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Politics

Mayor promises ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ turnaround in State of City speech. Protesters interrupt.

Mayor promises ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ turnaround in State of City speech. Protesters interrupt.

  • Austin Huguelet | Post-Dispatch

Before ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Mayor Cara Spencer began her speech, protesters interrupted to advocate for tornado victims, and condemned Spencer for not deploying more quickly to help north ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ recover.

Former ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ nightclub owner, political candidate charged in pandemic fraud scheme

Former ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ nightclub owner, political candidate charged in pandemic fraud scheme

  • Mark Schlinkmann | Post-Dispatch

Dana Kelly, who ran for ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ license collector and filed for mayor, is among 6 accused in a new pandemic fraud case, the U.S. attorney's office said Friday.

3D printed homes, an abandoned $590,000, the FBI: What happened in Southern Illinois town?

3D printed homes, an abandoned $590,000, the FBI: What happened in Southern Illinois town?

  • Molly Parker | Capitol News Illinois

Two men promised a $1.1 million 3D printer could fix Cairo, Illinois’ housing crisis. More than a year later, the one duplex it printed still isn’t finished.

Photos: Police arrest protesters disrupting Mayor Cara Spencer during her first State of the City address

Photos: Police arrest protesters disrupting Mayor Cara Spencer during her first State of the City address

  • Laurie Skrivan | Post-Dispatch

Police arrested protesters, who interupted Mayor Cara Spencer’s during her first State of the City address on Friday, April 17, 2026, in the rotunda at City Hall. The protesters raised their voices to condemn Spencer for not doing nore the help the tornado-damaged neighborhoods on the north …

Page disclosure of new ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ County HQ option is 'breach of trust,' council says

Page disclosure of new ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ County HQ option is 'breach of trust,' council says

  • Mark Schlinkmann | Post-Dispatch

Four council members say Page administration officials shouldn't have released information about a proposal to buy a Creve Coeur building.

Page wins court fight with council, will head to London

Page wins court fight with council, will head to London

  • Jacob Barker | Post-Dispatch

Page had said he would not go unless a judge clarifies a county ordinance, passed in September, that makes the council chair acting county executive when he leaves the country. 

Page pitches purchase of Creve Coeur building for ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ County headquarters

Page pitches purchase of Creve Coeur building for ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ County headquarters

  • jbarker SKukuljan

The building, constructed in 1982, was renovated in 2014, according to the owner, and has a large parking lot. 

Kehoe's income tax elimination plan moves closer to ballot in Missouri

Kehoe's income tax elimination plan moves closer to ballot in Missouri

  • Apr 16, 2026

Voters could get to decide whether to eliminate the state's income tax later this year

Many states, including Missouri, don’t report losses from data center tax breaks, study says

  • Apr 16, 2026

In most cases, states are failing to disclose incentives in violation of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, a private organization that sets financial reporting standards for state and local governments. 

Nearly 1 in 4 people seeking abortions out of state chose Illinois. Here’s why.

Nearly 1 in 4 people seeking abortions out of state chose Illinois. Here’s why.

  • Apr 16, 2026

Aside from geography, Illinois also is among the states that have put in place new policies — along with millions of dollars — to welcome patients who aren’t their residents. 

Emerson site overhaul grows to $22 billion. Ferguson considers a $1.5 billion tax break

Emerson site overhaul grows to $22 billion. Ferguson considers a $1.5 billion tax break

  • Apr 15, 2026

Supporters say the financing will help secure the city's largest economic development project in its history on what could otherwise become a vacant problem site.

Lease talks between ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ County, St. Ann landlords back on, Page says

Lease talks between ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ County, St. Ann landlords back on, Page says

  • Apr 15, 2026

"In the end, we have to get the best deal for St Louis County and not get too wrapped up in the behavior of people that we do business with," Page said Tuesday. 

To break election tie, St. Charles opts to draw name from 'small opaque jar'

To break election tie, St. Charles opts to draw name from 'small opaque jar'

  • Apr 15, 2026

"The names of both candidates will be placed into a container, and one name will be randomly drawn to determine the winner," St. Charles clerk told the Post-Dispatch.

×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ County executive hopeful invites opponent as guest speaker for her meeting

×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ County executive hopeful invites opponent as guest speaker for her meeting

  • Apr 15, 2026

On flyers mailed this week, Mosley touts appearance of county Assessor Jake Zimmerman at April 30 meeting. Both are Democratic candidates for county executive

Judge dismisses challenge to Missouri's $50 million school voucher program

Judge dismisses challenge to Missouri's $50 million school voucher program

The Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Program costs taxpayers about $50 million annually

×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ gives $545,000 to fund all-boys preschool

×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ gives $545,000 to fund all-boys preschool

The Foundation for Strengthening Families will use the money for its Good Shepherd Academy for Boys off Page Boulevard and Hodiamont Avenue.

Illinois unions rally against driverless vehicle bill, warn of job losses, safety risks

Illinois unions rally against driverless vehicle bill, warn of job losses, safety risks

A coalition of labor unions fear driverless taxis could jeopardize public safety and the jobs of some or all of its hundreds of thousands of workers with problematic technology.

×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ County Council overrides Sam Page veto of jail damage measure

×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ County Council overrides Sam Page veto of jail damage measure

The bill requires county jail officials to seek prosecution of prisoners causing damage of $750 or more to the facility. The county executive says it violated separation of powers.

Ed Martin is still fighting ethics accusations, claims 'executive privilege'

Ed Martin is still fighting ethics accusations, claims 'executive privilege'

A former factor in local and state GOP politics, Martin has been charged by a legal disciplinary counsel with ethics violations that could lead to disbarment.

One extra ballot ties St. Charles council race. They could draw lots for the seat

One extra ballot ties St. Charles council race. They could draw lots for the seat

Chris Kyle was ahead by a single vote. Now, he and incumbent Bill Otto are tied

×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ NAACP wants deaths at city jail investigated as negligent homicides

×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ NAACP wants deaths at city jail investigated as negligent homicides

The group alleges detainees are often taken from the jail to hospital emergency rooms without documentation of things such as diagnoses and medication lists.

A trip to London sparks a fight over who runs ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ County

A trip to London sparks a fight over who runs ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ County

×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ County Executive Sam Page really wants to go to London. But he doesn't want County Council Chairwoman to be county executive while he's gone. 

Missouri Senate budget panel reverses cuts to universities, child care

Missouri Senate budget panel reverses cuts to universities, child care

Senate taps into funds set aside for renovations of the Capitol to pay for one-time needs

Voters across Missouri passed property tax caps. Will they actually happen?

Voters across Missouri passed property tax caps. Will they actually happen?

It's not clear when, or even if, property tax freezes passed by voters will go into effect.

With filing deadline looming, Senate to debate elimination of Missouri income tax

With filing deadline looming, Senate to debate elimination of Missouri income tax

Democrats say eliminating the income tax will create massive holes in state government spending.

Holleman: ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ County needs a new police chief. The last transition was stormy.

Holleman: ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ County needs a new police chief. The last transition was stormy.

Will replacing Chief Kenneth Gregory will go smoothly? A few years ago, the foray into naming a new chief caused controversy.

'World Cup ready': State, federal leaders say matches, Kansas City will be safe

'World Cup ready': State, federal leaders say matches, Kansas City will be safe

Kansas City will play host to six matches June 16 through July 11. In addition to contests at Arrowhead Stadium, there are fan engagement activities tied to the games.

Clayco chief defends Festus data center, worries ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ area will be 'left out' of boom

Clayco chief defends Festus data center, worries ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ area will be 'left out' of boom

Clayco chief Bob Clark said the data center will financially benefit residents and businesses of Festus, from nearby property owners to the local Pasta House.

Sam Page vetoes bill requiring jail to seek prosecution of prisoners causing damage

Sam Page vetoes bill requiring jail to seek prosecution of prisoners causing damage

The county executive says bill would violate separation of powers. The bill's sponsor disputes that and wants the council to override the veto.

Why aren't there more food trucks in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´? Aldermen plan a fix

Why aren't there more food trucks in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´? Aldermen plan a fix

The proposal would open more blocks downtown, near the soccer stadium, in Soulard and on Cherokee Street. It would also let trucks stay open until 1 a.m.

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Heart to Heart 5K/10K run/walk in Creve Coeur, Missouri
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Heart to Heart 5K/10K run/walk in Creve Coeur, Missouri

  • Creve Coeur
  • 20 mins ago
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The 20th annual Heart to Heart 5K/10K Run/Walk takes place June 6, 2026, at Millennium Park in Creve Coeur with timed races, awards, family discounts and more.

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Arbor Day art contest in Creve Coeur, Missouri
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Arbor Day art contest in Creve Coeur, Missouri

  • Creve Coeur
  • 20 mins ago
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All-ages Arbor Day art and photo contest in Creve Coeur features nature-inspired works, ribbons from the mayor, and a March 13, 2026, submission deadline.

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Kirkwood schools earn Heart Safe safety designation
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Kirkwood schools earn Heart Safe safety designation

  • Kirkwood School District
  • Apr 18, 2026
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Kirkwood School District becomes ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ County’s first Heart Safe School District after implementing a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan and emergency drills.

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Michael Cosmopoulos named Guggenheim Fellow in classics
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Michael Cosmopoulos named Guggenheim Fellow in classics

  • University of Missouri ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´
  • Apr 17, 2026
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UMSL archaeologist Michael Cosmopoulos has been named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow in classics, honoring his Iklaina excavation and forthcoming book on early states.

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