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The second Trump administration will have a Potemkin cabinet and centralized power among the czars in the White House.

The last federal attempt to criminalize and expel undocumented immigrants was thwarted by a huge backlash. Could that happen again?

Kentucky voters soundly rejected sending taxpayer dollars to private schools, showing yet again that Kentuckians stand with public educators.

As countries deadlock at COP29, take Grist’s quiz to find out whose side you’re on.

At this year's U.N. climate talks, the Biden team hopes a push for one of the most controversial forms of zero-emissions power will be palatable to the president's successor.

Taken together, the projects being financed would produce almost seven times the annual emissions of the United States.

The Lemp family, once celebrated for their thriving brewing empire and lavish lifestyle, seemed to have everything—wealth, influence, and a grand mansion that embodied their success. Yet, behind the big, black doors of the Lemp Mansion, a series of personal tragedies quietly unfolded, ultimately shaping the family’s tragic legacy. Johann “Adam” Lemp, born in 1836 …

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Allison Murphy of Columbia, IL joined the Real Rock Army today

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Three days. Forty events. More than 100 comedians. The Flyover Comedy Festival is an annual comedy invasion of St. Louis featuring stand-up comedy showcases, improvisation workshops and performances, and sketch […]

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Return to a time when steamboats ruled the river. The one-hour narrated riverfront cruise aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch explores the history of downtown St. Louis, including the […]

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The Old Newsboys organization supports nonprofits that assist children throughout the area. The special edition highlights some of the charities that received funding through donations. Local high school journalists wrote the articles about the nonprofits.

There is still much discourse about Donald Trump bypassing the Senate confirmation process via recess appointments. And I still don't get it. Neither house can adjourn for more than three days without the consent of the other, and the Supreme Court says you need to be adjourned at least ten days for it to count ...continue reading "This whole recess appointment meme is nuts"

According to the Washington Post, "live commerce" allows users to buy products in real time, "typically advertised by hosts during live video events on platforms such as TikTok Shop and Instagram Live." And it's booming! Global sales on these platforms hit $918.9 million last year, according to a Verified Market Research study, and are projected ...continue reading "Live commerce is surging! Or maybe not."

As the state's transportation department improves two of Missouri's major interstates, the agency is now also under new leadership. 

The coalition is looking into legal challenges and is considering bringing it to the legislature, since this is not a constitutional amendment.

Police confirmed Wednesday a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed during a shootout in the parking lot of a gas station early Tuesday in the Baden neighborhood.

The "Mobile Y" just arrived in St. Louis. There are only two in the nation. The goal is to bring it to different locations across the city several times a week.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating after a car struck a Normandy Police Department vehicle that was responding to a separate crash Tuesday night.