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No plan for alternative program after Ashcroft pulls Missouri out of voting info system
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and officials in a handful of other Republican-leaning states left a national system designed to improve the accuracy of voting rolls last week, the likely GOP candidate for governor…
St. Louis police hope to return dozens of stolen items to rightful owners
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is hoping to return dozens of stolen vehicles, tools and items to rightful owners, all recovered from investigations within the last two years.
Questions about highway construction or traffic lights? Ask the Road Crew
Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
25 Major Case Squad investigators looking into Belleville homicide
It was necessary to destroy the bank in order to save the bank
Here's a chart that must be driving all the ex-managers of Silicon Valley Bank nuts: One of SVB's problems was a portfolio of long-dated Treasury bonds that was $15 billion underwater. But 10-year Treasurys have fallen by more than 50 basis points since Peter Thiel's run on deposits put SVB into receivership. Their portfolio has ...continue reading "It was necessary to destroy the bank in order to save the bank"
Court Makes It Clear: Government Submissions To Twitter Flagging Program Do Not Violate The 1st Amendment
There’s been a lot of discussion of late, especially because of the various Twitter Files, regarding where the line is between governments simply flagging content for social media websites to vet against their own policies as compared to unconstitutional and impermissible suppression of speech in violation of the 1st Amendment. As we’ve highlighted over and […]
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Major Case Squad searching for vehicle of interest in Belleville homicide investigation
Investigators have identified a vehicle of interest in connection with a recent homicide case in Belleville, Illinois.
Wright’s Tavern Excels With Classic Steakhouse Fare
Wright's Tavern (7624 Wydown Boulevard, Clayton; 314-390-1466.) serves a crab cake.
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New exhibit to celebrate St. Louis soccer history, opens next month
The Missouri Historical Society will open a new exhibit next month to celebrate St. Louis soccer history and the city's storied past as the "First Soccer Capital" of America.
City Winery Brings Instagram-Worthy Atmosphere to City Foundry
Every time one visits City Foundry STL these days, there's something new to check out: The Alamo Drafthouse, Big Shark Bicycle Company and Sandbox VR are a few of the new additions. As of Saturday, the Foundry is set to get one more new thing to see: City Winery, a winery, restaurant and concert venue combo, will hold its official opening. The 225-seat venue is located adjacent the Food Hall (and can also be entered through the hall) at 3730 Foundry Way, Suite 158.
Woman sues Silver Dollar City, claiming she was injured on ride
BRANSON, Mo. - A woman is suing Silver Dollar City for damages, claiming she was injured on one of the theme park's rides in 2021. The lawsuit, which was filed on Thursday, explains that the plaintiff was a visitor at Silver Dollar City in August of 2021 when the incident occurred. The plaintiff claims she [...]
St. Louis Driver of Maserati Involved in Fatal Crash Headed to Trial After 5 Years
Daniel Domian's family has been waiting more than five years for justice after the 62-year-old was killed on Gravois Avenue in December 2017 when a speeding Maserati smashed into his truck. The family thought that the alleged driver of the Maserati, Mahdi Gayar, now 23, would enter a guilty plea this morning and they'd finally have resolution. But the case is instead headed for trial in October.
Today’s economic news in two handy charts
We have good news and bad news today. The good news is that producer-level inflation was negative in February: This doesn't tell us anything about inflation in services, so it's limited good news. Still, good is good. The bad news is that retail sales fell for the sixth straight month: Of course, this is good ...continue reading "Today’s economic news in two handy charts"
Bridgeton man gets life in prison for stabbing day care worker
Woman charged after shooting man at St. Louis apartment building
'She pointed the gun at me and her daughter': Witness relives shooting at downtown St. Louis lofts building
Alayna N. Pernell: Our Mothers’ Gardens
Our Mothers’ Gardens is a series uncovering repressed images of Black women held in photographic collections at the Art Institute of Chicago. The images often depict exploitation and violence towards
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