The suicide rate for Missouri veterans is one of the highest in the country, but legislation signed by the Governor this week makes reversing that trend a top priority. The MO Veterans Commission is now charged with creating a new program, and will work with the MO Dept. Of Mental Health to address the issue…
The St.Louis Charter Commission has announced its final recommendations for amending the City’s governing document. Board of Alderman President Megan Green announced on Tuesday that commission members have approved proposals that would establish an Office of Public Advocate, change the timing of general municipal elections, give the Board of Aldermen more authority in the budget…
The July 4th Holiday celebration has begun with dozens of events across the St.Louis region. There are many communities hosting events , some that kicked off this past weekend. There are fireworks Wednesday night on the Alton Riverfront and in O’Fallon IL. On the 4th in downtown STL, America’s Birthday Parade begins at 10am and…
The St. Louis Development Corporation says it now has an agreement with several mortgage lenders, and can now begin accepting applications to help those that qualify purchase a home in the City. The Homebuyer Assistance Program is for 1st time homebuyers in St.Louis. Those that qualify will receive up to $50,000 in the form of…
Starting Wednesday one of St.Louis’ oldest and most popular theater companies is hosting what they’re calling a “treasure trove” sale of props, set pieces, and other items used over the decades in it’s productions. The Repertory Theater of St.Louis, known simply as The Rep, has been storing props and other items from it’s shows over…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Floodwaters have breached levees in Iowa, creating dangerous conditions that prompted evacuations as the deluged Midwest faces another round of severe storms. The sheriff’s office in Monona County says the Little Sioux River breached levees in several areas Tuesday. Evacuation orders were issued and roads were closed in the area.…
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced a plan to solve an on-going problem for home owners in East St.Louis who have experienced years of flood damage. The Flood Hazard Mitigation Program will provide nearly $2.6 million to the City to buy-out 39 properties that have experienced repeated flooding and damage. East STL has a…
The United States Department of Justice has found that Missouri has violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In a just-issued release the Justice Dept. says the state has failed to provide community-based services that adults with mental health disabilities need in order to remain in their communities. It also found that MO…
Juneteenth celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States. The holiday is officially recognized next Wednesday, but many groups and organizations across the STL region will be holding events this weekend, including one in Soulard and several in North County. Alton’s celebration runs Saturday from 11 to 5 at James Killion park, where U.S.…
Justice Department officials are meeting this week in St.Louis to discuss both current and planned efforts to combat violent crime in the St.Louis region. Federal officials are meeting at Washington University with their local and state counterparts as well as with community groups and law enforcement who are involved in the National Project Safe Neighborhoods…