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The longtime director of the city's land bank was terminated without explanation in April. But she appears to have reemerged in the federal indictment of three aldermen, which was unsealed last week.

St. Louis Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed is resisting calls to resign four days after federal prosecutors charged him with accepting cash bribes in exchange for rewarding business owners with tax breaks.  So far, at least six members of the Board of Aldermen – Bill Stephens, Tina Pihl, Christine Ingrassia, Anne Schweitzer, Cara Spencer and Megan Green – have publicly called for Reed to resign. Others have called on him privately to step down. On his way out of the federal…

Local police reporting on use of force has spiked in Missouri since new law requiring participation in FBI data collection.

The gunman in the murder-for-hire scheme that took the life of reality TV star Andre Montgomery Jr. in St. Louis pleded guilty in Federal court Friday. Travell Hill, 30, pleded guilty to one count of murder-for-hire and one count of conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire for shooting and killing Montgomery on March 14, 2016, outside a home recording studio on Natural Bridge where Montgomery was recording music. Hill's co-defendants include Montgomery's uncle and fellow reality TV star, Tim Norman; an exotic dancer from Memphis, Terica Ellis; and former Nelly producer Waiel “Wally” Yaghnam.

Applications are being accepted for a new summer jobs program offered by the City of St. Louis.

ALTON - Ten-year celebrations for businesses are always special, but the one this past Friday at Olive Oils Marketplace was what one could describe as "extra-special." The Friday ribbon cut to mark 10 years in business at the 108 W. 3rd St. in Alton location was a time to remember both the good and tough times, but it was a celebration the owners will not forget. Julie and Tim Meeks are the owners of Olive Oil Marketplace. Tim describes the business perfectly as a store for "foodies." Julie said she considers the marketplace a “gourmet kitchen store” which specializes in olive oils and balsamic vinegars, but also offers much more. At the ribbon-cutting on Friday, several product samples from vendors and in-store sales were offered to customers. Julie Meeks was emotional when she reflected on the 10 years at the 108 W. 3rd St. location and she and Tim both thanked their customers and family for their ardent support. Julie said during the COVID-19 Pandemic, it was

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I've been yelling at CNN all evening, demanding that they stop building up fake suspense about Boris Johnson's no-confidence vote in Parliament. There was no way his party was going to chuck him out. Which they didn't. But I admit it was closer than I counted on—though this hardly matters to a guy like BoJo. ...continue reading "BoJo wins landslide leadership mandate"

“Under Governor Parson, our budget has significantly increased,” said Mary Fox, director of the Missouri State Public Defender System.

WOOD RIVER - The City of Wood River Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Group has a meeting set from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 550 E. Madison Avenue, Wood River. The City of Wood River Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is forming a Community Advisory Group of diverse residents, business owners, and other interested parties representing a range of backgrounds and neighborhoods within the city. "We are seeking more representatives and local student bicycle commuters from Lewis and Clark Community College to join the group in the review and discussion of existing conditions and community goals impacting the plan," the city said in a statement. "Please note attendance at the meeting does not guarantee placement on the Community Advisory Group."

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EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County Treasurer, Chris Slusser, said property owners should be receiving tax bills soon, with the first installment coming due July 7. The Treasurer’s Office will continue rolling out paperless delivery of tax bills, or “e-notice”, this year. Included on the front page of this year’s tax bill will be a website, enoticesonline.com, and an authorization code that will allow taxpayers to begin receiving their tax bills electronically the next year. Those who escrow taxes are strongly encouraged to sign-up for paperless billing to save printing and paper costs. “Although the Treasurer’s office serves as the county’s tax collector, it’s important to remember that the Treasurer’s office doesn’t determine the amount that is billed”, Slusser said. Property tax bills are determined by four factors — the assessment, the equalization factor or ‘multiplier,’ the tax rate and any exemptions.”

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The owners of Bayer's Garden Shop, a family-operated nursery opened in 1941, said Monday they would close its two locations.

A St. Louis-based packaging manufacturer has laid off hundreds of workers, including some in Missouri this spring, as it shuttered five plants following an acquisition. But it also will be hiring at other plants to which it transfers that work.

ALTON - The Alton Municipal Band is gearing up to begin its 132nd season of Concerts in the Parks. Directed by David Drillinger and Jennifer Shenberger, the band will perform a nine-week concert season at Riverview and Haskell parks in Alton. Each week the band will present music that fits a different theme: from the famous children’s concert to the always-popular patriotic concert, there is sure to be music for everyone’s taste. This year, there are also a few surprises throughout the season that audiences will not want to miss! Thursday concerts will be held at the gazebo in Riverview Park, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday concerts are at Haskell Park, in front of Lucy Haskell’s historic playhouse, at 7 p.m. The season will begin with concerts on June 9th and 12th. Guest vocalist Jared Hennings will wow the audience with his powerful baritone voice at both concerts, and Mayor David Goins will make a special appearance at Sunday’s concert. Alton Municipal Band concerts

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Chantal Hailey, assistant professor of sociology at the University of Texas at Austin My research at this moment focuses on school choice in New York City, and particularly the role of race …

Read the key takeaways from the charges brought against three St. Louis elected officials by federal authorities.

Last month we formally announced RFT Art A’Fair , a live celebration of St. Louis’ arts and music community, taking place at the Golden Record (2720 Cherokee) and four more venues on Cherokee Street on Thursday, June 23. The initial lineup reveal included Alexis Tucci, Maxi Glamour and the Knuckles to name a few — but we also teased a future announcement.

The first two warehouses in a new Maryland Heights industrial park are fully leased even before construction is finished, and developers are moving ahead of schedule for construction of a third building.

Now that we’re encountering mass shootings in America on what appears to basically be a weekly or so clip, all the tired, made-up, bullshit talking points that get trotted out to shift blame are coming off as even more tired and made-up than they did previously. We’ve now had three mass shootings that have been […]