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Midwest Standing Ground: 134 Years of Affordable U.S. Home Prices Highlight St. Louis Advantage
real-estate3 days ago

Midwest Standing Ground: 134 Years of Affordable U.S. Home Prices Highlight St. Louis Advantage

A Fed-backed study analyzing 2.7 million listings from 1890–2006 shows St. Louis, and the Midwest, have stayed far more affordable than coastal cities over 134 years. Inflation-adjusted prices in St. Louis rose about 6%, versus about 1,000% in San Diego/Los Angeles and 354% nationally, due to long-running housing supply, abundant land, slower population growth, and zoning differences. Today St. Louis County median prices are ~$313k and the City ~$240k, with rents near $1,200 and typical 30-year mortgage payments around $1,500 after a down payment and current rates, and roughly 60% of area homes remain affordable per Zillow.

via MarketWatch|
#fed-philadelphia-study#housing-affordability#housing-supply
Smoke from Canadian wildfires coats St. Louis area in unhealthy air
environment1 month ago

Smoke from Canadian wildfires coats St. Louis area in unhealthy air

Wildfire smoke from Canada pushed through the St. Louis region, labeling the Metro East with one of the nation’s poorer air quality readings mid-morning and an AQI of 142 in St. Louis—unhealthy for sensitive groups. The main pollutant is fine particulate matter. Illinois EPA issued an air quality alert for multiple Metro East counties, advising limited outdoor activity for children, adults, and people with asthma. AirNow and the EPA tracked the worsening conditions.

via STLPR|
#air-pollution#air-quality#environment
St. Louis Pride Parade Shines Through Heat, Politics, and Solidarity
local1 month ago

St. Louis Pride Parade Shines Through Heat, Politics, and Solidarity

Amid a weeklong heat wave, St. Louis celebrated PrideFest with a downtown Pride parade marking 46 years and the Stonewall anniversary, featuring floats, bands, and thousands of attendees. The event emphasized LGBTQ resilience and community in the face of federal policy rollbacks and local security concerns, with City leaders praising turnout and organizers highlighting inclusivity and joy.

via STLPR|
#lgbtq#local#parade
Six years on, the McCloskeys’ viral gun standoff fuels a continuing legal and political saga
politics1 month ago

Six years on, the McCloskeys’ viral gun standoff fuels a continuing legal and political saga

Six years after the 2020 viral St. Louis confrontation, Mark and Patricia McCloskey pled guilty to misdemeanors in 2021, received a pardon from Gov. Mike Parson, and later had their convictions expunged, with their AR-15 finally returned in 2025 after a long legal fight. The episode has persisted as a touchstone in debates over self-defense, private property rights, and prosecutorial power, while the couple’s public profile and conservative advocacy have kept them in the national conversation.

via Fox News|
#gun-rights#mccloskeys#pardon
Starbucks worker who foiled a robbery says he was fired
crime2 months ago

Starbucks worker who foiled a robbery says he was fired

New footage shows a Starbucks employee in St. Louis and a coworker fighting off two robbers during a December 2023 incident; the gun was revealed to be fake, one robber escaped while the other was restrained until police arrived. The workers were fired, and Michael Harris is suing for wrongful termination as the robbers have since been convicted, while Starbucks emphasizes de-escalation in its safety training.

via The Independent|
#americas#crime#robbery
Sinkhole beneath I-44 in downtown St. Louis highlights aging water system
politics2 months ago

Sinkhole beneath I-44 in downtown St. Louis highlights aging water system

A roughly 30-foot hole opened under I-44 in downtown St. Louis after a 20-inch water main failed, prompting at least a week of closures and detours as officials reinforce the bridge columns and stabilize the sinkhole. The incident underscores decades of deferred maintenance on aging pipes, with the city pursuing a large rate hike to fund replacements, while questions about who will pay for repairs remain unresolved; authorities say the structure is currently sound and emphasize safety during the repair process.

via STLPR|
#aging-infrastructure#i-44-closure#politics
Downtown St. Louis Interstates Closed After Massive Cave-In
local2 months ago

Downtown St. Louis Interstates Closed After Massive Cave-In

Downtown St. Louis is seeing closures of eastbound I-70 and I-44 after a 20-inch water main break caused a 30-foot-diameter, 15-foot-deep cave under Broadway and Biddle near the Dome at America's Center. Crews are shutting valves to isolate the break; water continues to flow and traffic is being rerouted via the Poplar Street Bridge. The site is more challenging than expected, with some customers potentially losing service as repairs continue.

via STLPR|
#cave-in#interstate-44#interstate-70
St. Louis Braces for Severe Storms as Threat Level Reaches 4 of 5
weather4 months ago

St. Louis Braces for Severe Storms as Threat Level Reaches 4 of 5

The Storm Prediction Center raised the St. Louis region to a level 4 of 5 (moderate risk) for severe weather on Monday, with damaging winds, large hail and potential strong tornadoes expected between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. as storms race from west to east from mid-Missouri; Rolla is in the moderate risk area while Quincy sits at a 3 of 5 risk. Several districts announced early dismissals or canceled after-school activities, the St. Louis Zoo will close at 2 p.m., and some meetings and city operations have been rescheduled or adjusted.

via STLPR|
#school-closures#severe-weather#st-louis
Mother seeks accountability after teen fatally shot by St. Louis officer
us-news4 months ago

Mother seeks accountability after teen fatally shot by St. Louis officer

A St. Louis mother is demanding accountability after her 17-year-old son, Emeshyon Wilkins, was fatally shot in the back by a police officer during a June 2024 stop; body-camera video released this week contradicts authorities' initial claim that the teen pointed a gun, showing him running away. A disassembled gun found in his pocket raised questions, and the officer declined to answer most questions during a deposition as investigators reassess the case. The department acknowledged earlier information was inconsistent and updated its information-sharing protocols, while the Circuit Attorney’s Office reviews possible charges; the family had to sue to obtain the video.

via CBS News|
#accountability#body-worn-camera#deposition
Body cam video spurs policy scrutiny in St. Louis teen shooting
local4 months ago

Body cam video spurs policy scrutiny in St. Louis teen shooting

New body-worn video released by the family of Emeshyon Wilkins shows a St. Louis officer fatally shooting the 17-year-old in the back after a brief chase; an independent analysis contends the pursuit violated department policy and that the officer did not identify himself or warn of a gun, contradicting FIU statements. The family has filed a lawsuit seeking damages, and the police department has not commented due to pending litigation.

via St. Louis Magazine|
#body-camera#emeshyon-wilkins#local
Fulton Sheen Beatification Scheduled in St. Louis for Sept 24
religion5 months ago

Fulton Sheen Beatification Scheduled in St. Louis for Sept 24

Venerable Fulton J. Sheen is set to be beatified on Sept. 24, 2026, in St. Louis, with Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle presiding; after heroic virtue was recognized in 2012 and a miracle attributed to his intercession was approved in 2019, he will gain the title Blessed. He was renowned for his dynamic preaching on radio and television, taught at the Catholic University of America, and served as Bishop of Rochester before his death in 1979.

via Vatican News|
#beatification#cardinal-tagle#dicastery-for-the-causes-of-saints