Interleague and Astros Return to Busch
Rasmus Returns to St. Louis For 1st Time
Better Together releases report on lack of regional unity
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A nonprofit group supporting consolidation of government in St. Louis city and St. Louis County has issued a final report, saying fragmentation has created an “us vs. them” mentality in the region. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Better Together St. Louis says the lack of unity has had three bad…
Mega-donor PAC gives $280K to Missouri governor hopeful
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A political action committee funded by Missouri mega donor Rex Sinquefield has donated close to $280,000 to Republican gubernatorial candidate Catherine Hanaway. Great St. Louis gave Hanaway roughly $278,000 this past week. Hanaway is a former Missouri House speaker and U.S. attorney. She faces an Aug. 2 primary against St.…
Illinois Treasurer: Budget fight dips monthly investment profit $2.6 million
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs says the state loses $2.6 million a month in investment income because of the ongoing state budget impasse. The Democrat in charge of investing state money said Tuesday that his office changed strategies last summer to shorter-term less lucrative investments instead of long-term ones because the state had…
Riverview Gardens Accreditation Recommendation Postponed Until Fall
The Board of Education took no action on the Riverview Gardens School District’s request for reclassification as provisionally accredited. The Board acknowledged the district’s significant improvement efforts. “The students, teachers and leaders in Riverview Gardens have worked very hard to improve their schools and help students succeed,” said Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven. “The Board’s…
Doctor: It was largest disaster we could imagine
Officials say hospital and trauma centers prepare for disasters, but “you can never prepare adequately.”
Alderwoman Lyda Krewson Announces Her Run For Mayor
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A longtime member of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen is seeking a higher office. Alderwoman Lyda Krewson announced her candidacy Tuesday morning through a posting on YouTube. Krewson is 63 and has been a member of the board for nearly two decades. She also is chief financial officer of PGAV Architects.…
Trump, Clinton offer different visions in Orlando response
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have outlined dramatically different proposals for fighting terrorism and gun violence following the deadly Orlando nightclub attacks. The presumptive Republican nominee is vowing to suspend immigration from countries with a history of terrorism and the Democratic candidate warns against demonizing Muslims. The candidates’ back-to-back speeches Monday underscored…
Judge hears arguments in bid to block Indiana abortion law
Indiana’s new law also would prohibit abortions sought because of a fetus’ race or sex.
Sansone Group To Manage And Lease Former St. Louis Rams Training Facility
The Sansone Group has announced its plan to manage and lease the former Rams training facility located in Earth City. The real estate firm is teaming up with the St. Louis Regional Convention and Sport Complex Authority to help utilize the location. “We are excited to work with the St. Louis Regional Convention and Sport…