Ehlmann Announces Reelection Bid for St. Charles County Executive in 2026

Ehlmann Announces Reelection Bid for St. Charles County Executive in 2026

By Jake Kroesen, The Missouri Times St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann announced today that he will seek reelection in 2026, emphasizing his record of steady leadership, economic growth, and a continued commitment to public safety and fiscal responsibility. “With competent, experienced leadership we have a unique opportunity to strengthen our position in the region…

Owner of St. Louis Post-Dispatch agrees to $9.5M payout, faces 3 new class-action claims
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Owner of St. Louis Post-Dispatch agrees to $9.5M payout, faces 3 new class-action claims

(Getty Images). Lee Enterprises, the Iowa-based owner of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, has agreed to pay $9.5 million to subscribers alleging privacy violations and is now facing three invasion-of-privacy lawsuits from current or former employees. The three new lawsuits, each filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, allege that Lee, which…

Both parties prep for mega-bill marathon in U.S. Senate vote-a-rama

Both parties prep for mega-bill marathon in U.S. Senate vote-a-rama

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks during a press conference inside the Capitol building on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Oregon Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden is at right. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — The next hurdle for Republican leaders in the U.S. Senate and the “big, beautiful bill”: Democrats — and possibly…

Hotel rooms, buses and liquor laws: Is Kansas City ready for the 2026 World Cup?

Hotel rooms, buses and liquor laws: Is Kansas City ready for the 2026 World Cup?

An artist’s rendering of the Barney Allis Plaza shows a rally during the 2026 Kansas City World Cup. The city is still trying to get the plaza open before the event, but it may not be complete in time (submitted photo). The clock is ticking. In less than a year, hundreds of thousands of tourists…