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First visit to the Nicholas J. Booker Basketball Courts in Forest Park

Under two weeks before Saint Louis Public Schools students head back to school, parents are growing more and more concerned about the district's transportation plan.

Texas is one of eight states that have enacted laws that force adults to prove their age before accessing porn sites. Soon it will try to persuade the Supreme Court that its law doesn’t violate the First Amendment.  Good luck with that.  These laws are unconstitutional: They deny adults the well-established right to access constitutionally […]

It’s always hectic when flights don’t leave at their designated times, even if they get delayed or even cancelled.

Certain cannabis products have been recalled by the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation after failure to be "compliantly tracked," according to a release.

ZX Ventures, the venture capital arm of Anheuser-Busch InBev, has sold a United Kingdom-based drinks business it acquired six years ago.

The Collector of Revenue’s office said the proposed agreement would give NorthSide until Dec. 15 to pay $830,000 in back taxes. But NorthSide’s lawyers say the deal isn’t final.

There was some pushback on one part of the bill, renaming the board and its aldermen as the City Council and city councilpersons.

(The Center Square) – Despite an order by the Missouri Tax Commission for Jackson County to roll back property tax assessment values, it appears leaders are going to ignore the ruling.

Three years ago, a community lost its buildings for police, firefighters, and public works to a massive. And the mayor says there is still a long road ahead.

ALTON – The third annual OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center Back-to-School Celebration drew several hundred attendees on Saturday, August 3, 2024. “For the second year in a row, our annual Back to School Celebration distributed 500 school supply bags to local students to help them get ready for the upcoming school year," OSF Public Relations & Communications Coordinator Randy T. Schorfheide said. "Now in its third year, our Back to School Celebration event has witnessed growth in attendance every year since its inception. "Last year we had an estimated crowd of 700, and for this year, we approached 800 attendees. The support from our Mission Partners, community partners, combined with the generosity of Dwight and Cheryl Werts, has made this event successful every year.” The event featured a giveaway of backpacks filled with paper, pens, pencils, and crayons to the first 500 children aged 4 to 12. Last year’s event also provided school supplies for

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SPRINGFIELD - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), an organization that advocates for small businesses across the nation, has announced that Illinois State Senators Jason Plummer and Erica Harriss have earned a perfect 100% on the 2023-2024 legislative scorecard. “It’s an honor to be recognized again for my support of our small business community,” said State Senator Plummer (R-Edwardsville). “If we want to grow our economy and create new good-paying jobs, we have to put forward pro-growth policies that help our businesses succeed.” Rankings are based on legislator voting records on eight individual bills from the 103rd General Assembly (2023-2024) that affect small businesses in the state. Click here to read a summary of the bills included in the rankings. “From one small business owner to another, I will always be an advocate and strong supporter for small business communities,” said Senator Harriss (R-Glen Carbon).

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Missouri's top auditor is looking into finances at one of the largest public school districts in the state. Taxpayers want answers from Saint Louis Public Schools surrounding staff hires, a multi-million dollar budget drop, and curriculums.

The company credits its M&A strategy transitioning it from a regional service provider to a national one. More deals are expected to close soon.

A former sanitation employee at a bakery here has sued the company, claiming he was wrongfully fired after just more than a weeklong absence due to COVID.

In each of our monthly newsletters, Trailnet features a member of our community who is working toward Trailnet’s vision of Streets for All. In August 2024, we featured the Peleton …

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Donald Trump doesn't know what mifepristone is: Reporter: Would you direct your fda to revoke access to Mifepristone Trump: You could do things that would supplement. Absolutely. And those things are pretty open and humane… pic.twitter.com/963ovR6MRR — Acyn (@Acyn) August 8, 2024 It's hard to believe, but Trump is getting more ignorant over time. Or ...continue reading "Trump is running scared on abortion"

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Judge Veronica Armouti of Illinois has become the first judge from the state to earn a Certificate in Judicial Executive Leadership from Harvard University Law School’s Executive Education Program. The achievement was marked during an intensive session held July 21-24, 2024, at Harvard Law School. The National Judicial College, in collaboration with Harvard Law School's Executive Education Program, aims to equip judicial leaders with the foresight, ethical grounding, and innovative leadership skills necessary to navigate today’s rapidly changing world. The program emphasizes design thinking, change management, and crisis resolution, preparing judges to lead adaptive, resilient, and responsive judiciaries. Judge Armouti participated in courses on Advanced Leadership and Management Principles, Effective Communication, and Personal Development, all tailored to address the unique challenges and opportunities within the judiciary. The program is designed

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The Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged a House Springs woman with piercing another woman in the throat with a knife.

The Missouri auditor wants answers after the SLPS superintendent was placed on leave over hiring and spending practices.