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Emerson site overhaul grows to $22 billion. Ferguson considers a $1.5 billion tax break

Emerson site overhaul grows to $22 billion. Ferguson considers a $1.5 billion tax break

  • Nassim Benchaabane | Post-Dispatch

Supporters say the financing will help secure the city's largest economic development project in its history on what could otherwise become a vacant problem site.

Lease talks between St. Louis County, St. Ann landlords back on, Page says

Lease talks between St. Louis County, St. Ann landlords back on, Page says

  • Jacob Barker | Post-Dispatch

"In the end, we have to get the best deal for St Louis County and not get too wrapped up in the behavior of people that we do business with," Page said Tuesday.Ìý

To break election tie, St. Charles opts to draw name from 'small opaque jar'

To break election tie, St. Charles opts to draw name from 'small opaque jar'

  • Ethan Colbert | Post-Dispatch

"The names of both candidates will be placed into a container, and one name will be randomly drawn to determine the winner," St. Charles clerk told the Post-Dispatch.

St. Louis County executive hopeful invites opponent as guest speaker for her meeting

St. Louis County executive hopeful invites opponent as guest speaker for her meeting

  • Joe Holleman | Post-Dispatch

On flyers mailed this week, Mosley touts appearance of county Assessor Jake Zimmerman at April 30 meeting. Both are Democratic candidates for county executive

Forest Park again voted best city park in the U.S.

Forest Park again voted best city park in the U.S.

  • Daniel Neman | Post-Dispatch

It's the third time in five years for the honor, which comes in the park's 150th anniversary year.

Judge dismisses challenge to Missouri's $50 million school voucher program

Judge dismisses challenge to Missouri's $50 million school voucher program

  • Kurt Erickson | Post-Dispatch

The Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Program costs taxpayers about $50 million annually

Messenger: History is on St. Louis' side as legal fights heat up over police control

Messenger: History is on St. Louis' side as legal fights heat up over police control

  • Tony Messenger | Post-Dispatch

Messenger writes: If the raid was truly about public safety, and only about public safety, why did the chief use it to highlight a political fight over money?

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Spire reaches deal to sell its gas storage arm for $650 million

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The deal marks Spire’s latest move to sell parts of its company to help fund its nearly $2.5 billion acquisition of Tennessee’s biggest gas utility, Piedmont Natural Gas, completed at the end of last month.

Man shot, critically injured at gas station in Walnut Park West neighborhood

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Police said homicide detectives are taking the lead in the investigation because the man was not expected to survive.

One man killed, three people injured in shooting outside market in St. Louis

One man killed, three people injured in shooting outside market in St. Louis

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New Hazelwood superintendent comes from local school district

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Tallis Scholars, Renaissance music superstars, coming to Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

Tallis Scholars, Renaissance music superstars, coming to Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

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Voters across Missouri passed property tax caps. Will they actually happen?

Voters across Missouri passed property tax caps. Will they actually happen?

  • Monica Obradovic | Post-Dispatch

It's not clear when, or even if, property tax freezes passed by voters will go into effect.

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'A lot of little things': What Oli Marmol, players said of Cardinals' win over Guardians

'A lot of little things': What Oli Marmol, players said of Cardinals' win over Guardians

Hear what manager Oliver Marmol as well as Dustin May, Alec Burleson and Riley O'Brien had to say about a win in which the team did the little things.

Pesky Cardinals stack singles, steals, sacrifices to outrun Guardians for series win

Pesky Cardinals stack singles, steals, sacrifices to outrun Guardians for series win

Nathan Church had three hits and was part of the decisive rally that included savvy baserunning and three singles. Dustin May was solid in the 5-3 victory.

Blues sign Russian defenseman Arseni Koromyslov to entry-level contract

Blues sign Russian defenseman Arseni Koromyslov to entry-level contract

Koromyslov has played in the KHL in parts of the past six seasons, including the entirety of the past two seasons.

Photos: Starter Dustin May gives six innings as Cardinals beat Guardians 5-3

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Alec Burleson: Cardinals taking pride in little things like taking extra bases

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St. Louis CDA awards $544,887 to the Foundation for Strengthening Families to launch the Good Shepherd Academy for Boys, an all-boys preschool in north St. Louis.

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UMSL alum Ed Deuser helped secure RGA sponsorship for the Women’s Hackathon, expanding support, mentorship and opportunities for diverse students in technology.

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‘We’re all musicians’: St. Louis Arc participants take the stage at Powell Hall

‘We’re all musicians’: St. Louis Arc participants take the stage at Powell Hall

Now in its 16th year, the Creative Music Making Concert has become a signature example of how music therapy can move beyond clinical settings and into community spaces.

Tallis Scholars, Renaissance music superstars, coming to Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

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Editorial: Another reason to oppose scuttling Missouri's income tax

Editorial: Another reason to oppose scuttling Missouri's income tax

Business leaders join other critics warning of fiscal risk in nixing income tax

Opinion: Tempting though it may be, don't let AI do your tax returns

Opinion: Tempting though it may be, don't let AI do your tax returns

Wednesday is Tax Day and millions of Americans are looking for ways to make filing less stressful. This year’s temptation is artificial intelligence.

Opinion: Our rural Missouri way of life is at risk from data centers

Opinion: Our rural Missouri way of life is at risk from data centers

My wife, Pat, and I have lived in Montgomery County, Missouri, since 1980. We chose to live in this rural area because we like peace and quiet, agricultural landscapes, wildlife, and nature’s beauty rather than buildings and industry.

Letter: All harassment is wrong and not all Israel criticism is antisemitic

Letter: All harassment is wrong and not all Israel criticism is antisemitic

Letter:ÌýÌýSurely the state Legislature has more important business than this foolish frolic.

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Winning STL: Mosaic Project wants immigrants to consider St. Louis their new hometown

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Spire reaches deal to sell its gas storage arm for $650 million

Spire reaches deal to sell its gas storage arm for $650 million

The deal marks Spire’s latest move to sell parts of its company to help fund its nearly $2.5 billion acquisition of Tennessee’s biggest gas utility, Piedmont Natural Gas, completed at the end of last month.

Clayco chief defends Festus data center, worries St. Louis area will be 'left out' of boom

Clayco chief defends Festus data center, worries St. Louis area will be 'left out' of boom

Clayco chief Bob Clark said the data center will financially benefit residents and businesses of Festus, from nearby property owners to the local Pasta House.

Doughnut shop in the Grove closes abruptly after 13 years

Doughnut shop in the Grove closes abruptly after 13 years

The business has seen local acclaim over the years for its artisan and square-shaped doughnuts.Ìý

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Business Bulletin: Hearthstone wins; Jackie Joyner-Kersee benefits; Capes Sokol celebrates

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Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV may hurt GOP with Catholic voters

Catholics are the largest U.S. religious denomination, accounting for one-fifth of the population, according to the Pew Research Center.

Florida doctor charged after surgery removed a man's liver instead of his spleen

Florida doctor charged after surgery removed a man's liver instead of his spleen

A Florida doctor who allegedly removed an Alabama man's liver instead of his spleen has been charged here with manslaughter.

Jury finds Ticketmaster, Live Nation had anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues

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Senate again votes against ending Iran war, but tougher votes are coming

Senate again votes against ending Iran war, but tougher votes are coming

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