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St. Louis-area schools start in hottest week
The first day of school for most students came amid a heat wave that pushed temperatures above 100 degrees. Recess and P.E. classes have been moved inside.
St. Louis Justice Center guard held hostage; charges likely
Police have confirmed that prisoners have taken a 70-year-old guard hostage at the city Justice Center.
Unregulated Data Brokers Using The Data They Over-Collect To Run Ads Opposing The Regulation Of Data Brokers
We’ve noted a few times that there are two major reasons that the U.S. still hasn’t passed even a basic privacy law for the internet era or regulated data brokers. One, the government is corrupt, and has repeatedly buckled to the lobbying of multiple industries that find the current dysfunction very profitable. Two, the government […]
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 - Missouri vigil remembers 3 Black men killed during 1901 lynchings
A former newspaper reporter in the southwest part of the state wants to make sure no one forgets about the lynchings in Pierce City, which has a population of roughly 1,200. The town had a sizeable Black population, but that changed more than 100 years ago.
City advances 'Downtown Chesterfield' project despite developer's pause
The Chesterfield City Council on Monday night advanced The Staenberg Group’s planned $2 billion redevelopment plan for the Chesterfield Mall, despite the developer's request to pause the project.
Woman stabbed to death in West End neighborhood
A woman was stabbed to death in the West End neighborhood of St. Louis.
Man shot in Gravois Park neighborhood overnight
One man was injured overnight in a shooting in the Gravois Park neighborhood of south St. Louis.
Bridgeton police officer struck by car early Tuesday
Hiking or running partner wanted
Sunrise Yoga with Citra Fitness & Movement
Awaken your body and bask in the morning sunlight! This gentle yoga practice is designed to energize and align your body and mind through movement and breath. Bring your own […]
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Detention hearing in child sexual assault case
The man charged with sexually assaulting a six-year-old boy finally has his first court hearing.
Illinois Secretary of State granting $2.4M to Metro East Auto Task Force today
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will be giving a $2.4 million grant to the Metro East Auto Task Force on Tuesday.
Boyfriend sentenced to juvenile corrections in death of 15-year-old Lake Saint Louis girl
The teen charged in the shooting death earlier this year of his 15-year-old girlfriend in St. Charles will serve time in the juvenile corrections system.
Court challenging new Missouri law banning transgender care for minors today
Missouri's new ban on gender-affirming care for minors is set to take effect Monday, August 28, but a hearing happening Tuesday could change that.
Cori Bush opening new congressional office downtown
U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush opens a new primary congressional office in downtown St. Louis.
1 shot early Tuesday in south St. Louis
Extreme heatwave continues today
Many in St. Louis have been braving the oppressive heat, doing everything from attending the Beyoncé concert at the Dome at America's Center to hanging out at Forest Park.
Neman: Millennials don't like pies? Making them is as easy as ...
Younger generations are not eating pies as much as their elders. That's just un-American.
Missouri Is Getting Another Area Code
Move over 573 — Missouri is getting another area code, and this one is another overlay. The 235 area code will begin being assigned to the region currently handled by the 573, which includes pretty much all of the eastern half of Missouri, minus the St. Louis metro. And, yes, we did just add a different overlay to metro St. Louis a few months back.