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Cardinals owners plan to ask taxpayers to fund Busch Stadium renovations
The owners of the St. Louis Cardinals are preparing to make a big ask of its fans – a proposition that will likely amount to asking taxpayers to help fund renovations to Busch Stadium. Economists are skeptical that such investments benefit their communities. In this episode, we talk with freelance journalist Eric Berger about his story on the topic which was commissioned by the River City Journalism Fund.
Allman Brothers Band pays tribute to co-founder Dickey Betts
Allman Brothers Band has paid tribute to founding member Dickey Betts, who passed away Thursday at the age of 80.“With deep sadness the Allman Brothers Band learned today that founding…
Why are warm, amber-glow streetlights replaced with stark, institutional white bulbs when they burn out?
Sextortion Is A Real & Serious Criminal Issue; Blaming Section 230 For It Is Not
Let’s say I told you a harrowing story about a crime. Criminals from halfway around the world used fraudulent means and social engineering to scam a teenager, causing them to effectively destroy their lives (at least in the mind of the teen). The person whose life was destroyed then took an easily accessible gun from […]
Charges filed in Belleville shooting death
A Belleville, Illinois, man was charged earlier this week in connection with a fatal shooting this past weekend.
Minority college faculty members underrepresented
A study conducted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), commissioned by Congressman Bobby Scott (D-Virginia), has unveiled concerning trends regarding the representation of Black and Hispanic faculty members in higher education institutions.
Big St. Louis ad firm seeks injunction against ex-staffers
An ad firm is taking legal action against ex-employees who launched their own agency.
Chesterfield firm merges into wealth management subsidiary
Krilogy Financial LLC, a Creve Coeur-based wealth management firm, has acquired a locally based advisory firm through a merger and set a growth goal for the next two to three years.
Golden Gems called out yet again for their toxic workplace and silencing of employees
Watch Elton John’s debut performance of his 1974 ‘Caribou’ hit
Elton John's 1974 album, Caribou, turns 50 this year, and a special sky-blue vinyl edition of the album, including a second disc of bonus tracks, will be available on Record Store…
St. Louis-based coal company completes purchase of Australian deposits
Peabody Energy Corp. (NYSE: BTU), the St. Louis-based coal producer, has completed a planned acquisition of a large coal deposit near one of its existing mines.
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Sunset over Dana Point.
Mizzou moves forward with $250M renovation project at football stadium
The University of Missouri Board of Curators Thursday approved the hiring of an architecdture firm to design the improvements to the football team’s home, a $250 million project that would feature new enclosed and premium seating.
It’s almost Friday, guys. And this one still gets me every time.
A House Party Divided Against Itself
Today on TAP: That’s the House of Representatives and the Republicans, in case you were wondering.
Missouri House speaker mum on ethics probe, ends press conference after two questions
Dean Plocher stormed out of a press conference after refusing to answer questions about an ethics investigation Thursday.
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