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Politics

St. Louis County parks director resigns to take a new job

St. Louis County parks director resigns to take a new job

  • Kelsey Landis | Post-Dispatch

Brian Schaffer worked for the parks department for more than 17 years.

Apartments pitched in Ladue. Would be first in city.

Apartments pitched in Ladue. Would be first in city.

  • Nassim Benchaabane | Post-Dispatch

Creve Coeur-based TriStar Properties is pitching a 235-unit apartment and retail complex, an 11-house subdivision and a 31-unit villa on 50 acres near Litzinger and McKnight Roads.

St. Louis police look to launch drone unit to respond to emergencies

St. Louis police look to launch drone unit to respond to emergencies

  • Seth Nelson | Post-Dispatch

The department said Tuesday that drones would be stationed at docking stations throughout the city "based on crime trends, 911 call volume, response patterns and operational needs."

St. Louis comptroller throws wrench in Rams spending plan

St. Louis comptroller throws wrench in Rams spending plan

  • Austin Huguelet | Post-Dispatch

St. Louis' water system needs at least $10 million more in Rams money, Comptroller Donna Baringer said. 

Special School District looks to freeze staff pay. Board votes Tuesday.

Special School District looks to freeze staff pay. Board votes Tuesday.

  • Monica Obradovic | Post-Dispatch

The district is considering "cost-containment measures" across all employee groups, a spokeswoman said. 

Hazelwood seeks tax hike for new fire station

Hazelwood seeks tax hike for new fire station

  • Nassim Benchaabane | Post-Dispatch

If approved by voters, the city would raise the property tax rate. The funding will help pay to replace the oldest of the city's two existing fire stations.

A historic cabin in Des Peres was set to be destroyed. Volunteers are trying to save it.

A historic cabin in Des Peres was set to be destroyed. Volunteers are trying to save it.

  • Seth Nelson | Post-Dispatch

The cabin holds a rich history: It was owned by one of Des Peres' founding families and was likely the first site of permanent European settlement in the area.

Jim Onder's real estate 'hobby' led to tech hub project in Ferguson. Can he pull it off?

Jim Onder's real estate 'hobby' led to tech hub project in Ferguson. Can he pull it off?

  • May 25, 2026

Over three decades, Onder — known for his AI legal ads — has built or bought at least 70 houses, apartments and commercial buildings. Some of his projects have stalled. 

St. Louis legal fight pits New York billionaire against hundreds of Peruvian youths

St. Louis legal fight pits New York billionaire against hundreds of Peruvian youths

  • May 25, 2026

For the first time, a U.S. jury will consider claims from Peruvian plaintiffs who accuse Maryland Heights-based Doe Run Resources Corp. and billionaire Ira Rennert of lead poisoning.

St. Louis marijuana workers seek union election after federal labor ruling

St. Louis marijuana workers seek union election after federal labor ruling

  • May 24, 2026

About 45 workers at a Proper Cannabis dispensary in St. Louis filed a petition last week to hold an election to unionize, hoping to push for better pay, job security and working conditions. 

State Rep. LaKeySha Bosley charged with driving with suspended license

State Rep. LaKeySha Bosley charged with driving with suspended license

  • May 22, 2026

Bosley, 33, also faces a charge of failing to stop for a red light. The two misdemeanor charges were filed in Jefferson City.

Lambert gets $30M federal grant. 'A big win for STL'

Lambert gets $30M federal grant. 'A big win for STL'

  • May 22, 2026

The utility plant will shift to a new location to make way for the planned consolidation of the airport's two terminals into a larger rebuilt facility.

Missouri voters will decide fate of state income tax in August election, Gov. Kehoe says

Missouri voters will decide fate of state income tax in August election, Gov. Kehoe says

  • May 22, 2026

Questions on abortion and new congressional maps will be on the November ballot

St. Louis County invites 5 top cops to apply for police chief

St. Louis County invites 5 top cops to apply for police chief

  • May 22, 2026

The county Board of Police Commissioners said it would invite five members of its executive command staff to apply.

Missouri AG takes aim at crypto scammers in new lawsuit

Missouri AG takes aim at crypto scammers in new lawsuit

In a suit, Hanaway says GPD Holdings LLC, known as Coinflip, has knowingly allowed fraudulent transactions on its machines and is charging excessive fees for financial transactions.

Foristell planning panel recommends data center moratorium

Foristell planning panel recommends data center moratorium

Proposed pause of up to a year now goes to the city's Board of Aldermen.

Affordable healthcare center opening in Dutchtown. Patient care begins May 26.

Affordable healthcare center opening in Dutchtown. Patient care begins May 26.

The Family Care Health Centers unveiled its new 27,000-square-foot, $16.4-million health care facility and pharmacy near Grand Boulevard and Chippewa Street on Thursday afternoon. 

Bank wants St. Louis neighborhood groups' records in NorthSide eminent domain case

Bank wants St. Louis neighborhood groups' records in NorthSide eminent domain case

Lawyers for the city say the bank, facing the loss of its collateral, is looking to "impugn" neighborhood residents who are tired of Paul McKee's NorthSide Regeneration. 

St. Louis mayor, aldermen move forward with water rate hikes

St. Louis mayor, aldermen move forward with water rate hikes

The bill calls for 18% hikes in this year and next year, three 6% increases from 2028 to 2030, and 5% increases in 2031 and 2032.

Former Manchester candidate found guilty of defrauding Cub Scouts

Former Manchester candidate found guilty of defrauding Cub Scouts

Jessica Green ran for elected office in April while she was accused of stealing more than $800 from the Cub Scout Pack 781.

Jefferson County flood buyout plan slipped into state budget raising eyebrows

Jefferson County flood buyout plan slipped into state budget raising eyebrows

Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, requested the funding, saying it will help buy up property in a small subdivision in House Springs to be used as a park.

St. Louis police department's plan to fix firing range, buy tasers in limbo

St. Louis police department's plan to fix firing range, buy tasers in limbo

South St. Louis neighbors have complained for weeks that the failure to replace a sound-muffling wall at the range has subjected them to an oppressive barrage of gunfire noise.

Josh Hawley applauds radiation exposure payouts crossing $100 million mark

Josh Hawley applauds radiation exposure payouts crossing $100 million mark

Hawley announced Department of Justice has delivered about $102 million in local payments for hazardous waste produced in St. Louis for nuclear weapons

St. Louis County police board begins internal search for next chief

St. Louis County police board begins internal search for next chief

Former St. Louis County police Chief Kenneth Gregory retired in April.

Data center foes in Festus turn in petitions to try to recall mayor, 3 council members

Data center foes in Festus turn in petitions to try to recall mayor, 3 council members

Data center critics say the 4 ignored public opposition; the officials' attorney says the petitions cite insufficient grounds for a recall vote.

GOP primary race develops for U.S. House seat in St. Charles area

GOP primary race develops for U.S. House seat in St. Charles area

John G. Fraser, an accountant from Columbia, plans to challenge Onder, of Lake St. Louis, in the Aug. 4 GOP primary for the 3rd District congressional seat.

Budget fight between St. Louis and state-run police board now in hands of judge

Budget fight between St. Louis and state-run police board now in hands of judge

During a four-hour hearing, lawyers for the city and its state-controlled police board rehashed familiar arguments about how much of the city's budget the police department is owed.

Eric Schmitt, Dick Durbin at odds over appeals court judge nominee

Eric Schmitt, Dick Durbin at odds over appeals court judge nominee

Schmitt, a Missouri Republican, and Dick Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, disagree on nomination of Justin Smith as judge on Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

With the penny on its way out, Missouri sets rules for rounding up when paying by cash

With the penny on its way out, Missouri sets rules for rounding up when paying by cash

Rounding can be used for cash purchases, but not for debit or credit card usage

Missouri schools could hire armed ‘rangers’ under bill sent to governor

Missouri schools could hire armed ‘rangers’ under bill sent to governor

A bill to create a new faction of school protection officers with “physical fitness superior to a U.S. Marine” got final approval from Missouri lawmakers in the final days of the legislative session. 

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Westchester fifth graders raise $2,800 for Make-A-Wish
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Westchester fifth graders raise $2,800 for Make-A-Wish

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  • 12 hrs ago
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Westchester Elementary fifth graders raised more than $2,800 for Make-A-Wish through student-led fundraisers, purchasing gifts from wish lists for local children.

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Eye on UMSL: Ready to lead in public affairs
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Eye on UMSL: Ready to lead in public affairs

  • University of Missouri St. Louis
  • 22 hrs ago
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Nine graduates of the St. Louis Coro Fellows Program celebrated at Delmar DivINe after nine months of public affairs projects and leadership training in St. Louis.

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Computer science major Siddhartha Pullannagari to pursue master’s at Columbia University
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Computer science major Siddhartha Pullannagari to pursue master’s at Columbia University

  • University of Missouri St. Louis
  • 22 hrs ago
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UMSL computer science graduate Siddhartha Pullannagari leveraged research and hackathons to prepare for Columbia University’s new master’s in artificial intelligence.

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UMSL helped Autumn Starnes find her accounting path
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UMSL helped Autumn Starnes find her accounting path

  • University of Missouri St. Louis
  • May 26, 2026
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Autumn Starnes transferred to UMSL, shifted from cybersecurity to accounting with strong faculty mentorship, and gained internships blending IT and auditing.

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Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

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Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

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