Here’s a short crash course in U.S. telecom policy. Giant and very unpopular companies like Comcast, AT&T, Verizon, and Charter created regional monopolies that work tirelessly to erode all meaningful competition and oversight, resulting in high prices, spotty service, slower speeds, and abysmal customer service. They also pay a bunch of dodgy pseudo-academic “free market” […]
A meeting of the Kirkwood City Council grew contentious as council members debated whether to increase residents' water rates by 25% over the next decade.
A portion of Interstate 44 near Berry Road in Kirkwood was closed overnight following a crash involving an SUV and a tractor-trailer truck before reopening around 4 a.m.
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - Two wide receivers from East St. Louis Senior High School, Skyler Wood and Jahzara Singleton, have earned full-ride scholarships to Millikin University in Decatur, Ill. This achievement comes after the first year of the girls flag football program at their high school. Their success marks a significant milestone for the [...]
Missouri state Sen. Jill Carter considers herself a “poster child” for school choice, having homeschooled her children and spent a decade advocating for parental rights before winning a Missouri Senate seat in 2022. “I think government has ruined education,” said Carter, whose 32nd District encompasses Jasper and Newton counties, the area surrounding Joplin. “We talk […]
ST. LOUIS - Police are investigating after a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle early Friday in north St. Louis. The incident occurred around 12:45 a.m. in the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and Belt Avenue between the city's Hamilton Heights and Wells-Goodfellow neighborhoods. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the [...]
In her analysis of the most recent U.S. Supreme Court term, Amy Howe of SCOTUSblog pondered whether it was “the Trump term?” after mixed results for President Donald Trump on the cases involving his agenda. So, how did Trump do? The court checked Trump with high profile decisions against him on tariffs, birthright citizenship, and […]
The MATI festival — also known as Music at the Intersection —is presenting one hundred artists this weekend across five stages in Grand Center. Hip hop performer and producer Wyclef Jean headlines on Sunday at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.
St. Louis Public Radio's Aaron Doerr asked him if he had a specific message for his St. Louis audience.
ST. LOUIS - Our very summery hot and humid weather will continue through the weekend. While we won’t reach extremes, warm and muggy mornings will transition to hot and humid afternoons right through the weekend and early next week. On Friday, we’ll again be watching the sky for spot showers and storms between about noon [...]
After over 50 years in the music business, Lenny Kaye, best known for being the longest-serving member of the Patti Smith Group, is out with his debut solo album, Goin’…