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Police ID man shot, killed after fight in downtown St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — Police on Thursday identified a man shot and killed this past weekend in downtown St. Louis shooting.
Woman defrauds pandemic relief program of $291K
One woman from St. Louis fraudulently applied for a PPP loan under the CARES Act, claiming their company was operating out of California with 15 employees and an average monthly payroll of $120,000, and used the money to go on a shopping spree and rent a luxury apartment.
Police ID man killed in south St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — Police on Wednesday identified a man shot and killed this month in south St. Louis.
Delayed Supreme Court ruling makes Trump trial on 2020 charges unlikely before election
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has yet to rule on whether presidents enjoy total criminal immunity, delaying one of the most consequential legal decisions in U.S. history and likely closing the door on former President Donald Trump facing his federal election interference trial before November. Trump, the presumed Republican presidential nominee who is entangled […]
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Cheesecake Factory in Chesterfield Mall to close down
The Cheesecake Factory in the Chesterfield Mall will close its doors permanently on August 18, affecting over 100 employees.
RIAA Of Six Years Ago Debunks RIAA Of Today’s AI Lawsuit Claims
There have been a bunch of lawsuits over the last couple of years from traditional content industries suing AI providers, claiming copyright infringement. We’re still a long way from figuring out how all of these lawsuits will shake out. We’ve made it clear that we’re skeptical of these lawsuits, largely because you would have to […]
New York Times names Ava, Illinois, pizza place as one of the best in the country
According to the New York Times, one of the best pizza spots in the country is right in our viewing area.
The late Bon Scott’s 78th birthday to be celebrated with tribute concert & more
The late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott will be celebrated in New York City in July on what would have been his 78th birthday. The Bon Scott Estate has announced a tribute concert…
Legal Roundtable tackles universal basic income lawsuit, Bar:PM crash, more
The City of St. Louis faces a lawsuit over its universal basic income program. The program gives $500 a month to lower-income families chosen by a lottery, but lawyers with the Holy Joe Society argue that violates the state constitution's requirement that public funds can’t go to private individuals. This month’s Legal Roundtable convenes to analyze the merits of the lawsuit. Attorneys Susan McGraugh, Arindam Kar and Dave Roland also discuss a lawsuit brought by the owners of Bar:PM after police crashed an SUV into their bar, why the Supreme Court rejected Missouri’s case alleging government officials pressured social media companies, and more.
St. Louis rated 25th best city in the US in new Resonance list
MLB umpires deliver 100 Build-A-Bear Workshop bears
Major League Baseball umpires visited St. Louis Children’s Hospital to deliver 100 Build-A-Bear Workshop furry friends and goody bags to young patients undergoing treatment.
Cannabis firm in $19M fight with partner
SND Equipment Leasing, which made the distillate that led to Missouri regulators’ decision to pull more than 60,000 marijuana products from dispensary shelves last summer, is suing the company for which it manufactured the legally challenged THC concentrate.
CDA Announces $3.7m in Neighborhood Transformation Grants
Vacant Unit Turns, Neighborhood Plans, Community Small Grants, Beautifying Vacant Lots Small Grants
Looking for players for an orchestra in South City
The down payment needed to have an 'affordable' mortgage in STL: Report
Buying a home has always been a major investment, but to make mortgage payments affordable, some Americans need a 6-figure down payment.
City awards $3.7M in grants focused on vacant lots, affordable housing
The funding is being provided through programs that are directed toward community-driven development, affordable housing, vacant lot beautification and neighborhood planning.
St. Louis just made a cameo in the new Batman Series Trailer
Lunchtime Photo
This is a blue fiesta flower happily blooming at one of our local nature preserves. I took this picture of it five years ago and it's been waiting ever since for its moment in the spotlight. It just goes to show that good things come to those who wait.
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