high school and collegiate sports. Sponsored by state Rep. Brian Seitz, a Republican from Branson, the bill aims to remove the current end date of a 2023 state law requiring transgender students to participate in sports under their […]

Begin Again: Wak'a Garden is the second installment in Laumeier’s Begin Again series, honoring the Park’s 50-year history of collaborating with artists and supporting new commissions and exhibitions. The organic, amphitheater-shaped sculpture, built […]

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Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting marks Laumeier’s 50th anniversary by celebrating five decades of artist commissions and exhibitions. Featuring hundreds of artists and rarely seen works from Laumeier’s collection, […]

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Dickerson Park Zoo will remain closed Wednesday after a hailstorm caused significant damage Tuesday, April 28, killing one animal and leaving another under veterinary care. According to the zoo, no guests or staff members were injured during the storm. Zoo staff reported that a 21-year-old female emu died after the storm. A [...]

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Calverton Park would pay $465,000 to settle a class-action suit filed by residents who alleged that authorities illegally towed their vehicles from their homes.

The move to permanent daylight saving time faces an uphill battle in the Senate

Missouri businesses may soon begin applying for billions in tariff refunds after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, but who actually benefits is already becoming clear. Last week, the federal government took its first step toward issuing refunds, launching a portal through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that allows companies to apply for reimbursement […]

STLPR's Sarah Fentem introduces us to Noorishment STL, a group offering STEM workshops that bring hands-on training to high school students. The group’s founders want to ensure teens that careers in medicine and engineering are possible.

ST. LOUIS - The last of our scattered rain showers are on the way out this Wednesday morning. Cooler temperatures will be around Wednesday through Saturday, with temperature highs in the 60s and overnight low dropping down into the 40s. A mix of clouds and sun is expected Wednesday with clear skies Wednesday night. Clouds [...]