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Every time Missouri lawmakers have proposed legislation to essentially ban intoxicating-hemp products in the last few years, the hemp industry has mounted a united opposition to stop them. Products like Delta-8 THC drinks can currently be bought everywhere from bars to coffee shops statewide. Year after year, hemp business owners and distributors have asked the state to impose age restrictions and testing requirements, rather than ban the products outright. “We don’t have any mechanism to…

ST. LOUIS -- Basketball fans, get ready! The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are heading to St. Louis. Catch them live at the Enterprise Center on January 4, as they take on the Washington Generals. In addition to jaw-dropping basketball skills, the Globetrotters promise fun and entertainment for the whole family. Their signature mix of athleticism, comedy, [...]

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is offering $970,000 in funding to help districts purchase the buses.

ST. LOUIS -- It might be mid-December, but it’s never too early to talk Cardinal baseball! Tickets for the 2025 winter warm-up autograph and red jacket photo sessions go on sale today at noon. The event, taking place from January 18th to 20th, gives fans a chance to meet current and former Cardinal players, including [...]

We’ve noted for decades that U.S. telecom security and privacy standards aren’t great. T-Mobile has been hacked so many times in the last five years it’s easy to lose count. AT&T not long ago had a breach impacting the data of 73 million users it initially tried to pretend hadn’t happened. Telecoms have lobbied relentlessly […]

FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. -- Severe weather popped up in Reynolds, Iron, Madison counties Monday morning. A tornado warning was issued at around 7 a.m. and has since expired. It does not appear that there is damage in the area. This is a developing story and storm reports are still coming in. Let us know if you [...]

The officer whose testimony led to Kurtis Watkins’ 25-year sentence had a history of racist social media posts and a mistaken identification of another Black man.

Attorney wants Missouri to join four other states in requiring an attorney for juveniles before interrogation.

About 45,000 residents in the St. Louis metro area live in a “pharmacy desert,” an area without a pharmacy within a square mile radius or closer.

Temperatures in St. Louis are rising, with rain and storms expected this morning, but will clear out later today, with colder temperatures expected for the rest of the week.

ST. LOUIS -- The accused kidnapper and murderer of a Clayton woman last month is set to appear in federal court this morning. The arraignment for 43-year-old Anjuan Mosby is at 10:30 a.m. at the U.S. District Court downtown. He is accused of kidnapping 37-year-old Michelle Hampton from outside her home in Clayton on November [...]

ST. LOUIS -- The 8th & Pine MetroLink Station is officially reopening Monday (Dec. 16). The 31-year-old station has undergone significant improvements, including new staircases, updated lighting and critical structural upgrades. Officials with Bi-State Development say these enhancements are designed to make the station safer and more accessible for everyone. Riders can now use the [...]

County Executive Sam Page is warning the County Council to approve the new budget by Tuesday to ensure the continuation of the popular senior property tax freeze program, while council members accuse Page of using scare tactics and adding unnecessary drama.

Every time Missouri lawmakers have proposed legislation to essentially ban intoxicating-hemp products in the last few years, the hemp industry has mounted a united opposition to stop them. Products like Delta-8 THC drinks can currently be bought everywhere from bars to coffee shops statewide.  Year after year, hemp business owners and distributors have asked the […]

The cost of higher education continues to go up. There is a movement in Illinois to overhaul the way public colleges and universities are funded. Proponents concede it will be very expensive in the short term. Lisa Kurian Phillip reports on the plan, and why they think it’s worth it.

Instead of focusing on esoteric and special or personal interests, there are many areas that need to be addressed in the new legislative session that begins on Jan. 8 that could improve the lives of many Missourians. What will the policy priorities be of the new legislature? If you scanned the hundreds of pre-filed bills, […]

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The ball took a brief hiatus before returning last year.