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Unofficial results show two St. Charles incumbents lost, including a contested race lost by one vote
7+ hour, 8+ min ago (523+ words) St. Charles city council saw sound defeat for a long-time council member and a contested race that won by just one vote, according to final unofficial results from Tuesday's municipal election. St. Charles County will do a routine manual recount…...
'No do-overs when you're dealing with people's lives,' says police oversight board chair
7+ hour, 8+ min ago (538+ words) Support a free press with your donation today. The state takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has caused ripples of concern about the city's future, including the Civilian Oversight Board, which is tasked with reviewing complaints about excessive…...
Cherokee Street's annual Cinco de Mayo Festival is canceled, organizers cite rising costs
18+ hour, 2+ min ago (281+ words) The Cherokee Street Cinco de Mayo Festival scheduled for next month is canceled, with organizers citing rising costs and increased production fees. The festival has evolved into one of the most beloved, large-scale street festivals in the region, and it…...
St. Louis County police chief Gregory will retire May 1 after 46 years on the force
13+ hour, 41+ min ago (221+ words) The first Black chief of the St. Louis County Police Department has announced his retirement. Col. Kenneth Gregory will leave the department May 1 after a 46-year career in law enforcement, all with St. Louis County. "The time has come for…...
Biggest supplier of video gambling machines in Missouri is pulling the plug Friday
15+ hour, 10+ min ago (273+ words) Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said Wednesday the state's biggest supplier of video gambling machines is pulling out the devices later this week. Hanaway says Wildwood-based Torch Electronics is suspending operations of the devices, which resemble slot machines, on Friday....
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20+ hour, 25+ min ago (10+ words) Missouri House passes adult education bill that failed last week'STLPR...
After $6 B data center plan, Festus voters oust every incumbent council member
1+ day, 10+ min ago (642+ words) The promise of a political reckoning made by residents opposed to a $6 billion data center proposal in Festus came true Tuesday, as four city council members lost their reelection bids. The major shakeup of the council came after months of…...
Missourians would pay for nuclear power plant construction under bill that passes House
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (484+ words) Legislation that would allow utility companies to include the cost of building nuclear power plants in rates gained approval from the Missouri House on Tuesday. Utility companies may not currently charge Missourians for construction work in progress on nuclear projects…...
St. Louis interim sheriff voices support for legislation to elect, not appoint, the position
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (683+ words) Interim St. Louis Sheriff John Hayden Jr. made the trip to Jefferson City on Tuesday to testify in support of legislation that would ask voters to decide if sheriffs in Missouri should be elected and not appointed. Sheriffs are currently…...
Voters approve a school tax increase in Ferguson-Florissant and bonds in Clayton
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (399+ words) Voters in the Ferguson-Florissant School District and the School District of Clayton approved upgrades in final unofficial results from municipal elections Tuesday. Voters approved Proposition S, raising the Ferguson-Florissant School District's operating levy by 48 cents for spending related to security…...