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Caleb Rowden drops out of GOP race for Missouri Secretary of State
With a swipe at the intraparty foes who have disrupted the state Senate for several years, Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden on Monday dropped out of the Republican race for Secretary of State. Rowden, who as of January was sitting on the largest campaign fund in the field, said in a statement released via […]
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US Rep. Nikki Budzinski touts tally of federal earmarks for Metro East projects
U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski said more than $9 million will go to five cities in Madison and St. Clair counties for six community improvement six projects.
Historic Normandie Golf Club is being renovated. Residents worry too many trees could be cut down
The St. Louis Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association, which bought the course in 2022, and Beyond Housing, a community development nonprofit, has raised more than $8 million for a new course.
What to expect in the Illinois presidential and state primaries
In the 12th District, Republican Rep. Mike Bost has a challenge from former state Sen. Darren Bailey.
Electric Light Orchestra farewell tour coming to St. Louis
Electric Light Orchestra, the classic rock band also known as Jeff Lynne's ELO, has planned a farewell tour that includes a stop in St. Louis this fall.
STL Releases Its Annual Report for 2023
This report is a summary of specific airport operations and a compilation of 2023 data.
Slain Soulard Hit-and-Run Victim Remains Unidentified
A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in the early hours of Sunday morning in Soulard, police say — but they have yet to identify the victim. A preliminary investigation by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police indicates that the unknown woman was in the eastbound lanes of Gravois Avenue at Russell Boulevard when she was struck by an unknown vehicle. "The driver of that vehicle continued eastbound on Gravois and left the scene," the police summary states.
Lenny Kravitz wows with shirtless photo on Instagram
Lenny Kravitz has a lot of folks thirstin’ on Instagram.The 59-year-old rocker shared a shirtless photo on social media, showing off his ridiculously chiseled abs as he bathed in the…
Nearly 6,000 seniors apply for a property tax freeze in St. Charles County
Thousands of St. Charles County seniors have applied for a property tax freeze in the days since the program launched earlier this month.
As The US Freaks Out About TikTok, It’s Revealed That The CIA Was Using Chinese Social Media To Try To Undermine The Gov’t There
You know that line, “every accusation is a confession?” For no reason at all, that’s coming to mind all of a sudden. No reason. Anyway, a decade ago, Henry Farrell and Martha Finnemore wrote a fantastic piece for Foreign Affairs on “The End of Hypocrisy” (which we also wrote about here at Techdirt). They argued […]
Long-time KTVI/KPLR news director Audrey Prywitch to retire
Long-time KTVI and KPLR news director Audrey Prywitch is retiring this spring.
Lost my wallet at the dogtown st paddies day parade
Remember Laila? Now 15, Blues fan who overcame rare disease plays hockey (and even won a Cup!)
Nonprofit commits another $640K for extra police patrols in downtown St. Louis
Battlehawks fans prove a point about football, St. Louis. ‘This IS a great sports town.’
Nonprofit commits another $640K for extra police patrols in downtown St. Louis
SLATE Presents Accommodation for Success 2024: Bridging Opportunities for Employers and Job Seekers with Disabilities
The event is specifically focused on job seekers with disabilities and helping employers foster inclusivity in the workplace.
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St. Louis Mom of Slain 14-Year-Old Needs Money for His Funeral
The family of Justin Brooks — the 14-year-old who was stabbed to death last week just one block from Rose Mary Johnson Jennings Junior High School — is working to raise money for his funeral. Brooks was stabbed days after a viral video of a brutal fight near another north county school — Hazelwood East — drew outrage and sent shockwaves throughout the region. Police say Brooks was stabbed on Tuesday, March 12, at 3:05 p.m. on Hord Avenue, RFT previously reported.
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