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    Politics

    Arnold sues over Mo. state audit of scuttled road project

    stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri

    The city of Arnold, Missouri is suing State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick over his investigation into a cancelled road project, claiming he is overstepping his authority by requesting records from closed city council meetings.

    Messenger: HOA trustees try to end backyard softball lessons. They don’t have the votes.

    stltoday.com • Politics • USA

    A Missouri HOA's prolonged vote on restrictive covenants reveals a power struggle against a woman offering softball lessons in her backyard.

    As deadlines near, Missouri’s paid sick leave law in limbo

    stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri

    Missouri's new paid sick leave law faces uncertainty as the legislature considers its repeal and the Supreme Court reviews a legal challenge, leaving businesses in limbo.

    Spencer, inaugurated as mayor, charts plan to fix St. Louis

    stltoday.com • Politics • United States

    Newly inaugurated St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer outlines her plans to address city challenges, focusing on improving basic services, fostering economic development, and bridging racial divides.

    Missouri Republicans race to repeal sick leave law before rules take effect May 1

    stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri

    Missouri Republicans attempted to repeal a recently passed law granting paid sick leave and minimum wage increases, leading to a tense political standoff and stalled negotiations.

    Aldermen consider plan for city manager in St. Louis

    stltoday.com • Politics • United States

    St. Louis aldermen are considering a significant change to city governance by installing a city manager to improve city services and address concerns about mayoral power.

    3 farms drop out of St. Louis County fresh food program

    stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri

    Three farms withdrew from a St. Louis County fresh food program due to concerns about mismanagement and alleged misrepresentation by the program's administrator.

    Here’s what Missouri lawmakers accomplished this session

    stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri

    The 2025 Missouri legislative session saw the passage of several significant bills, including utility rate changes, ballot measure reforms, and police department restructuring, while other proposals, such as restrictions on gender-affirming care and funding for downtown St. Louis revitalization, failed to pass.

    Missouri GOP bid to repeal sick leave, wage rules blocked

    stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri

    Missouri Republican lawmakers' attempt to repeal voter-approved minimum wage increases and paid sick leave rules failed due to internal disputes, despite ongoing efforts by business groups to overturn the legislation.

    Kehoe looking to ‘reform’ Missouri’s food assistance program

    stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri

    Missouri's Governor Mike Kehoe is exploring ways to reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to encourage healthier food choices among recipients, potentially through waivers from the USDA.

    Missouri House votes to protect foster children’s benefits

    stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri

    The Missouri House passed a bill preventing the state from using foster children's benefits to pay for their care, also including a provision banning child marriage.

    Missouri House sends massive tax cut bill to governor

    stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri

    The Missouri House approved a massive tax cut bill reducing state revenues by over $420 million, sparking debate and delaying budget negotiations.

    Missouri lawmakers expand property tax credit for seniors

    stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri

    The Missouri Legislature passed a bill expanding property tax credits for seniors, increasing income eligibility and benefit amounts, and indexing for inflation.

    Riverview mayor sent man a bogus subpoena, lawsuit says

    stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri

    A Riverview, Missouri, mayor is being sued for issuing a bogus subpoena to an Illinois resident who had criticized him on social media.

    Letter: County politicians say they want no part of the city, until they do

    stltoday.com • Politics • Missouri

    A letter to the editor criticizes St. Louis County politicians for their inconsistent stances on merging with the city, highlighting their selective involvement in city affairs based on political expediency.

    Crime

    Stolen car fleeing St. Louis police crashes into another car, killing a woman

    stltoday.com • Crime • St. Louis

    A high-speed police chase in St. Louis ended tragically when a stolen car crashed, killing a woman in another vehicle.

    Man orchestrated shooting in St. Louis County, charges say

    stltoday.com • Crime • Missouri

    A Florissant man, Leroy McCauley, has been charged with first-degree murder for orchestrating and carrying out the shooting death of Kyree Chapman in St. Louis County.

    Illegal stunt driving at 6 spots Sunday night in St. Louis

    stltoday.com • Crime • Missouri

    Illegal stunt driving events across St. Louis on Sunday night led to police deploying spike strips and one arrest.

    Police receive 'numerous' calls about Riverview principal

    stltoday.com • Crime • Missouri

    A Riverview Gardens school principal faces numerous child sex crime charges, prompting an investigation and calls for parents to come forward with information.

    Charges dropped in case of St. Louis County car break-ins

    stltoday.com • Crime • Missouri

    A Hillsdale teenager, Juanell Carter, received a four-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to 16 charges related to a year-long string of car break-ins across St. Louis County.

    Cops find 3 bodies at north St. Louis house, kill suspect in shootout

    stltoday.com • Crime • USA

    St. Louis police responded to a shooting, resulting in a standoff and a shootout, leaving three dead and one suspect killed.

    Business

    Letter: Planned layoffs at Edward Jones betray its own company culture

    stltoday.com • Business • USA

    Edward Jones' planned layoffs, despite record profits and executive pay increases, are criticized as betraying the company's long-standing commitment to employee stability and career growth.

    Chicago-based company didn't pay for weed, suit says

    stltoday.com • Business • Missouri

    A Missouri cannabis company is being sued for over $200,000 in unpaid cannabis products.

    A couple bought a bank in downtown Belleville. They’ve opened a bookstore in it.

    stltoday.com • Business • Illinois

    A couple relocated from Utah to Illinois, transforming a former bank building in Belleville into a thriving independent bookstore, Belleville Books.

    Immigration

    Attorneys say students’ visas revoked for minor offenses

    stltoday.com • Immigration • United States

    Numerous international students in the US are facing visa revocations and potential deportation due to minor offenses, prompting legal challenges and raising concerns about due process and the impact on higher education.

    Journalism

    Police bar Real STL News for posts on dead bodies, hit list

    stltoday.com • Journalism • United States

    The St. Louis Police Department temporarily barred a citizen journalism outlet, Real STL News, from press briefings due to accusations of spreading misinformation.

    Lawsuit

    Suit: St. Louis teen killed by cops posed no risk

    stltoday.com • Lawsuit • United States

    The family of a St. Louis teenager fatally shot by police is suing the city, claiming the teen posed no threat to officers.

    Accident

    Teen dies after falling off SUV, being hit by fire truck

    stltoday.com • Accident • United States

    An 18-year-old woman in St. Louis died after falling from an SUV and being struck by a fire truck responding to an emergency.

    Shopping

    15 Mother’s Day gift ideas from St. Louis stores and makers

    stltoday.com • Shopping • St. Louis

    This article provides fifteen Mother's Day gift ideas from various St. Louis stores and local makers, offering a diverse range of options for shoppers.

    Finance

    Illinois bank exec faces charges in $2 million fraud scheme

    stltoday.com • Finance • Illinois

    A former Illinois bank executive faces federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a nearly $2 million check kiting scheme and defrauding bank customers.

    Home Improvement

    Homeowner finds fairytale ending in U. City storybook house

    stltoday.com • HomeImprovement • USA

    A retired artist and interior designer transforms a charming storybook house in University City into her dream retirement home.