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Centene's profit dipped 10% last year, but says it exceeded guidance
"Our disciplined focus in 2022 allowed us to successfully execute on foundational work that will support our long-term growth strategy," the Clayton giant's CEO said.
Washington University teams up with venture-backed tech bootcamp to offer new courses in data science
Washington University has teamed with a venture-backed technology bootcamp program to provide a pair of online courses designed to train individuals for data science careers.
Biden the Unappreciated
Today on TAP: Despite his historic achievements, the public doesn’t think he’s done much at all.
Please help me find info, photos, or memories about artist St. Louis Gisella Loeffler. (Lacher). She went to school, worked and lived in St. Louis during the 1920s and 30s. She is known for painting the Barnes OR murals in 1930.
UMSL partnering to grow Center of Excellence in indoor farming
Phelps County teen arrested, accused of murdering father
PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. — A St. James man was arrested on Feb. 6 in connection to the murder of his father. Samuel Ralph James Karlinski, 19, of St. James, is formally charged with two felonies: second-degree murder and armed criminal action. According to the Phelps County Sheriff's Office, they received a 911 call at 8:51 [...]
Illinois woman accused of hiding body now faces murder charge
A woman accused of concealing a body in a storage unit now faces more severe charges - including murder. In October 2022, detectives from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 50-year-old suspect in connection with a body found in a Maquon, Ill., storage unit. Marcy L. Oglesby, of Maquon, was arrested on a warrant [...]
1 killed in crash involving FedEx truck, Amtrak train on way to St. Louis
One person died following a collision between a FedEx truck and an Amtrak train Tuesday just outside of Pleasant Hill, Missouri.
Is a rough spring ahead for St. Louis?
Spoiled with an unseasonably warm start to the new year, it appears St. Louis could be shaping up for a rough ride this spring.
Missouri proposal goes further than ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
Sen. Mike Moon’s bill goes further than Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” legislation signed into law last ear.
Fixing Social Security forever requires only 1.5% of GDP
Social Security is back in the news. The word on the street is that MAGA Republicans—unlike Donald Trump himself—want to "reform" Social Security so it doesn't go "bankrupt" and cut off our kids from their rightful pensions. I'm willing to go toe-to-toe on the gritty details of Social Security with anyone, but not today. Instead, ...continue reading "Fixing Social Security forever requires only 1.5% of GDP"
Missouri's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Is Even Worse Than Florida's
Extra $70M to $80M required to finish America's Center expansion as originally envisioned, lawmaker says
It will take an additional $70 million to $80 million to finish the expansion of America's Center, the downtown St. Louis convention center, as originally contemplated, an alderman representing the neighborhood said Tuesday.
Today is Election Day in St. Charles, Ferguson, Maplewood
Ferguson will hold a recall election on a city council member Tuesday, while Maplewood will fill a vacancy on its council. St. Charles voters will reduce the field of mayoral candidates to three from two in a primary Tuesday.
Expect soaking rain before high winds Wednesday
ST. LOUIS -- Widespread, soaking rainfall will roll through the St. Louis region Wednesday. There will be some light, spotty showers tonight into early Wednesday morning, but the "main event" will ramp up during the mid-morning hours, spreading from south to north through the day. The heaviest rain will fall in a couple of waves [...]
As first legislative act, Eric Schmitt co-sponsors ban on federal abortion funding
Missouri’s newest U.S. senator was one of 47 Republicans who co-sponsored legislation that would establish a permanent ban on federal funding for abortions.
Over 300 apartments proposed near Soulard
Man pleads to manslaughter, gets 15-year prison term in 2020 St. Louis killing
Brandon Campbell, 32, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and two weapons charges in exchange for a 15-year prison sentence in the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Randy Moore.
State of the Union live updates: Latest on Biden's speech
WASHINGTON (AP) — Follow along for real-time updates on President Joe Biden's 2023 State of the Union address from The Associated Press. Live updates — any times are Eastern — are brought to you by AP journalists at the White House, on Capitol Hill and beyond. MIC DROP “We’re not going to do childish games [...]