Students get three extra months to repay federal education loans
President Joe Biden will continue a pandemic-spurred pause on student loan repayments until May 1, he said Wednesday. Loan repayments…
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Pandemic poses short- and long-term risks to babies, especially boys
The pandemic has created a hostile environment for pregnant people and their babies. Stress levels among expectant mothers have soared. Pregnant women with the…
State lawmaker’s anti-abortion bill mirrors new Texas law
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — A Republican state representative has introduced legislation that would ban nearly all abortions in Missouri, mirroring…
Racist vandals deface mural at Washington University
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Washington University officials said a mural on campus that depicts prominent Black people was vandalized over…
Hundreds of St. Louisans seek $500 pandemic aid; more can get help to apply
CITY HALL — St. Louis officials announced on Sunday more opportunities in the weeks ahead for people to receive in-person…
Since 1980s, U.S. chances of a white Christmas have been melting
A white Christmas seems to be slowly morphing from a reliable reality to a dream of snowy holidays past for…
Scholarships, guns, teaching about racism: Missouri higher education bills to watch
Expanding state financial aid programs, banning COVID-19 vaccine requirements on campus, and restricting lessons about racism and sexism are just…
Sinquefield drops $250K into GOP primary for Missouri auditor
Republican Scott Fitzpatrick’s campaign for Missouri auditor got a big boost Thursday, with megadonor Rex Sinquefield cutting a $250,000 check…
Missouri treasurer joins crackdown on schools with mask mandates
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s treasurer will no longer help schools refinance bond debt unless superintendents promise not to enforce…
EPA details push to tighten rules for lead in drinking water
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration took steps Thursday aimed at reducing lead in drinking water, announcing plans to…
Missouri revenue to hit record $11.4B, estimate from Parson shows
Missouri revenue collections will record another $1 billion surplus this year and a growing economy will produce record receipts in the coming…
COVID toll in U.S. hits 800,000 to close out deadly year
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Carolyn Burnett is bracing for her first Christmas without her son Chris, a beloved high school…
Pfizer confirms COVID pill’s results, potency versus Omicron
(AP) — Pfizer said Tuesday that its experimental COVID-19 pill appears effective against the Omicron variant. The company also said…
Days after tornadoes, Missouri officials assessing damage
DEFIANCE, Mo. (AP) — Missouri officials are continuing to assess the damage caused by tornadoes that killed at least two…
How Christmas became an American holiday tradition, with a Santa Claus, gifts and a tree
Each year, the celebration of Christmas has religious leaders and conservatives publicly complaining about the commercialization of the holiday and the growing…
Judge sets March trial date for Greitens investigator Tisaby
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A judge has set a March trial date for William Tisaby, the private investigator who led…