Ryan Dean
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Saint Louis, MO, United States
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Businesses banking on Valentine's Day don't anticipate Monday blues
For the first time ever, the holiday falls the day after the Super Bowl, but local businesses don't think that'll harm sales of chocolates, flowers or dinner dates. → Read More
St. Louis County mask mandate in court again Tuesday
A preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. This comes nearly three weeks after a judge denied a request for a temporary restraining order. → Read More
Man killed in double shooting outside St. Louis bar
This marks the second double shooting at Diana's Royal Palace since November. → Read More
Visitation and funeral services begin Wednesday for fallen St. Louis firefighter
Benjamin Polson was killed last week in the line of duty while fighting a vacant house fire in north city. Funeral and visitation services begin Wednesday. → Read More
Dr. Walensky says CDC not changing mask guidelines
Earlier in the week, The Washington Post reported the CDC was considering updating guidelines to recommend people wear higher grade masks such as N95 and KN95. → Read More
MoDOT and IDOT scale back road crews after 'mild' snow storm
Both agencies were staffed overnight looking for trouble spots. → Read More
2 vigils planned Friday for Amazon tornado victims
The City of Edwardsville is holding a ceremony to honor the six people killed last Friday by an EF-3 tornado. → Read More
St. Louis area schools consider easing mask mandates
Some districts have said they believe they have the right to enact their own masks mandates and other COVID-19 policies, despite a Missouri judge's ruling. → Read More
Important Christmas shipping deadlines are this week
The U.S. Postal Service is using a new sorting machine in Hazelwood to keep up with the rush of packages. → Read More
Ameren looking to raise electric and gas rates
Utility customers in Missouri and the St. Louis area could soon pay more on their gas and electric bills. Here's why Ameren is asking to raise rates. → Read More
St. Louis hosting virtual town hall to answer questions about COVID vaccine for kids
The event is for parents to learn more about the vaccine for children ages 5-11, ask questions and address any concerns with health officials. → Read More
Thanksgiving dinner will cost you 14% more this year, Farm Bureau says
The Farm Bureau estimates the average cost of a classic Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people will be $53.31. That's a 14% increase from a year ago. → Read More
Another local school district hosting a vaccine clinic for its youngest students
A few school districts in the St. Louis metro are offering clinics for its younger students. → Read More
St. Louis businesses planned months in advance to be ready for holiday supply chain issues
Puzzle Warehouse and Happy Up Inc. planned months in advance to make sure they have the stock ready for the holiday shopping rush during supply chain issues. → Read More
What's behind supply chain bottlenecks and is there an end in sight?
A local supply chain expert is optimistic about the future. → Read More
New mural honors members of the St. Louis Fire Department
Chief Dennis Jenkerson said it's a great morale booster for a department hit hard by the pandemic. There are more than 2,200 pictures showcasing about 800 members. → Read More
Fresh Thyme looking to hire 50 people before opening at City Foundry STL
Are you looking for a job? Fresh Thyme Market in Midtown St. Louis is hosting a hiring event Thursday and Friday, with some positions being filled on-the-spot. → Read More
How to catch the red-hot Cardinals on the cheap
Pay $5 to see the St. Louis Cardinals, who are on a 16-game winning streak. Games against the Brewers and Cubs at Busch are on sale, along with NLDS playoffs tickets → Read More
Hazelwood makes changes to bus routes due to driver shortage
Families in the Hazelwood School District will notice changes to dozens of bus routes starting Wednesday. → Read More
St. Louis County Council members plan to introduce 2 bills regarding vaccine mandates for employees
One bill would require vaccination for county employees while the other would offer protections for employees forced to get the shot → Read More