Three of Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Local Businesses’ hail from St. Louis region
ST. LOUIS – Yelp offers praise to three local businesses in the St. Louis region, naming them among the Top 100 nationwide. The trio highlighted in Yelp’s 2024 “Top 100 Local Businesses” list include Golden Gems, Maypop Coffee & Garden Shop and Grant’s Farm. Yelp says these local businesses are ones that “best demonstrate the […]
Rising rivers a sign that St. Louis region no longer in a drought
ST. LOUIS – There’s been significant improvement in the drought situation. River levels have increased, and now minor flooding is occurring along many of our rivers. Drought conditions have improved area-wide. As of a month ago, the St. Louis metro area was in a moderate drought, with part of the region in a severe drought. […]
Missouri Freedom Caucus breaks new filibuster record
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Senate concluded early Thursday morning with a new filibustering record of 41 hours. The previous record was held for 39 hours in 2016, when Democratic Senators filibustered against the proposal of allowing businesses to refuse service to same-sex couples. This time, a group known as the Missouri Freedom Caucus, […]
5 smart alternatives to debt consolidation loans
A debt consolidation loan can be a great tool, but it’s not the only option for paying off high-interest debt.
15 Oregon police cars burned overnight at training facility
Authorities in Portland say an arsonist set fire to at least 15 police cars at a training facility early Thursday.
3 reasons to pursue debt relief this May
If you’re dealing with overwhelming debt, May could be the perfect month to pursue relief. Here’s why.
Captain of dive boat Conception faces sentencing for fire that killed 34
Jerry Boylan, was found guilty in 2023 of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer, colloquially known as seaman’s manslaughter for the deaths of 33 passengers and one crew member on the dive boat Conception.
Elderly Missouri man charged in 1966 stabbing death of Calumet City woman
James Barbier, 79, is charged with first-degree murder in the 1966 stabbing death of 18-year-old Karen Snider at her home in Calumet City.
Employer who fired 78-year-old must now pay her $78,000
A Georgia senior living community fired an elderly worker shortly after honoring her as an employee of the year, regulators allege.
Florida clarifies exceptions to 6-week abortion ban after it takes effect
A Florida law prohibiting abortions after six weeks gestation with some exceptions went into effect Wednesday.
