Blunt-Backed USDA Program to Invest $20 Million in East Locust Creek Reservoir Project  WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (MO), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $20 million in the East Locust Creek Reservoir project. The resources will be used to prepare the dam’s […]

Mathews-Dickey To Honor 7 Community Leaders & Youth Achievers on the Fox Stage at Its 3rd Annual Family Reunion  The Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club has announced the distinguished group of 7 high-performing youth, dedicated volunteers and generous supporters who’ll be recognized during the Club’s 3rd Annual Family Reunion: Keith Griffin, Cillah Hall, Chris Krehmeyer, […]

Blunt, McCaskill, Hartzler, Smith Work to Ensure Access to Affordable Energy for Fort Leonard Wood, Local Communities  WASHINGTON – This week, Missouri Senators Roy Blunt and Claire McCaskill, along with Representatives Vicky Hartzler and Jason Smith, sent a letter urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider the significant impact the natural gas service rate […]

SLATE Joins the CAO as a part of the Circuit Attorney’s “Justice 2020 St. Louis Initiative.”  St. Louis, MO – As part of the Circuit Attorney’s Office “Justice 2020 St. Louis Initiative” introduced last week, Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner will be opening a St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) office at the […]

St. Louis Celebration of the 100th PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club, Aug. 6-12  The PGA of America and Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis have partnered to advance diversity in the golf industry, while creating a legacy of hope and opportunity in the region. Designed to change the trajectory of lives and serve as […]

Don’t Miss: Mud Mania Returns to Queeny Park  St. Louis County Parks wants residents to get out and explore a new side of Queeny Park. Mud Mania is back at on July 20 and 21. Children and families can slip and slide, crawl and climb through the mud pit and obstacle course.    “The St. […]

Comptroller Darlene Green Statement in Support of $50 Million No-Tax-Increase Bond Issue  City leaders are asking St. Louis City voters to approve a $50 million general obligation (GO) bond, Proposition 1, on the August 7 ballot. The bond will utilize the current tax levy, and voters should know that their taxes will not increase if […]

Prevention and Testing Essential as Syphilis Numbers Rise  SAINT LOUIS, MO – As syphilis case numbers rise in both the city and county, the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health is emphasizing the importance of sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and testing.    “Safer sex practices are vital for preventing the contraction and spread […]

Mayor Krewson Announces Search for Director of the St. Louis Department of Health  Mayor Lyda Krewson announced Monday that a search will begin immediately to find a director to lead the City’s ​Health Department​.    Melba Moore, who served as the City’s health commissioner and director, stepped down on June 30. She was named acting […]

St. Louis County Executive to Host 18th Annual JB Blast  St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger is proud to announce the JB Blast, South St. Louis County’s biggest Fourth of July celebration, is returning to Jefferson Barrack’s Park for the 18th year!    This family-friendly evening is scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on […]