For all the talk about guns in the state Capitol this session, the real money is fueling a pitched battle between two major liquor distributors in Missouri -- Major Brands and Glazer's Distributors -- that have hired most of the lobbyists in the state.
A judge slapped a temporary restraining order on St. Louis’ foreclosure mediation ordinance, which Mayor Francis Slay signed into a law late last month. Banks have strongly opposed local jurisdictions offering such programs, which proponents say could help homeowners avoid foreclosure.
St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay and low-income housing advocates oppose the huge cuts that the Missouri Senate has approved for the state's tax credits for historic preservation and low-income housing. But they hope and expect the Missouri House to press for higher ceilings that may be more acceptable.
St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay embraces what he and aides acknowledge is a "relentless" approach in his life, his political career and his quest to improve the city. He's seeking a fourth four-year term, which would make him the longest serving mayor in the city's history.
Pinnacle Entertainment already operates two casinos on the St. Louis area -- Lumiere downtown and River City in Lemay. The firm now plans to acquire Ameristar, giving it two more casinos in Missouri, including St. Charles.
The initiative would be aimed at helping distressed homeowners keep their homes. St. Louis County passed a similar program in August.
A new study by a St. Louis University economic professor shows immigrants bring economic positives, which St. Louis needs to grow, both economically and in population.
The trustees of the St. Louis firefighters' pension plan went to court today to try to stop the city from taking over the firefighters' pension. The fight between St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay and the city's firefighters over pensions is not unique. Other cities are also struggling with the rising costs of retirement benefits, as the economy slams city revenue and pension systems' investments.
Lambert St. Louis Airport's officials announced Thursday what Mayor Francis Slay calls "the most extensive renovation of its terminal ever." Among other things, the changes involve consolidating all air traffic on the A and C concourses. The
The main item on the board's agenda was to allocate $66.9 million in funds from the federal stimulus program for local projects. But St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay wanted to complain about the amount MoDOT plans to spend on highway projects in
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Meeting in St. Louis next week, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious will have its first opportunity as an assembled group to consider what to do after the Vatican issued a mandate for change this spring. It calls on the conference to reorganize and more strictly observe church teachings.
When a family of four goes to the St. Louis Zoo, they can be forgiven for not knowing it will cost them $60, $72 if they park. If they can't pay, the alternative is to tell the kids they can't do what kids do at the zoo.
Missouri House Speaker Steve Tilley gave reporters less than a half-hour’s notice today when he announced that conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh’s sculptured bust will be formally installed in the Capitol at 1 p.m.
Developers on the south side come in all shapes and sizes, with ambitions that vary from single buildings to entire city blocks. In the first of a two-part story, Jason Deem talks about building community.
Author M.M. Costantin, who has lived near the Loop for more than 40 years, compiled a photo book that shows Delmar when it was bustling, when it was dangerous and when it came back to life.
They arrived four years ago as fifth-graders, behind in their work and not used to rigorous classes, but they've advanced rapidly and have a strong academic grounding for high school.
The Beacon's Mary Delach Leonard and Rob Koenig extensively covered flooding in 2011 in Missouri. Now this coverage is compiled in an iBook. Read the stories.
Organizers aren't trying to replace the rib fest, but music lovers will be able to find tangy sustenance as they listen to such greats as Mavis Staples (pictured), Big George Brock, Trombone Shorty, Kim Massie and Marquise Knox take the stage.
Isley, a world-class guitarist as well as a gifted songwriter, communicates and connects swith an audience on an intimate level at "An Evening of Music and Discussion." He is hosting the event on Thursday in O'Fallon, Mo.
Like many artists, dancer Antonio Douthit hears a different drummer. But the drumbeat that changed his life at 16 wasn’t in his head. It wafted from a window on Washington Avenue. Douthit comes home for a May 25 performance in "Spring to Dance."
Donna Korando is the Beacon's arts and features editor. You can contact her at dkorando@stlbeacon.org.
Developers on the south side come in all shapes and sizes, with ambitions that vary from single buildings to entire city blocks. In the first of a two-part story, Jason Deem talks about building community.
Speaking to reporters at Monsanto, Howard Buffett warned that future generations would foot the bill for irresponsible soil use. He urged leaders to address thorny issues such as malnutrition and environmental destruction.
Twenty winners will split a million dollars and a wide array of professional services after this year's Arch Grants competition. Victors will also see one-on-one business mentoring in their prize package. The diverse group includes everything from biotech concerns to fashion enterprises.
Innovation and entrepreneurial activity are on the rise in St. Louis, especially in bioscience, technology and alternative energy. The Beacon's InnovationSTL section focuses on the people who are part of this wave, what they're doing and how this is shaping our future. To many St. Louisans, this wave is not yet visible. InnovationSTL aims to change that. We welcome you to share your knowledge, learn more about this vibrant trend and discuss its impact.
The Academy of Science-St. Louis hosts tours of EarthDance, an organic farm, and the Monsanto Agronomics and Breeding Facility May 21-22. The workshop is meant to prompt discussion and answer questions about these two competing philosophies of food production.
Speaking to reporters at Monsanto, Howard Buffett warned that future generations would foot the bill for irresponsible soil use. He urged leaders to address thorny issues such as malnutrition and environmental destruction.
Vernon Bowman's challenge to Monsanto Co.'s patent on its Roundup Ready soybean seeds was billed as a David vs. Goliath contest. Goliath won and won big. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that an Indiana soybean farmer had violated Monsanto's patent on its genetically engineered soybean seeds.
Sally Altman is the Beacon's Health and Science editor. You can contact her at saltman@stlbeacon.org.
You have to know your audience: McDonald's regulars don't need free-range chicken or a certain breed of beef; a second-chance high school needs personally motivated students as opposed to people ordered to attend and low-income Democrats by and large don't want a cigarette tax.
Last week, Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura sacrificed his crown as the King of America. He faced an individual decision to play against the best in the nation or the best on the planet. Find out what happened at that world-level tournament.
Our world sees rapid change in many ways -- how we view women, races, sexual minorities and other populations, for instance. While a daily delivery of new and different can be exhausting, it can force us to reflect and consider how to move forward, often incrementally, toward what is good and what bring value to our lives.
Donna Korando is the Beacon's Voices editor. You can contact her and submit opinion pieces for possible publication at dkorando@stlbeacon.org.