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Feeling stressed about navigating holiday gatherings with politically divided family? 🫠
St. Louis psychologist Dr. Marva Robinson says you’re not alone — and that setting boundaries can make all the difference. From @stlonair.bsky.social:
St. Louis psychologist Dr. Marva Robinson says you’re not alone — and that setting boundaries can make all the difference. From @stlonair.bsky.social:
The holidays can be stressful. A St. Louis psychologist offers tips on protecting your peace
Dr. Marva Robinson, a St. Louis clinical psychologist, shares advice on connecting with family, managing expectations and making the most of your holiday celebrations.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Feeling stressed about navigating holiday gatherings with politically divided family? 🫠
St. Louis psychologist Dr. Marva Robinson says you’re not alone — and that setting boundaries can make all the difference. From @stlonair.bsky.social:
St. Louis psychologist Dr. Marva Robinson says you’re not alone — and that setting boundaries can make all the difference. From @stlonair.bsky.social:
A federal judge in St. Louis heard arguments Tuesday on whether a nonprofit can try to block Missouri’s new congressional map.
The state argues the group’s referendum effort is unconstitutional.
The state argues the group’s referendum effort is unconstitutional.
Federal judge weighing legality of attempt to block Missouri’s new congressional map
The federal case is one of multiple legal battles over the mid-decade redistricting.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
A federal judge in St. Louis heard arguments Tuesday on whether a nonprofit can try to block Missouri’s new congressional map.
The state argues the group’s referendum effort is unconstitutional.
The state argues the group’s referendum effort is unconstitutional.
Former St. Louis Mayor James Conway has died.
The native St. Louisan led the city from 1977 to 1981, during which time the city consolidated its hospitals and boosted development downtown. Conway was 93 years old.
The native St. Louisan led the city from 1977 to 1981, during which time the city consolidated its hospitals and boosted development downtown. Conway was 93 years old.
Former St. Louis mayor James Conway dies
Conway, who also served in the Missouri General Assembly and Senate, was 93 years old.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Former St. Louis Mayor James Conway has died.
The native St. Louisan led the city from 1977 to 1981, during which time the city consolidated its hospitals and boosted development downtown. Conway was 93 years old.
The native St. Louisan led the city from 1977 to 1981, during which time the city consolidated its hospitals and boosted development downtown. Conway was 93 years old.
Centennial Christian Church is saying goodbye to its tornado-damaged building but not its mission.
Members and pastors gathered to honor 102 years of ministry and look ahead to rebuilding in Fountain Park.
Members and pastors gathered to honor 102 years of ministry and look ahead to rebuilding in Fountain Park.
Centennial Church members say goodbye to tornado-stricken building, but keep ministries alive
Centennial Christian Church in Fountain Park will be demolished in the next few weeks. It’s one of the worship centers in north St. Louis that was destroyed by the May tornado.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Centennial Christian Church is saying goodbye to its tornado-damaged building but not its mission.
Members and pastors gathered to honor 102 years of ministry and look ahead to rebuilding in Fountain Park.
Members and pastors gathered to honor 102 years of ministry and look ahead to rebuilding in Fountain Park.
Radio listeners will soon hear DJs announce the call letters KDHX over the airwaves, but the station won’t feature the work of local musicians.
Instead, conservative AM talk station KXEN 1010 will adopt the KDHX call sign.
Instead, conservative AM talk station KXEN 1010 will adopt the KDHX call sign.
In St. Louis, a radio station called KDHX will soon broadcast … but not the one you remember
Conservative talk station KXEN 1010 AM will be rebranded as KDHX. Supporters of the now-defunct community station KDHX 88.1 FM are not happy with the change.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Radio listeners will soon hear DJs announce the call letters KDHX over the airwaves, but the station won’t feature the work of local musicians.
Instead, conservative AM talk station KXEN 1010 will adopt the KDHX call sign.
Instead, conservative AM talk station KXEN 1010 will adopt the KDHX call sign.
The Missouri Attorney General's long-awaited trial to remove St. Louis' elected sheriff came to a close on Tuesday after more than 30 witnesses took to the stand over a week.
Here's what happened:
Here's what happened:
St. Louis sheriff removal trial ends with claims effort is ‘abusive’ and Montgomery ‘failed’
The Missouri Attorney General's long-awaited trial to remove St. Louis' elected sheriff came to a close on Tuesday after more than 30 witnesses took to the stand over a week. Here's what happened.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The Missouri Attorney General's long-awaited trial to remove St. Louis' elected sheriff came to a close on Tuesday after more than 30 witnesses took to the stand over a week.
Here's what happened:
Here's what happened:
Advocates say Missouri is leaving people “helpless, caged, and abandoned” by taking months to complete court-ordered competency exams.
A new lawsuit says some inmates have waited more than a year for treatment.
A new lawsuit says some inmates have waited more than a year for treatment.
Advocates sue Missouri's Mental Health Department over delays in treating inmates
The federal lawsuit argues that the state Department of Mental Health unconstitutionally delays required treatment for individuals who have been found incompetent to stand trial and does not meet…
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November 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Advocates say Missouri is leaving people “helpless, caged, and abandoned” by taking months to complete court-ordered competency exams.
A new lawsuit says some inmates have waited more than a year for treatment.
A new lawsuit says some inmates have waited more than a year for treatment.
State Rep. Justin Sparks is stepping down to join the Department of Homeland Security, marking the end of his three-year tenure in the Missouri House.
Gov. Mike Kehoe will now set a special election to fill the seat — one of five current vacancies.
Gov. Mike Kehoe will now set a special election to fill the seat — one of five current vacancies.
Missouri state Rep. Justin Sparks resigns for U.S. Department of Homeland Security job
The Wildwood Republican had been a prominent member of the conservative Missouri Freedom Caucus.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
State Rep. Justin Sparks is stepping down to join the Department of Homeland Security, marking the end of his three-year tenure in the Missouri House.
Gov. Mike Kehoe will now set a special election to fill the seat — one of five current vacancies.
Gov. Mike Kehoe will now set a special election to fill the seat — one of five current vacancies.
Fans in pain over a canceled 2023 Guns N’ Roses tour stop can now confirm: Nothin’ lasts forever.
The band announced a world tour that includes a stop at Busch Stadium on Aug. 16. Tickets will go on presale on Dec. 2-3.
The band announced a world tour that includes a stop at Busch Stadium on Aug. 16. Tickets will go on presale on Dec. 2-3.
Guess St. Louis doesn’t suck: Guns N’ Roses announces Busch Stadium show
Fans in pain over a canceled 2023 Guns N’ Roses tour stop can now confirm: Nothin’ lasts forever.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Fans in pain over a canceled 2023 Guns N’ Roses tour stop can now confirm: Nothin’ lasts forever.
The band announced a world tour that includes a stop at Busch Stadium on Aug. 16. Tickets will go on presale on Dec. 2-3.
The band announced a world tour that includes a stop at Busch Stadium on Aug. 16. Tickets will go on presale on Dec. 2-3.
Scouting for Food — the St. Louis tradition that spread nationwide — sent blue bags to doorsteps and millions of pounds of donations to local pantries.
This year’s drive comes as many families face heightened need.
This year’s drive comes as many families face heightened need.
A 40-year-old Scouting America tradition of food donation got its start in St. Louis
Scouting for Food became a national Scouting America program in 1988, expanding across the country as thousands of scouts collectively gathered hundreds of thousands of pounds of shelf-stable goods…
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November 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Scouting for Food — the St. Louis tradition that spread nationwide — sent blue bags to doorsteps and millions of pounds of donations to local pantries.
This year’s drive comes as many families face heightened need.
This year’s drive comes as many families face heightened need.
After three years trying to establish itself as the city’s signature music event, the Evolution Festival will take a year off in 2026.
If and when it returns, it could take an entirely new shape:
If and when it returns, it could take an entirely new shape:
Evolution Festival will skip next year as organizers ponder a revamped event for St. Louis in 2027
After three years drawing thousands of people to Forest Park, the Evolution Festival will take a year off. Organizers will look at options for producing a revamped version of the event in 2027.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:49 AM
After three years trying to establish itself as the city’s signature music event, the Evolution Festival will take a year off in 2026.
If and when it returns, it could take an entirely new shape:
If and when it returns, it could take an entirely new shape:
A company that’s renovating downtown Alton has launched its citywide fiber internet network.
AltonWorks said its $25 million project will reach 94% of the city residents and provide speeds up to 10 gigabits per second:
AltonWorks said its $25 million project will reach 94% of the city residents and provide speeds up to 10 gigabits per second:
Alton company launches $25M fiber project to bring high-speed internet citywide
AltonWorks, a company that's opened a coworking space and has several housing efforts underway, funded the project along with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
A company that’s renovating downtown Alton has launched its citywide fiber internet network.
AltonWorks said its $25 million project will reach 94% of the city residents and provide speeds up to 10 gigabits per second:
AltonWorks said its $25 million project will reach 94% of the city residents and provide speeds up to 10 gigabits per second:
The Missouri Public Service Commission approved new rates for data centers and other large consumers of electricity.
The new tariff includes provisions to protect other customers from having their rates go up because of data centers moving into Ameren Missouri’s service area.
The new tariff includes provisions to protect other customers from having their rates go up because of data centers moving into Ameren Missouri’s service area.
Missouri utility regulators approve Ameren rates for data centers
Data centers and other large consumers of electricity will pay special rates under Ameren Missouri’s new tariff approved Monday.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The Missouri Public Service Commission approved new rates for data centers and other large consumers of electricity.
The new tariff includes provisions to protect other customers from having their rates go up because of data centers moving into Ameren Missouri’s service area.
The new tariff includes provisions to protect other customers from having their rates go up because of data centers moving into Ameren Missouri’s service area.
Six months after the May tornado, some north St. Louis residents say their insurance companies are fighting them “every step of the way,” leaving them with little payout and no home to return to.
St. Louis homeowners still fighting insurance companies to fix tornado-damaged homes
Six months after the May 16 tornado ripped through north St. Louis, people who had insurance policies are struggling to repair their homes. Some say their insurance companies aren’t making it easier.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Six months after the May tornado, some north St. Louis residents say their insurance companies are fighting them “every step of the way,” leaving them with little payout and no home to return to.
November’s new-music roundup leans heavily into R&B, with tracks that balance reflection, sensuality and experimentation.
Artists Alexia Simone, Brock Seals, Mahogani Reign and others showcase both St. Louis’ influence and the genre’s evolving sound.
Artists Alexia Simone, Brock Seals, Mahogani Reign and others showcase both St. Louis’ influence and the genre’s evolving sound.
Sensual and rebellious – this month’s new music roundup highlights St. Louis’ take on R&B
November’s new music roundup shows how St. Louis musicians take on the R&B genre.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
November’s new-music roundup leans heavily into R&B, with tracks that balance reflection, sensuality and experimentation.
Artists Alexia Simone, Brock Seals, Mahogani Reign and others showcase both St. Louis’ influence and the genre’s evolving sound.
Artists Alexia Simone, Brock Seals, Mahogani Reign and others showcase both St. Louis’ influence and the genre’s evolving sound.
What makes a taco “authentic”? 🌮
According to Washington University professor Ignacio M. Sánchez Prado, that’s the wrong question — because the idea of a single authentic taco “doesn’t exist.” From @stlonair.bsky.social:
According to Washington University professor Ignacio M. Sánchez Prado, that’s the wrong question — because the idea of a single authentic taco “doesn’t exist.” From @stlonair.bsky.social:
Why there’s no such thing as an ‘authentic’ taco
Tacos are a modern food, influenced by historical and cultural migrations, says Washington University professor and author Ignacio M. Sánchez Prado.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
What makes a taco “authentic”? 🌮
According to Washington University professor Ignacio M. Sánchez Prado, that’s the wrong question — because the idea of a single authentic taco “doesn’t exist.” From @stlonair.bsky.social:
According to Washington University professor Ignacio M. Sánchez Prado, that’s the wrong question — because the idea of a single authentic taco “doesn’t exist.” From @stlonair.bsky.social:
St. Louis is keeping CARE STL on through June 2026 to run the city shelter.
But, with monetary support from the city, it says it’s caring for 350 animals a month with funding meant for just 180.
But, with monetary support from the city, it says it’s caring for 350 animals a month with funding meant for just 180.
St. Louis extends animal shelter contract with CARE STL, but it’s not enough to cover costs
The contract was set to expire next month.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
St. Louis is keeping CARE STL on through June 2026 to run the city shelter.
But, with monetary support from the city, it says it’s caring for 350 animals a month with funding meant for just 180.
But, with monetary support from the city, it says it’s caring for 350 animals a month with funding meant for just 180.
Why are there so few pigeons in St. Louis?
New research from Washington University attributes it to urban design.
New research from Washington University attributes it to urban design.
There are few pigeons in St. Louis. Research shows it’s due to design
Why are there so few pigeons in St. Louis? New research from Washington University attributes it to urban design.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Why are there so few pigeons in St. Louis?
New research from Washington University attributes it to urban design.
New research from Washington University attributes it to urban design.
The third day of the trial that could permanently remove St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery kicked off this morning with concerns from Circuit Judge Steven R. Ohmer.
He said the case is creating "disturbing" challenges:
He said the case is creating "disturbing" challenges:
Judge warns state’s moves ‘may come back to bite you’ during St. Louis sheriff's trial
Federal case creates "disturbing" challenges while weighing St. Louis sheriff’s removal, judge says during the third day of trial.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The third day of the trial that could permanently remove St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery kicked off this morning with concerns from Circuit Judge Steven R. Ohmer.
He said the case is creating "disturbing" challenges:
He said the case is creating "disturbing" challenges:
A new St. Louis’ Tornado Recovery Advisory Committee is composed of 15 community members representing north St. Louis neighborhoods that were impacted by the May tornado.
Their goal is to help guide city officials in immediate tornado recovery priorities.
Their goal is to help guide city officials in immediate tornado recovery priorities.
A top goal of St. Louis’ tornado recovery committee is to get families through winter
St. Louis’ Tornado Recovery Advisory Committee is composed of 15 community members representing north St. Louis neighborhoods that were impacted by the May tornado. Their goal is to help guide city…
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November 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A new St. Louis’ Tornado Recovery Advisory Committee is composed of 15 community members representing north St. Louis neighborhoods that were impacted by the May tornado.
Their goal is to help guide city officials in immediate tornado recovery priorities.
Their goal is to help guide city officials in immediate tornado recovery priorities.
A city program that aimed to provide tenants displaced from their homes with financial aid began accepting applications on Friday after failing to do so for its first year.
A year in, St. Louis fund to help tenants displaced from their homes begins taking applications
The Impacted Tenants Fund offers one-time financial assistance to people displaced from their homes.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A city program that aimed to provide tenants displaced from their homes with financial aid began accepting applications on Friday after failing to do so for its first year.
A new documentary-style play, “Just Human: Transgender Lives in the 2020s,” uses adapted the interview transcripts to explore the joy and fear transgender people and their families face.
Trans voices take center stage in St. Louis play ‘Just Human’
Adapted from dozens of real-life interviews, the play explores the and joy and fear of “transgender life in the 2020s.”
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November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A new documentary-style play, “Just Human: Transgender Lives in the 2020s,” uses adapted the interview transcripts to explore the joy and fear transgender people and their families face.
A man is dead after a police officer shot and killed him inside St. Louis Lambert International Airport early Friday morning.
St. Louis County Police say the man, who was not a passenger, refused to drop a knife and was advancing at officers when they opened fire.
St. Louis County Police say the man, who was not a passenger, refused to drop a knife and was advancing at officers when they opened fire.
Airport police kill man holding knife inside St. Louis Lambert
St. Louis County Police say the man, who was not a passenger, refused to drop a knife and was advancing at officers when they opened fire.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A man is dead after a police officer shot and killed him inside St. Louis Lambert International Airport early Friday morning.
St. Louis County Police say the man, who was not a passenger, refused to drop a knife and was advancing at officers when they opened fire.
St. Louis County Police say the man, who was not a passenger, refused to drop a knife and was advancing at officers when they opened fire.
Big crowds at the Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival this year: almost 23k attendees, nearly 60% more than past years. 🎞️
St. Louis Film Fest sees big boost in attendance in 2025
Public attendance grew 24% compared with the year before, and each screening drew an average of 45 people.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Big crowds at the Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival this year: almost 23k attendees, nearly 60% more than past years. 🎞️
Devon Allman and Duane Betts, sons of Allman Brothers legends, have transformed their personal histories into a tribute to their dads.
Their Allman Betts Family Revival tour celebrates the music that defined their families and generations of fans.
Their Allman Betts Family Revival tour celebrates the music that defined their families and generations of fans.
Two rock heirs will pay tribute to their dads in an evening of Allman Brothers tunes at the Factory
Devon Allman and Duane Betts lead the Allman Betts Family Revival, a touring tribute to their famous dads. The Revival plays the Factory in Chesterfield on Nov. 29.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Devon Allman and Duane Betts, sons of Allman Brothers legends, have transformed their personal histories into a tribute to their dads.
Their Allman Betts Family Revival tour celebrates the music that defined their families and generations of fans.
Their Allman Betts Family Revival tour celebrates the music that defined their families and generations of fans.