2008

Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder is looking for a promotion. After his fellow Republican, Governor Matt Blunt, shocked the world (well, at least Missouri) by announcing he is not seeking re-election. Kinder said “me too” and…

A Washington University fraternity will be hosting a panel of state legislators this week as part of their student political awareness campaign. As part of their yearlong “I Will…” awareness project, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity…

Gov. Matt Blunt is still feeling good about China and the Beijing Olympics. Blunt is in China this week along with several other Missouri politicians and business leaders working on forging business ties with the…

President Bill Clinton will host a “Change We Need” rally this Monday at Kirkwood High School in St. Louis County in support of Barack Obama. President Clinton will speak about Senator Obama’s plan to strengthen…

State Rep. Connie Johnson is under investigation by the city Election Board for possibly living outside of her district. KMOX Radio reported Tuesday that the Missouri Senate candidate met with the Board to discuss allegations…

Landmarks Association’s 2008 Eleven Most Endangered Places list is now online: http://www.landmarks-stl.org/enhanced_and_endangered/2008_most_endangered These are the sites held over from last year’s list: Andrew Einstmann House, 2347 Virginia Avenue Mullanphy Emigrant Home, 1609 N. 14th Street…

Sixth Ward Alderman Kacie Starr Triplett is featured in next month’s Ebony magazine as one their “30 Young Leaders on the Rise.” “I am thrilled to be honored,” said Triplett, who is 27. “I look…