Optimist International, a worldwide volunteer organization, announced Wednesday it has partnered with Saint Louis University to host the third annual Optimist Oratorical World Championships for students around the world. Students will be challenged to craft speeches in which they discuss […]
Stenger assembles affordable housing trust fund task force
St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger has signed an executive order creating the St. Louis County Affordable Housing Trust Fund Task Force. The Task Force will develop recommendations regarding creation of such a fund, including: An outline of strategic funding […]
St. Louis County Council moves forward with investigation of Stenger’s Northwest Crossings lease, St. Ann residents speak out
The St. Louis County Council on Tuesday night moved forward with a report requesting the U.S. attorney and Missouri attorney general investigate government leases initiated by County Executive Steve Stenger and some of his donors. By a vote of 5-0 with […]
Galloway’s audit of Kinloch Fire Protection District finds $98,000 in inappropriate, unsupported spending
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway has found missing funds during an audit of a St. Louis County fire protection district. According to Galloway, more than $98,000 in missing funds and unsupported expenditures were found in her audit of the Kinloch Fire […]
Gov. Parson to meet with President Trump, Stenger this week
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In just his third week in office, Governor Mike Parson will continue discussions to identify the best solutions to address Missouri’s top issues and priorities with meetings at the White House. According to the governor’s spokesperson, Parson […]
Pedroli claims text proves Confide used to conduct state business
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — During a hearing in the Confide lawsuit against the governor’s office, Mark Pedroli represented evidence he says proves that they used the message destroying app to conduct state business. Cole County Circuit Court Judge Jon Beetem […]
First officers at GoJet Airlines can earn up to $56,000 in new hire bonuses
ST. LOUIS, Mo. /PRNewswire/ — GoJet Airlines has announced a new bonus package to attract the most qualified pilot candidates to its team. Now with up to $56,000 in bonuses for new hire First Officers, total compensation for GoJet pilots is among […]
Blunt backs Protect Kids and Parents Act
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) yesterday joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (Texas) and 17 of his Senate colleagues as an original co-sponsor of the Protect Kids and Parents Act. “The situation at the border is unacceptable and it […]