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St. Louis agrees to pay $5.2M to settle claims of mass arrests at Stockley protest
The city of St. Louis is set to pay nearly $5.2 million to settle claims by several dozen people that police violated their rights during mass arrests at a 2017 protest.
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Renewed efforts underway in Missouri to subsidize music, film industry
Supporters say tax credits for music and film production will pay dividends to the state.
Twitter Sued For Not Paying Rent On Its SF Headquarters And Its London Offices
There have been a bunch of stories about how one of Elon’s big “cost saving” techniques was to stop paying for basically anything, including rent. To cut costs, Twitter has not paid rent for its San Francisco headquarters or any of its global offices for weeks, three people close to the company said. Twitter has […]
Man charged with first-degree murder months after teen shot, killed in north St. Louis
St. Louis Entrepreneur Kay Wells To Be Featured on GMA3
A St. Louis woman behind a new company offering stylish self-watering pots will show off her products to more than one million viewers Wednesday β as she makes her debut on a Good Morning America spinoff that airs nationally on ABC stations. Kay Wells is the "founder, engineer, owner and inventor" behind Posie Pots & 3D Prints, which offers custom pots for houseplants made with a 3-D printer. Each has a built-in reservoir so you don't have to worry about over-watering, or under-watering, or any of the mistakes that can doom a plant.
Man charged in murder of 14-year-old
The St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office has charged a 32-year-old man with the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy.
New renderings reveal what remodeled Crestwood Schnucks store may look like
The Schnucks grocery store on Watson Road is undergoing a major renovation this year.
Powerball Jackpot Rises To $613 Million For Tonight's Drawing
CHICAGO, January 30, 2023 – The Powerball jackpot has jumped to $613 million for tonight’s drawing. The Powerball jackpot crossed the $600 million mark after no one struck the top prize over the weekend. If someone wins tonight’s jackpot, it will rank as the ninth largest in the Powerball game’s history. The largest prize ever won in lottery history happened just three months ago when a lucky player in California won the record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot. You could be next! With over 7,000 Illinois Lottery retailers across the State, lottery players can conveniently pick up a ticket at their local store - or they can login to the Illinois Lottery website or app and purchase a ticket online. Every lottery ticket purchased is a win for the State. Thanks to Illinois Lottery players, the Lottery has contributed over $24 billion in funding to the Common School Fund to support K-12 education and other good causes throughout the state. Powerball tickets
St. Louis man charged in shooting death of 14-year-old
Prosecutors on Monday charged a 32-year-old man with fatally shooting a 14-year-old late last year.
13-year-old boy accused of carjacking in south St. Louis church parking lot
Police arrested a 13-year-old boy Saturday who is accused of carjacking a man in a church parking lot last week.
Cardinals, Bally Sports Midwest announce Chip Caray as new play-by-play announcer
The St. Louis Cardinals and Bally Sports Midwest announced Monday that Chip Caray will be the new play-by-play announcer for the 2023 season.
Caray's selection was first reported a week ago by Davis O'Brien with The Athletic, citing multiple industry sources.
Chip Caray is a native of St. Louis and graduated from Parkway West High School. His first play-by-play gig was with the Orlando Magic from 1989 to 1998. He eventually worked alongside his grandfather as a broadcaster for the Chicago Cubsβ¦
Bank of America takes fresh approach to fight food insecurity
In the ongoing challenge to end food insecurity, which has a significant long-term impact on moms and babies, Bank of America has awarded Operation Food Search [OFS] a $25,000 grant to support the Fresh Rx: Nourishing Healthy Starts initiative.
Teen in custody for carjacking outside St. Louis church
A teenager is in custody in connection with a recent carjacking outside a south St. Louis church.
Comptroller Darlene Green Receives the Distinguished Dr. Henry Givens, Jr. Legacy Award
Comptroller Darlene Green was recently recognized at the 37th Anniversary Kick-off Program for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.
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Senior living software firm to expand after merger
The newly formed company, created through a merger that include a St. Louis-based firm, is hiring for new roles as it expands its technology.
Fields Foods grocery store to open near history museum
Fields Foods is bringing its newest grocery store to the Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood.
Express Scripts names new president
The St. Louis-based pharmacy benefits management business has promoted an executive with decades of pharmacy experience as its new president after the prior leader left for a position with CVS.