A St. Louis non-profit that uses the arts and storytelling to promote a more peaceful and caring community is now set to launch a series of Public Service Announcements to help change the stigma about mental health care in disadvantaged urban areas. Through a $122,000 grant from the Youthbridge Community Foundation, Story Stitchers is creating…
On Wednesday Missouri Governor-elect Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Jessica Bax as the new Director of the Missouri Department of Social Services. She will assume the role in January and then await MO Senate confirmation. Today he also spoke on KTRS’ Frank and Jill Show. Kehoe talked about his growing up in North St.…
The Chairwoman of the St. Louis County Council is speaking out about what she says are significant budget challenges in the New Year. As the County Council prepares for the 2025 fiscal year, Shalonda Webb says that despite efforts to maintain fiscal stability, rising costs and an increasing demand for essential services have left STL…
This week St.Louis Mayor Tishara Jones and Board of Alderman President Megan Green released their plan for the use of the approximately $277 million in Rams settlement money. The Transform STL Act was filed this week by Ward 7 Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier and splits the money into 6 independent funds addressing various needs including…
The University of Missouri is building a new School of Engineering to address the high demand for trained engineers across the St.Louis region and the state and a just announced grant gives the project a significant boost. UMSL will welcome its first engineering students next fall, and say the new school aligns with Greater St.…
As President-elect Donald Trump assembles his administration, Republican governors and lawmakers in some states, including MO are already rolling out proposals that could help him carry out his pledge to deport millions of people living in the U.S. illegally. Missouri State Sen. Curtis Trent is sponsoring one of the proposals… which would empower local law officers…
The on-going work to replace the two Interstate 270 bridges over the Mississippi River between Missouri and Illinois has officially reached the midway point with completion of the South span which is set to open on Sunday. The joint project between the Missouri and Illinois Departments of Transportation connect Interstate 270 between North STL County…
A Missouri legislator is leading an effort to ban the use of cell phones at schools. State Representative Kathy Steinhoff has prefilled legislation that would prevent students from using cell phones during school hours. Fox 2 is reporting that HB 306 would require both public and charter schools to adopt written policies on the use of…
A Metro-east legislator will help lead an organization that supports higher education. State Representative Katie Stuart of Edwardsville has been elected as the vice-chair of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact, which represents 12 midwestern states including Missouri. The Compact works to develop cost-sharing opportunities and to generate collaborative solutions between member states, addressing various challenges…
The Holiday Season is underway. Now in it’s 40th year the Ameren Thanks-For-Giving Parade Thursday morning on Market Street features over 120 floats, dance groups and marching bands from the STL region, and you can help spread the holiday cheer and support the STL Area Foodbank provide healthy and nutritious meals to thousands of families…