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The move reverses part of a 2012 reform effort approved over union objections and designed to rein in soaring costs.

After the tragic St. Louis school shooting on Oct. 24 where a shooter killed a 15-year-old student and a health teacher, Missouri Democrats vowed to push legislation establishing stricter gun safety regulations. On Thursday — the first day legislators could pre-file bills — state  Rep. David Smith, D-Columbia, filed legislation to prohibit anyone under 20 […]

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IMPACT Strategies has completed work as Construction Manager on renovations for a new medical marijuana dispensary for Proper Cannabis. The project converted a former Bank of America building in Bridgeton, MO to a new, 2,500 square foot retail location. The new space features design details in a modern apothecary feel, with high end millwork finishes, […]

The St. Louis and St. Louis County branches of the NAACP are asking Dierbergs Markets grocery stores to decline the tax incentive that was granted to build its new store in Crestwood.

An infant died after ingesting fentanyl last month in north St. Louis County. Three adults now face criminal charges in her death.

Located in Forest Park and taking place the weekend of Aug. 26-27, the “new and elevated music festival experience” will offer festival-goers live music, curated bourbon and BBQ.

Billboard is out with their annual year-end charts, and their list of the Top Rock Albums of 2022 certainly has a throwback feel. Topping the list is Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 album, Rumours, followed by Queen’s Greatest Hits at…

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating a pedestrian struck on Chambers Road near Green Valley Drive that resulted in the death of an adult male. The deceased has been identified as Demonte Rucker, 29 years of age, of the 300 block of Millman Drive in St. Louis, Missouri 63135. On November 29, 2022, at 6:18 PM, St. Louis County police officers from the North County Precinct responded to a call for service for a person struck near the intersection of Chambers Road and Green Valley Drive. Responding officers located an adult male who had been struck by a motor vehicle. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene. Preliminary investigation has revealed a vehicle was traveling westbound on Chambers Road approaching Green Valley Drive when a male entered the roadway and was struck. The driver remained on scene. No other injuries were reported. This is an active investigation. Additional information will be disseminated as it becomes

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A man living in the Metro East region of Southern Illinois is facing child pornography charges.

Missouri will receive nearly $200 million to improve broadband access through the American Rescue Plan’s Capital Projects Fund.

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis County Police Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred in the 200 block of Northport Hills Drive which resulted in the death of a child. On November 12, 2022, at 2:22 PM, St. Louis County police officers from the North County Precinct responded to a call for a sick case in the 200 block of Northport Hills Drive. Responding officers located an unconscious female child. The victim was transported to an area hospital for life saving treatment but later succumbed to her injuries. The victim has been identified as LilinnaLeak, 21 months of age, of the 200 block of Northport Hills Drive in Florissant, Missouri, 63033. On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Amanda Tufts, 35 years of age, of the 200 block of Northport Hills Drive in Florissant, Missouri 63033, for one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child - First Degree - Death of a Child and one count

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St. Louis-based Tarlton Corporation will lead the renovation, contributing to the CityArchRiver project.

Police identified the victim as 29-year-old Demonte Rucker of St. Louis.

Greater St. Louis, Inc. – the alliance of St. Louis’ civic-minded business community focused on growing the metro and expanding opportunity for all – announced today that it has signed a 10-year lease on new headquarters space in Downtown’s One Metropolitan Square Building. “Strengthening Downtown as the heart of our metro is one of our […]

St. Louis lawmakers on Thursday passed legislation returning pension board control to firefighter interests.

You know, it was just a few weeks ago that we posted an open letter to Elon Musk laying out just some of the basics of speedrunning the content moderation learning curve. And, as people keep reminding me, he seems to be doing all the levels all at once. But here’s the incredible bit: unlike […]