The Missouri legislature seems to be intent on ignoring the will of the people when it comes to ballot issues. Lawmakers have either successfully challenged or are challenging minimum wage increases, Clean Missouri redistricting and Medicaid expansion. Their argument: voters have been duped by special interests.

St. Louis’ MLS team is holding tryouts for its new youth academy. It’s part of an effort to remove costs that have been barriers for some parents and young soccer talent.

Agriculture is among the largest contributors to the Gulf of Mexico’s dead zone. Farmers up river are trying to change their agricultural practices to prevent further damage, but so far they are having little luck.

Many Black Americans continue to struggle with how George Floyd died, even though a Minneapolis jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murder. Many are suffering from mental anguish after repeatedly watching the justice system allow police officers who kill Black people to escape accountability.

About half the veterans in the St. Louis VA system have received the COVID-19 vaccine. Many say the process has been effective because of strong relationships with VA doctors.

The Pulitzer Arts Foundation is presenting an exhibition of a New York-based artist’s work, which is designed to be outside and encountered by people walking by. It involves signs bearing thought-provoking questions about human relationships.

A St. Louis chef is planning to reopen a high-profile eatery with a new concept. Tim Eagan is hoping to open the doors of the former Eat-Rite Diner south of downtown next month. He is bringing years of experience to the venture and a new name for the restaurant.

St. Louis Public Schools are underutilized. An analysis shows the city has the second-lowest occupancy level for major cities. But even as the district consolidates buildings, rightsizing is tough.

As the federal government starts shipping more doses of the coronavirus vaccine to Missouri, hospitals and health departments in the St. Louis region are relying more on volunteers to help administer the shots.

Six new members of the Rolla City Council will take the oath of office tonight. Five of them upset incumbents to win their seats. Those incumbents voted for mask mandates and shutdown ordinances during the pandemic.