On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, former Missouri Ethics Commission executive director Liz Ziegler joins the show to answer a slew of listener questions about the state's byzantine campaign finance laws. Also on the program: Democrat Lucas Kunce makes the case about why he has a chance against GOP Sen. Josh Hawley. And the state's trade union members talk about how they're approaching the 2024 election.
Missouri House testimony presented under several aliases should be investigated and prosecuted under laws making it a felony to file false documents with a government agency, state Rep. Del Taylor said Friday. Taylor, a St. Louis Democrat, said that The Independent’s report that a Columbia restaurant owner is the source of testimony under at least […]
WEST ALTON, Mo. – Missouri State Parks will officially open a new biking and walking trail at the Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence State Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. The trail expansion, which includes a half-mile path offering a panoramic view of the park and the Mississippi River, was funded by a gift from the estate of Pat Jones, who passed away in 2018. The trustees of Pat Jones' estate — retired partners Dan Burkhardt, Bill Broderick, and Larry Sobol — have worked since her death to create the park's first trailhead area and bike path. The park is located at 1000 Riverlands Way in West Alton, Mo. Pat and Ted Jones were known for their dedication to nature and state parks, actively supporting initiatives such as the Katy Trail and various conservation efforts throughout Missouri. The couple, who did not have children, chose to leave a legacy through financial contributions and land donations to the state. "Pat activel
From cherished homegrown specialties to timeless classics and vibrant international cuisines, the culinary scene of St. Louis offers something extraordinary for just about any appetite.
WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should have results later this month that provide more insight into how a Missouri resident, who hadn’t had any contact with infected animals or food, contracted a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Demetre Daskalakis, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at […]
EDWARDSVILLE — In the wake of devastating floods in western North Carolina, two commercial pilots from southwest Florida have mobilized to deliver essential supplies to affected communities. Jacob Faulkner, originally from Edwardsville, and a fellow pilot decided to act after learning about the destruction caused by recent storms. The pilots gathered donations in Florida, despite facing challenges themselves from Hurricane Helene, which brought storm surge and flooding to their home area. Faulkner noted that while many locals were dealing with their own water intrusion issues, they still contributed to the relief effort for those hardest hit in North Carolina. "We posted on Facebook and found that there were a good number of private aircraft flying donated food, water, and other essential items to people who are needing help," Faulkner said. "They flew their aircraft loaded with supplies to Asheville, North Carolina, partnering with the nonprofit organization Operation Airdrop
Going back many, many years, we’ve written about how the public narrative that the large social media networks engage in “anti-conservative bias” in their content moderation policies is bullshit. Because it is. And now we have yet another scientific study to prove this. The first time we covered it was in response to a ridiculous […]
ALTON — The Alton Mayor’s Ball, scheduled for October 5, 2024, will support a significant cause by donating a portion of its proceeds to All God's Children Shall Have Shoes charity. The event will honor notable local figures, including Olympic track and field medalist Dawn Harper Nelson and her husband, Alonzo Nelson, who will be recognized as Hometown Royalty Hero Recipients, along with Olympian Jayden Ulrich. Alonzo Nelson, a teacher and track and field coach at Belleville West, was recently named the 2024 Serra Honda of O’Fallon Teacher of the Year. He will be joined in recognition by East Alton-Wood River High School Jayden Ulrich, who recently qualified for the Olympics in discus, and Debra Pitts, a prominent advocate for youth education and emotional well-being in the community. Alton Mayor David Goins expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to support the charity. "It meant a lot to me that a portion of the proceeds of the Mayor’s Ball would be
ST. LOUIS -- NXT is part of WWE, created to develop future superstars and now moving to the CW Network. WWE NXT airs Tuesday nights, 8pm – 10pm on St. Louis 11. KPLR-TV St. Louis 11’s longstanding news airs at 7pm. We have found that some listings companies did not have the times correct on [...]
CHICAGO (WCIA) -- A new notification may pop up on your phone's GPS while driving on Illinois roads and highways, and leaders hope those alerts help protect state troopers. Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology have partnered with Google Public Sector to create alerts for drivers using many navigation apps [...]
Antonio Jones pleaded guilty Thursday to three felonies, faces 37 months in prison. He is fiance of state Rep. Chantelle Nickson-Clark, a North County Democrat
The St. Louis Business Journal is accepting nominations for its sixth annual Innovation in Philanthropy Awards, a program that celebrates innovative partnerships between nonprofit organizations and local companies.
Submit your nomination here before the Dec. 23 deadline.
These awards highlight companies and organizations that are going above and beyond the standard philanthropic practices to evolve programs in our communities. In your nomination, tell us about the creative ways you're tackling…
ALTON — The Upper Alton Baptist Preschool is set to host its annual Flavors of Fall Festival on Sunday, October 13th, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Upper Alton Baptist Church, located at 2726 College Ave. in Alton. The festival will feature an all-you-can-eat selection of seasonal desserts, highlighting flavors such as apple, pumpkin, cinnamon, and caramel. Attendees can enjoy these offerings for a cost of $5, with all proceeds going directly to support the preschool. The event aims to provide a festive atmosphere while benefiting a well-deserving educational program. For further information, interested parties can contact Alison Donoho at Alison.donoho@gmail.com or by phone at 618-520-6548.
he new charity album Better Than Jail is out now, featuring covers of iconic prison songs from Bonnie Raitt, Steve Earle, Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires, Lukas Nelson, Margo Price and more.Bonnie contributed a cover of “Prison…
The private investment firm and family office of prominent Saint Louis University donor Richard Chaifetz has invested in The Picklr, which operates indoor pickleball clubs.
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