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After a heavy lobbying effort, backers of video lottery games squeezed a slim majority out of the Missouri House on Wednesday, sending a bill promising $350 million a year for schools to the state Senate. By an 83-73 vote — just one more than the minimum needed to pass — the House approved the bill that also promises to remove “gray market machines” from retail locations. “This is not a solution in search of a problem,” said the sponsor, Republican Rep. Bill Hardwick of Dixon. “We…

Police said she was found safe Wednesday evening.

The Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow will return to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays this spring. Running from March 12 to […]

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The Missouri history museum, located in Forest Park, announced that it is experiencing financial difficulties

Over 50 exhibitors will be displaying construction products and technology at the Greater St. Louis Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) trade show, set for 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, April 16 at Greensfelder Recreation Complex, 550 Weidman Rd. There will be a live demonstration area and free food and drinks. To register to attend the show, […]

An executive order President Donald Trump signed Tuesday to block state-level renewable-energy initiatives set off alarm bells among climate advocates. But experts and state policy groups said constitutional protections will blunt any effect the order would have on state operations. The order, one of four Trump signed Tuesday aiming to revitalize the coal industry, directs the U.S. […]

An executive order President Donald Trump signed Tuesday to block state-level renewable-energy initiatives set off alarm bells among climate advocates. But experts and state policy groups said constitutional protections will blunt any effect the order would have on state operations. The order, one of four Trump signed Tuesday aiming to revitalize the coal industry, directs the U.S. […]

JOPLIN, Mo. — A local LGBTQ+ organization is calling for the removal of a Joplin council member, after comments were made on Facebook regarding "gender dysphoria." The founder and co-chair of JOMO Pride, Ron Burch is organizing a recall petition for Joplin councilmember, Ryan Jackson. The petition states Jackson has, "failed to uphold his oath [...]

Harry Bell is sharing his frightening ordeal after being bitten by a brown recluse spider.

New mayor credits grassroots support from small businesses, pledges to unite divided city ahead of swift six-day transition

GRAFTON - This weekend, Raging Rivers WaterPark will host their fifth annual Great Mushroom Hunt. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, community members are invited to Raging Rivers in Grafton for a vendor fair, mushroom hunt, Easter egg hunt, scavenger hunt and more. Located at 100 Palisades Parkway in Grafton, Raging Rivers looks forward to hosting another fun festival for the community. “It’s our way of giving a little bit back to the community and letting people come out and see the park and the Mother Nature and spring and just what Raging Rivers has to offer,” explained General Manager Jeremy Hayes. “It’s another way of keeping Raging Rivers in people’s minds.” The Great Mushroom Hunt will take place in the woods surrounding the park. Hayes encourages people to dress accordingly and bring bug spray. There will be prizes awarded for the hunters who collect the most mushrooms, the smallest mushroom and the biggest

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Celebrate St. Louis’ jazz legacy and future at the Wednesday Night Jazz Jam. Free and family-friendly, the Wednesday Night Jazz Jam is a weekly gathering that brings jazz within reach […]

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A lawsuit filed by Bryce and Amy Summary of St. Louis alleges a car pulled over by police hit them as it fled police in 2022 in Chicago

The road was closed earlier this week following the forecasted crest of the Meramec River in Valley Park. Floodwaters have since receded since.

The lost grant funds make up only a tiny portion of the historical society's funds, but its director is speaking out to encourage discussion around federal funding cuts.

From St. Louis Business Journal:  St. Louis architecture firm Arcturis has been awarded a $58,570 judgment in a lawsuit filed against a developer who proposed a new hotel downtown. Arcturis, in the suit, filed Nov. 13 in St. Louis Circuit Court, alleged it is owed more than $50,000 for work it provided toward redevelopment of the […]