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You have two great opportunities to meet multiple employers this week, and the City of St. Louis is looking for teens to fill summer jobs.

St. Louis County voters get a chance to decide on April 4 whether to impose a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana purchases. Similar proposals are popping up across Missouri and not everyone agrees with the so-called “stacking” of taxes. STLPR politics correspondent Jason Rosenbaum explains.

Sister Mary Grace Walsh, who has led the Catholic girls' high school since 2020, will take on the new role in July.

David Lee Roth made his return to performing last week, taking the stage at a private corporate event in Las Vegas. According to Consequence, the former Van Halen frontman joined the all-star cover band Royal…

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St. Louisans cheering on the Cardinals in Busch Stadium will soon be able to enjoy some new local favorite eats.  Mission Taco Joint, which is known for its laid-back West Coast-style Mexican, will be expanding its taco empire to the big leagues. 

EDWARDSVILLE – Timothy Banowetz, 31, who was convicted after a guilty plea in the murder of prominent attorney Randy Gori, is asking Judge Kyle Napp to withdraw his guilty plea. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for April 13. Banowetz entered a guilty plea to one count of first-degree murder and two counts of armed robbery in October 2021, just before he was set to go to trial. He has been serving a 70-year sentence in the murder case. Timothy Banowetz pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree murder and two counts of armed robbery in October 2021 just before he was set to go to trial. He was a former St. Louis college student. Banowetz claims in his hand-printed request that the guilty plea was not made voluntarily and was made because of coercion and inadequate representation. Banowetz was charged in January 2020 with first-degree murder for entering Gori’s Edwardsville home, binding the victim and his two children, then killing Gori. Police were called to the scen

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The Department of Social Services says its inclusion and belonging program helps retain employees during a severe staffing shortage.

ClickUp compiled a list of counties with the most employees working from home in Missouri using Census Bureau data.

The eight-month renovation, which revamped all 200 of the hotel’s rooms and suites, along with the common areas, was custom-designed for the St. Louis hotel with a design influenced by the Mississippi River and the St. Louis Blues

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis hasn’t finalized its vast restructuring plans, but hollowed-out north city looks destined for stark cuts.

James Cook was charged with second-degree murder Saturday in the death of his girlfriend.

DHL, the global shipping and logistics company, plans to shutter a St. Louis-area facility as it moves the work across the state.

Print out several copies of your resume and pre-register for a big career fair on Thursday, Mar. 30.

ALTON - North Elementary’s Light the Night campaign (formerly known as Pennies for Patients) was very successful once again. The campaign was held for three weeks in March (from March 7-24) and is coordinated by Kimberlie Scheurer, a second-grade teacher at North Elementary. All proceeds are given to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – STL chapter. "Every classroom teacher was provided with a classroom link for online donations," Scheurer said. "Many families shared this link with family and friends." Students are able to participate in activities each week in support of the campaign. This was the process over the three weeks of the fundraiser: Week 1 – Dress up days with online donations only. “Put a Cap on Cancer” – wear hats. “Band Together Against Cancer” – wear your favorite band/musical group t-shirt. “Dreamin’ for the Cure” – pajama day. Week 2 – “Smencil” Sale (smelly

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I went out to the desert on Friday to do some astronomy, but in order to avoid traffic I left the house early and took the scenic route. In Banning I turned off the interstate and took Highway 243 up to Idyllwild and then back down to Indio. By the time I got to the ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"

Bill's backers say legislation would keep parents better informed of curriculum material. Five metro-area Republicans backed measure, while two Democrats opposed.

EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department has issued a strong warning to motorists about texting and driving in honor of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The Edwardsville Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts across the state. Motorists can expect to see increased patrols and traffic safety enforcement zones throughout April. “Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes on our roads today,” said Lt. Brandn Whittaker. “During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, law enforcement will boost enforcement efforts, stopping anyone who is texting and driving. Remember, if you have a phone in one hand, you can expect a ticket in the other.” In Illinois, using your phone in anything other than hands-free mode is not only dangerous, it’s illegal. Drop it and drive. The Illinois

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St. Louis official have denied a developer’s request to demolish City Museum founder Bob Cassilly's former workshop and studio.