St. Louis Sheriff Montgomery Temporarily Removed, Replaced by Former STL Police Chief Hayden

ST. LOUIS — Sheriff Alfred Montgomery has been temporarily removed from his duties as St. Louis City Sheriff pending the outcome of his upcoming trial, which is scheduled to begin November 18 in St. Louis Circuit Court. Former St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Chief John Hayden has been appointed interim sheriff by order of Presiding…

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Rising Star-Laylah Shahid Continues to Shine in and Out of the Pool

Rising Star: Laylah Shahid Continues to Shine in and Out of the Pool

At just 11 years old, Laylah Shahid continues to make waves—both in academics and athletics. A proud member of the O’Fallon Park Makos Swim Team, Laylah remains a 4.0 scholar and straight-A student, proving that discipline and determination pay off both in the classroom and in competition. Laylah’s passion for swimming continues to grow as…

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SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is shown using the text. SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families in US (Photo by Andrii Dodonov)

25 States Suing Trump USDA for Gutting Food Aid to 40 million Americans

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Twenty-five attorneys general across the country and three governors have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its Secretary, Brooke Rollins, after the agency moved to suspend the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP, which helps more than 40 million Americans buy food each month.

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Frank White Recalled in Jackson County, But Legal Fight Could Delay Transition

Jackson County voters delivered a decisive message to County Executive Frank White Jr., with preliminary results showing 85 percent support for his removal in a Sept. 30 recall election. Only about 16 percent of eligible voters cast ballots, but the result would ordinarily vacate White’s position immediately once certified. The recall marks a dramatic turn…

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Kansas Arthritis Foundation Hosts JA Family Day at the Pumpkin Patch — Plus Fall Webinar Lineup

The Kansas Arthritis Foundation invites you to JA Family Day at the Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Faulkner’s Ranch in Kansas City. This joyful, low-stress morning is designed for kids living with juvenile arthritis (JA), their siblings, parents, and caregivers to connect, swap tips, and simply have fun…

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Tale of the Tape II: Will Cori Bush Challenge Wesley Bell?

Will Cori Bush Challenge Wesley Bell Again? Speculation is growing in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District about whether former Rep. Cori Bush will mount a comeback campaign against Congressman Wesley Bell, who defeated her in the Democratic primary last year. While Bush has not made an official announcement, her continued activism and signals from her political…

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Mayor Lucas and the High Stakes of Redistricting in Missouri

Kansas City is once again at the heart of Missouri’s political chessboard. The newly redrawn congressional map, crafted by Republican lawmakers, slices the city into districts tilted heavily toward their party. Their stated goal is to secure dominance across seven of the state’s eight congressional seats, leaving Democrats to defend just one. But the move…

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Nearly 8 in 10 Americans Say Nation Is in Political Crisis, Quinnipiac Poll Finds

The nation trembles, and the numbers do not lie. A new Quinnipiac University national pollreveals that 79 percent of voters believe the United States is in the grip of a political crisis, a judgment cast in the shadow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Across partisan lines, the consensus is chilling: 93 percent of Democrats, 84…

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Minority-Owned Businesses Shut Out as Loan Denials Soar

The doors of opportunity remain locked for too many. A new LendingTree analysis reveals that Black-owned businesses faced the highest rejection rate for financing in 2024, with 39% denied loans, lines of credit, or merchant cash advances. Hispanic-owned businesses followed at 29%. By contrast, just 18% of white-owned businesses were turned away. The figures draw a map…

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