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St. Louis-based architecture, planning, urban design and interiors firm Trivers has won two AIA St. Louis Design Awards from the St. Louis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The winning projects are the Kiener Plaza Visitor Services Center and the Atrium at 100 N. Broadway, both located in Downtown St. Louis. “We are committed […]

As Attorney General, now-Senator Josh Hawley ran an office that knowingly and purposefully violated the Sunshine Law — and did so in ways that expressly benefited Hawley's political ambitions and kept the public in the dark. That's from a ruling issued today by Cole County Circuit Court Judge Jon Beetem, who granted summary judgment to Hawley's foes and ordered the AG's office to pay the maximum under Missouri law: $12,000 in fines, with their opponents' attorney's fees on top of that. The AG's opponents have 60 days to submit their legal fees to the court for repayment — a bill that will surely be much bigger than the fine.

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Two women argued in court filings they faced a hostile work environment and were effectively forced to resign from Mercedes-Benz of St. Louis.

Bonnie Raitt has won a boatload of Grammys in her lifetime and now has a chance to earn even more.  Nominees for the 65th annual Grammy Awards are out, with Raitt nabbing…

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A deer crash recently led to a scary and unusual encounter for a semi-driver in northern Missouri.

This past Sunday, billboards went up in each of the player's hometowns, personalized notes from an unexpected source: that font of inspiration, fictitious soccer coach Ted Lasso.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The deceased in a homicide in the 11100 block of Riaza Square in St. Louis County has been identified as Mikiah Darden, 33 years of age, of unknown address. At 10:02 p.m. on November 13, 2022, St. Louis County police officers from the North County Precinct responded to a call for service for a ShotSpotter activation in the area of Larimore Parkway and Riaza Square. Responding officers located an adult male in a parking lot in the 11100 block of Riaza Square suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers immediately rendered life-saving aid but the victim later succumbed to his injuries at an area hospital and was pronounced deceased. Preliminary investigation has revealed the shooting was the result of an altercation. St. Louis County Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons detectives are conducting the investigation. The investigation is very active at this time. Additional information will be disseminated as it becomes available. Please contact

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The unidentified man was fatally shot about 10 p.m. Sunday near Riaza Square and Larimore Parkway Drive.

Police believe the deadly shooting was the result of an altercation.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Jay Leno says he's doing OK after suffering serious burns in a gasoline fire. In a statement to Variety, Leno said he needs a “week or two” to get back on his feet. Leno was scheduled to perform with Jeff Foxworthy this Friday at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. The venue, and [...]

The suspension, which was scheduled to end Wednesday, is now set to run until Dec. 4. Meanwhile, 1 of 5 daily round trips to Chicago resumes later this week.

Robert E. Saur, 79, the founder and president of Clayton-based Conrad Properties Corp., died Nov. 1, 2022, from complications related to pulmonary fibrosis. In a development career bridging five decades, Saur made an indelible mark on local lifestyles and skylines with his innovative infill developments. Born Oct. 14, 1943, in north St. Louis, he graduated […]

Democrats win lawsuit against Missouri attorney general’s office over Sunshine Law.

A team of 15 investigators was called Sunday evening after a St. Ann man was found shot dead in a vehicle.

A Missouri judge on Monday ruled staff in the attorney general’s office, while it was being run by now-U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, used private email accounts to “knowingly and purposefully” subvert the state’s open records law.  Cole County Judge Jon Beetem determined the attorney general’s office violated the Sunshine Law by taking steps to conceal […]

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Freedom of the Press Foundation welcomes its new Director of Advocacy, Seth Stern. Seth will oversee and expand the nonprofit organization’s efforts to stand up for journalists and whistleblowers who have been denied their rights as part of its mission to protect, defend, and empower public-interest journalism. His work will include managing ambitious advocacy campaigns in collaboration with FPF partners and writing for FPF’s blogs, social media accounts, and other publications.

Seth spent the last 13 years practicing media and First Amendment law at the Chicago law firm Funkhouser Vegosen Liebman & Dunn. He is the chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Media and Entertainment Law Committee as well as the American Bar Association’s Media, Privacy and Advertising Law Committee. Before law school he worked as a reporter and editor in the Chicago and Atlanta areas.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to contribute to an organization with a history as rich as Freedom of the Press Foundation’s,” Seth said. “I will always welcome input from our members and friends on how our advocacy team can best assist journalists and advance press rights.”

FPF’s Executive Director Trevor Timm said he is thrilled to welcome Seth to the 10-year-old organization. “We are confident that Seth and his team will build on FPF’s track record of successful advocacy on the national, international, and local levels and take our advocacy work in exciting new directions.”

FPF is a nonprofit organization that protects, defends, and empowers public-interest journalism in the 21st century. For media or other inquiries, email Seth Stern at Seth@freedom.press or media@freedom.press.