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Coloring STL

1 year 6 months ago

St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape and size. In Coloring STL, Missouri History Museum visitors will interact with these fascinating buildings in […]

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Patrick

One of St. Louis' First Tesla Cybertrucks Is an Attention Getter

1 year 6 months ago
Chris LaBarge caused a minor commotion on the Hill Monday when he pulled up in front of the Digregorio’s Market in his new Tesla Cybertruck. Say what you will about Elon Musk's car company, but there was no shortage of passersby coming up to LaBarge to admire the stainless steel, futuristic-looking electric pickup and ask him questions about it.  The Cybertruck weighs about 7,000 pounds and can go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds.
Ryan Krull

Challengers outraise incumbents in Missouri races for Senate, 1st Congressional District

1 year 6 months ago
With one seat in Congress up for grabs, an incumbent facing a serious challenge and a former publisher and media personality taking on a longtime officeholder, this year’s federal elections in Missouri promise an interesting summer and fall. Add to that the U.S. Senate race, where both likely fall contenders have more money already than almost every other candidate running statewide. In the 3rd Congressional District, where Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer is not seeking re-election,…
Rudi Keller

Study: Transparency in the secondary bond market can lead to fewer restrictions for borrowing firms

1 year 6 months ago
When companies borrow money, how their loans are structured depends on how much information potential lenders have about the borrowers’ current and future financial health. Previous studies have focused on characteristics of borrowing firms, such as financial reporting quality or uncertainty in firm fundamentals, as factors influencing loan terms. However, in a recent study, we explore how transparency in the financial markets — specifically, the secondary corporate bond market — affects…
Hoyoun Kyung and Mahfuz Chy

The mystery of the Des Peres Pickle Jar

1 year 6 months ago
In the quiet suburb of Des Peres, Missouri, an unexpected roadside attraction has captured the attention of locals and internet users alike: the Des Peres pickle jar, also known as “The Pickle Jar” on Google.
Liz Dowell

Trial for man accused of killing a St. Louis officer begins today

1 year 6 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- The trial starts today for Thomas Kinworthy, who is charged with the fatal shooting of St. Louis Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon. Kinworthy faces at least ten charges, including first-degree murder and first-degree burglary. The incident occurred in August 2020 when Officer Bohannon and his partner were responding to a reported home invasion [...]
Joe Millitzer

St. Louis Artist Uses Plastic Trash to Make a Point

1 year 6 months ago
If you walk down Locust Street in Midtown and peer in the window of the old Moon Building you’ll see a colorful display of art pieces. Look closer, though, and you’ll realize they’re all trash.  The sculptures were made by Adrienne Outlaw, who addresses plastic pollution through her new exhibit Consumed. 
Paula Tredway