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GOP renews push to make it harder to amend Missouri constitution by initiative petition
Republican lawmakers’ latest attempt to change Missouri’s century-old initiative petition process was met with widespread opposition Tuesday.
Hanging over the proceedings, though hardly discussed on Tuesday, were a pair of initiative petition campaigns seeking to put an amendment on the statewide ballot rolling back Missouri near-total ban on abortion.
One of the campaigns has already reported raising $2 million to bankroll its efforts, amplifying the sense of GOP urgency to get changes to…
'My throw up was bright blue': Georgia woman needed IV for days during trip on Carnival Elation
Trivia Night Every Tuesday at Steve’s Hot Dogs
Stop in every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 for Trivia Night with Mack and Mace at Steve's Hot Dogs. Stop at the table to sign up. Come back every week, […]
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Foggy Arch through the Windshield
Trump and Biden win New Hampshire
Jeez. AP called New Hampshire for both Trump and Biden about one minute after the polls closed? That's gotta be a new record. The exits must have been a tidal wave.
Ran my center of population analysis on just the city
Hundreds of Facebook complaints surround massive pothole in north St. Louis roundabout
City Foundry STL food vendor plans 2nd location, further expansion in 2024
The company, which operates a food stall at the City Foundry STL Food Hall in Midtown and sells its cheesecakes in Dierbergs Markets and Fresh Thyme Market grocery stores, has grown substantially since its founding and has its sights set on further expansion in 2024.
New video from St. Louis police crash into gay bar shows aggressive officer, raises questions
I heard someone describe St. Louis as “spicy midwest” and I’ve never heard something more accurate
StitchCast Studio LIVE!
Watch and be a part of Saint Louis Story Stitchers live podcast discussions, presented on the state-of-the-arts stage of 3301 Washington Ave. Story Stitchers artists and guest artists will round […]
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Man suspected of killing 8 people in suburban Chicago was related to most of the victims, police say
CHICAGO (AP) — A man suspected of shooting and killing eight people in suburban Chicago this weekend was related to most of the victims, authorities said Tuesday, a day after the 23-year-old fatally shot himself during a confrontation with law enforcement in Texas. The Illinois authorities provided a clearer timeline of the shootings on Tuesday, [...]
Midtown Starbucks fires employees for standing up to armed robbers
Matt Holliday one-and-done on Hall of Fame ballot; Carlos Beltrán improves stock, but short of call
The Cardinals had two candidates on this year's ballot, outfielders Carlos Beltrán and Matt Holliday. Beltrán improved his case, while Holliday was a one-and-done on ballots.
Semi driver caught with 40 kilos of heroin, fentanyl, meth and cocaine gets 12 years
Warmer temperatures causing rise in water main breaks and potholes
As frigid temperatures have left the area, there are two major problems coming in: potholes and water main breaks.
Judge Reminds Deputies They Can’t Arrest Someone Just Because They Don’t Like What Is Being Said
It shouldn’t need to be said, but it bears repeating: the First Amendment definitely protects speech the listener doesn’t like. This holds true even if the one doing the speaking is personally and professionally unlikable. There’s some backstory to this First Amendment retaliation suit, which explains why certain government employees might have wanted to arrest […]
St. Louis cites lack of community engagement in Clayco pitch it rejected
St. Louis' development chief said Tuesday that Clayco's pitch to consolidate a concrete operation and headquarters at a North City site not only didn't fulfill the requirements of a request for proposals, but didn't show evidence of community engagement.
Worker Wellness Blog: Addiction, Epidemics, and Advances
by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]