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28 State AGs Urge Congress To Pass Stalled ‘Right To Repair’ Bills
In just the last five years, the “right to repair” movement has shifted from nerdy niche to the mainstream, thanks in part to significant support from the Biden FTC. We’ve seen numerous state bills make significant inroads in passing laws opening the door to undermining repair monopolies, even though industry lobbying has, at times, neutered […]
Washington University hosts 2023 'ThurtenE' Carnival this weekend
The country's oldest and largest student-run carnival is opening the gates and firing up the rides Friday afternoon at Washington University.
Cannabis brand launched by St. Louis natives looks to promote equity in the industry
Mid Rivers Fire Safety sold to Hiller Cos. of Alabama
Mid Rivers Fire Safety Inc., a Troy, Missouri-based provider of fire protection devices and services, has been sold to an Alabama company.
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Missouri uses job fair to tackle vacancy issues plaguing state agencies
He’s recovering from a back injury, but Brandon Owens still needs a job. And on Wednesday the Jefferson City resident joined dozens of others at a job fair intended to fill the thousands of open jobs in state government. Owens’ ideas for the kind of job were fairly vague – he’s generally done factory work […]
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A St. Louis native garden provides sensory delights
Fireflies, woodpeckers, owls, and more descend on a landscape that’s cultivated to welcome the unexpected.
Missouri senator says he doesn't support adults marrying children, after comments went viral
"For Peter Merideth or anyone to attempt to frame me as a pedophile or someone who would condone rape, they're out of their minds," Sen. Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove, said on Thursday.
Central West End charity building burglarized
Someone broke into a building near the Central West End that houses multiple charities.
Man shot in north St. Louis City
There is a heavy police presence in north St. Louis City early Friday morning.
St. Charles hosts 18th annual Builders Home Show this weekend
The 18th annual Builders St. Charles Home Show is this weekend.
How Aoife O'Donovan Created the Ultimate Springsteen Tribute Show
Bruce Springsteen may have skipped St. Louis on his 2023 tour, but Springsteen fanatics can find some solace in being only a handful of cities for Aoife O'Donovan's limited run of shows in which she will perform Springsteen's Nebraska album in its entirety. O'Donovan, who spent a decade as frontwoman of progressive string band Crooked Still, is well-known to Americana lovers for her sensual songcraft, shadowed folk-grass and exquisite ballads.
Friday, April 14, 20223 - Teaching younger generations about Stan the Man
A book from St. Louis-based author Stephanie Bearce has a familiar subject for many in the region: Stan Musial. She follows his journey from Pennsylvania coal country to becoming one of the most beloved Cardinals of all-time.
Police investigating shooting on MetroLink train
Services are back to normal Friday morning after a fight on a MetroLink train. It was heading to Illinois from the St. Louis Cardinal game. Shot were fired, almost hitting a passenger.
In Washington state, a new initiative to boost urban tree cover
The Washington Tree Equity Collaborative aims to bring more greenery to underserved communities.
In East Palestine, a nightmare that never ends
For the rural Ohio town, it’s another day, another toxic spill as a cleanup truck carrying its contaminated soil overturns on a local highway.
Banks with ‘net-zero’ pledges are among the top funders of fossil fuels
"Financial institutions need to be held accountable for their role in financing false solutions."
Nils Lofgren: Fans apologize for booing Neil Young’s 1973 ‘Somewhere Under The Rainbow’ concert
In 1973, Neil Young and the Santa Monica Flyers, made up of Nils Lofgren, Ben Keith, Billy Talbot and Ralph Molina, hit the stage at the Rainbow Theatre in London for a show that went on to become…