Regional board to decide on new federal grant to restart Loop Trolley
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Backers of a trolley that closed almost two years ago because of financial troubles are hoping that a…
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Harris-Stowe using pandemic funds to cancel student debt
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Harris-Stowe University is using federal pandemic relief funds to eliminate student debt from the last academic…
Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid spurs no influx
(AP) — Earlier this year, an insistent cry arose from business leaders and Republican governors: Cut off a $300-a-week federal supplement…
Funds now available for Missouri nonprofits working to deter crime
Under legislation approved by state lawmakers in May, nonprofits working to deter crime in seven Missouri communities can now apply for state funds —totaling…
Cybersecurity expert demands apology from governor over hacking claims
A cybersecurity expert targeted for investigation by Gov. Mike Parson is demanding a public apology and payment for his costs for legal…
U.S. Senate Republicans again block debate on voting rights legislation
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans blocked the advance of voting rights legislation Wednesday, the second time this year — thwarting…
CDC panel backs expanded COVID-19 booster rollout
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions more Americans are closer to getting a COVID-19 booster as influential government advisers endorsed on Thursday…
Tool for police reform rarely used by local prosecutors
SEATTLE (AP) — Isaiah Obet was behaving erratically and in mental distress in 2017 when Auburn police officer Jeff Nelson…
Cities are dragged into court to fix sidewalks for people with disabilities
From her dining room, Susan Goodlaxson can see her neighbor gardening across their street in Baltimore. But while other neighbors…
Data breach prompts review at Missouri teacher pension fund
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Officials with the pension fund serving teachers and other public school employees in Missouri say they’re…
Schools with low test scores can have high student growth, report finds
Schools with a low percentage of students reaching proficient and advanced levels on Missouri standardized tests are also among the…
Social Security increase will be largest in decades as inflation jumps
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of retirees on Social Security will get a 5.9% boost in benefits for 2022. The biggest…
Southern Baptist leader resigns amid review of sex abuse allegations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A top Southern Baptist Convention administrator is resigning after weeks of internal division over how best…
FDA panel endorses booster shot for J&J COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health advisers endorsed a booster of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine Friday, citing concern that Americans…
New leader of Dept. of Social Services has tall order: Jumpstart reform
After years of dysfunction and criticism — including lawsuits, legislative inquiries and a revolving door of leaders — the announcement…
Judge blocks residency rule for Missouri medical marijuana licenses
A federal judge has permanently blocked Missouri from enforcing a requirement that medical marijuana licenses go to businesses owned by residents…