Thousands of evictions loom in St. Louis amid pandemic
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Thousands of eviction filings are piling up in St. Louis and St. Louis County courts, leaving…
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Some health insurers add food to coverage menu
When COVID-19 first swarmed the United States, one health insurer called some customers with a question: Do you have enough…
For first Black Pentagon chief, racism challenge is personal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly confirmed Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will have to contend not only with a world of security threats…
Missouri House Democrats criticized over handling of ethics complaint
In a rare sign of rebellion, legislative aides who work for Missouri House Democrats are accusing their party’s leaders of…
Committee questions effectiveness of Cure Violence
CITY HALL – When the Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to give $5 million for a much-touted program to Cure…
GOP legislators seek to curb local control over health orders
When Missouri’s top leaders resisted implementing statewide restrictions, such as a mask mandate, amid the pandemic, there was a theme…
Appeals court rejects Gardner’s appeal in McCloskey case
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri appeals court denied on Wednesday a second challenge from St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly…
Missouri tells some to give back COVID-related payments
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Some Missourians who received unemployment insurance payments during the coronavirus pandemic are now being told they…
Inaugural event to celebrate resiliency of Black Americans
DETROIT (AP) — The resiliency, culture and heroism of Black Americans and the African diaspora will be the central theme…
Tyus forces aldermen to review tax-break bills more closely
CITY HALL – With a parliamentary maneuver, First Ward Alderwoman Sharon Tyus forced the Board of Aldermen last week to…
Aldermen approve bill on election to stop ward reduction
CITY HALL – By a narrow vote, the Board of Alderman approved last week a measure seeking an election on…
Inauguration week prayer event aims to show Christian unity
WASHINGTON (AP) — As a politically divided nation prepares to inaugurate a new president in the wake of a violent…
NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The National Rifle Association announced Friday that it had filed for bankruptcy protection. The group, the…
Seven city schools to close; Sumner decision in March
ST. LOUIS – Seven of the city’s public schools will close at the end of the school year. The St.…
Missouri House denounces Rep. Price for alleged harassment
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — The Missouri House has formally denounced Rep. Wiley Price, D-St. Louis, who is accused of having…
Protesters rally downtown, demand Hawley’s resignation
DOWNTOWN – A group of union members and others who came to a rally Tuesday isn’t about to forget Sen.…