Mark Maxwell
@markmaxwelltv.bsky.social
Political Editor at KSDK-TV in St. Louis
Governor JB Pritzker is in East St Louis criticizing President Trump’s cuts to SNAP. He slams tariffs as “a tax on us.” Rev. Gary Gaston opens the panel discussion telling Pritzker, “We need a president like you.”
July 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Governor JB Pritzker is in East St Louis criticizing President Trump’s cuts to SNAP. He slams tariffs as “a tax on us.” Rev. Gary Gaston opens the panel discussion telling Pritzker, “We need a president like you.”
St. Louis has a new alderwoman-elect. Jami Cox Antwi walks away with an easy win.
Jami Cox Antwi — 55%
Shedrick Kelley — 18%
Jim Dallas — 14%
Alecia Hoyt — 10%
Cam McCarty — 2%
Jami Cox Antwi — 55%
Shedrick Kelley — 18%
Jim Dallas — 14%
Alecia Hoyt — 10%
Cam McCarty — 2%
July 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
St. Louis has a new alderwoman-elect. Jami Cox Antwi walks away with an easy win.
Jami Cox Antwi — 55%
Shedrick Kelley — 18%
Jim Dallas — 14%
Alecia Hoyt — 10%
Cam McCarty — 2%
Jami Cox Antwi — 55%
Shedrick Kelley — 18%
Jim Dallas — 14%
Alecia Hoyt — 10%
Cam McCarty — 2%
The absentee vote totals are counted in the 8th Ward. Jami Cox Antwi leads the pack with 49% of that batch of votes. Shedrick Kelley a distant second with 22%. Long way to go here. Decent turnout at the polls today and those votes aren’t represented here.
July 2, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The absentee vote totals are counted in the 8th Ward. Jami Cox Antwi leads the pack with 49% of that batch of votes. Shedrick Kelley a distant second with 22%. Long way to go here. Decent turnout at the polls today and those votes aren’t represented here.
Mayor Cara Spencer and eight aldermen hold a press conference alongside FEMA and SBA officials as they roll out new federal tornado relief options. The press conference kicks off moments after the Missouri House rushed $100 million in an aid package to help victims recover.
June 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Mayor Cara Spencer and eight aldermen hold a press conference alongside FEMA and SBA officials as they roll out new federal tornado relief options. The press conference kicks off moments after the Missouri House rushed $100 million in an aid package to help victims recover.
This free reputation counseling comes from a guy who’s holding hospitalized detainees hostage until the Board of Aldermen stuffs more money into his budget. He spends tens of thousands on golf carts but feels the responsibilities of the job have become a drain on taxpayers.
May 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This free reputation counseling comes from a guy who’s holding hospitalized detainees hostage until the Board of Aldermen stuffs more money into his budget. He spends tens of thousands on golf carts but feels the responsibilities of the job have become a drain on taxpayers.
Sure, this job can be demanding—but consider the perks. Where else could you get free reputation management advice from Sheriff Alfred Montgomery?
It’s quite telling when politicians feel “targeted” when you tell the public the truth about what they’ve done in private.
It’s quite telling when politicians feel “targeted” when you tell the public the truth about what they’ve done in private.
May 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Sure, this job can be demanding—but consider the perks. Where else could you get free reputation management advice from Sheriff Alfred Montgomery?
It’s quite telling when politicians feel “targeted” when you tell the public the truth about what they’ve done in private.
It’s quite telling when politicians feel “targeted” when you tell the public the truth about what they’ve done in private.
St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery is ordering deputies to sign this vaguely worded loyalty oath which threatens them with termination if any of them “gossip,” engage in “rumor,” or leak accurate information to the press or public.
As you can see, the crackdown is not exactly working.
As you can see, the crackdown is not exactly working.
May 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery is ordering deputies to sign this vaguely worded loyalty oath which threatens them with termination if any of them “gossip,” engage in “rumor,” or leak accurate information to the press or public.
As you can see, the crackdown is not exactly working.
As you can see, the crackdown is not exactly working.
Happening now: 41 members of the Missouri National Guard are preparing to set up front loaders and dump trucks at these four strategic SLPS sites throughout the tornado disaster zone. They will coordinate debris drop-offs starting at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow. More info coming.
May 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Happening now: 41 members of the Missouri National Guard are preparing to set up front loaders and dump trucks at these four strategic SLPS sites throughout the tornado disaster zone. They will coordinate debris drop-offs starting at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow. More info coming.
Day 12. Missouri National Guard is scheduled to arrive this afternoon to help organize and coordinate debris removal and strategic super sites. Until now, most all of the debris removal effort has been volunteer led. Construction companies pitching in. Donors renting dumpsters.
May 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Day 12. Missouri National Guard is scheduled to arrive this afternoon to help organize and coordinate debris removal and strategic super sites. Until now, most all of the debris removal effort has been volunteer led. Construction companies pitching in. Donors renting dumpsters.
My parents, both in their 60s, spent all day Friday stopping at every big box store they could to buy up enough supplies to fill this van. Then, they drove from Chicago to deliver tarps, tents, food and supplies to my St. Louis neighbors in need. We need more people like them.
May 25, 2025 at 1:31 AM
My parents, both in their 60s, spent all day Friday stopping at every big box store they could to buy up enough supplies to fill this van. Then, they drove from Chicago to deliver tarps, tents, food and supplies to my St. Louis neighbors in need. We need more people like them.
Look at this lineup. Some of the biggest names in St. Louis. Cardinals. CITY SC. Battlehawks. Symphony Orchestra. Art Museum. So many more. Artists & civic leaders coming together to host a massive Tornado Relief Night tonight.
Participate here: go.eventgroovefundraising.com/stlstrong/Ca...
Participate here: go.eventgroovefundraising.com/stlstrong/Ca...
May 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Look at this lineup. Some of the biggest names in St. Louis. Cardinals. CITY SC. Battlehawks. Symphony Orchestra. Art Museum. So many more. Artists & civic leaders coming together to host a massive Tornado Relief Night tonight.
Participate here: go.eventgroovefundraising.com/stlstrong/Ca...
Participate here: go.eventgroovefundraising.com/stlstrong/Ca...
The Trump DOJ files a motion to dismiss Missouri AG Andrew Bailey's lawsuit against the FDA, arguing Bailey never had standing to to try and block approval of the abortion pill.
May 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The Trump DOJ files a motion to dismiss Missouri AG Andrew Bailey's lawsuit against the FDA, arguing Bailey never had standing to to try and block approval of the abortion pill.
Illinois Lt. Gov Juliana Stratton officially launches her bid for U.S. Senate. “For too long, the middle class has been centered on the campaign trail but sidelined when it comes to real governance.”
April 24, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Illinois Lt. Gov Juliana Stratton officially launches her bid for U.S. Senate. “For too long, the middle class has been centered on the campaign trail but sidelined when it comes to real governance.”
If you missed the live debate tonight, you can watch it anytime on demand right now on the 5+ app. Download the app for free anywhere you stream content.
March 19, 2025 at 3:03 AM
If you missed the live debate tonight, you can watch it anytime on demand right now on the 5+ app. Download the app for free anywhere you stream content.
Streets department garbage truck drivers who didn’t go out on their routes on their regularly scheduled off day during the immediate aftermath of the January snow storm have had their pay docked 10% for three pay periods, according to this written notice obtained by KSDK News.
February 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Streets department garbage truck drivers who didn’t go out on their routes on their regularly scheduled off day during the immediate aftermath of the January snow storm have had their pay docked 10% for three pay periods, according to this written notice obtained by KSDK News.
This is the exact location where the dead woman’s body was recovered, according to the Medical Examiner. A group of homeless people often huddle around this manhole to try and stay warm.
February 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
This is the exact location where the dead woman’s body was recovered, according to the Medical Examiner. A group of homeless people often huddle around this manhole to try and stay warm.
Million Dollar Mayor’s Race: On the eve of early voting opening in St. Louis, Cara Spencer’s campaign raised $600k from dozens of donors at a fundraiser last night, according to Clayco founder Bob Clark. This takes the race well past the million dollar milestone.
February 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Million Dollar Mayor’s Race: On the eve of early voting opening in St. Louis, Cara Spencer’s campaign raised $600k from dozens of donors at a fundraiser last night, according to Clayco founder Bob Clark. This takes the race well past the million dollar milestone.
Many thanks to the talented Brian Munoz at STLPR for the great photos:
February 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Many thanks to the talented Brian Munoz at STLPR for the great photos:
KSDK News turns 78 today! First on the air in MO, first in color & HD TV in STL, now leading streaming revolution. Our Hall of Fame event this week celebrated pioneers who connected communities, challenged power, and told St. Louis history. Technology evolves, but our commitment remains the same.
February 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
KSDK News turns 78 today! First on the air in MO, first in color & HD TV in STL, now leading streaming revolution. Our Hall of Fame event this week celebrated pioneers who connected communities, challenged power, and told St. Louis history. Technology evolves, but our commitment remains the same.
We obtained a copy of the letter several garbage truck drivers received notifying them to appear at a disciplinary hearing last week to explain why they didn’t show up to work on Wednesday, January 8. That’s typically their scheduled day off. But it came after 1.5 snow days.
January 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
We obtained a copy of the letter several garbage truck drivers received notifying them to appear at a disciplinary hearing last week to explain why they didn’t show up to work on Wednesday, January 8. That’s typically their scheduled day off. But it came after 1.5 snow days.
I get a lot of political yard sign pictures and ideas sent my way. This one I had to go see for myself. Sure enough, a voter in the Shaw neighborhood printed out a tweet referencing some of the Mayor’s text messages that her office disclosed to us in an open records request.
January 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I get a lot of political yard sign pictures and ideas sent my way. This one I had to go see for myself. Sure enough, a voter in the Shaw neighborhood printed out a tweet referencing some of the Mayor’s text messages that her office disclosed to us in an open records request.
Thanks to Ms. Shields and her fourth grade class at Iveland Elementary School for the warm welcome.
Students in third through fifth grades got to meet with Army soldiers, firefighters, veterinarians, estheticians, engineers, and journalists today at Career Day. Sharp kids!
Students in third through fifth grades got to meet with Army soldiers, firefighters, veterinarians, estheticians, engineers, and journalists today at Career Day. Sharp kids!
January 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Thanks to Ms. Shields and her fourth grade class at Iveland Elementary School for the warm welcome.
Students in third through fifth grades got to meet with Army soldiers, firefighters, veterinarians, estheticians, engineers, and journalists today at Career Day. Sharp kids!
Students in third through fifth grades got to meet with Army soldiers, firefighters, veterinarians, estheticians, engineers, and journalists today at Career Day. Sharp kids!
In an email to the Board of Aldermen, St. Louis Department of Streets Director Betherny Williams claims city workers lied to her about salting and clearing snow and ice from “secondary” streets and hill routes. She says those workers may face disciplinary action.
January 17, 2025 at 12:15 AM
In an email to the Board of Aldermen, St. Louis Department of Streets Director Betherny Williams claims city workers lied to her about salting and clearing snow and ice from “secondary” streets and hill routes. She says those workers may face disciplinary action.
Big thank you to U.S. Air Force veteran and KSDK News photojournalist extraordinaire James Merriman. He hustled extra hard to make a lot of TV happen in the last 24 hours.
January 14, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Big thank you to U.S. Air Force veteran and KSDK News photojournalist extraordinaire James Merriman. He hustled extra hard to make a lot of TV happen in the last 24 hours.
The Missouri State Capitol is lit up in red, white, and blue on the eve of Governor-elect Mike Kehoe’s inauguration. It’s Governor Mike Parson’s last night with keys to the governor’s mansion.
January 13, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The Missouri State Capitol is lit up in red, white, and blue on the eve of Governor-elect Mike Kehoe’s inauguration. It’s Governor Mike Parson’s last night with keys to the governor’s mansion.