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Ashley Aune (2023)
The Platte County Democrat talks with STLPR's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum about Gov. Mike Parson's budget vetoes, her expectations for the 2024 session — and why she's running for House Minority Leader.
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Francis Howell School District votes to allow anti-racism resolution, other resolutions to expire
Anyone else listening to this chopper fly small circles above TGE?
Dennis McKalip of DeSoto, MO
Dennis McKalip of DeSoto, MO joined the Real Rock Army today
St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase
In its 23rd year, the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase continues to screen films written, directed and produced by St. Louis residents as well as films shot in the St. Louis
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St. Louis Riverfront Cruise
The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch award guests one of the best views of St. Louis’ working riverfront, the Gateway Arch and the city skyline. Narrated by the captain
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California’s water systems are virtually disease free
The town of Burney in northern California has suffered a recent bout of vomiting and stomach illness due to an outbreak of e. coli in the water supply. The LA Times fills us in: Everyone is struggling to get through their days without potable water as the local water district works to treat the source ...continue reading "California’s water systems are virtually disease free"
Wood River Wedding Venue Proposal Not Recommended, Moves To City Council
WOOD RIVER - A proposal to subdivide 10 acres from Belk Park in Wood River, potentially for development of a wedding venue, was tabled at the Planning Commission public hearing on Thursday night. However, the City Council could technically still move the item forward without their recommendation at the council’s next meeting on August 7. The hearing, which lasted over two hours, saw more members of the public attend than many commission members said they had ever seen. In total, 17 members of the public spoke out against the proposal, while two spoke in favor. Supporters cited opportunities for economic growth, development, and an expanded tax base for the city. Critics said the proposal would be an improper use of land donated in Robert E. Belk’s will and voiced concerns about losing greenspace, increased traffic, and much more, recalling fond memories of time spent in the park. Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser said several Madison County mayors would
Brother of murdered teen arrested for killing the man once charged in her death
Twenty-five-year-old Jacorren Riley is facing first-degree murder charges for an ostensible retaliation murder.
Resolution supporting Black students in Francis Howell set to expire
The Francis Howell Board of Education took action Thursday that’s expected to lead to the sunsetting of an anti-racism resolution passed in 2020.
Jefferson County officials still battling with major issues at Rockford Beach Park
There's big news about a Jefferson County park known for drownings and river rescues.
St. Louis Cathedral Basilica mosaics get a deep cleaning
For the first time in nearly a century, a month-long cleaning project inside the Cathedral Basilica in the Central West End concluded this week.
Debates but no decisions on what comes next for the Downtown Chesterfield district
After a council and public works meeting Thursday, the Chesterfield community still has no idea what will happen to the soon-to-be redeveloped Chesterfield Mall.
How new billion-dollar airport terminal could make Kansas City a global travel destination
MSHP identifies victim in fatal crash on I-170 near St. Louis airport
Maryland’s Top Court Calls Bullshit On Ballistic Forensics
So much of what is considered [cough] bulletproof evidence in criminal cases is nothing more than pseudoscience dressed in a lab coat. For years, prosecutors have presented science-y sounding “evidence” derived from lab techniques that had never undergone any sort of peer review or blind testing. The government — especially the DOJ — has also […]
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