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After Kansas newspaper raid, journalists remain defiant in battle for accountability

1 year 8 months ago
This story is part of a series by Kansas Reflector and The Handbasket to examine the one-year anniversary of the raid on the Marion County Record. Support independent journalism by subscribing to The Handbasket or donating to Kansas Reflector. MARION, Kan. — Marion County Record editor and publisher Eric Meyer began speaking out about the […]
Marisa Kabas

Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ All Jack Up Prices As Streaming Enshittification Continues

1 year 8 months ago
Now that streaming subscriber growth has slowed, we’ve noted repeatedly how the streaming TV sector is falling into all of the bad habits that ultimately doomed traditional cable TV. That has involved chasing pointless “growth of growth’s sake” megamergers and imposing bottomless price hikes and new annoying restrictions — all while simultaneously cutting corners on product quality in […]
Karl Bode

Josh Hawley, Lucas Kunce remain at an impasse on Missouri U.S. Senate debates

1 year 8 months ago
BOONVILLE – U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley said Thursday that he will participate in moderated television debates with Democrat Lucas Kunce, but first he wants Kunce to agree to debate without moderators at the Missouri State Fair. In response, Kunce said he will take part in the Lincoln-Douglas style debate Hawley wants, but first the incumbent […]
Rudi Keller

Missouri standardized test scores show progress, continued challenges statewide

1 year 8 months ago
Missouri students are showing progress on standardized tests administered by the state, with results in some categories approaching — and even exceeding — pre-pandemic levels. But in other areas — most notably English language arts — students continue to struggle. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education revealed preliminary scores in the Missouri Assessment […]
Annelise Hanshaw

Urban League to start $8.5M shopping center in Dellwood

1 year 8 months ago
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is set to break ground on a $8.5 million shopping center in Dellwood, transforming a vacant lot into a multimillion-dollar center with tenants including First Bank, Sweetie Pie's restaurant, Proficient Chiropractic, Save Our Sisters, At-Home Care and a Community Conference Center.
Chris Regnier

A close-to-fall feel for the weekend, rain chances next week

1 year 8 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Clearing skies Friday morning will lead us into a spectacular weekend for early August. Temperatures and humidity will be much lower and we’ll have sunshine. Highs Friday through Sunday will be in the 70s for much of the region. Out the door morning temperatures will be in the 50s Saturday and Sunday. [...]
Angela Hutti

Why Tony West Matters

1 year 8 months ago
It’s more than his moves from government to corporate America. It’s what he did while in government.
David Dayen