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St. Louis mayor vetoes charter modernization bill
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will not undergo a name change in November. Mayor Tishaura Jones on Friday vetoed a bill that would have modernized language in the city charter. Among other changes, it would have renamed the Board of Aldermen to the St. Louis City Council. The objection...
What to do in the Lou: Weekend events Aug. 24-25
ST. LOUIS — From experiencing different cultures to trying new food, there are several events happening in the St. Louis area this weekend, Aug. 24-25. Festival of Nations. The largest multicultural event in the region returns to Tower Grove Park this Saturday and Sunday, hosted by the International Institute of St. Louis.
Jefferson City welcomes new Urgent Care with familiar staff and more room
A new Urgent Care facility held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday afternoon in Jefferson City. The new MU Health Care Urgent Care facility officially opened on May 30 and is located at 3527 West Truman Boulevard, Suite 100A in Jefferson City. This new location was opened after two other Urgent Care...
Lebanon License Bureau reopens under new management
The Missouri Department of Revenue announced this week that the new management contract for the Lebanon License Office has been awarded to License Office Services, LLC. All license office contracts in Missouri are awarded through a competitive bid process. License offices are operated by independent contractors but overseen by the Missouri Department of Revenue. For more on this story, see Saturday's LCR.
Missouri Democrats of Henry County have second meeting for reorganization.
The Missouri Democrats of Henry County had their re-organizational meeting. Thursday night at 7 PM at the Clinton rotary building. Approximately 40 Democrats attended electing their central committee followed. by club elections. Greg GrigsbyV Vice Chair and Chair Barb Davis with the 4th. Congressional district attended to assist in the...
Royals star Salvador Perez is a hit at KCK backyard wiffle ball game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Salvador Perez helped put smiles on the faces of a group of Kansas City, Kan. kids while giving them some unexpected fun. The Royals had a day off Thursday and Salvy ended up in the Piper area of Kansas City, Kan. A group of kids...
A Red Circle founder Erica Williams recognized as PLACE changemaker
Seven years ago, Erica Williams decided to stop simply talking about change and make it happen in her North St. Louis County neighborhood. She founded A Red Circle, a nonprofit aimed at increasing racial equity in the area including Ferguson, where the death of Michael Brown Jr. left many, including Williams, shocked and angered.
Vernon Betts demands recount in St. Louis sheriff primary
St. Louis’ sheriff is contesting his narrow loss in the August primary. Vernon Betts filed a request for a recount on Friday. He lost to Alfred Montgomery, a former sheriff’s deputy, by 256 votes out of more than 45,000 cast, for a margin of victory of 0.56%. Under state law, the losing candidate may demand a recount if the margin is less than 1%.
Thousands of Jehovah’s Witnesses to attend weekend St. Charles convention
ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Jehovah’s Witnesses will hold their annual three-day event at The Family Arena in St. Charles from August 23-25, 2024. The event is expected to attract over 4,400 attendees and is free and open to the public. “St. Charles has welcomed us and is a great host,” states Trevor Ostermann, a localspokesperson […]
Multiple sclerosis appears to protect against Alzheimer’s disease
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) are far less likely than those without the condition to have the molecular hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The discovery suggests a new avenue of research through which to seek Alzheimer’s treatments,...
Sexton Alan Bruns Terminated After Mix-Up in Grave Opening and Complaint About Cemetery Records
After more than 30 years in the post, the city has ended the role of Alan Bruns as city sexton. The action was approved by four aldermen during a closed meeting following the regular board of aldermen (BOA) meeting August 20. Aldermen Debbie Kelley, James Cleeve, Scott Lesh and Karla Stewart voted to terminate the contract with Mr. Bruns immediately. Alderman Rafael Madrigal abstained. Alderman Anna Meadows was not present.
Lake of the Ozarks boating incident injures Michigan woman
A boating incident at Lake of the Ozarks left a 49-year-old woman with moderate injuries Saturday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the incident occurred at approximately 10:05 a.m. at the 25-mile mark on the main channel. According to the report, a Sonic 36SS operated by Martin A....
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