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MSD Plans $900M wastewater treatment plant upgrades
MSD has clear plans to upgrade its wastewater treatment plants. Customers will pay for part of the 900 million-dollar project.
EPA again proposes power plant carbon rules
The Obama administration’s 2015 Clean Power Plan — intended to cut carbon emissions from power plants — was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. The Trump administration’s much-criticized replacement, the Affordable Clean Energy rule, derided as a “tortured series of misreadings” of the U.S. Clean Air Act, was also tossed by a federal court. But the Biden […]
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Juneteenth Heritage Festival returns to Forest Park June 17
Judge David Mason will provide the keynote address during the Africans Rising Together 2063 third annual Juneteenth Caribbean Heritage Festival from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday June 17 on Forest Park’s Cricket Field.
Set homicide reduction targets, business groups urge St. Louis' elected leaders
Two influential business groups on Friday called on St. Louis' elected leaders to set homicide reduction targets as part of development of a regional crime reduction plan, arguing that the area's high murder count is negatively impacting the economy not only in loss of life but also as a "leading barrier" to growth.
Former Melvin Brewing in Eureka holds naming competition
The owners of Melvin Brewing in Eureka are giving up the business. But they want fans to show a little love to the new owners with a naming competition.
Opera Theatre of St. Louis celebrates freedom writers
The Opera Theatre of St. Louis is performing a story showing what's possible when people of different backgrounds work together.
Is carbon capture viable? In a new rule, the EPA is asking power plants to prove it.
“The EPA is calling the bluff on the power industry.”
Experience life in U.S. Navy at Scott Air Show
You can get a first-hand look at what it's like to be part of the U.S. Navy this weekend. And you can do it without breaking a sweat.
Strong storms possible Friday with hail and wind gusts
The on-and-off again rain chances continue now through the weekend. It won’t be raining or storming all the time, but outdoor plans could be impacted each day.
St. Louis homicides: 56 in 4 months, teenagers among victims
There have been 56 homicides in St. Louis City in about four months. That's one shooting death every two and a half days this year.
What does climate change have to do with the debt ceiling crisis?
A barrage of climate disasters has slowed down federal tax collection just when it's needed most.
Arrest made in Cherokee St. shooting: suspect charged with assault
St. Louis police arrested Darion Benton for the shooting on Cherokee Street during the celebration. He's charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action.
Contact 2 helps ease south St. Louis man’s fence frustration
Kansas City becomes safe haven for trans healthcare
According to the Kansas City, City Council, the city will become a safe haven for transgender people.
Lawsuit: Oil and gas pollution violates New Mexico’s constitution
"Schools are surrounded by oil and gas wells and fracking sites."
Final day of Missouri legislative session; sports betting on table
Both the Missouri House and Senate are in recess until later this morning. Then lawmakers will return for the final day of the session until six o'clock tonight, when the session is over.
Webster Groves plant nursery offers the best tips for leveling up your gardening game
Sting’s advice to bands considering a reunion: “Do it once” but make sure the timing’s right
The Police made their fans very happy when they reunited for a huge tour in 2007 and 2008. The tour wound up being the third highest-grossing tour at the time, which…
Mark Vittert's Reflections: A 'valuable' square inch from a cereal box
Quaker Puffed Rice and Corn Flakes and real estate… I never thought they would complement each other.
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