Rev. Larry Rice still pushes for homeless St. Louisans, but not everyone is listening
The former televangelist continues to have a way with the bully pulpit, but his methods of trying to help people are out of fashion in a data-driven age.
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis purchases former Caleres HQ in Clayton
The performing arts organization first announced its intention to purchase the property in March of 2025.
Colonels aim to bring military efficiency to a place long without it: City Hall
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer’s work to revamp city services has gotten a boost from hires with high military rank.
State takes money back from St. Louis charter schools after surprise adjustment
Revised enrollment figures submitted by St. Louis Public Schools led to a funding cut for charters in its footprint.
See how a career as a police officer and narcotics agent informs this attorney’s specialties
How Travis Noble built one of Missouri’s leading DWI defense firms
KSDK anchor Mike Bush announces his retirement
The longtime anchor will have spent 41 years at the NBC affiliate.
Canceled vote at Post-Dispatch parent could be good news for Hoffmann
Lee Enterprises asked shareholders to invest $50 million in a plan that would dilute Hoffmann’s shares—but has now canceled the vote.
Surprise announcement from Page sets up new race for county executive
Page’s defense attorney says his decision not to seek reelection was not the result of any deal with prosecutors.
Police seek leads in antisemitic arson that shocked Clayton
The reward in the case is now up to $57,000, police say.
St. Louis County to require training, hiring goals for all major contractors
One critic, Councilman Mark Harder, called the new rules a “huge Christmas present” to neighboring counties.
‘Opportunity occupations’ provide good salaries, no degree needed, Fed says
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis researcher and economist Nicole Summers-Gabr has identified six jobs that pay workers above the local median wage, without needing a college degree.
Solutions
Why giving free IDs to homeless Missourians makes fiscal sense
The state now charges for documents that people need to become self-sufficient—but a coalition wants to change that in Jefferson City.
St. Louis city revisits a once-scorned housing model: SROs
Rooming houses nearly got zoned out of existence. A new ordinance enables them with a modern twist—and none too soon, advocates say.
A new exit out of homelessness in the city of St. Louis: Francie’s Place
At a refurbished 140-year-old building in Marine Villa, tenants get subsidized studios upstairs and optional services on the street level
How St. Louis could bring back recycling pickups—and actually make them work
Kansas City’s roll carts offer a model that shows less contamination than St. Louis’ now-rejected blue dumpsters did
Tangled titles complicate tornado recovery for North St. Louis
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri has seen a surge of requests for help—and while FEMA offers flexibility, other public and private sources don’t.
Mike Dressel builds on a legacy at Stifel
The financial advisor combines experience, strategy, and family values at Stifel’s Frontenac office.
5 things to know about new St. Louis CITY SC manager Yoann Damet
After a seven-month search for a head coach, the club tapped the former assistant manager of the Columbus Crew, where sporting director Corey Wray previously served.
County Council makes $48M in cuts, patches shortfall with $15M in Rams funds
Yesterday’s meeting was the county’s last chance for a balance budget—and saw a rebuke of Sam Page’s plan.
Aldermen fear tornado’s destruction could lead to environmental hazards
Without good cleanup, “we’re going to have a mile and a half wide swath through the city that just is uninhabitable in the future,” says Alderman Bret Narayan.
Momentum builds for alternative highway plan in downtown St. Louis
And the Gateway Arch Park Foundation is eyeing expansion to East St. Louis, too.
St. Louis tornado survivors travel to D.C. to tell their story
The four St. Louisans are part of a bigger group advocating for a stronger FEMA.
‘We’re all talking’: Hanaway says cooperation is key to stopping violent crime in Missouri
Missouri’s new attorney general is getting her hands dirty with everything from spam calls to juvenile offenders.
In surprise move, County Council rejects science center subdistrict nominees
Karen Branding and Greg Sullivan were nominated to serve on a subdistrict board of the Zoo Museum District.
For St. Louis mayor, winter weather presents a big test
St. Louis’ mayor has been focused on accountability measures for the Streets Department—and making sure there are more than enough beds for homeless residents.
Police dig up Frontenac yard in probe of 1972 missing person’s case
Marie Beula Smith Mueller disappeared 53 years ago as she was trying to leave her husband, Dr. Donn Mueller.
Mayor Cara Spencer reflects on first eight months in office
St. Louis’ new mayor reflects on tornado recovery, surprise November snowfall, and the big-picture vision she believes can bring the city’s mojo back.
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