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Transform 314 film explores generations of Black St. Louisans
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (283+ words) For nearly three years Kelly Mc Gowan has strived to bridge the gap between city governance and Black St. Louisans. On May 13, her mission will expand to the silver screen in a new documentary, "Transforming Our Legacy: A St. Louis…...
We want to hold on to our legacy: North St. Louisans fear tornado will empty community
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (1764+ words) As she emerged from the basement, Tracey Dickerson felt certain her home had been destroyed. It was May 16, 2025, and an EF3 tornado had, in minutes, torn a nearly 23-mile path through St. Louis, causing the most damage in north St. Louis…...
Missouri summer camp CEO, embroiled in child sexual abuse scandal, is retiring
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (1171+ words) The CEO of Kanakuk Kamps, a Christian summer camp in southwest Missouri plagued by a history of sexual abuse, is said to be retiring later this year. In a letter to camp families, Joe White, 77, reportedly said he would retire…...
St. Louis police board wants the city to spend $68 M more on the department by June 30
11+ hour, 47+ min ago (315+ words) The state-appointed board that oversees the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department wants to force the city of St. Louis to spend an additional $68 million on the department in the next seven weeks. The Board of Police Commissioners filed a suit…...
St. Louis water division head paints dire budget picture for his department
14+ hour, 39+ min ago (657+ words) The head of St. Louis" water division says his proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 is "unsustainable." "This year, we were not able to approve a lot of the necessary things that we need to approve to operate the division," Director…...
Two tornado-damaged St. Louis Public Library locations will reopen next week
13+ hour, 47+ min ago (291+ words) Two St. Louis Public Library locations will reopen this month after weathering significant damages in last year's May 16 tornado. Cabanne Library in the Academy neighborhood and Julia Davis Library in Penrose have received repairs to treat fallen ceilings and water…...
We stood up for us: St. Louisans reflect on the tornado that changed so much
1+ week, 4+ day ago (378+ words) Eleven months after a deadly tornado tore through parts of St. Louis, residents share their experiences and reflections. Here are the stories in their words....
$62 M Metro East studio could be filming TV shows by summer 2027
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (816+ words) A $62 million movie and television studio under development in Wood River will aim to bring competitive production to the St. Louis region by next year. Named Hollywood River Studios for the town where it's located, the Metro East complex is…...
Property tax relief is a priority in last week of Missouri legislative session
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1427+ words) With one week remaining in the 2026 Missouri legislative session, lawmakers are setting their sights on property taxes. House Speaker Jon Patterson, R-Lee's Summit, said there are several Senate-passed bills that the House can choose from that could reduce property taxes....
Sierra Club Illinois to Host Workday at Wadlow Creek Restoration Area, May 9, 2026
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (444+ words) The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois is calling for volunteers to support the on going efforts at the Wadlow Creek Restoration Area, formerly the Robert P. Wadlow Municipal Golf Course in front of the Alton Regional Multimodal Transportation Center…...