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Several red states, pressed on by Koch-funded conservative groups, are moving to enact flat taxes or eliminate income taxes altogether.

A new state law that redefines natural gas as a “green” energy source was adapted from language written by a right-wing think tank.

The Tuskegee Airmen who fought in World War II were the first African American aviators in the United States military. Of these men, Lieutenant James L. McCullin Jr. was the first Tuskegee pilot from St. Louis. He was born on November 25, 1918, to James and Bessie McCullin. He had two brothers, Elbert and Ernest, …

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Jonathan Stanka of Dupo, IL joined the Real Rock Army today! Jonathan is a hard working American man with a beautiful wife, an amazing daughter, and an awesome son. He...

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From The New Yorker: People have been telling stories about renewable energy since the nineteen-seventies, when the first all-solar-powered house opened on the campus of the University of Delaware, drawing a hundred thousand visitors in 1973, its first year, to marvel at its early photovoltaic panels and its solar hot-water system, complete with salt tubs […]

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75, on July 7, 2025. Visitation on Saturday July 12 at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons South City Chapel, 7027 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 from 9 AM until 11 AM memorial service. ziegenheinfuneralhome.com

Brendan Westhoff, 87, of St. Louis, passed away on July 3, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn, six children, Sean, Peter (Lorie), Bridget Rupert (Chris), Patrick, Ben (Anna) and Terry (Araceli), and eight grandchildren.

James D. Wilson (1940-2025) passed away May 10 in Winchester, MA. Born in The Dalles, OR, he attended Harvard University, where he met his future wife, Judith Hamilton (1940-2019). He earned a PhD in chemistry, then moved to St. Louis…

Celebration of Life July 12, 10:30 am Grace UMC 6199 Waterman Blvd, St Louis, stlouiscremation.com/obituaries

Beloved wife of the late James W. Ristau; dear mother and mother-in-law of Cathy Olsen, David (Jane) Ristau and Jim Ristau; loving grandmother of Matt and Michael Olsen, Daniel (Cara) Ristau, Laura (Tom) Bragg and Ryan, Evan and Nicole Ristau;…

Robert A. Salmo, born Dec. 31, 1952, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025. Dear husband of Barbara Lenderink Salmo, father of Michael (Kathryn), Daniel (Ellen), and Brian (Caitlin). Dear Grandpa of Luke, Joe, Violet, Mae, Louise, Genevieve, and John.…

Bronson, Norman Ray — Olivette, MO

Norman Ray Bronson, a lifelong resident of Olivette, passed away on July 3, 2025.

From Marketplace: Statistics show that newer houses are less likely to burn in wildfires, and one more fire-resistant option than framing with traditional wooden studs is to use steel ones. Yet six months following the start of the massive Southern California wildfires and at a time when so many are planning to rebuild, steel prices […]

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Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes following a tractor-trailer accident.

MO-TF1 arrived in Texas to begin a 14-day mission to assist authorities with search efforts following the deadly floods.

From St. Louis Public Radio: After nearly a year, the Gateway Arch Park Foundation has officially closed on the Millennium Hotel in downtown St. Louis. The 4.2-acre site has been vacant since 2014, and in September 2024, the foundation announced its contract to purchase the property. In partnership with the foundation, real estate developer the […]

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — James Wood hit his 24th homer, Nathaniel Lowe added a three-run shot and the Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 Wednesday night to give interim manager Miguel Cairo his first victory. Cairo took over when Washington fired manager Dave Martinez and president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo hour after a 6-4 [...]