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Gov. Mike Parson will leave office in January.

While a large part of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s ban on intoxicating hemp products may be on pause, plans are underway to kick it back up next summer, according to a preliminary budget request by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The department has asked for $877,000 to fund “food inspection and litigation […]

GRANITE CITY - Granite City School District #9 received a significant boost for the upcoming school year with a donation of 400 backpacks filled with supplies from Amazon.com STL6. The donation, which was split evenly between Prather Pre-K/Kindergarten Center and Wilson 1-2 Education Center, was made to support students as they prepare for the 2024-25 academic year. Melissa Wyrostek and members of the Amazon team visited both schools to personally deliver the backpacks and engage with students and staff. "This is a very generous donation and will have a big impact on our GCSD9 students," said a representative from the school district. The contribution from Amazon aims to alleviate some of the financial burdens on families and ensure that students have the necessary supplies to succeed in their education.

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GRANITE CITY - Granite City School District #9 received a significant boost for the upcoming school year with a donation of 400 backpacks filled with supplies from Amazon.com STL6. The donation, which was split evenly between Prather Pre-K/Kindergarten Center and Wilson 1-2 Education Center, was made to support students as they prepare for the 2024-25 academic year. Melissa Wyrostek and members of the Amazon team visited both schools to personally deliver the backpacks and engage with students and staff. "This is a very generous donation and will have a big impact on our GCSD9 students," said a representative from the school district. The contribution from Amazon aims to alleviate some of the financial burdens on families and ensure that students have the necessary supplies to succeed in their education.

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One recommendation could be more money for the Radioactive Waste Investigative Fund.

McDonald's is set to introduce the Chicken Big Mac, a reimagined version of its classic Big Mac, featuring two tempura-battered chicken patties on a sesame seed bun, on Oct. 10.

ST. LOUIS -- Washington University in St. Louis is releasing a report on retaining college graduates in the city. Salary is the main determinant of whether graduates stay or leave, according to a study by WashU's Center for Analytics and Business Insights. Social connections and career advancement opportunities are the next two most important factors. [...]

Missouri lawmakers will convene a special committee to study the consequences of nuclear weapons production in the St. Louis area and recommend legislation for next year, House Speaker Dean Plocher announced Thursday.  In a press release, Plocher said the Special Interim Committee on the Impact of U.S. Nuclear Weapon Programs on Missouri will allow “policymakers, […]

St. Louis City finished FY2024 with a $42.4 million surplus in its General Fund Operating Budget, due to revenues exceeding budget estimates and lower spending due to numerous vacant positions in city departments.

A Missouri woman is accused of impersonating state officials to gather confidential information about immigration and liquor licenses, allegedly in an effort to target competitors to her restaurant business.

The round was led by a Florida VC firm with help from a pair of high-profile St. Louis investors.

Three individuals talk about their roles in enriching the St. Louis art scene, whether through youth education or their own personal creations.

The Colorado-based band will bring their fall tour to St. Louis on October 5.

A St. Louis man appeared in federal court on Wednesday and admitted being caught with multiple firearms and narcotics following a 2023 police pursuit.

The APA in Brentwood is expecting six cats and four dogs Thursday. The shelter in St. Louis County said the number could be more than that.

R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe is set to appear at an upcoming campaign concert for Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz.The get out the vote concert is happening Friday in Pittsburgh.…

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