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Private equity might dodge state laws by partnering with healthcare nonprofits
It wasn’t billed as a takeover. The nonprofit hospice where Washington state nurse Milli Palmer has worked for nearly two decades announced in October 2024 that it was entering a “joint venture” with Compassus, a private equity-backed home health company. The deal was billed as a 50/50 partnership between Compassus and Providence, Palmer’s employer. But […]
St. Louis settles Megan Green protest tear-gas lawsuit for $35,000
The City of St. Louis will pay $35,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by Board of Aldermen President Megan Green after she was tear-gassed by police during a 2017 protest.
Alton Finalizes Approval Of Festival/Event Grant Program
ALTON – Local event and festival organizers may be eligible for thousands in grants from the City of Alton. An ordinance establishing a microgrant fund for city-wide festivals and events was given a second reading and final approval at the July 8, 2026 Alton City Council meeting. Under the city’s new microgrant program, eligible applicants can secure grants of up to $1,000 for each event, with a cap of $10,000 awarded per applicant each fiscal year. Multiple application deadlines
PHOTOS: Persons of Interest Sought for Wells/Goodfellow Shooting
District 5 detectives are seeking assistance identifying and locating the pictured subjects who are wanted for questioning about a shooting on June 19, 2026 in the Wells/Goodfellow neighborhood.
The post PHOTOS: Persons of Interest Sought for Wells/Goodfellow Shooting appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
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‘Reach across the aisle’: Pete Buttigieg campaigns in Iowa with Sarah Trone Garriott
Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg did not rule out a potential 2028 run for the presidency Monday at a campaign event for Iowa congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott in Des Moines. When asked about a potential presidential bid during media availability after the event, Buttigieg said he is focused on the 2026 general election […]
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Billy Idol debuts new performance of ‘White Wedding’
Billy Idol is revisiting one of his classic hits.Idol and his longtime collaborator Steve Stevens have recorded a new take on “White Wedding,” recorded at Apple Music Studios in Los Angeles.“We were…
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To promote more housing, cities and states target parking minimums
In 1923, the city of Columbus, Ohio, enacted the first known off-street parking requirement for new apartment buildings. The city’s rules got stricter over time. In 1954, a Columbus apartment building with 100 one-bedroom units had to have at least 100 parking spaces; by 2022, the minimum was 150. For a 2,500-square-foot restaurant, the mandate grew […]
Asador del Sur to reopen on Chippewa
Asador del sur, which opened in Maplewood at 7322 Manchester Road in 2020 and closed in 2025 due to a devastating fire, will be reopening at 7014 Chippewa Street, according to a local source. The address is the location of the former El Maguey restaurant. The building is in rough condition, so the reopening might […]
Missouri's downtown revitalization bill becomes law, aims to transform St. Louis
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a bill into law Monday that could reshape downtown St. Louis through major tax incentives, aimed at converting vacant office buildings into new homes and businesses.
Federal Judge Nukes Trump’s Self-Dealt IRS ‘Settlement,’ Sends Lawyers To The Bar
Well, well, well. Last month we noted that Judge Kathleen Williams had agreed to reopen the incredibly sketchy case where Donald Trump (as President of the United States) sued his own IRS (which he controls) for $10 billion because a contractor (who was caught, tried, convicted, and is currently serving his sentence) had leaked tax […]
Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 To Pass Through Granite City On Saturday, July 18, 2026
GRANITE CITY - Granite City Mayor Mike Parkinson said he is excited for Union Pacific Railroad’s Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive to pass through Granite City on Saturday, July 18, 2026, as the historic engine travels back to Cheyenne, Wyoming. The locomotive, the only operational survivor of the 25 Big Boy steam locomotives built in the 1940s, is expected to pass through Granite City shortly after 1 p.m., according to information provided about the trip. The train is scheduled to leave
Juveniles charged in Jefferson County 16-year-old’s death
Three juveniles have been charged, though one remains in custody, after a 16-year-old girl was found dead in her Jefferson County home this weekend.
Daily Deal: The 2026 Data Engineering Bundle featuring Databricks
The 2026 Data Engineering Bundle has 7 online courses designed to help learners build skills that align directly with industry expectations. The focus is on practical tools and languages used by data professionals: Python for programming, Pandas and NumPy for data manipulation, foundational certification prep and specialized work with Databricks, an industry-standard platform for data engineering […]
St. Louis area man, 65, dies in crash on I-55 near Perryville, Mo.
Victim was passenger in SUV hit by a semi-truck on Friday night, the Missouri Highway Patrol said.
Body found in Fenton on bluff near shopping center
St. Louis County police are investigating after officers found a body in Fenton on a bluff near a shopping center.
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