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Wildwood approves $57.5M mixed-use development set for 2027
A St. Louis-based real estate developer has broken ground on a $57.5 million mixed-use development in Wildwood, a project city leaders say will add housing and retail space, while also boosting local businesses in the area.
Elton John launches non-alcoholic sparkling wine, Elton John Zero
Elton John is getting into the non-alcoholic booze biz.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and his husband, David Furnish, have launched Elton John Zero, described on social media as a “meticulously crafted…
Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers
As part of its deportation efforts, the Trump administration has ordered states to hand over personal data from voter rolls, driver’s license records and programs such as Medicaid and food stamps. At the same time, the administration is trying to consolidate the bits of personal data held across federal agencies, creating a single trove of […]
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St. Louis police regain lifetime health insurance. City officials are alarmed.
City officials say the benefit, which is not offered to any other city employees, will cost tens of millions of dollars over time.
Growth Corp Announces Leadership Transition as Organization Enters New Era of Strategic Expansion
BUZZ MAGAZINE – Growth Corp, one of the nation’s highest-producing SBA 504 lenders, recently announced a significant leadership transition effective January 1, 2026. After 35 years as President, Doug Kinley will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, while Sara Vanhala, a nearly 20-year veteran of the organization and current Chair of the Board of the National Association of Development Companies (NADCO), has been appointed President. Serving small and mid-sized, for-profit
Storyteller Studios Launches "Storyteller Small Batch" to Bring Emmy-Winning Video Productions to Local Small Businesses
BUZZ MAGAZINE – Storyteller Studios, the award-winning video production company known for premium, story-driven marketing campaigns nationwide, today announced the launch of Storyteller Small Batch, designed to make high-quality brand storytelling accessible to local small businesses in Springfield and Sangamon County. Launched January 1, 2026, Storyteller Small Batch delivers the same Emmy Award-winning team, cinematic production values, and strategic storytelling that have defined Storyteller
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This Day in History on January 8: Elvis Presley Born
On January 8, 1918, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson delivered what became known as the “Fourteen Points,” a set of principles meant to guide peace negotiations as World War I neared its end. The speech called for ideas that were still relatively new in global diplomacy at the time: more open agreements between countries, freer trade and navigation, reductions in arms, and the notion that borders and governments should better reflect the people living under them. It also proposed an
Today's Weather: Rain and Thunderstorms Expected
This morning starts mostly cloudy with temperatures near 43 degrees. Light rain showers will begin early, but by afternoon, rain will pick up along with thunderstorms. The high today reaches 63 degrees, with winds from the south-southeast gusting up to 39 mph. These storms may bring gusty winds, hail, and heavy downpours that could cause localized flooding. By evening, rain continues with thunderstorms gradually easing to lighter showers. Winds remain breezy, shifting southwest and gusting near
‘Trump Phone’ Delayed Again, Lazy Grifters Falsely Blame Government Shutdown
Last year we noted how the Trump organization had cooked up a half-assed wireless phone company. It was barely even a “phone company”; it was just a lazy marketing rebrand of another, half-assed, MAGA-focused, mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) named Patriot Mobile, which itself just resells T-Mobile service. The centerpiece of this effort was supposed to […]
Jamestown Mall site hits the market. Sale could 'redefine' area, broker says.
For the first time in a long time, the minimum wage is the same across the St. Louis bi-state metro region
How Missouri denied condemned men spiritual advisers at their deaths
During Lance Shockley’s final moments in Missouri’s execution chamber in October 2025, he wanted his daughter, an ordained minister, by his side as his spiritual adviser. A few years earlier, the U.S. Supreme Court had expanded religious rights for the condemned, saying spiritual advisers could accompany them into the execution chamber and could touch them […]
Crews respond to fire at autobody shop in Pine Lawn
Crews responded to a fire at an autobody shop in Pine Lawn Thursday morning, and were able to put it out with no injuries reported, though Kienlen Avenue at Natural Bridge was temporarily closed.
Update: Missing man located, safe
Update: The missing man has been located and is safe, according to the St. Louis Police Department. The identity of the missing person has been removed from the story. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The St. Louis County Police Department issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing man.
LIST: Events for the 2026 Mardi Gras season
The 47th Mardi Gras season in St. Louis is officially underway, with a variety of events planned to celebrate the spirit of the community and generate over $20 million for the city's economy.
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