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Trump indictment and hush money investigation, explained

2 years 8 months ago
Donald Trump has become the first former president to be indicted in a criminal case after a grand jury investigation into hush money payments made on his behalf during the 2016 presidential campaign. The unprecedented indictment comes as the Republican faces other legal investigations and launches a bid to return to the White House in [...]
ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MEG KINNARD, Associated Press

SLSO international tour puts ‘St. Louis on the map’

2 years 8 months ago
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.

How Black roller skaters put St. Louis skate style on the map

2 years 8 months ago
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

2 years 8 months ago
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 […]
Dede Hance

Diversity debate dominates House action on Missouri state budget

2 years 8 months ago
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.
Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent