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Two St. Louis executives selected for national list of leading businesswomen
This group of executives and entrepreneurs represents companies from across the nation, including women who’ve launched their own companies and who’ve become Fortune 500 C-suite leaders. See which St. Louis executives made the list.
Back-and-forth opening day game ends with Cardinals loss to Toronto 10-9
Blue Jays outlast Cardinals in back-and-forth Opening Day marathon
Nolan Arenado sparked a late comeback attempt with a two-run, eighth inning double, before the Blue Jays spoiled Opening Day with a two-run rally in the ninth.
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'Don't Lie for the Other Guy' campaign promotes firearm background checks
More information released after small plane crashes in rural Illinois
More information has been released by the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) Thursday after a small plane crashed in Lincoln Wednesday.
SLSO international tour puts ‘St. Louis on the map’
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is on its first international tour since 2017 — and the first under Music Director Stéphane Denève’s direction. Denève shares highlights from the tour, what it’s like to perform in different venues (“every hall is like a different instrument”) and what it means to represent the Gateway City abroad.
2 wanted in connection with fatal shooting of 14-year-old
Two young men are wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a Berkeley teenager.
How Black roller skaters put St. Louis skate style on the map
St. Louis' skate style is known across the country: it’s smooth. There are even several moves that are uniquely St. Louis. Skating is also particularly popular for many Black St. Louisans where skating happens at places such as Coachlite Skate Center in Bridgeton and Skate King in Pine Lawn. Longtime skater Xavier Alexander explains what makes St. Louis skate style special.
PARIC Corp. President Keith Wolkoff Resigns
From St. Louis Business Journal: The president of one of St. Louis’ largest construction companies is stepping down. Keith Wolkoff, president of PARIC Corp., on Thursday said he is leaving his leadership role in the company after serving for a decade as president of the general contractor, construction manager and design-build firm. PARIC Holdings Chairman […]
Anyone know why there were so many fighter jets flying over STL today?
Diversity debate dominates House action on Missouri state budget
Missouri Democrats argued Thursday that restrictive language barring the state from spending tax dollars on diversity and inclusion initiatives threatens to close charter schools, interrupt delivery of medical services and could even force the Capitol Building to go dark.
Ferguson’s upcoming mayoral election shines light on state of the city since 2014 uprising
The upcoming mayoral election here between an incumbent and a perennial candidate is sparking debate about what it will take for Ferguson to accelerate, the impact of leadership and what progress has been made over the past decade.
BEAST Butcher & Block closes in the Grove
Fans packed downtown for Cardinals Opening Day
Fans filled up downtown St. Louis Thursday afternoon, enjoying the baseball season opening at home for the Cardinals.
Troy Doyle sworn in as Ferguson Police Chief
Troy Doyle is now in command of a police force thrust into an international spotlight after the a former Ferguson Police officer shot and killed unarmed Michael Brown in August 2014.
Big sports weekend means big business in St. Louis
Baseball is not the only game in town this weekend. Soccer and football fans will keep Downtown St. Louis busy and raucous all weekend. Businesses say all the sports teams have been great for their bottom lines.
Circuit Attorney's Office Dismisses Shooting Case on Cusp of Trial
Within a few hours of what was supposed to be the start of his trial this afternoon, the Circuit Attorney's Office dismissed multiple charges against Elijah Graham. Graham, 20, had been facing charges of assault, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and tampering with a motor vehicle stemming from a February 2022 incident in which, according to a probable cause statement, Graham and another individual shot at a third man from a Toyota Highlander in the Columbus Square neighborhood. The victim was struck by the gunfire, sustaining serious but nonfatal wounds.
Guest column: Changes to Metro service represent setback for transportation equity goals
Announced cuts to Metro's Call-A-Ride service could be harmful the region's disabled population. Amy Wehmeier of Paraquad is calling for a delay in the changes "while people of goodwill from many sectors meet to find a solution that works for all of us."
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