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Rockwood parents concerned after student with special needs cut from cheerleading squad
I-Team: More than 470 felony cases now split among 5 St. Louis prosecutors, senior staff and comptroller get subpoenas
Teachers at North County high school go on strike citing support, safety concerns
Cases in limbo as top trial attorney leaves St. Louis prosecutor's office
The expected departure of the city's chief trial prosecutor could throw potentially dozens of cases in limbo as an understaffed circuit attorney's office struggles to keep up.
St. Louis Clears Downtown Homeless Camp, Evicting Last Holdouts
City officials cleared an encampment of unhoused people in downtown St. Louis today after posting eviction notices near the camp 10 days earlier. The encampment near Laclede’s Landing held about 30 to 40 residents earlier this week.
Slack now officially the worst app ever
Sid Pandiya, a 22-year-old student at UCLA, has discovered that remote work "can get really isolating and boring.” His answer: Pandiya came up with Kona, a software application aimed at making Slack more than a chatroom focused on tasks and deadlines. Kona greets its users every day with a pop-up that asks a simple yet ...continue reading "Slack now officially the worst app ever"
15-year-old charged in south St. Louis shooting that killed teen girl Tuesday
Sights and sounds from St. Louis Cardinals spring training
We're near the halfway point of spring training. The first full week of March gives the St. Louis Cardinals a chance to closely evaluate young talent as many regulars compete in the World Baseball Classic.
St Louis County Personal Property Declaration (2023) online?
Low Orbit Satellite Systems Like Starlink Continue To Harm Scientific Research
Scientists say that low earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations like Starlink continue to pose a dire threat to astronomy and scientific research, and that too little is being done to address the issue. Last fall, scientists declared satellite constellations an “existential threat for astronomy.” In short, the reflection and light pollution (Musk claimed would never happen in […]
Silicon Valley Bank failure leaves startups, Benson Hill in St. Louis scrambling
Silicon Valley Bank's failure has sent shockwaves across the U.S. startup scene and has left founders scrambling to secure funds for payroll and other expenses. One St. Louis startup was forced to act quickly. Another is thankful it didn't borrow large sums from the institution.
Efforts begin to clear homeless encampment along downtown riverfront
St. Louis leaders ordered the removal of a homeless encampment along the riverfront near Laclede's Landing. The eviction process happened Friday.
Up Late satisfies St. Louis’ craving for an all-night eatery
St. Louis has an array of award-winning restaurants and a niche foodie scene, but lacks a selection of late-night dining. Nathan Wright and Jason Bockman of Up Late are here to fill that void — and the stomachs of St. Louisans.
Weird weather patterns and record-setting temps makes St. Louis a meteorologist’s dream
St. Louis saw its sixth warmest February on record this year and dangerous weather patterns happening more frequently. The region is no stranger to strange weather, but doesn’t it feel particularly stranger than usual? Meteorologist Matt Beitscher with the National Weather Service - St. Louis breaks down the data and shares how we can all become weather-aware.
Large number of teachers absent at Ferguson-Florissant high school
Ferguson-Florissant School District leaders had to fill in for 37 absent teachers on Thursday at McCluer High School.
Ohio politicians found guilty in $60 million utilities bribery scandal
“You don't have to look far to see that the FirstEnergy scandal is part of a broader trend.”
Lawsuit seeks class-action status for Missourians out cash on unregulated slot machines
The lawsuit against Torch Electronics also accuses owner Steven Miltenberger of an illegal gambling conspiracy with convenience store operators, including one who ran a synthetic drug trafficking ring.
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314 Day remains St. Louis tradition 17 years later
314 Day weekend is in full effect! Starting today until Sunday the McDonnell Planetarium will be illuminated with a new colorful 314 Day design, 7-10:30 p.m. The light display will be visible from east and west-bound Highway 40/64 or by…