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If you're looking for a national park adventure outside of St. Louis, you'll have to cross state lines and drive several hours for just about anything other than the Gateway Arch.

Frustrated with legislative inaction on sports wagering, Missouri’s major sports franchises are going directly to voters. On Friday, a coalition that includes six major sports teams and is backed by major donations from two sports betting platforms announced an initiative campaign to put sports gambling on this year’s ballot. In a news release, St. Louis Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III said efforts to persuade lawmakers to legalize sports wagering have been futile. Bills legalizing sports…

President John B. Moseley had volunteered to be placed on leave while a review is conducted, the university said.

U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt has more experience as a Missouri state senator than a U.S. senator, but after his first year in Washington, he says he’s seen a big difference with how Congress handles government funding. During a wide-ranging interview Friday on The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, the Missouri Republican discussed the latest budget standoff. If Congress doesn’t act in the next week, there could be a government shutdown. Schmitt said he doesn’t like how his colleagues don’t vote on multiple bills funding the federal government, which is the standard for Missouri.

It said while these decisions are difficult, they are necessary for the long-term strength and sustainability of its organization.

The FAA announced immediate actions Friday to increase its oversight of Boeing production and manufacturing after a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 flight a week ago.

The chilling temperatures across the region this weekend serve as a reminder that baseball season is just around the corner.

"Unfortunately, fear and ignorance of privacy laws have caused a frenzy of concern over our program," a letter from the company said Friday.

Proceeds will support the care and feeding of the Saint Louis Zoo's animals.

Richmond Heights police said no items were taken from any of the cars.

United Steelworkers said late Friday that it had filed grievances against United States Steel Corp., alleging the Pittsburgh-based company violated terms of its contract with the union when it agreed to a $14.9 billion sale to Nippon Steel Corp.

Thomas Kinworthy's defense is preparing to argue he is not guilty of the 2020 murder of St. Louis Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon by reason of insanity.

St. Louis County Councilwoman Kelli Dunaway has announced that she will not seek another term in office. The Chesterfield Democrat represents the council’s 2nd District and says that political turmoil during the COVID-19 pandemic played a significant role in her decision not to run again. On the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, she also discusses rifts that developed between Democrats on the council.

In preparation for the dropping temperatures this weekend, the city of St. Louis is opening several more warming shelters to make certain nobody is left in the cold.

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer is opting to retire in 2024, bringing an end to a congressional career in which he became a major figure on financial services issues. The St. Elizabeth Republican’s decision will likely prompt a sizable GOP primary to represent the state’s 3rd District, which takes in portions of the St. Louis area. On this episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Luetkemeyer reflects on his career and the future of the district.

I wonder if this is true? Over the past year, remote workers were promoted 31% less frequently than people who worked in an office, either full-time or on a hybrid basis, according to an analysis of two million white-collar workers by employment-data provider Live Data Technologies. Remote workers also get less mentorship, a gap that’s ...continue reading "You’re more likely to be promoted if you go into the office. Maybe."

Joining Patton’s organization as sponsors are the Kirkwood Social Justice Coalition, Kirkwood Human Rights Commission, and Kirkwood School District.