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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey wants St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner out of office immediately.

With just about an hour to spare before the constitutional deadline, Missouri lawmakers on Friday approved a record state budget of almost $51 billion that increases pay for highway patrol troopers and direct care workers and one of the biggest boosts in years for higher education. The $50.7 billion spending plan headed to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk is $1.3 billion more than he proposed in January and $2.2 billion more than the House-approved budget. It exceeds the budget approved in last year’s…

The hyperbolic rhetoric that is a feature of the copyright industry, which tries absurdly to characterize making an additional digital copy as “theft”, can lead to some serious legislative harm. For example, Germany is currently aiming to bring in a new law against “digital violence” – things like bullying and stalking, but also identity abuse […]

With just about an hour to spare before the constitutional deadline, Missouri lawmakers on Friday approved a record state budget of almost $51 billion that increases pay for highway patrol troopers and direct care workers and one of the biggest boosts in years for higher education. The $50.7 billion spending plan headed to Gov. Mike […]

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As previously reported, Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider released a statement Friday following him being removed from the SF Pride celebration for his support of a tweet by KISS' Paul Stanley in which he said gender confirmation treatment for children has…

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Gardner elaborated on the argument casting herself as a reformer who tried to hold police officers accountable and offer second chances to defendants.

Bravo TV star and St. Louis native Andy Cohen was officially inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame on Friday afternoon.

The attorney general, St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell and downtown law firms Lewis Rice and Thompson Coburn all said they stand ready to help.

One day after Kim Gardner announced her upcoming resignation as St. Louis Circuit Attorney, the Missouri Attorney General is pushing for her to leave office earlier.

Erin Foerstel, 43, of Kirkwood, faces charges of statutory sodomy in the second degree and sexual contact with a student younger than 17.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Friday that three St. Louis-area cities would get nearly $6.6 million in grants from federal money to aid in industrial site development.

A federal investigation found that Missouri hospitals violated federal law by denying a woman an emergency abortion when her water broke at 17 weeks. Mylissa Farmer shares what happened when doctors refused to provide an abortion, even though she was told her life was in danger and that the fetus was no longer viable — when Missouri law superseded her need for emergency healthcare. Also, National Women’s Law Center attorney Michelle Banker discusses what comes next for Missouri hospitals in the wake of the investigation.

A federal investigation found that Missouri hospitals violated federal law by denying a woman an emergency abortion when her water broke at 17 weeks. Mylissa Farmer shares what happened when doctors refused to provide an abortion, even though she was told her life was in danger and that the fetus was no longer viable — when Missouri law superseded her need for emergency healthcare. Also, National Women’s Law Center attorney Michelle Banker discusses what comes next for Missouri hospitals in the wake of the investigation.

Highway traffic will be routed through the exit and entrance ramps at Zumbehl.

No decision has been made on whether to appoint a Republican or Democrat.

Missouri has the nation's seventh highest maternal mortality rate, according to the state Department of Health and Senior Services.

EDWARDSVILLE - If you're craving authentic Mexican food, you must check out Viva la Fiesta in Edwardsville, IL. This restaurant is the perfect place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your friends and family, and they are open tonight until 10:30 pm - unless the party just can't be stopped! With a lively atmosphere, amazing food, and great service, Viva la Fiesta is the perfect spot to have an unforgettable Cinco de Mayo celebration. The restaurant's hot, fresh, and homemade authentic Mexican food will leave you feeling satisfied and craving more. Their menu features a wide range of Mexican dishes, including burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and much more. If you're not sure what to order, the friendly staff at Viva la Fiesta are always happy to recommend their specialties. Stop in and see Kelsey, Caty, or Rafael, and they will ensure you have an unforgettable Cinco de Mayo! They're known for their excellent service and are always ready to make your experience at Viva la Fiesta a memorable

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O’FALLON - GCS Credit Union employees joined together to raise more than $1,000 over the course of April to donate toward the O’Fallon All-Abilities Playground project. The donation was funded via employee contributions through the company’s “Smile for Jeans” program. “The Smile for Jeans Program is funded by GCS employees who make monthly, monetary donations out of their own pockets to a local organization,” the company said in a press release. “By donating $15 or more to a specific organization, GCS employees are able to wear jeans and tennis shoes on Fridays and Saturdays during that month.” In total, GCS Credit Union employees raised $1,160 for the all-abilities playground. They presented the donation with a giant check on May 3. The company added: “Nothing gets better than seeing a smile on an organization’s face when GCS Credit Union presents them with a jeans donation check.” More information on

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“I thought she got into a bag of Cheetos at first,” said Kohlmann. “Then I realized she had a little bit of a chemical burn and then I realized it was everywhere.”