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Cardinals end loud homestand in quiet fashion as trip through NL Central continues

Cardinals end loud homestand in quiet fashion as trip through NL Central continues

  • Daniel Guerrero | Post-Dispatch

The Cardinals' 6-2 loss against the Pirates left them short of claiming the first of four consecutive series against National League Central Division opponents.

Affordable healthcare center opening in Dutchtown. Patient care begins May 26.

Affordable healthcare center opening in Dutchtown. Patient care begins May 26.

  • Dan Bauman

The Family Care Health Centers unveiled its new 27,000-square-foot, $16.4-million health care facility and pharmacy near Grand Boulevard and Chippewa Street on Thursday afternoon. 

Bank wants St. Louis neighborhood groups' records in NorthSide eminent domain case

Bank wants St. Louis neighborhood groups' records in NorthSide eminent domain case

  • Jacob Barker | Post-Dispatch

Lawyers for the city say the bank, facing the loss of its collateral, is looking to "impugn" neighborhood residents who are tired of Paul McKee's NorthSide Regeneration. 

Gateway Arch backers push riverfront revival as final Millennium Hotel tower comes down

Gateway Arch backers push riverfront revival as final Millennium Hotel tower comes down

  • Steph Kukuljan | Post-Dispatch

Leaders hope to target a roughly mile-and-a-half stretch between Chouteau Avenue to the south and Biddle Street to the north.

Black financial advisers sue Edward Jones, say they were discriminated against

Black financial advisers sue Edward Jones, say they were discriminated against

  • Dana Rieck | Post-Dispatch

The federal lawsuit, filed Tuesday against the Des Peres-based financial services firm, accuses the company of having policies that allowed the discrimination to happen.

Jefferson County flood buyout plan slipped into state budget raising eyebrows

Jefferson County flood buyout plan slipped into state budget raising eyebrows

  • Kurt Erickson | Post-Dispatch

Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, requested the funding, saying it will help buy up property in a small subdivision in House Springs to be used as a park.

That new blue whale exhibition at the Science Center? It's big

That new blue whale exhibition at the Science Center? It's big

  • Daniel Neman | Post-Dispatch

The show's highlight is an 80-foot-long replica of a real blue whale skeleton. 

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Foristell planning panel recommends data center moratorium

Foristell planning panel recommends data center moratorium

Proposed pause of up to a year now goes to the city's Board of Aldermen.

St. Louis Ford truck dealer files for bankruptcy after unsuccessful attempts to expand

St. Louis Ford truck dealer files for bankruptcy after unsuccessful attempts to expand

The dealership operates out of an 8.5-acre campus off of Interstate 70 in North St. Louis. It sells new and used Ford vehicles.

Police release ID of man fatally shot in downtown nightclub

Police release ID of man fatally shot in downtown nightclub

Around 12:30 a.m., police responded to a report of a shooting inside the Boom Boom Room, a burlesque dinner theater at 1229 Washington Ave.

Boy, 14, injured in Jennings shooting

Boy, 14, injured in Jennings shooting

St. Louis County police officers were called about 6:25 p.m. Wednesday after the boy was shot in the leg in the 2000 block of McLaran Avenue. 

St. Louis mayor, aldermen move forward with water rate hikes

St. Louis mayor, aldermen move forward with water rate hikes

The bill calls for 18% hikes in this year and next year, three 6% increases from 2028 to 2030, and 5% increases in 2031 and 2032.

Hillsdale teen who broke into dozens of cars admits to being caught with machine gun

Hillsdale teen who broke into dozens of cars admits to being caught with machine gun

Juanell Carter pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, punishable by up to 15 years in prison. He is currently in custody.

Former Manchester candidate found guilty of defrauding Cub Scouts

Former Manchester candidate found guilty of defrauding Cub Scouts

Jessica Green ran for elected office in April while she was accused of stealing more than $800 from the Cub Scout Pack 781.

Paid internships available for area high school students

Paid internships available for area high school students

St. Louis Community College, in partnership with the St. Louis Internship Program — operated by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis — is launching two new paid summer workforce internship programs designed to prepare high school juniors and seniors for careers in manufacturing and bi…

Editor's Pick

12 St. Louisans who changed American music

12 St. Louisans who changed American music

  • Jasmine Osby | Post-Dispatch

In St. Louis, several artists emerged over the decades that changed the blueprint of global music and left a lasting impact on American artist culture.

  • 10 St. Louisans who changed the nation
  • 9 times St. Louis-area court cases helped decide national laws
  • 'It was outlaw music.' 50 years of punk rock in St. Louis

Sports

MSLA boys Class 1 final: Kirkwood vs. Priory

MSLA boys Class 1 final: Kirkwood vs. Priory

High School Sports Reporter Paul Halfacre recaps the Orchard Farm 7-6 victory over St. Charles in the Class 4 District 6 final

High School Sports Reporter Paul Halfacre recaps the Orchard Farm 7-6 victory over St. Charles in the Class 4 District 6 final

High School Sports Reporter Paul Halfacre recaps the Orchard Farm 7-6 victory over St. Charles in the Class 4 District 6 final.

Cor Jesu pulls away from Nerinx Hall  to claim district crown

Cor Jesu pulls away from Nerinx Hall to claim district crown

"We came in with a target on our backs and knew the pressure was on. But we were ready for it."

Sam Dore leads Vianney past Whitfield in Class 1 quarterfinal. 'Got to stay locked in.'

Sam Dore leads Vianney past Whitfield in Class 1 quarterfinal. 'Got to stay locked in.'

Vianney will take on Lincoln College Prep (18-14-1) in the Class 1 semifinals at Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau at noon Tuesday.

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High School Sports Reporter Paul Halfacre recaps the Orchard Farm 7-6 victory over St. Charles in the Class 4 District 6 final

High School Sports Reporter Paul Halfacre recaps the Orchard Farm 7-6 victory over St. Charles in the Class 4 District 6 final

O'Fallon seniors Cole Becker and Asher Cantu speak after a 15-1 victory over Father McGivney

O'Fallon seniors Cole Becker and Asher Cantu speak after a 15-1 victory over Father McGivney

City SC's backup goalkeeper on saving two penalty shots

City SC's backup goalkeeper on saving two penalty shots

Life & Entertainment

Khao Soi Cowboy, from acclaimed chef Nick Bognar, to open in Grand Center next year

Khao Soi Cowboy, from acclaimed chef Nick Bognar, to open in Grand Center next year

The new restaurant from the Indo, Sado and Pavilion chef will feature playful, casual Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine.

The Gin Room returns Cafe Natasha's brilliant Persian food to South Grand

The Gin Room returns Cafe Natasha's brilliant Persian food to South Grand

Cafe Natasha chef Hamishe Bahrami has returned from retirement to pair her Persian cooking with daughter Natasha's acclaimed cocktail bar.

Made in St. Louis: Artist finds peace in tiny paintings

Made in St. Louis: Artist finds peace in tiny paintings

Hollie Brubaker started painting live on social media. Today, she has over 14,000 followers on YouTube. Many of them use her videos as meditations, she says.

10 of our favorite St. Louis-area places to go on Route 66

10 of our favorite St. Louis-area places to go on Route 66

It's the celebrated road's 100th anniversary this year. Here is what you might want to see and do.

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Board of Aldermen meeting packet and live stream details
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Board of Aldermen meeting packet and live stream details

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View the full packet for the upcoming Board of Aldermen meeting and learn how to receive agendas by email or watch the live stream from the City homepage.

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Hazelwood City Council public hearing on 2026–27 budget
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Hazelwood City Council public hearing on 2026–27 budget

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Public hearing June 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Hazelwood City Hall on the proposed 2026-2027 city budget. Public comment and accommodation details provided.

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Manchester blood drive set for May 27 to support medical needs
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Manchester blood drive set for May 27 to support medical needs

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Manchester will host a May 27 blood drive at the Parks Building, offering whole blood and Power Red donations to support critical hospital and emergency care needs.

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Volunteers needed for Lorraine Davis Park tree planting
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Volunteers needed for Lorraine Davis Park tree planting

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Volunteer for a family-friendly tree planting at Lorraine Davis Park on Friday, May 29, supporting riparian restoration of Shady Grove Creek with native trees.

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Inside the Higley Mansion: How Radix Recovery Transformed a Historic Cedar Rapids Property into a Premier Rehab Center

Inside the Higley Mansion: How Radix Recovery Transformed a Historic Cedar Rapids Property into a Premier Rehab Center

Contributor content. The transformation of Cedar Rapids’ historic Higley Mansion into Radix Recovery reflects a broader trend of adaptive reuse in healthcare.

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Content by Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. Learn about the WASP program and the women, like Jane Champlin, that made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Opinion

Editorial: Missouri Republicans stay silent as Jan. 6 criminals eye tax-funded payouts

Editorial: Missouri Republicans stay silent as Jan. 6 criminals eye tax-funded payouts

Missouri Republicans stay silent as Jan. 6 criminals eye tax-funded payouts

Opinion: How this boy from the Bronx fell in love with St. Louis

Opinion: How this boy from the Bronx fell in love with St. Louis

The world seems to slow down as I walk through this vibrant, picturesque old park. Tower Grove Park is truly one of St. Louis’ hidden gems. Not hidden from St. Louisans, of course. But like most beautiful things in this historic city, it's a secret to the rest of the country.

Opinion: The role of Operations Research in the age of gerrymandering

Opinion: The role of Operations Research in the age of gerrymandering

Americans are used to arguing about who should win elections. We are less accustomed to asking a more basic question: Who gets to design the battlefield before the first voter casts their ballot?

Opinion: Schools should invest in tutoring that boosts reading skills

Opinion: Schools should invest in tutoring that boosts reading skills

As a child growing up in rural Kansas, I spent my summers reading. Books were entertainment, an escape, and a way to connect with friends who had read the same stories. Today, reading is still how I learn best.

Winning STL

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Winning STL: Lawrence Group chief says we need 'unique spaces' to change region's image

Winning STL: Lawrence Group chief says we need 'unique spaces' to change region's image

  • Apr 21, 2026

Steve Smith, co-founder of Lawrence Group, believes we need to rally together to move the area forward or risk losing younger generations to other cities.

Winning STL: Companion Baking founder lives by grandfather’s words to 'shut up and listen to customers.'

Winning STL: Companion Baking founder lives by grandfather’s words to 'shut up and listen to customers.'

  • Dec 16, 2025

Josh Allen, founder and co-owner of Companion Baking, on why he stays in St. Louis, including the talented workforce and supportive restaurateurs. 

Winning STL: SSM health chief recalls his Iraq deployment and the world after Saddam Hussein's fall

Winning STL: SSM health chief recalls his Iraq deployment and the world after Saddam Hussein's fall

  • Nov 11, 2025

Dr. Alexander Garza, SSM Health chief community health officer, discusses the part of his unconventional military career spent not as a physician, but assisting in the rebuilding of a nation.

Winning STL: The pandemic left key lessons on transparency and misinformation, SSM Health officer says

Winning STL: The pandemic left key lessons on transparency and misinformation, SSM Health officer says

  • Nov 4, 2025

Dr. Alexander Garza, SSM Health chief community health officer, discusses St. Louis' social struggles, vaccines and how to better work together.

Business

St. Louis Ford truck dealer files for bankruptcy after unsuccessful attempts to expand

St. Louis Ford truck dealer files for bankruptcy after unsuccessful attempts to expand

The dealership operates out of an 8.5-acre campus off of Interstate 70 in North St. Louis. It sells new and used Ford vehicles.

Paid internships available for area high school students

Paid internships available for area high school students

St. Louis Community College, in partnership with the St. Louis Internship Program — operated by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis — is launching two new paid summer workforce internship programs designed to prepare high school juniors and seniors for careers in manufacturing and bi…

Without new Missouri law, Waymo exploring 'every available avenue' to launch here

Without new Missouri law, Waymo exploring 'every available avenue' to launch here

Waymo isn't saying whether it will launch in St. Louis without a new state law to regulate the technology and block local rules.

Google to invest $15B in mid-Missouri data center

Google to invest $15B in mid-Missouri data center

Tech giant Google is expected to reveal more details about its new data center project in Montgomery County at a press conference Wednesday afternoon. 

Nation & World

GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke

GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke

House GOP leaders abruptly canceled a vote Thursday on a resolution to limit Trump’s war powers in Iran just as Republicans were on the verge of losing the vote.

Republican revolt over Trump 'weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote

Republican revolt over Trump 'weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote

Senate Republicans abandoned plans to vote on an ICE funding bill Thursday in an act of revolt over one of Trump's priorities: a $1.8B fund for victims of government "weaponization."

Trump says US will send additional 5,000 troops to Poland

Trump says US will send additional 5,000 troops to Poland

The U.S. has been reviewing its troop presence in Europe and was long expected to scale it back.

'Neither snow nor rain' stops the mail. But USPS has a bigger problem

'Neither snow nor rain' stops the mail. But USPS has a bigger problem

After 251 years, the USPS is still a vital government function, even as it faces a financial crisis that forced it to temporarily pause pension plan payments and raise prices.

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Tarps off! Best Podcast in Baseball: Have Cardinals found their voice as contender?

Tarps off! Best Podcast in Baseball: Have Cardinals found their voice as contender?

Best Podcast in Baseball returns after brief hiatus due to a misplaced voice to discuss an electric weekend at Busch Stadium and Cardinals' staying power.

New Best Podcast in Baseball: Should Cardinals' fast start accelerate their rebuild plans?

New Best Podcast in Baseball: Should Cardinals' fast start accelerate their rebuild plans?

101 ESPN host Brandon Kiley joins baseball writer Derrick Goold to discuss whether the Cardinals' 13-8 start is substantive enough to goose contention

New Best Podcast In Baseball: Cardinals TV broadcaster relishes stories to tell in her new role

New Best Podcast In Baseball: Cardinals TV broadcaster relishes stories to tell in her new role

Reporter-host Wexelman, a Mizzou grad and St. Louis native, joins Derrick Goold and the Best Podcast in Baseball to discuss the team's start, her return in "new era."

Dissecting the Blues' run into and out of the postseason picture

Dissecting the Blues' run into and out of the postseason picture

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the most important moments and storylines surrounding the team in the calendar year.

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