SLPS seeks input on federal COVID-19 school funds
ST. LOUIS – The city’s public schools are getting money through the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund…
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With civil rights charges, Justice Dept. signals priorities
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is sending a strong message about its priorities these days. In just over the…
Aldermen to start work on budget
CITY HALL – The Board of Aldermen will begin this week perusing a $1.15 billion spending package for the 2021-2022…
KC commemorative police coin criticized for offensive design
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A commemorative coin that was designed to honor the Kansas City Police Department’s vice unit…
Tearful reunions mark second Mother’s Day under pandemic
Last Mother’s Day, they celebrated with bacon and eggs over FaceTime. This time, Jean Codianni of Los Angeles flew to…
Pandemic Task Force to hold Moment of Silence on May 10
ST. LOUIS – A moment of silence is planned at 10 a.m. on May 10 to acknowledge and honor the…
Hairstyles gain protected status; 2 developments lose tax breaks
CITY HALL — Mayor Tishaura Jones has banned race-based discrimination based on hairstyles. The new law prohibits job, housing and…
Police academies spend only 3.21% of training on ethics, public service
Police academies provide little training in the kinds of skills necessary to meet officers’ growing public service role, according to…
Rep. Bush tells Congress of Black pregnancy complications, maternal deaths
WASHINGTON — When U.S. Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri was pregnant with her first child, Zion, she saw a sign…
Missouri lawmakers OK $35B budget without Medicaid expansion
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri lawmakers approved on Friday a $35 billion budget that includes no funding for a Medicaid…
Delmar Loop businesses revive as COVID-19 retreats
UNIVERSITY CITY – The shine is coming back on the Chuck Berry statue, while hungry foodies are starting to fill…
Officials push for millions in fixes for city water treatment system
RIVERVIEW – At well over a century old, the city’s drinking water treatment system is still providing the best-tasting water…
Bill for limited Missouri school voucher program passes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers passed on Thursday a bill to allow a tax credit program to help pay…
Ferguson movement is on cusp of revolutionizing political power
April 6, election night in St. Louis, was a defining moment for the Ferguson movement. The race was close. Kayla…
Slumping slugger Pujols cut by Angels, still wants to play
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols was cut by the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, abruptly ending the 41-year-old superstar…
National Guard to scale back COVID-19 vaccinations
JEFFERSON CITY – Demand for the COVID-19 vaccine has significantly dropped in recent weeks, so the Missouri National Guard has begun…