Missouri lawmakers debated two bills this week that would align the state with the federal limits on intoxicating hemp products set to go into effect in November. Both Missouri bills would prohibit hemp products from containing more than 0.4 milligrams of THC per container, which is among the limits included in a provision in the […]
This morning starts off chilly with temperatures hovering around 28 degrees, feeling closer to 20 with the cold breeze from the west at about 12 mph. The sun will shine mostly sunny through the morning, bringing a high near 32 degrees this afternoon. Despite the sunshine, a breezy west wind gusting up to 26 mph will keep things feeling crisp. As the day moves into evening, skies turn partly cloudy with a chance of light snow showers, increasing to flurries late at night. Temperatures will drop
Less than three years after emergency water rate hikes, city officials say St. Louis’ water system still lacks the money needed to keep up with repairs and looming capital costs.
The Trump empire is nothing if not predictable. Last year we noted repeatedly how the Trump administration and Larry Ellison (owner of CBS) would be joining forces to try and stop Netflix’s $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers. Larry, if you’re not aware, is attempting to buy up what’s left of America’s soggy-ass corporate media […]
Instead of lots of EVs juicing up their huge batteries all at once, "active managed charging" distributes the load throughout the night, helping stabilize the grid.
Flu cases are rising in St. Louis County and surrounding areas, with 1,653 laboratory positive cases reported in the last week, prompting health officials to urge residents to get vaccinated.
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe gave his second State of the State speech on Tuesday.
He says he has wants to eliminate the state income tax, reduce government spending, and allocate more funds to St. Louis for tornado relief. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg sat down with Kehoe after his speech to discuss his priorities for 2026.
The St. Louis personnel department allows public inspection of hiring lists for most city jobs. It's reversing precedent and making an exception for director.
As Missouri’s legislative session begins, lawmakers face a clear and urgent challenge: rising electricity costs, growing demand and the responsibility to ensure reliable, affordable power for Missouri families and businesses. Meeting that challenge will require discipline, market-driven solutions and a firm commitment to policies that strengthen, not restrict, the state’s energy supply. Missouri consumes far […]
KANSAS CITY — In 2015, the Planned Parenthood clinic in Columbia reached out to every OBGYN in Missouri with a request. Would any of the doctors be willing to help provide abortion services? The responses were similar, said Emily Wales, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Plains, which operates the Columbia location. “Could this […]
WASHINGTON — Republicans on a key U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday called on the Food and Drug Administration to wrap up its ongoing safety review of medication abortion and pressed for the Trump administration to once again require in-person dispensing. Democrats on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee argued women, not politicians, are in […]
ST. LOUIS - A sunny, cold day is expected Thursday. Highs will only be in the low to mid-30s across the St. Louis area. Clouds increase Thursday evening. We are tracking a brief period of light snow after 8 p.m. This would mainly impact our Illinois communities, but could also track across Pike, northern Lincoln, [...]
Personal items and memorabilia from artists like Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Foreigner and Phil Collins are among the pieces up for grabs as part of this year's MusiCares Charity Relief Auction,…