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The search is on for a gunman who shot and killed an auto parts store worker in East St. Louis.

Apparently there's some kind of foofarah over Elon Musk highlighting a tweet that claims more illegal immigrants are coming into the country than there are native births. As near as I can tell, this isn't true using any statistics, including the raw number of border encounters. Here's my best take at a true number: Net ...continue reading "How does illegal immigration compare to US birth rates?"

The first location opened in 1964 and now there are nearly 100 across three states.

With winter weather ahead, it’s a good idea to ensure you’re prepared if you must be on the road. AAA says they will be going out in full force to assist drivers, but there are some actions to take now if you want to avoid having to make that call.

The request also asked the department to investigate allegations that the State of Missouri failed to adequately protect residents in these long-term facilities.

An expected winter storm has spurred Amtrak to cancel scheduled runs late Monday and early Tuesday between St. Louis and Kansas City.

Funeral services for Eric P. Seiler Senior, retired CEO of Seiler Instrument, are planned at 2 PM Wednesday, Jan. 10th, at Bopp Chapel in Kirkwood in a private service. Seiler’s father, also named Eric, founded Seiler Instrument in 1945. Primarily known in the built environment for surveying and geospatial equipment and software, Seiler Instrument is […]

A crash in front of St. Louis Police Headquarters on Sunday afternoon flipped a police SUV onto its roof at North 20th and Olive streets in downtown. It’s the third crash involving a police vehicle in the past month.

Between the holidays, and to minimal fanfare, the FCC released a decision in the 2018 Quadrennial Review of Media Ownership policy. The timing of the release was no surprise, as the agency had been ordered by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to conclude the proceeding by December 27th. The FCC’s decision, which made only […]

GODFREY – Beverly Farm Foundation has announced that it will be collaborating with Boys & Girls Club of Alton to provide a new Therapeutic Equine Program Supporting Youth. The program will be offered through the Equestrian Center at Beverly Farm located on the nonprofit’s 200-acre campus in Godfrey. “At Beverly Farm Foundation, we value collaboration as a cornerstone of our success and are thrilled to announce our new partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Alton,” said Beverly Farm Foundation CEO Crystal Officer. ”We are excited about the opportunities that this partnership will bring and look forward to welcoming all program participants. Our wonderful team at the equestrian center is looking forward to helping more children enjoy the benefits of interacting with and being in the company of horses.” “We’re thrilled to be teaming up with Beverly Farm Foundation for this new program,” said Al Womack, Jr., Executive Director

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Credit card debt rose in November at an (annualized) rate of 17.7%. Holy cow! But here's what that looks like: Credit card debt has been rising steadily ever since it recovered from the pandemic crash. It's now back to about where it was in 2019. True, 17.7% is a lot. But the data is pretty ...continue reading "Credit card debt keeps sneaking up"

The St. Louis Blues said Monday they’ve tapped local television station KMOV-TV Channel 4 to air the team’s 2024 Blues Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

The Zombies are returning to the U.S. for new shows in March. Back in October, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were forced to cut their Different Game tour short…

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U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Town and Country, said Monday she will run for reelection this year.

ST. LOUIS – The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis has launched the Ameren All In Scholarship Fund, a $1,180,000, five-year commitment to provide 25 students annually with scholarship grants up to $10,000 per student per year for up to 10 semesters, or five years. Applications for this opportunity are now open and applicants can visit sfstl.org/ameren-all-in-scholarship to apply or learn more. The Ameren All In Scholarship is designed to award critical “last dollar” funding to fill the gap between total cost of education and the financial resources available to students from family, school, state, and federal sources. The Ameren All In Scholarship will foster educational attainment and financial strength for members of the community often priced out of post-secondary opportunities. “Education is among our key AmerenCares focus areas, and this new partnership with The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis stands as an example of that ongoing commitment," said Gwe

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“It feels like something...right out of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' or a candy store from a past vacation to Cape Cod,” says co-owner John Barr, who recently opened the shop with Kelley Hall-Barr.

If you are looking to add some flair without adding appreciable financial wear and tear to your bank account, here are 13 ways you can do exactly that.

Energizer Holdings confirmed Monday that it is moving its headquarters from Town and Country to Clayton, days after the Business Journal reported that it had signed a lease.