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SLPS Board denies superintendent's appeal, confirms removal
After a year marked by challenges, the St. Louis Public Schools Board voted to remove Superintendent Keisha Scarlett during Monday night’s meeting. The unanimous 5-0 decision follows months of controversy surrounding Scarlett’s leadership, and her legal team is now preparing to contest the decision.
Freedom Camp will offer slice of heaven for veterans, families in rural Missouri
The father of one of the 13 U.S. Marines killed in the Afghanistan bombing is working to help veterans and military families.
When's the earliest we've seen frost in St. Louis?
Frost can form when the reported air temperature is still several degrees above freezing. The reason why has everything to do with where we measure the official air temperature. The where is about six feet above ground level. That’s where thermometers are placed at weather stations around the world.
Clayton neighbors complain of 'incomplete' look at new office development
Owners in a Clayton condominium building contend that the $250 million office tower complex next to them isn't finished. “They got by with an incomplete building and facade.”
Federal Court Tells Missouri Gov’t That Requiring Sex Offenders To Post ‘No Candy Here’ Signs Violates Their Rights
There’s no evidence anywhere that even remotely suggests registered sex offenders leverage Halloween to lure victims to their homes. It’s just as untrue and ridiculous as the annual assertions people are lacing (cheap) candy with (expensive) drugs for… well, those reasons go completely unexplored. Sex offenders are already subject to a considerable number of restrictions, […]
Alderwoman pushes to remove law requiring barbershops to close early
Imagine needing a quick haircut after work. By law, every barbershop closes at 6:30 p.m. But now a St. Louis alderwoman is pushing to repeal this outdated rule that inconveniences customers and hurts businesses.
Family protests cross-country ineligibility for O’Fallon, Ill. student
O’Fallon Township High School freshman Cole Deering loves running. He was devastated when his cross-country coach told him he was currently ineligible to compete because of a charity run Deering recently participated in.
Comptroller Calls for Urgent Need to Fill Potholes and Cut Down Weeds.
Comptroller Darlene Green wrote a letter expressing the urgent need to fill potholes and cut down weeds in the city of St. Louis.
St. Charles sells soccer complex to private developer
A private company is purchasing the St. Charles Soccer Complex, which has been in use by families for decades.
Bank seeks takeover of closed Armory complex in Midtown
A major lender to the Armory STL entertainment complex has filed suit against its developer on an unpaid loan, and is seeking control of the massive facility that closed last month.
"The Arch" (1982)
The comet was so cool
Downtown
Missouri abortion-rights campaign fundraising total at $22M one month before election
The campaign reported bringing in more than $14 million between July and the end of September alone.
Mayor Casts Tie-Breaking Vote Against PGAV For Godfrey Comprehensive Plan
GODFREY - In a rare move on Tuesday, Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick had to cast a tie-breaking vote after trustees debated the selection of St. Louis firm PGAV to develop the village’s comprehensive plan. The village’s Economic Development Committee had been considering two firms for an updated comprehensive plan: PGAV or Moran Economic Development. Trustee Sarah Woodman said after both organizations gave presentations, the committee voted to choose Moran - but when they forwarded that recommendation to the Village Board, “everything changed." By this week’s meeting, two camps had seemingly emerged among the trustees: those who wished to uphold the committee’s recommendation of Moran, and those who were more impressed by the presentation from PGAV. “I just thought there was a night and day difference,” Lombardi said of both company’s presentations. “I’m not saying are not capable of doing this, but as far as presentation
Missouri abortion-rights campaign fundraising total at $22M one month before election
A campaign to enshrine abortion rights in the Missouri Constitution has raised close to $22 million. Campaign reports filed Tuesday show Missourians for Constitutional Freedom brought in more than $14 million between July and the end of September.
O’Fallon, Missouri man admits child sex crimes
An O’Fallon, Missouri, man appeared in federal court and admitted to having sex with an underage teen less than half his age and to discussing sex with another underage victim.
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