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St. Louis mayor freezes hiring as aldermen override veto on firefighter pensions
The mayor responded by announcing an emergency hiring freeze, citing uncertain cost of the bill and looming legislation in the statehouse that could slash revenue from the city’s income tax.
Kaylee Gain wakes from coma and is talking — but has no memory of school assault
Firefighter charged with child pornography found dead in parking garage
A firefighter who was charged with child pornography Thursday was found dead later that night.
Ctrl-Alt-Speech: The Most Moderated Word On Meta
Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice — or go straight to the RSS feed. In this week’s round-up of the latest news in online […]
The 1904 World's Fair was grand — and ugly. A museum will soon exhibit that side, too
First opened in 2004, the Missouri History Museum closed their long-running running exhibit on the 1904 World’s Fair last April to reimagine the experience. Next month the museum will unveil its work over the last year of confronting the many hard truths that hid behind the grandeur of the World’s Fair hosted in St. Louis. Sam Moore, managing director of public history and Sharon Smith, curator of civic and personal identity at the Missouri History Museum share the additions and new perspectives in the exhibit and upcoming events when the exhibit reopens on April 27.
A steer ran away from a highway crash. He's been found in St. Charles, but more could be out there.
Officials believe that other cattle may still be wandering the area. If spotted, residents are encouraged to call their local law enforcement's non-emergency line.
Schnucks Self Checkout Item Limit Strikes Again
I just saw a guy driving down Morgan Ford without a tire on the rim
About a third of all border crossers ask for asylum
Bob Somerby was watching TV the other night and heard something interesting: We have this asylum law where, if you get to the United States, we are going to hear your asylum claim.... The president cannot fix that. And as long as that's the rule—that, get here and you can stay as long as you ...continue reading "About a third of all border crossers ask for asylum"
The Zombies, Don Felder & more booked for Rock Legends Cruise XII
The Zombies, former Eagles guitarist Don Felder and Foghat are among the artists booked to perform on the Rock Legends Cruise XII.The trip is happening February 13-17, 2025, on Royal…
10 places to enjoy a stroll and a picnic near St. Louis
These scenic spots are perfect for a good walk, fresh air, and relaxation.
St. Louis could see Easter storms, followed by severe weather threats Monday
Storms are looking more likely in the St. Louis region this Easter weekend, and the FOX 2 weather team is keeping a close eye on the potential for severe weather threats just after the holiday.
St. Louis grand jury adds DWI charge in fatal downtown crash
A St. Louis grand jury indicted Henderson on the charges this week and added an additional count of driving while intoxicated.
Local artists, activists reflect on Michael Brown Jr’s killing in new exhibition
On August 9, 2014, the killing of Michael Brown, Jr. by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson saw the birth of a social movement. A new Webster University exhibition titled, “Ferguson and Beyond: Artistic Responses to a Decade of Social Upheaval 2014-2024,” features art created as a means to process Brown’s death and bring about healing.
'We aren't going to stop': Family demands justice after man pleads not guilty in St. Louis crash that killed mom, daughter
Vote in-person with your absentee ballot Saturday or Monday
St. Louis city and county voters who have qualified for and received absentee ballots may vote in-person on Saturday, March 30, and Monday, April 1, 2024.
Jeopardy! stumps contestant with St. Louis-themed Daily Double question
St. Louis made its presence felt on Jeopardy! once again this week. Jeopardy! is a trivia game where contestants need to possess a broad knowledge base across various subjects.
Missouri lawmaker proposes crackdown on expired temp tags
These St. Louis-area jewelers can weld ‘forever’ bracelets, necklaces to your body
Jewelry artist Leia Zumbro said she thinks permanent jewelry is popular because it's an activity people can do together to create a shared memory.
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