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St. Louis firm focused on connecting disabled workers with jobs wins startup competition, lands capital
With its victory in the pitch contest, V15able won $25,000 in non-dilutive funding that founder and CEO Letisha Wexstten says will help her startup begin to generate revenue from its online platform.
Bernie to Biden: You Can Give Rail Workers Sick Days
The Vermont senator leads over 70 members of Congress urging the president to sign an executive order extending sick days for federal contract workers to the rail industry.
Mick Jagger celebrates youngest child’s 6th birthday
Mick Jagger's youngest kid is a chip off the old Stone. Deveraux, the rock legend's eighth child, turned 6 years old on Thursday. His mother, Melanie Hamrick, Jagger's girlfriend, posted a photo on…
Guy Who Sued YouTube Because Someone Else Copied A Bit Of His YouTube Video Loses (Again)
You may recall that, back in August, we wrote about the bizarre situation of a company called “Business Casual” and its CEO, Alex Edson. Business Casual makes highly produced videos. It made a few on historical topics, including taking some public domain images and modifying them significantly to make “paralax images” that added a sort […]
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New coffee shop opens in St. Charles County
Police: Woman tackled by school officials after firing gun during dismissal in downtown St. Louis
Maryland Heights detective shoots, kills wanted man that charged him outside Dave & Buster's, police say
Man killed by police in St. Louis County identified
He charged at police detectives who were trying to arrest him.
Apple fires senior executive over ill-considered joke
Near the beginning of the movie Arthur, Arthur (played by Dudley Moore) is asked what he does for a living. He answers, "I race cars, I play tennis, I fondle women, but I have weekends off and I am my own boss." Forty years later Apple executive Tony Blevins was asked the same question as ...continue reading "Apple fires senior executive over ill-considered joke"
This burger chain just opened its 14th St. Louis restaurant. Here's why it's eyeing more.
The company said the key to its rapid, nationwide expansion is signing multi-unit franchise deals with existing restaurant owners and operators.
Happy Cakeday, r/StLouis! Today you're 14
Deceased Identified In Officer-Involved Shooting At Riverport
ST. LOUIS - The deceased in a St. Louis County Police case on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Riverport Drive has been identified as Mark Davenport, 48 years of age, of the 400 block of Lanning Lane in Rolla, Missouri 65401. St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons Detectives are currently investigating an officer-involved shooting at 13857 Riverport Drive in the City of Maryland Heights which resulted in the death of an adult male. On December 7, 2022, at 4:19 PM, Detectives from the City of Maryland Heights Police Department were searching for a suspect in the area of 13857 Riverport Drive. The suspect was wanted in relation to several criminal incidents in various area jurisdictions. Detectives had information the suspect was in the area. Detectives observed the suspect, a 48-year-old male, exit an area business. The suspect walked to the parking lot on the west side of the building. Detectives approached the suspect, giving commands in an attempt to take the suspect
City Hope St. Louis hosting online fundraiser Friday
Catholics using church law in bid to block parish closings or mergers
So far, nearly 2,000 people over the past month have signed a document – known as a “mandate” — that also appoints state Sen. Robert Onder as a procurator to represent parishioners to pursue arguments under canon law.
St. Charles-EPA insurance squabble delays new testing near drinking-water wells
EPA had planned to have its contractors begin new testing this week but the city denied them access to the area because city insurance requirements weren't met.
Couple's viral fight to build a tiny Missouri home on A&E's 'Neighborhood Wars'
"We just decided to fight it," said Summer.
Willson Contreras calls it an 'honor' to join Cardinals, succeed Yadier Molina
It's official. Longtime rival and three-time All-Star catcher Willson Contreras has joined the St. Louis Cardinals.
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