Clay

While President Barack Obama’s new Nobel Peace Prize is causing some political consternation, U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay has nothing but praise.

In a statement issued this morning, the St. Louis Democrat said the honor marks a “proud day for America.” From the…

Mayor Slay and his father, Francis R.

For some politicians, public service is a family business. Many follow in their father’s footsteps, or consider pop their chief mentor and advisor.

Mayor Francis Slay grew up watching his father, veteran Democratic Committeeman Francis…

National's Park, site of tonight's game

Two Democrats representing the Best Baseball City in America will take the field themselves tonight for the annual bi-partisan Congressional baseball game.

St. Louis Congressmen Russ Carnahan and Lacy Clay are on the blue team for tonight’s…

Ban Ki-moon

Ban Ki-moon, the Secretary General of the United Nations, is in St. Louis today, discussing food safety and meeting with local political officials.

This morning, Ban met with, among others, Monsanto Co. and the Soy Bean Farmers Association, to address…

Clay

CLAYTON — Congressman Lacy Clay’s divorce is skipping across the county line.

Late last month, his pending split from wife Ivie was moved from the city’s circuit court downtown to the St. Louis County courthouse in Clayton.

The May 21 motion, signed by…

Clay

Politico scribe Andie Coller reports today on Congressional divorces, writing that Capitol Hill break-ups can range from the amicable to the humiliating.

The story leads with the pending split of St. Louis Democratic U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay, and offers an expert’s take…

Clay

ST. LOUIS — U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay’s marriage is broken beyond repair, the congressman says in his April 28 divorce filing.

The case remains under seal at St. Louis Circuit Court, but a copy obtained by the Post-Dispatch shows that the veteran…

"Will on the Hill"

As U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay and his wife Ivie engage in a bitter exchange regarding their pending divorce, the congressman was involved in another drama — this one onstage.

On Monday night, Clay starred in “Will on the Hill,” a…

Clay

ST. LOUIS — U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay issued a comment this afternoon in response to allegations from his wife that he did not tell her — or their children — about his filing for divorce.

In a statement issued through a spokesman,…

Ivie Clay

ST. LOUIS — U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay’s wife issued a stinging statement today, attacking the congressman for not telling her — or their children — about his divorce filing before it was reported in the media.

She says the congressman still…