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Missouri cut aid for fruit and vegetable purchases after SNAP junk food push

Missouri cut aid for fruit and vegetable purchases after SNAP junk food push

  • Steph Quinn Missouri Independent

Missouri lawmakers spent part of this year’s legislative session arguing that the state should steer low-income families away from buying candy, soda and desserts with public benefits.

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

  • Kurt Erickson | Post-Dispatch

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

Missouri AG takes aim at crypto scammers in new lawsuit

Missouri AG takes aim at crypto scammers in new lawsuit

  • Kurt Erickson | Post-Dispatch

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.

Grand jury improprieties revealed as case against Chicago protesters unravels

Grand jury improprieties revealed as case against Chicago protesters unravels

  • Jason Meisner Chicago Tribune

The U.S. attorney also issued a remarkable apology to the court, saying he found out about the problems in the grand jury last month; he dropped the felony conspiracy charge.

Jefferson County flood buyout plan slipped into state budget raising eyebrows

Jefferson County flood buyout plan slipped into state budget raising eyebrows

  • Kurt Erickson | Post-Dispatch

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.

Google to invest $15B in mid-Missouri data center

Google to invest $15B in mid-Missouri data center

  • Steph Kukuljan | Post-Dispatch

Tech giant Google is expected to reveal more details about its new data center project in Montgomery County at a press conference Wednesday afternoon. 

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

  • Kurt Erickson | Post-Dispatch

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

  • May 19, 2026

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. 

Lawsuit accuses Republicans of 'sowing chaos' in fight over Missouri gerrymander

Lawsuit accuses Republicans of 'sowing chaos' in fight over Missouri gerrymander

  • May 19, 2026

The ninth lawsuit has been filed in response to the state's new congressional map

Property tax reform crumbled in final hours of Missouri legislative session. Here's how.

Property tax reform crumbled in final hours of Missouri legislative session. Here's how.

  • May 18, 2026

At the beginning of the session, Republican leadership in the General Assembly declared property tax reform a priority. 

Here's what Missouri lawmakers accomplished during the 2026 session

Here's what Missouri lawmakers accomplished during the 2026 session

  • May 18, 2026

Lawmakers approved more than 80 non-budget bills, up from the 51 they approved last year and the 28 they passed in 2024.

Missouri Republicans avoid infighting, bring legislative session to an end

Missouri Republicans avoid infighting, bring legislative session to an end

  • May 17, 2026

Passage of a plan to ask voters if they want to abolish the income tax among highlight of quieter session

Two charged with murder in case of missing Moberly, Mo., teen. Search for motive begins.

Two charged with murder in case of missing Moberly, Mo., teen. Search for motive begins.

  • May 16, 2026

Court documents say the teen was kidnapped, put in the trunk of a car, taken to a conservation area, assaulted with a blunt object and shot.

Missouri lawmakers OK 75 mph speed limit, keep vehicle safety inspections

Missouri lawmakers OK 75 mph speed limit, keep vehicle safety inspections

  • May 15, 2026

Arkansas, Kansas and Nebraska have made similar speed limit increases.

Education

Ferguson-Florissant settles former student's sex abuse lawsuit for $1.75 million

Ferguson-Florissant settles former student's sex abuse lawsuit for $1.75 million

The principal, Cedric Gerald, is facing criminal charges in a sex abuse case involving several students in another district. He remains in the St. Louis County jail.

St. Louis Public Schools 'ghosted' developer on sale. Now it may pay $2M for demolition.

St. Louis Public Schools 'ghosted' developer on sale. Now it may pay $2M for demolition.

St. Louis Public Schools plans to move forward with demolishing buildings even as one developer says it has failed to respond to his attempts to buy one of the schools.

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

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

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

Refugee support is drying up in St. Louis. Afghan programs face uncertain future

Refugee support is drying up in St. Louis. Afghan programs face uncertain future

A tutoring program run by nonprofit Welcome Neighbor STL is one of several supports for Afghan refugees in St. Louis that leaders say are under threat as federal funding expires.

St. Charles

Man charged with threatening St. Charles Mormon church says he was 'extremely intoxicated'

Man charged with threatening St. Charles Mormon church says he was 'extremely intoxicated'

In court on Tuesday, Jordan Gipson addressed the allegations, saying he did not remember making the phone calls. 

Two more men linked to Lake Saint Louis tow truck thefts

Two more men linked to Lake Saint Louis tow truck thefts

All four men face stealing, burglary and property damage charges in St. Charles County. They also face charges in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, officials said. 

Troy man dead in head-on collision in Lincoln County

Troy man dead in head-on collision in Lincoln County

Authorities identified the man as Mason Hammett, 22, of Troy.

Catholic school in St. Charles County ends K-8 program, combines with nearby school

Catholic school in St. Charles County ends K-8 program, combines with nearby school

The "reconfiguration" will send St. Joseph students to nearby St. Paul, the archdiocese said.

State & Regional

Missouri cut aid for fruit and vegetable purchases after SNAP junk food push

Missouri cut aid for fruit and vegetable purchases after SNAP junk food push

Missouri lawmakers spent part of this year’s legislative session arguing that the state should steer low-income families away from buying candy, soda and desserts with public benefits.

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

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

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.

Grand jury improprieties revealed as case against Chicago protesters unravels

Grand jury improprieties revealed as case against Chicago protesters unravels

The U.S. attorney also issued a remarkable apology to the court, saying he found out about the problems in the grand jury last month; he dropped the felony conspiracy charge.

Nation & World

Big Tobacco comes out on top after FDA shake-up

Big Tobacco comes out on top after FDA shake-up

The FDA's new, looser regulation of new vapes and nicotine pouches will potentially unleash hundreds more such products on the market, according to current and former officials.

US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting

US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting

The U.S. Justice Department said Saturday's shooting outside the White House showed an urgent need for improved security.

$18 an hour to stop mass shooters: US workplaces' first line of defense

$18 an hour to stop mass shooters: US workplaces' first line of defense

In a culture plagued by mass shootings, security guards work the front lines with little fanfare — and often unarmed.

Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes

Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes

Both sides had indicated progress on a deal that could halt the war and restart shipping through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.

Illinois

Family DNA leads to charge 33 years after Madison County killing

Family DNA leads to charge 33 years after Madison County killing

A 70-year-old retiree was arrested in connection with the bludgeoning death of Randy Gail Sperino. Her nude body was found along the side of a road in November 1993.

10 of our favorite St. Louis-area places to go on Route 66

10 of our favorite St. Louis-area places to go on Route 66

It's the celebrated road's 100th anniversary this year. Here is what you might want to see and do.

Off-duty police officer hit and killed on Clinton County road

Off-duty police officer hit and killed on Clinton County road

St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. identified the victim as David Jordan, 59.

Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Madison County

Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Madison County

Incident occurred about 5:10 a.m. Tuesday on Route 4 west of Marine.

Crime

Man found dead in St. Louis' Baden neighborhood

Man found dead in St. Louis' Baden neighborhood

Homicide detectives were responding, police said. 

St. Louis firm, others ordered to pay $10.2M to couple over asbestos in body powders

St. Louis firm, others ordered to pay $10.2M to couple over asbestos in body powders

Vi-Jon manufactured store-brand baby powders, body powders and foot powders using talc for years, with store-brand powders sold at stores such as Walmart, Target and Walgreens.

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

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

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."

6-year-old injured after shooting himself, St. Louis County police say. Gun owner charged

6-year-old injured after shooting himself, St. Louis County police say. Gun owner charged

Arquez Phipps, 19, was charged with one count of endangering the welfare of a child.

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Politics

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

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Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

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

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