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New Baden community rallies behind family of murder victim
Friends of Alexi Maki, 24, are devastated over her loss. The New Baden resident was known for her kindness, positive personality, and love of animals.
City marijuana taxes pass in St. Charles, Arnold, St. John
Ladue voters approve sales tax hike for fire department.
Mayor Tishaura Jones holds first cabinet meeting
It was standing room only Tuesday night at the Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club in north St. Louis City as Mayor Tishaura Jones hosted her first cabinet meeting with several city leaders.
Manchester's annexation bid fails, rejected by St. Louis County voters
Voters in unincorporated St. Louis County turned down a proposal that called for the City of Manchester to annex roughly two square miles of land.
Slow progress in replacing flimsy stop signs around St. Louis
Slow progress in replacing flimsy stop signs around St. Louis
It's been nearly three months since we exposed a problem issue with stop signs falling apart, even being cut in half in the City of St. Louis. We found out the signs were made of cardboard-like material.
Iced tea DNA unmasks alleged 'thirsty burglar' in O'Fallon
Police say a thirsty burglar gave himself away because he just couldn’t resist the homeowner’s iced tea.
St. Charles council talks Frenchtown neighborhood, senior utility tax rebate proposals
The push to create the Frenchtown Special Business District now heads to a public hearing later this month. The hearing is set for 7 p.m. on Nov. 21 in St. Charles City Hall.
Two crime scenes found burned with bodies hours apart
There are two major investigations unfolding in the metro Tuesday involving burned crime scenes with bodies; one in St. Louis City and another in St. Louis County.
Democrat leaves ethics inquiry into Dean Plocher to avoid conflict of interest
A Democrat running for the same statewide office as Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher will not participate in a House Ethics Committee inquiry into the speaker.
House Assistant Minority Leader Richard Brown of Kansas City, who is running for lieutenant governor, was replaced Tuesday on the committee by Rep. David Tyson Smith of Columbia. In a letter to Chief Clerk Dana Miller, House Minority Leader Crystal Quade invoked a rule that allows any member of the Ethics Committee to be replaced temporarily…
Block, formerly Square, to cut 1,000 positions; St. Louis impact unclear
What ever happened with that roofing company where the employees kicked the shit out of some guy downtown?
St. Louis 'Unhoused Bill of Rights' proposal withdrawn as more input sought
Three bills intended to overhaul St. Louis' response to homelessness have been withdrawn from consideration as advocates of the proposed legislation head back to the drawing board.
7th Ward Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier, who sponsored Bills 126, 127 and 128, said in a public statement Monday that the bills' withdrawal would make way for "brand new bills" following more input from within both city hall and the community.
The now-withdrawn bills proposed new rules for the decommissioning of homeless…
Hal Patton Appointed As Edwardsville Ward 2 Alderman
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville City Council approved the appointment of a new 2nd Ward Alderman to serve the remainder of Jack Burns’s term after his passing last month . Former Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton will now fill the role after being sworn in at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Mayor Art Risavy said he’s honored to have Patton back on the City Council, where he first began his career in public service over 20 years ago - incidentally, as 2nd Ward Alderman. He also served on the Madison County Board before being elected and re-elected as mayor in 2013 and 2017. “Hal approached me about honoring Alderman Jack Burns, who he encouraged to run for the Aldermanic seat, and he asked if he could be considered to fill out Jack Burns’s term,” Risavy said. “I can think of no better person to serve that seat. I’m going to be honored to serve with Hal Patton as alderman. I’m so honored that he would want to participate in the
Election results looking favorable for Democrats
Ohio voters have decided to put a right to abortion in their constitution. Kentucky voters have reelected their Democratic governor. A Democrat won the Pennsylvania race for its Supreme Court. The Virginia legislature is still up for grabs. Texas voters are merrily voting for every single initiative on the ballot except for one that would ...continue reading "Election results looking favorable for Democrats"
New paper suggests online services are worth $5,000 to the average American
A team of researchers released a paper recently (here) that tries to quantify how much different digital services are worth to their users. For example, here's the relative value of nine different services: Google search was the top service, beating out even meeting your friends in person. TikTok, oddly, has a low value despite its ...continue reading "New paper suggests online services are worth $5,000 to the average American"
Global label company to shutter St. Louis County plant, cut dozens of jobs
A Rosemont, Illinois-based label printing company is closing its plant in St. Louis County and terminating nearly four dozen workers there.
Homicide investigation launched after police find person burned to death in south St. Louis
Results: November 7 Missouri Special Election
A series of special elections are taking place on Tuesday in the area, including a vote on the annexation of a 2-square-mile unincorporated area of St. Louis County into Manchester. This area houses businesses and about 6,500 residents. Voters can decide whether to approve or reject the annexation, a divisive and controversial issue. The annexation [...]
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