There’s finally proof that traffic tickets aren’t all about public safety — local governments use them a revenue tool, too. Researchers found that a 1 percentage point drop in local government revenue leads to a 0.32 percentage point increase in…
For several years, the St. Louis police department has asked arrest suspects to empty their pockets before they are jailed, and then kept the cash and loose change that was surrendered. That’s added up to about $6 million — and…
It’s going to be a busy day in downtown St. Louis: The Black Expo is at America’s Center, the Cardinals take on the Braves at 3 p.m., the Rams take on the Ravens at 7 p.m. and Bruce Springsteen’s concert…
St. Louis Police Chief Joe Mokwa retired yesterday.
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I had the day off, but Weatherbird enthusiast and night editor Ron Wade filled me in on the yesterday’s Bird-lining. The selected Bird line…
It was a busy night here in Weatherbird land — less for the Bird, and more for yours truly who was filling in as the A1 designer last night. And what a news night it was, from Michael Shanahan accepting a…
City Hall is considering an ordinance to curb cruisers — pun intended.
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Today’s Bird line: Too live cruise
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