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'A pretty, pretty bad month': As Cardinals' trade deadline dilemma nears, Dustin May struggles

'A pretty, pretty bad month': As Cardinals' trade deadline dilemma nears, Dustin May struggles

  • Derrick Goold | Post-Dispatch

Dustin May's downturn coincides with contending teams making their final evaluations on targets for the trade deadline.

Amendment 5 would be good for lobbyists. But would it help Missouri grow?

Amendment 5 would be good for lobbyists. But would it help Missouri grow?

  • Jacob Barker | Post-Dispatch

Amendment 5, which would phase out Missouri's income tax and raise and broaden an already high sales tax rate, could fundamentally alter the state's political and economic landscape.

Man who killed teen son, left him on Jennings road is sentenced. Still claims self-defense.

Man who killed teen son, left him on Jennings road is sentenced. Still claims self-defense.

  • Dana Rieck | Post-Dispatch

Carl Walker Jr., 53, said again during the hearing that he shot 16-year-old Isaiah Walker in self-defense.

See inside Gateway Studios in Chesterfield, where superstars like Bad Bunny rehearse

See inside Gateway Studios in Chesterfield, where superstars like Bad Bunny rehearse

  • Jasmine Osby | Post-Dispatch

Gateway Studios is a rehearsal and design space for music’s biggest stars as they prepare for stadium-sized tours. It is unique in the Midwest. And it invited the Post-Dispatch inside.

Messenger: She was once homeless in St. Louis. Now she helps others in a rough spot.

Messenger: She was once homeless in St. Louis. Now she helps others in a rough spot.

  • Tony Messenger | Post-Dispatch

Nonprofit Assisi House becomes haven for homeless men and women, who pay rent and can live there as long as they want. 

Jul 13, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; St Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) celebrates after winning the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Worthy: Jordan Walker’s big season for Cardinals is only missing a contract extension

  • Lynn Worthy | Post-Dispatch

All-Star outfielder Jordan Walker is having a career-changing season. Now, the Cardinals and Walker should agree on a long-term contract that will make him a cornerstone of this new era.

An open seat and some familiar faces. Here's St. Louis' August primary ballot.

An open seat and some familiar faces. Here's St. Louis' August primary ballot.

  • Austin Huguelet | Post-Dispatch

Six candidates vie to be the recorder of deeds. The license collector has a challenger. And the longtime collector of revenue is once again unopposed.

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US Marshals arrest 'hypermasculine' social media stars Andrew and Tristan Tate, UK seeks extradition

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'A pretty, pretty bad month': As Cardinals' trade deadline dilemma nears, Dustin May struggles

'A pretty, pretty bad month': As Cardinals' trade deadline dilemma nears, Dustin May struggles

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Watch as Big Boy, world's largest working steam locomotive, arrives in St. Louis

Watch as Big Boy, world's largest working steam locomotive, arrives in St. Louis

Union Pacific's Big Boy steam locomotive pulled into downtown St. Louis on Saturday, July 18, 2026. It's on display Sunday at Union Station.

Tourism, entertainment give towns along Mississippi River a reboot

Tourism, entertainment give towns along Mississippi River a reboot

The Great River Road, an artery running from Minnesota to Louisiana, is providing a lifeline to small towns

See the July 19, 1926, front page: Augustus Labadie dies at 82 in home of his birth

See the July 19, 1926, front page: Augustus Labadie dies at 82 in home of his birth

Headlines from the July 19, 1926, front page include: Six robbers get $8,000 in holdup of a street car.

Business Bulletin: Solomon Turner and Lion's Choice shine; Delta Dental invests

Business Bulletin: Solomon Turner and Lion's Choice shine; Delta Dental invests

Catch up on local business awards, donations and projects.

Airman from St. Louis dies in heavy machinery incident, officials say

Airman from St. Louis dies in heavy machinery incident, officials say

Originally from the Philippines, Cedric Eneluna grew up in St. Louis. 

Glasgow Village brothers charged as adults in death of 14-year-old hit by stray bullet

Glasgow Village brothers charged as adults in death of 14-year-old hit by stray bullet

Tymon Bankhead, 17, devised a "tactical approach" to sneak up on another group of teens, charges say. The ensuing gunfire pierced a home nearby, killing a 14-year-old.

Woman killed while crossing street in South St. Louis

Woman killed while crossing street in South St. Louis

The woman was crossing Gravois Avenue at 2:45 a.m. She did not cross at a crosswalk, police say.

Photos: Music At The Intersection showcases music and community

Photos: Music At The Intersection showcases music and community

Friday night at Music At The Intersection showcased artists like ZAPP, Moonchild, Mississippi Knights and Spinderella in downtown St. Louis.

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Voters Guide for the Aug. 4 primary elections

Voters Guide for the Aug. 4 primary elections

    The Post-Dispatch and the League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis present this guide to the candidates and races on the Aug. 4 ballot.

    Sports

    Hochman: Meet City SC's newest players — City Unified, the club's 1st Special Olympics team

    Hochman: Meet City SC's newest players — City Unified, the club's 1st Special Olympics team

    St. Louis City SC has created a new team called City Unified, which features athletes who have intellectual disabilities and others who don't. 

    Hoff: Status of Mizzou's Ahmad Hardy will be SEC's biggest question at media days

    Hoff: Status of Mizzou's Ahmad Hardy will be SEC's biggest question at media days

    Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz will head to Tampa with his usual arsenal of one-liners. But will he have info about Ahmad Hardy's return to play?

    Ron Hunt, hard-nosed St. Louis native who played 12 MLB seasons, dies at 85

    Ron Hunt, hard-nosed St. Louis native who played 12 MLB seasons, dies at 85

    Ron Hunt, known for being hit by pitches, played for four big league teams and racked up 1,429 hits in addition to being hit by 243 pitches.

    Mizzou opponent scouting reports: Breaking down the Tigers' football schedule

    Mizzou opponent scouting reports: Breaking down the Tigers' football schedule

    Eli Hoff breaks down what to know about Mizzou's football opponents in 2026.

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    What fans had to say at MATI 2026

    Watch as Big Boy, world's largest working steam locomotive, arrives in St. Louis

    Watch as Big Boy, world's largest working steam locomotive, arrives in St. Louis

    'Harder for that sweat to be effective': Expert talks about the dangers of extreme heat

    'Harder for that sweat to be effective': Expert talks about the dangers of extreme heat

    Life & Entertainment

    Brown spots on cucumber leaves could have many causes

    Brown spots on cucumber leaves could have many causes

    Q: My cucumbers have been getting brown spots on the leaves for the last few years and they end up looking terrible. Can you tell me what’s wrong with them and what can I do to prevent it from happening again?

    New novel explores St. Louis' Delmar Divide

    New novel explores St. Louis' Delmar Divide

    When Nouvelle arrives in St. Louis and quickly lands a job at Washington University, she encounters an long-accepted truth about her new city.

    Here's what's being released on DVD in the coming weeks

    Here's what's being released on DVD in the coming weeks

    Here's what's being released on DVD in the coming weeks. 

    Bestsellers for the week ending July 11

    Bestsellers for the week ending July 11

    Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended July 11 compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, reprinted from Publishers Weekly.

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    UMSL’s Sheila Grigsby to join Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship
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    • Jul 17, 2026
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    UMSL nursing associate professor Sheila Grigsby will be inducted into The Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship for her long-standing community health leadership.

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    Accounting student David Farnham finds success after transfer to UMSL
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    Accounting student David Farnham finds success after transfer to UMSL

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    • Jul 17, 2026
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    UMSL accounting student David Farnham turned a mid-degree transfer into national honors, leadership in Beta Alpha Psi and a clear path toward an accounting career.

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    Dean Marius Boboc named to national Deans for Impact fellowship
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    Dean Marius Boboc named to national Deans for Impact fellowship

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    UMSL education dean Marius Boboc joins Deans for Impact’s yearlong Impact Academy, focusing on teacher preparation, AI integration and school-community partnerships.

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    Newly Listed Homes near Edwardsville, IL — Updated Jul. 16, 2026

    • Jul 16, 2026

    A look at the newest homes for sale near Edwardsville, IL. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.

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    Hoffmann NOA Medical Industries answers the growing demand for top-quality healthcare equipment

    Content by Hoffmann NOA Medical Industries, LLC. Find out how this company designs dependable, purpose-built solutions that support patients, caregivers and providers alike.

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    5 Best Topical Finasteride Products in 2026

    Contributor content. Explore this list of the best topical finasteride products available in 2026. 

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    Reading changes everything: Inside a literacy mission

    Reading changes everything: Inside a literacy mission

    Content by Confluence Academies. Find out how St. Louis nonprofit Ready Readers is working to inspire a love of reading and strengthen early literacy.

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    How St. Louis Union Station became one of America’s great landmarks

    How St. Louis Union Station became one of America’s great landmarks

    Content by St. Louis Union Station. Learn more about the history of St. Louis Union Station and its role as a gateway to the West.

    Opinion

    Election endorsements: Amendments 4 & 5 would nix basic rights for Missourians. Vote no.

    Election endorsements: Amendments 4 & 5 would nix basic rights for Missourians. Vote no.

    Both ballot measures would deprive Missourians of fundamental rights

    Letter: Rep. Wesley Bell is still in thrall to AIPAC's funding. Cori Bush isn't

    Letter: Rep. Wesley Bell is still in thrall to AIPAC's funding. Cori Bush isn't

    On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell, D-St. Louis, voted against cutting military aid to Israel. He did so despite declarations from the United Nations and the International Association of Genocide Scholars characterizing Israel’s actions in Gaza as a genocide.

    Schmidt: Why the socialist sugar high ultimately crashes for Democrats

    Schmidt: Why the socialist sugar high ultimately crashes for Democrats

    Democratic socialism has been winning in Democratic primaries lately, but it will ultimately lose — because it fails politically and economically.

    Letter: Amendment 5 would open Missouri up to unlimited sales tax hikes

    Letter: Amendment 5 would open Missouri up to unlimited sales tax hikes

    Regarding Missouri constitutional Amendment 5: Why are we considering doing away with income and property taxes and replacing them with sales and use taxes when the cost of living — groceries, gas, rent — is already exorbitant?

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    Winning STL: What Rawlings saw in personally designed gloves, and a giant one on the roof

    Winning STL: What Rawlings saw in personally designed gloves, and a giant one on the roof

    • Jul 9, 2026

    Ron Ostrowski, CEO of Rawlings Sporting Goods, touts the company’s growth, the Rawlings Experience at Westport and their focus on diamond sports, softball and baseball.

    Winning STL: Lawrence Group chief says we need 'unique spaces' to change region's image

    Winning STL: Lawrence Group chief says we need 'unique spaces' to change region's image

    • Apr 21, 2026

    Steve Smith, co-founder of Lawrence Group, believes we need to rally together to move the area forward or risk losing younger generations to other cities.

    Winning STL: Companion Baking founder lives by grandfather’s words to 'shut up and listen to customers.'

    Winning STL: Companion Baking founder lives by grandfather’s words to 'shut up and listen to customers.'

    • Dec 16, 2025

    Josh Allen, founder and co-owner of Companion Baking, on why he stays in St. Louis, including the talented workforce and supportive restaurateurs. 

    Winning STL: SSM health chief recalls his Iraq deployment and the world after Saddam Hussein's fall

    Winning STL: SSM health chief recalls his Iraq deployment and the world after Saddam Hussein's fall

    • Nov 11, 2025

    Dr. Alexander Garza, SSM Health chief community health officer, discusses the part of his unconventional military career spent not as a physician, but assisting in the rebuilding of a nation.

    Business

    Tourism, entertainment give towns along Mississippi River a reboot

    Tourism, entertainment give towns along Mississippi River a reboot

    The Great River Road, an artery running from Minnesota to Louisiana, is providing a lifeline to small towns

    Business Bulletin: Solomon Turner and Lion's Choice shine; Delta Dental invests

    Business Bulletin: Solomon Turner and Lion's Choice shine; Delta Dental invests

    Catch up on local business awards, donations and projects.

    Hoffmann to pay $20 million for KMOX, 5 other St. Louis radio stations

    Hoffmann to pay $20 million for KMOX, 5 other St. Louis radio stations

    The deal between Hoffmann Media Group and radio chain Audacy is contingent on approval from the Federal Communications Commissions.

    The Gelateria needs $120K more to rebuild after 2025 fire

    The Gelateria needs $120K more to rebuild after 2025 fire

    This week, owner Andy Fair shared that the business has run into a roadblock securing a loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

    Nation & World

    States fear Paramount-Warner deal will squeeze local movie theaters

    States fear Paramount-Warner deal will squeeze local movie theaters

    States are suing to block the Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger, fearing it will hurt struggling local theaters by raising ticket prices and reducing investments in theater upgrades.

    Drought in US West pits farms against towns and industry

    Drought in US West pits farms against towns and industry

    Decades of drought, compounded by this year's record-low winter snowpack and the hottest March on record, have deepened water shortages across the Colorado River basin.

    Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

    Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

    Iran and the United States exchanged intensified fire in the Middle East, killings by immigration agents drew scrutiny, Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat was filled after his sudden death, and more.

    Banks ramp up digital assistants in productivity race 

    Banks ramp up digital assistants in productivity race 

    Major banks are increasingly adopting agentic AI, digital assistants that perform tasks with minimal supervision, to boost productivity across wealth management, trading, client vetting, and treasury functions.

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