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Mother of teen stabbed to death in Jennings reflects on his life
FCC Finally Updates America’s Pathetic Definition Of ‘Broadband’ To 100 Mbps
For decades, the FCC has maintained an arguably pathetic definition of “broadband,” allowing the telecom industry to under-deliver substandard access. After some industry lobbying to ensure it wasn’t too stringent, the agency is finally getting around to an update, and has announced that they’ll soon classify “broadband” as anything faster than 100 Mbps downstream, 20 […]
St. Louis County bridge to close for replacement, radiation-contaminated soil removal
St. Louis County's Department of Transportation and Public Works (TPW) will close McDonnell Boulevard between Byassee Drive and Eva Avenue in Hazelwood for a $3.4 million bridge replacement project. The road will remain closed between Byassee and Eva through 2025.
The closure will take effect at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Drivers are advised to use Banshee Road as an alternative route.
About 15,000 cars cross the J.S. McDonnell Bridge, a 73-year-old structure along Coldwater Creek, daily. But, the heavily…
J. Rieger & Co. distillery launches Mizzou-branded canned cocktails
J. Rieger & Co.'s partnership with the University of Missouri expands with the launch of two new co-branded ready-to-drink canned cocktails.
How St. Louis CITY SC’s Josh Yaro uses his status to serve others
Yaro has supported the education of Ghanaian children since 2017 through his foundation.
Joakim Nilsson drives CITY’s comeback mentality
The Swedish center back is showing his versatility, becoming a factor on set pieces and helping CITY bank some crucial early-season points.
St. Louis County considers Rams money for roads but laments how far it would go
St. Louis County Transportation and Public Works Director Stephanie Leon Streeter said $20 million from the NFL Rams settlement money would pay for at least two major road projects, but no more than five.
McCluer North ‘resets’ as school districts grapple with student violence
School leaders hope a "reset" at McCluer North will help put it back on the right track as districts here and nationwide grapple with student violence.
More than 1,000 apply for St. Louis senior tax freeze
The city’s program allows older homeowners to freeze the amount they owe in property taxes due to the city — roughly 20% of the total levy.
Private equity firm launches industrial real estate trusts, with first purchase in St. Louis
A St. Louis-based private equity real estate investment firm has opened two new industrial funds, and they've made their first acquisition in St. Louis County.
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Faith-based hip-hop artist Lecrae is finally comfortable with his fame
Lecrae is part of Winter Jam March 23 at Enterprise Center with Crowder, Cain, Katy Nichole and others.
Marissa, Ill. mayor resigns after FOX Files investigation into pay discrepancies
In a FOX Files follow-up, an Illinois village on the radar for months is back in the headlines as the acting mayor abruptly quits.
U. City Schools, teachers ratify new teacher agreement
The School District of University City and its teacher and support staff unions have ratified new, two-year agreements, which were approved by the Board of Education on March 7, 2024.
Cult or Church? St. Louis Officials Mull the Question After Kidnapping Arrests
The headlines were shocking. A woman had broken free from her kidnappers, who had been holding her in a south St. Louis church. She'd been bound by rope and was bleeding from the head.
Bill Christman's Gallery/Consignment Shop Aims to Make the Loop Weird Again
When pondering the beaten down state of St. Louis' art and music scenes, Bill Christman has a theory on who is to blame: It was those damn Germans. The city had been founded by the French, the prolific St. Louis artist recounts, before the Germans came along in the 1840s, prior to the Civil War. The newcomers had money, education and skills, and soon they more or less took the town over.
Trump, GOP-led states argue presidential immunity claim to Supreme Court
Former President Donald Trump renewed his call to the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to dismiss charges against him, asserting that presidents enjoy near-total immunity from criminal prosecution. In addition, as a deadline loomed for briefs in the case, 18 Republican-led states filed an amicus brief Tuesday urging the Supreme Court to reverse the lower […]
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