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Back to SearchHow St. Louis will spend $250 million in Rams settlement money causes disagreements at City Hall
The City of St. Louis has about $250 million from a settlement with the Rams over its relocation to Los Angeles. Unlike money from the American Rescu…
1 year, 7 months ago
Why did Missourians vote for liberal ballot items — but conservative candidates?
Missourians have backed ballot items supported by Democrats in the past decade while also giving Republicans unfettered control over state government…
1 year, 7 months ago
A missed deadline to spend federal funds means homeless students will lose out on services
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Education shows that millions of dollars of American Rescue Plan Act funding for homeless students still …
1 year, 7 months ago
Musial Award brings Bob Costas back to his broadcasting roots in St. Louis
Bob Costas has been a mainstay of sports broadcasting for decades. He’s done the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals and the Olympics. But before he…
1 year, 7 months ago
Once-troubled St. Louis County animal shelter ends volunteer program, worrying advocates
St. Louis County Animal Care and Control Adoption Center volunteers have spent nearly 28,000 hours walking dogs, cleaning kennels and promoting adopt…
1 year, 7 months ago
Discrepancy in jail death rates raises concerns about the City of St. Louis' transparency
Eighteen inmates have died at the St. Louis City Justice Center since 2020, which is higher than what public safety officials previously shared. STLP…
1 year, 7 months ago
Missouri advocates say arts education boosts student outcomes — especially post-COVID
St. Louis-based early childhood art educator Colleen Fitzsimmons-Wiviott (founder of Start With Art) and Missouri Alliance for Arts Education executi…
1 year, 7 months ago
SLPS board president and VP discuss year of turmoil, superintendent firing and school closures
St. Louis Public Schools has had a tumultuous year. It struggled to transport students to school, and in October, the SLPS school board voted to fire…
1 year, 7 months ago
Rolla typewriter enthusiasts open store for those enchanted by the ‘clickety clack’
A new shop in Rolla, Missouri, aims to make typewriters a more appreciated — and regularly used — mode of communication. Owners Amanda and Shane Byrn…
1 year, 7 months ago
How Food City is decreasing food insecurity in the St. Louis region
Sara Bannoura, the research and storytelling program manager for Food City, breaks down what contributes to food insecurity in parts of the St. Louis…
1 year, 7 months ago