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Driver cited for DUI after fatal collision with cyclist in Livingston
A cyclist was fatally struck by a driver who was later cited for DUI in Livingston on Tuesday evening, with the roadway remaining closed for several hours while police investigated.
Missouri GOP lawmakers under fire for recent US-Mexico border visit
The trip was facilitated by the Federation for American Immigration Reform, which has been designated a “hate group” by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Leadership exodus at St. Louis Public Schools continues as security director resigns
Col. DeAndre Davis, a St. Louis native and former Vashon High basketball coach, resigned Monday according to multiple SLPS staff members.
New St. Louis FBI chief investigated high-profile civil rights case, led division in DC
Ashley T. Johnson, the first woman to head the FBI's St. Louis office, learned diligence in investigating a man's killing, purportedly by police, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
St. Louis comptroller says SLDC needs to explain how it chose list of largest grant winners
SLDC said its executives would make the final recommendations on large grants. Comptroller Darlene Green says it needs to say how it came up with that.
Harris rolls out broad Medicare plan to provide long-term care in the home
Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a plan Tuesday that would strengthen Medicare coverage to include long-term care for seniors in their homes, tackling one of the biggest challenges in U.S. health care. The Democratic presidential nominee revealed the proposal while on “The View” — one of several high-profile media appearances this week as she and […]
Roaches, rust and rot: KC tenant union launches rent strike against federally backed landlords
When you walk into the back entrance of Independence Towers, you’re met with a foyer filled with dust, debris and cobwebs. Two rust-coated elevators loom against the back wall. Peeling paint and caution tape line the dirt-ridden hallways on either side. Diasha White said it wasn’t always like this. She’s lived in the building for […]
Firefighters battle overnight blaze at Cahokia Heights home
A house in Cahokia Heights caught fire overnight, with firefighters battling the flames and no reports of injuries.
Grants given to St. Louis-area groups to address food insecurity
Conference to address St. Louis' vacant property problem
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones is set to speak at the Reclaiming Vacant Properties 2024 Conference, which will focus on vacant properties and the city's efforts to hold owners accountable for maintaining their properties.
The ultimate list of Halloween events around St. Louis
As temperatures begin to slightly drop, it's a reminder that Halloween is just around the corner. But there's no tricks around here—St. Louis and surrounding areas have plenty to do this month.
Randi Kranz hosting 'The Menu'-inspired cocktail pop-up and art installation at The Vandy on Halloween
On October 31, the award-winning mixologist and artist will host an art viewing, followed by a ticketed cocktail pairing as part of her Paper Crane pop-up series.
EPA orders water systems to get rid of lead pipes within 10 years. St. Louis area has started.
A new EPA rule requires U.S. drinking water systems to replace lead pipes within the next decade — building on ongoing efforts in the St. Louis area.
Planned Parenthood to close 2 St. Louis-area clinics, expand telehealth services
St. Louis city jail faces more scrutiny after death of 33-year-old detainee
Jail oversight board members remain frustrated with their lack of access to the troubled City Justice Center.
Roller coaster temperatures for St. Louis, Hurricane Milton on path to late night Florida landfall
ST. LOUIS - Chilly out the door again Wednesday morning, though not as cool as Tuesday. Sunny, dry weather rolls on. We will gradually see temperatures warm the rest of the week, with highs back into the 80s Thursday through Saturday. The warmest day will be Saturday, with highs almost 15 degrees above average. Like [...]
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MoDOT gears up for winter with annual weather drills
The Missouri Department of Transportation is preparing for the winter season with annual winter operations drills and a press conference featuring MoDOT leadership, the National Weather Service, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Wednesday, October 9 - A "hidden population" of unhoused students
A new Midwest Newsroom investigation found that many rural school districts in the Midwest aren’t identifying and helping their unhoused students with the assistance they qualify for, and that the majority of rural school districts in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska undercount homeless students.
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