St. Louis Democrat running to oversee Missouri elections
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — A Democratic veteran who previously worked on reforms in Ferguson is running for Missouri Secretary of…
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Health chief Echols describes city’s tactics in coronavirus war
ST. LOUIS – Dr. Fredrick Echols, the director of the city’s health department, said Wednesday that the city now had…
Botanical Garden’s virtual tours highlight lovely spring
ST. LOUIS – The glories of spring at the Missouri Botanical Garden are blossoming nearly unseen as many of us…
Most follow social distancing; sometimes, it’s hard to tell
ST. LOUIS – The half-dozen people clustering around a bench at the Arch look like a family following health guidelines…
Aquarium is closed to public – but not to kittens
DOWNTOWN WEST – What’s happier than a wet cat? Three fluffy, dry adoptable kittens visiting the creatures at the St.…
Rough weeks ahead, pandemic task force leader warns
The next two to three weeks are likely to see the peak of the coronavirus’ attacks on the St. Louis…
Statewide ‘stay at home’ order begins Monday
COLUMBIA (AP) — Gov. Mike Parson issued a statewide stay-at-home order on Friday, meaning Missouri has joined about 40 other…
Free parking at city meters extended until April 22
ST. LOUIS – Drivers will continue to get free parking spots at meters in the city, City Treasurer Tishaura Jones…
City releases map of coronavirus by ZIP code
ST. LOUIS – The city has released a map of positive COVID-19 coronavirus cases by ZIP code as of April…
Parson cuts spending as virus hits Missouri economy
COLUMBIA (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says he’s expecting a $500 million revenue shortfall this year because of the…
Census Day is here; city needs residents to respond
ST. LOUIS – April 1 is officially 2020 Census Day, when each U.S. resident is counted wherever he or she…
Metro Transit waives bus fares, implores safe riding
ST. LOUIS – Metro Transit has temporarily waived fares for MetroBus and Call-A-Ride passengers even as it’s asking people to…
Virus may doom Missouri recreational marijuana campaign
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — The spread of the coronavirus has probably doomed an effort to get a proposal to legalize…
Gateway Resilience Fund awards $440,000 to St. Louis individuals, businesses
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Grants totaling nearly $440,000 were awarded to 525 individuals and 16 downtown businesses by the Gateway Resilience…
Census is under way; response is vital, mayor stresses
ST. LOUIS – The 2020 Census is off and running, but at a slow pace. Mayor Lyda Krewson told St. Louisans…
Rent strike idea gaining steam during coronavirus crisis
ST. LOUIS (AP) — With millions of people suddenly out of work and rent due at the first of the…