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“She really needs to do some soul-searching of whether or not she wants to continue as circuit attorney,” Mayor Tishaura O. Jones says.
St. Louis Battlehawks the most watched game during XFL opening weekend
The reimagined XFL and the St. Louis Battlehawks returned this past weekend. The first games to be played since 2020 saw St. Louis winning not only on the field but also in viewership.
The Battlehawks faced the San Antonio Brahmas on the road during opening weekend. The game saw a wild comeback for the Battlehawks after being down during the last two minutes.
With the team down 15-3 with a minute and a half left in the game, St. Louis quarterback A.J. McCarron led a drive finished off by…
Guns 'N Hoses boxing event raised $1M for the BackStoppers
The annual Guns 'N Hoses event at Enterprise Center presented a huge check Wednesday from last year's event.
Missouri lawmakers try to strengthen abortion ban
A GOP-led Senate committee on Wednesday debated an amendment that would say abortion rights are not protected in Missouri's Constitution.
I made a film with 16 STL locations, here's the trailer.
After Introducing Caps And Raising Prices, Starlink Introduces $200 Global Roaming Charge
To be clear, Elon Musk’s Starlink broadband service is great if you have no other options and can afford it. Especially if you’ve spent an eternity stuck on an expensive 3 Mbps DSL line straight out of 2003, or a traditional, capped, expensive satellite broadband connection. The ability to get somewhere between 10 and 100 […]
Grandson charged with stabbing his grandmother to death in south St. Louis
St. Louis Battlehawks the most watched game during XFL opening weekend
St. Louis City SC inks deal with Audacy for radio broadcasts of its matches
The Major League Soccer franchise has plans to broadcast its matches in two languages.
Family Night with Fredbird
Join us at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar for Family Night with Fredbird on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family down for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird from
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St. Louis sheriff under fire after recording discussing deputy at center of discrimination lawsuit released
Charges Issued for Assault First on Law Enforcement Officer
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Taiwansley Jackson, 42 years of age, of the first block of Capital Hill in St. Louis, Missouri 63136, for one count of Assault First Degree, one count of Armed Criminal Action, one count of Resisting Arrest by Fleeing and one count of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. A booking photo of Jackson is not available. Jackson is being held on a $500,000 cash-only, no 10%, bond. The facts supporting this belief are as follows: Police observed a 2016 Ford Explorer driving recklessly near the intersection of Jennings Station Road and Halls Ferry. Police attempted to stop the vehicle at which time the vehicle, operated by the Defendant, fled at a high-rate of speed, weaving in and out of traffic. The vehicle later hit light poles near McLaren and Goodfellow and the Defendant jumped from the vehicle and fled on foot. While fleeing on foot, the Defendant shot
The Loop Trolley was just on Jeopardy, and I find that comical.
These three Missouri cities named among best for remote workers
Working from home became the norm for many throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. If you're still working from home in Missouri, new research finds that might be a good thing.
Sports wagering, video lottery compete for attention in Missouri Senate hearing
In Jefferson City, the fight over whether or how to expand gambling – sports wagering, video lottery games, or both – is a test of political power. But prevailing in the political contest isn’t important to April Kabrick, a co-owner of Boozers Bar & Grill in Liberty. She just wants to keep her restaurant in […]
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Jersey County Residents Show Their Love Again With Imo's Fundraiser For Shawn Sullivan
JERSEYVILLE - Jersey County is a place where when a person has severe difficulties, they respond and try to help. A significant instance of Jersey's giving nature occurred Monday through the day at a special fundraiser for the late Shawn Sullivan. Shawn died unexpectedly at age 48 at 3:02 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. Shawn was a 1992 Jersey Community High School graduate and owned Sully's Package Liquor with his wife, Brandi. "Sully" was a husband of 25 years and a father of two children. He was a large contributor to civic affairs in the Jersey region. Brandon Taylor had an idea to do a day-long fundraiser for "Sully" at Jenna Taylor's Imo's business and when she heard of the idea, she jumped on it. As of Tuesday, $900 in cash was raised for the family and the business was also going to donate 10 percent of profits from Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at her business to the Sullivan family. Jenna said it was a big day at the Jerseyville Imo's on Monday. "We had the most sales we've ever
St. Louis cancer drug startup Arch Oncology lays off staff, vacates Cortex office
The moves — which one former executive described as a "wind-down situation" — mark an abrupt development for the company, which in recent years has been considered one of St. Louis' most promising startups as it advanced its lead drug candidate into clinical trials to treat cancer patients.
St. Louis Police investigate woman's 'Suspicious Sudden Death'
ST. LOUIS -- Police were called to the 5200 block of Gilmore in the Walnut Park East neighborhood at around 11 a.m. today to investigate a call for help. A woman in her 30s was found dead. Homicide detectives are now handling the case as a “Suspicious Sudden Death." Anyone with information should call St. [...]
Holleman: ‘Finger-pointing’ statement by St. Louis Circuit Attorney fuels angry backlash
Kim Gardner’s press release about 17-year-old crash victim was tone-deaf and inappropriate, politicians and business leaders say.
Dave Sanford Receives Grafton City Council Certificate Of Appreciation For Photography Work
GRAFTON - Dave Sanford has been described as a person who "captures the heart and soul of Grafton" in his photos. Sanford received a Certificate of Appreciation for his exceptional work as Grafton City Photographer, creating a real-time photo album for all who live, work, and come to play in Grafton. Mayor Morrow presented the certificate on behalf of the Grafton City Council at their meeting on February 21. “Dave captures the heart and soul of Grafton in his photos,” said the mayor. “Chances are if it’s a photograph of today’s life in Grafton, Dave took it.” Upon entering the Grafton Visitor’s Center, Dave’s comparative photographic exhibit of “Then and Now” takes the visitor back in time to the town’s look and feel during its earliest years, navigates through the many changes (some related to major floods) and arrives at the Grafton of today. Viewing his captivating, warm images of happenings in this historic river