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Some want Missouri's gerrymandered congressional maps to go in front of voters. But some Republicans lawmakers don't want that to happen. Here's the latest:
Hearing delayed on Republican effort to throw out redistricting ballot signatures
Advocacy group People Not Politicians has until mid-December to collect more than 100,000 signatures across six of Missouri’s eight congressional districts. The lawsuit may help decide whether 90,000…
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November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Some want Missouri's gerrymandered congressional maps to go in front of voters. But some Republicans lawmakers don't want that to happen. Here's the latest:
It looks like St. Louis voters could get a chance to weigh in on the earnings tax next April.
Earnings tax could once again go in front of St. Louis voters this April
The Board of Aldermen took early steps toward approving an April ballot measure that would ask voters to renew the city’s earnings tax.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
It looks like St. Louis voters could get a chance to weigh in on the earnings tax next April.
JUST IN: St. Louis looks likely to spend $14M in Ram's interest on winter sheltering in the wake of a housing crisis kicked off by the May tornado. @kavahnmansouri.bsky.social
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St. Louis Aldermen approve $14M in winter sheltering funds amid post-tornado housing crisis
The Board of Aldermen sent the three bills to the mayor’s desk after fast-tracking the legislation that will inject nearly $14 million worth of interest from Ram’s settlement funds and funds from the…
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November 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
JUST IN: St. Louis looks likely to spend $14M in Ram's interest on winter sheltering in the wake of a housing crisis kicked off by the May tornado. @kavahnmansouri.bsky.social
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Half a year after the tornado hit north St. Louis, the emotions Mayor Cara Spencer hears “run the gamut.”
Aid is coming, but residents and organizers say the city’s response hasn’t been fast enough.
Aid is coming, but residents and organizers say the city’s response hasn’t been fast enough.
As the 6-month anniversary of the St. Louis tornado looms, Spencer reflects on recovery
While St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer says the city is grateful for federal support, she says it hasn’t been enough to help repair potentially $2 billion in damage.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Half a year after the tornado hit north St. Louis, the emotions Mayor Cara Spencer hears “run the gamut.”
Aid is coming, but residents and organizers say the city’s response hasn’t been fast enough.
Aid is coming, but residents and organizers say the city’s response hasn’t been fast enough.
Nearly 20,000 people once called Mill Creek home before it was razed in 1959.
A new exhibit, “Black Metropolis,” brings back what residents remember: a tight-knit, entrepreneurial, multiclass Black community.
A new exhibit, “Black Metropolis,” brings back what residents remember: a tight-knit, entrepreneurial, multiclass Black community.
Mill Creek exhibition presents a ‘Black Metropolis’ before its 1959 destruction
City leaders portrayed Mill Creek as a slum before it was bulldozed in 1959. For Vivian Gibson and Malaika Horne Wells, it was home.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Nearly 20,000 people once called Mill Creek home before it was razed in 1959.
A new exhibit, “Black Metropolis,” brings back what residents remember: a tight-knit, entrepreneurial, multiclass Black community.
A new exhibit, “Black Metropolis,” brings back what residents remember: a tight-knit, entrepreneurial, multiclass Black community.
Remember when St. Louis nights stretched to the early hours of the morning?
Well, bars with 3 a.m. licenses are dwindling, and Alton just tightened hours for 13 more. Here’s what’s left.
Well, bars with 3 a.m. licenses are dwindling, and Alton just tightened hours for 13 more. Here’s what’s left.
Where to find the last 3 a.m. bars in St. Louis and the Metro East
Bars that are open into the early morning are dying out. Here’s where you can still throw one back in the wee hours in St. Louis and the Metro East.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Remember when St. Louis nights stretched to the early hours of the morning?
Well, bars with 3 a.m. licenses are dwindling, and Alton just tightened hours for 13 more. Here’s what’s left.
Well, bars with 3 a.m. licenses are dwindling, and Alton just tightened hours for 13 more. Here’s what’s left.
St. Louis pantries say they can’t keep up.
Tornado recovery, soaring food costs and the temporary loss of SNAP funding left thousands scrambling for help. “Traumatizing” is how one pantry director described the situation.
Tornado recovery, soaring food costs and the temporary loss of SNAP funding left thousands scrambling for help. “Traumatizing” is how one pantry director described the situation.
St. Louis-area food banks and pantries are stretched thin by SNAP issues and tornado
The May tornado dramatically increased demand at area food banks as families continue to struggle to recover.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
St. Louis pantries say they can’t keep up.
Tornado recovery, soaring food costs and the temporary loss of SNAP funding left thousands scrambling for help. “Traumatizing” is how one pantry director described the situation.
Tornado recovery, soaring food costs and the temporary loss of SNAP funding left thousands scrambling for help. “Traumatizing” is how one pantry director described the situation.
St. Louis expects tornado-damaged home demolitions to begin in January but the city is still waiting on FEMA funding to move forward.
It is estimated that approximately 2,000 properties will need to be demolished or have major debris removed from them.
It is estimated that approximately 2,000 properties will need to be demolished or have major debris removed from them.
St. Louis to start demolishing tornado-stricken homes in January if FEMA money arrives
St. Louis is preparing to start demolishing homes hit by the May tornado, but city officials say they need the state to expedite federal funding.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
St. Louis expects tornado-damaged home demolitions to begin in January but the city is still waiting on FEMA funding to move forward.
It is estimated that approximately 2,000 properties will need to be demolished or have major debris removed from them.
It is estimated that approximately 2,000 properties will need to be demolished or have major debris removed from them.
St. Louis-area machinists on Thursday voted 68% to 32% to approve Boeing’s fifth contract proposal, ending a strike that has lasted for nearly four months.
St. Louis Boeing machinists approve contract, ending 15-week strike
Union leaders recommended the contract, which raises the ratification bonus but keeps other terms the same.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
St. Louis-area machinists on Thursday voted 68% to 32% to approve Boeing’s fifth contract proposal, ending a strike that has lasted for nearly four months.
Patients with the rare genetic disease called epidermolysis bullosa can tear their fragile skin by brushing their teeth, eating or partaking in other everyday acts.
That disease is the subject of “Matter of Time,” a feature coming to the St. Louis International Film Festival this weekend.
That disease is the subject of “Matter of Time,” a feature coming to the St. Louis International Film Festival this weekend.
Race to cure rare ‘butterfly wing’ skin disease focus of new documentary screening in St. Louis
“Matter of Time” is a new documentary chronicling efforts to cure epidermolysis bullosa, a rare and devastating skin disease. The film features concert footage from Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and will…
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November 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Patients with the rare genetic disease called epidermolysis bullosa can tear their fragile skin by brushing their teeth, eating or partaking in other everyday acts.
That disease is the subject of “Matter of Time,” a feature coming to the St. Louis International Film Festival this weekend.
That disease is the subject of “Matter of Time,” a feature coming to the St. Louis International Film Festival this weekend.
St. Louis’ comedy scene takes center stage this weekend.
The Flyover Comedy Festival returns with headliners Aziz Ansari, Dulcé Sloan and hometown favorites Jason and Randy Sklar. From
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The Flyover Comedy Festival returns with headliners Aziz Ansari, Dulcé Sloan and hometown favorites Jason and Randy Sklar. From
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Flyover Comedy Festival has made St. Louis a comedy destination, says co-headliner Jason Sklar
The Flyover Comedy Festival returns for its eighth year with Jason and Randy Sklar headlining.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
St. Louis’ comedy scene takes center stage this weekend.
The Flyover Comedy Festival returns with headliners Aziz Ansari, Dulcé Sloan and hometown favorites Jason and Randy Sklar. From
@stlonair.bsky.social:
The Flyover Comedy Festival returns with headliners Aziz Ansari, Dulcé Sloan and hometown favorites Jason and Randy Sklar. From
@stlonair.bsky.social:
At a St. Louis food pantry, visits are up 20% as thousands of Missouri immigrants lose access to SNAP benefits.
A new federal law disqualifies refugees and asylees — leaving many scrambling to put food on the table. From the @missouriindependent.com:
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A new federal law disqualifies refugees and asylees — leaving many scrambling to put food on the table. From the @missouriindependent.com:
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Thousands of refugees, legal immigrants in Missouri could lose food assistance
Refugees and asylees are among those who can no longer qualify for federal nutrition support until five years after obtaining green cards.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
At a St. Louis food pantry, visits are up 20% as thousands of Missouri immigrants lose access to SNAP benefits.
A new federal law disqualifies refugees and asylees — leaving many scrambling to put food on the table. From the @missouriindependent.com:
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A new federal law disqualifies refugees and asylees — leaving many scrambling to put food on the table. From the @missouriindependent.com:
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Alton is ending all of its late night liquor licenses in the near future.
The city council voted to eliminate bars’ ability to sell alcoholic beverages until 2 a.m. on weekdays and 3 a.m. on weekends.
The city council voted to eliminate bars’ ability to sell alcoholic beverages until 2 a.m. on weekdays and 3 a.m. on weekends.
Alton will stop bars from serving alcohol past 1 a.m. starting next year
As written, the change is scheduled to take effect on Dec. 31 just before midnight — but the alderwoman who introduced it is considering if that’s too soon.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Alton is ending all of its late night liquor licenses in the near future.
The city council voted to eliminate bars’ ability to sell alcoholic beverages until 2 a.m. on weekdays and 3 a.m. on weekends.
The city council voted to eliminate bars’ ability to sell alcoholic beverages until 2 a.m. on weekdays and 3 a.m. on weekends.
Are you chasing the northern lights in Missouri and Illinois?
STLPR Visuals Editor Brian Munoz shares how to spot the rare show — and document it on your phone or camera while it lasts.
STLPR Visuals Editor Brian Munoz shares how to spot the rare show — and document it on your phone or camera while it lasts.
Here’s how to photograph the northern lights lighting up St. Louis skies this week
Are you chasing the northern lights in Missuri and Illinois? St. Louis Public Radio Visuals Editor Brian Munoz shares how to spot the rare show — and document it on your phone or camera while it lasts...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Are you chasing the northern lights in Missouri and Illinois?
STLPR Visuals Editor Brian Munoz shares how to spot the rare show — and document it on your phone or camera while it lasts.
STLPR Visuals Editor Brian Munoz shares how to spot the rare show — and document it on your phone or camera while it lasts.
Sports betting will start soon in Missouri. Are you ready to place your bets? Or are you against its legalization?
Either way, STLPR would love to hear your thoughts on the matter and why.
Either way, STLPR would love to hear your thoughts on the matter and why.
November 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Sports betting will start soon in Missouri. Are you ready to place your bets? Or are you against its legalization?
Either way, STLPR would love to hear your thoughts on the matter and why.
Either way, STLPR would love to hear your thoughts on the matter and why.
Ameren Missouri disconnected 17,347 households in October, according to documents filed with Missouri’s Public Service Commission.
Ameren Missouri cut off power for 17,000 customers in October
The utility disconnected more than 17,000 households that were behind on their bills in October, according to its latest public filings.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Ameren Missouri disconnected 17,347 households in October, according to documents filed with Missouri’s Public Service Commission.
The developers behind a $500 million battery plant planned for north St. Louis have officially canceled the project.
Battery plant planned for north St. Louis officially dead after Trump administration cancels grants
A battery plant planned for north St. Louis has been canceled by the Israeli company behind it after the Trump administration pulled federal grants for the project.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The developers behind a $500 million battery plant planned for north St. Louis have officially canceled the project.
In the 1930s, St. Louis was so choked by coal smoke that the sun would vanish for days.
Two new books trace how the city cleared its skies and how “Black Tuesday" in 1939 sparked one of America’s earliest clean air revolutions.
Two new books trace how the city cleared its skies and how “Black Tuesday" in 1939 sparked one of America’s earliest clean air revolutions.
Coal was the curse that darkened St. Louis. It took a future mayor to clear its skies
St. Louis spent decades burning millions of tons of coal. Then came “Black Tuesday” and Raymond Tucker.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
In the 1930s, St. Louis was so choked by coal smoke that the sun would vanish for days.
Two new books trace how the city cleared its skies and how “Black Tuesday" in 1939 sparked one of America’s earliest clean air revolutions.
Two new books trace how the city cleared its skies and how “Black Tuesday" in 1939 sparked one of America’s earliest clean air revolutions.
Comedian Wanda Sykes takes on her first dramatic role in “Undercard,” playing a former boxing champion and mother seeking redemption.
The film screens Monday at Hi-Pointe Theatre as part of the St. Louis International Film Festival.
The film screens Monday at Hi-Pointe Theatre as part of the St. Louis International Film Festival.
Wanda Sykes shows her dramatic side at St. Louis film festival
The St. Louis International Film Festival is honoring Sykes with this year’s Trailblazer Award.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Comedian Wanda Sykes takes on her first dramatic role in “Undercard,” playing a former boxing champion and mother seeking redemption.
The film screens Monday at Hi-Pointe Theatre as part of the St. Louis International Film Festival.
The film screens Monday at Hi-Pointe Theatre as part of the St. Louis International Film Festival.
A 16th-century emperor’s lessons on division and unity take center stage in St. Louis.
Dances of India brings Emperor Akbar’s story to life in “Nine Jewels: Music, Art & Splendor in the Court of Akbar the Great” — on stage this weekend in Creve Coeur.
Dances of India brings Emperor Akbar’s story to life in “Nine Jewels: Music, Art & Splendor in the Court of Akbar the Great” — on stage this weekend in Creve Coeur.
Dances of India St. Louis brings the story of a 16th-century king to new audiences
Emperor Akbar's court invited scholars, artists and spiritual leaders from around the world. Nartana Premachandra’s new theater production portrays his court through classical Indian dance and song.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
A 16th-century emperor’s lessons on division and unity take center stage in St. Louis.
Dances of India brings Emperor Akbar’s story to life in “Nine Jewels: Music, Art & Splendor in the Court of Akbar the Great” — on stage this weekend in Creve Coeur.
Dances of India brings Emperor Akbar’s story to life in “Nine Jewels: Music, Art & Splendor in the Court of Akbar the Great” — on stage this weekend in Creve Coeur.
When St. Charles sold Mueller Park for $3 million without a public vote, some residents decided they’d had enough.
Now, they’re pushing to change the city charter and give voters a say before any city-owned park can be sold.
Now, they’re pushing to change the city charter and give voters a say before any city-owned park can be sold.
St. Charles residents want rules on the sale of parks. In St. Louis, some say the rules are ignored
As St. Charles petitioners vie to add rules that would require a public vote for the sale of any city-owned parks, the very same rules in St. Louis face challenges as the city moves to sell a…
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November 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
When St. Charles sold Mueller Park for $3 million without a public vote, some residents decided they’d had enough.
Now, they’re pushing to change the city charter and give voters a say before any city-owned park can be sold.
Now, they’re pushing to change the city charter and give voters a say before any city-owned park can be sold.
St. Louis Public Schools officials are proposing to reopen three of the district’s seven temporarily closed schools in January.
St. Louis Public Schools officials propose reopening three tornado-damaged schools in January
District officials said Washington Montessori Elementary School, Yeatman-Liddell Middle School and Beaumont High School, which houses multiple career and technical programs, would be ready to reopen…
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November 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
St. Louis Public Schools officials are proposing to reopen three of the district’s seven temporarily closed schools in January.
Months after 21 Missouri zipcodes were added to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, the Department of Justice says $8.57 million in claims have already been approved for people impacted by Manhattan Project waste.
Residents in the St. Louis region are beginning to receive radiation exposure compensation
Several months after the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act was expanded in July to include 21 Missouri ZIP codes, the U.S. Department of Justice reports that as of Monday, $8.57 million worth of…
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November 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Months after 21 Missouri zipcodes were added to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, the Department of Justice says $8.57 million in claims have already been approved for people impacted by Manhattan Project waste.
Drinking into the early morning may soon end in Alton.
The city council’s Committee of the Whole voted 5-2 to roll back late-night bar liquor sales past 2 a.m. on weekdays and 3 a.m. on weekends. The council will have the final vote on Wednesday.
The city council’s Committee of the Whole voted 5-2 to roll back late-night bar liquor sales past 2 a.m. on weekdays and 3 a.m. on weekends. The council will have the final vote on Wednesday.
Alton City Council, citing problems, wants to end liquor sales after 1 a.m.
Alton’s mayor and city council say late-night liquor sales have caused too much drunken behavior.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Drinking into the early morning may soon end in Alton.
The city council’s Committee of the Whole voted 5-2 to roll back late-night bar liquor sales past 2 a.m. on weekdays and 3 a.m. on weekends. The council will have the final vote on Wednesday.
The city council’s Committee of the Whole voted 5-2 to roll back late-night bar liquor sales past 2 a.m. on weekdays and 3 a.m. on weekends. The council will have the final vote on Wednesday.
The Illinois Department of Transportation has spent the past two years planning a major highway project on a 6.5-mile stretch of Illinois 13 in Belleville and Cahokia Heights.
Belleville News-Democrat reports on some of the project's main goals:
Belleville News-Democrat reports on some of the project's main goals:
IDOT to make major improvements on highway in Belleville and Cahokia Heights
The main goals are to fix drainage problems, widen shoulders and resurface pavement to eliminate potholes and ruts, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The Illinois Department of Transportation has spent the past two years planning a major highway project on a 6.5-mile stretch of Illinois 13 in Belleville and Cahokia Heights.
Belleville News-Democrat reports on some of the project's main goals:
Belleville News-Democrat reports on some of the project's main goals: