ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nine people charged with misdemeanor trespassing after a racial injustice protest in which demonstrators walked through a private street in the upscale Central West End neighborhood…
Month: September 2020
Black aldermen's caucus opposes nonpartisan election plan
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Most of St. Louis’ Black aldermen say they oppose a Nov. 3 ballot proposal that would make future elections for mayor, alderman and other city offices…
Judge rejects Gardner's suit alleging racist efforts at ouster
A federal judge tossed out on Wednesday a federal rights lawsuit filed by St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner and blasted her claims that she was the victim of a…
Face-to-face anger: Biden, Trump lash, interrupt each other
CLEVELAND (AP) — Marked by angry interruptions and bitter accusations, the first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden erupted in contentious exchanges Tuesday night over the…
Missouri child welfare division head resigns after 3 months
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — The director of a division that oversees child welfare services in Missouri has resigned without explanation after only three months on the job. Former Missouri Rep.…
City police rack up $14 million in overtime, audit finds
ST. LOUIS (AP) — City police spent nearly $14 million on overtime while struggling to fill 100 vacant positions, an audit has found. State Auditor Nicole Galloway faulted police for…
Trump, Biden prepare to debate as crises mount
CLEVELAND (AP) — In an election year like no other, the first debate between President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, could be a pivotal moment in a…
Feds to ship millions of tests in bid to reopen schools
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Monday that the federal government would begin distributing millions of rapid coronavirus tests to states this week and urged governors to use them…
Focus on children: playgrounds, youth sports, lead abatement
CITY HALL – The city has giving up trying to keep people out of playgrounds during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The barricading tape is down, but signs urge everyone to…
Trump's $400 million in personal debt may threaten national security
WASHINGTON (AP) — Revelations that President Donald Trump is personally liable for more than $400 million in debt are casting a shadow over his presidency that ethics experts say raises…
Military suicides up as much as 20 percent in COVID era
WASHINGTON (AP) — Military suicides have increased by as much as 20 percent this year compared with the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked…
The eyes don't have it: Masks upset classroom communication
(AP) – Placing an order at a deli counter while wearing a mask and standing 6 feet away can be difficult. Try teaching a class full of schoolchildren and connecting…