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Macy’s All-Star week is full of bargains to save you money
ST. LOUIS – It’s Macy’s All-Star week, and it’s full of bargains to save you money on a wide variety of items. There are deals for men and women on clothing and shoes. Handbags, jewelry, beauty, home and bed and bath are all marked down. Get...
How a resurgence in affordable housing is reviving Jeff-Vander-Lou and north St. Louis
This story was commissioned by the River City Journalism Fund. In November 2023, a first-time homeowner closed on an affordable, fully rehabbed single-family home in St. Louis’ Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood. The home, distinguished by its inviting yellow door against a soft charcoal brick, stands unrecognizable from its former self —...
On day two of MLB Draft, Cardinals bet on two pitchers recovering from Tommy John surgery
On the second day of the MLB Draft on Monday, the Cardinals used back-to-back picks to select two pitchers who have a combined total of 107 innings in their college careers and are in different stages of recovering from Tommy John surgery. They were picks that the Cardinals believe could...
Society of St. Vincent de Paul closes thrift store location, cuts staff
COOL VALLEY, Mo. — The nonprofit Society of St. Vincent de Paul of St. Louis announced last week that it has closed its Cool Valley location, at 1225 S. Florissant Road, and eliminated several jobs as it deals with financial issues. In a July 9 email, the nonprofit organization...
Missouri Minute: St. Louis to vote on short-term rental fee; vacant drug stores raise questions
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen on Friday voted to approve sending a decision on short-term rental fees to voters in November, though it is unclear how much the fees would generate. A new registration and permitting process will also take effect in November for short-term rental owners. In other news, Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill that could help redevelop vacant properties in downtowns by changing the state's historic tax credit program. Plus, Missouri dispensaries brought in almost $120 million in sales last month, keeping pace with the monthly average since the state legalized recreational cannabis sales. Keep reading for all the day’s business news.
Summer Mystery – Why Are 6 Missouri Kids Now Suddenly Missing?
Life is complicated and even more so when you're going through your formative years in this modern digital age. Why in the middle of summer did 6 Missouri kids suddenly vanish without a trace? Authorities are seeking help and information to find out. According to the National Center for Missing...
MSF’s Military Honorees of the Day Listed
The Missouri State Fair will honor the men and women who have served or are currently serving our country with Veteran/Active Military Honoree of the Day, sponsored by Capital Materials, Retrieving Freedom, Inc., and Starline Brass. Eleven veterans/active duty service members from Missouri (one each day of the fair) will...
July known for hottest days ever in Missouri and Kansas
JOPLIN, Mo. (KSNF) — So far this summer, dangerous heat has made weather headlines across America as multiple heatwaves pushed temperatures into the triple digits throughout much of the nation. When it comes to record-setting heat, the month of July is typically where you’ll find it. In fact, much...
Calls to Missouri’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline increased during second year of operation
Calls to Missouri's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline have increased significantly from its first to second year, according to data provided by the Missouri Department of Mental Health. The post Calls to Missouri’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline increased during second year of operation appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Millions remain unspent in federal funds for homeless students — and time is running out
Three years after federal aid was earmarked to ensure homeless students get an education, millions of dollars remain unspent in the Midwest and around the country. In September, what’s left of the one-time funding will be returned to the U.S. Treasury.
'We’re going to be bold': Candidate for Missouri governor will keep campaign ads featuring flamethrower and guns
ST CHARLES, Mo. — On Monday afternoon, it was a packed room filled with prayers at the Soda Museum in St. Charles. Just hours before heading to Milwaukee, one of Missouri's Republican gubernatorial candidates, Senator Bill Eigel, held a prayer rally on Main Street. This event was held following...
Accel Entertainment to Acquire FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing, Add New Casino
Accel Entertainment, the largest terminal operator in the U.S. and a Chicago-based publicly traded company, is acquiring FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing and the Collinsville horse track in Illinois in a $35 million stock deal. Accel Entertainment agreed to a buyout of both Fairmount Holdings Inc. and its subsidiary, Fairmount...
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