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Streaming Video Prices Rise While Quality Falls, Following Cable TV’s Lead

1 year 4 months ago
Streaming video still provides some meaningful advantages to traditional cable: it’s generally cheaper (assuming you don’t sign up for every service under the sun); customer satisfaction ratings are generally higher; and users have more power to pick and choose and cancel services at a whim. But the party simply isn’t poised to last. Thanks to […]
Karl Bode

GOP lawmaker cites abortion comments in push to replace incoming Missouri House speaker

1 year 4 months ago
In the days before Missourians voted to enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution, incoming House Speaker Jon Patterson declared lawmakers should respect the people’s choice, whatever the outcome. Now, with abortion set to become legal in Missouri, Republican Rep. Justin Sparks of Wildwood is mounting a long-shot challenge seeking to block Patterson from the top leadership position in the Missouri House, arguing that he is not up for the job of defending anti-abortion values. “On…
Anna Spoerre

Four ways Trump could impact the agriculture sector during second term

1 year 4 months ago
Donald Trump’s first term as president brought sweeping change to environmental regulations, trade policy and a host of issues that impact America’s agriculture sector. After winning his return bid on Tuesday, Trump’s second term is likely to once again have a sizable impact on the nation’s farms and ranches. Here are four ways Trump’s next […]
Investigate Midwest Staff

Webster Groves car crash causes power outage for hundreds

1 year 4 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The lights are back on now for most of the people in Webster Groves after a car crash knocked the power out for hundreds of people Tuesday morning. The power outage happened early Tuesday morning when a woman ran her car into a utility pole on Big Bend and Shrewsbury. [...]
Nick Gladney

Donald Trump hasn’t signed ethics agreement as part of presidential transition

1 year 4 months ago
WASHINGTON — Two days before a key meeting with President Joe Biden, President-elect Donald Trump has not yet signed the necessary paperwork to unlock resources for a smooth transfer of power from one presidential administration to another. Trump’s transition spokesperson Brian Hughes told States Newsroom Monday that “The Trump-Vance transition lawyers continue to constructively engage […]
Ashley Murray

Security Enhancements arrive at the St. Louis Zoo

1 year 4 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Starting Tuesday, visitors to the St. Louis Zoo will notice an enhanced security measure at both entrances. The Zoo is rolling out the EVOLV system, a high-tech solution designed to detect concealed weapons quickly and efficiently. This new system is in a pilot phase, meaning Zoo security will be closely monitoring its [...]
Laura Simon