Daily Brief: Wednesday, June 24, 2026

St. Louis news worth your time today — curated by PubDef, with receipts from the archive. Click through for the full stories.

Missouri secretary of state sues to close records on redistricting referendum signatures 

Secretary of State Denny Hoskins wants the courts to shield him from disclosing how his office is reviewing a disputed batch of signatures on a referendum petition challenging the state’s new… — Missouri Independent

What does the Fourth of July mean to you?

Please send your commentary and a headshot to social@stlamerican.com. The post What does the Fourth of July mean to you? appeared first on St. Louis American. — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “POLL: Should the Gov’t rescue the auto industry?” (Nov 2008)

How the Democratic party lost its way

The party of Andrew Jackson has spent a decade running from him. It should keep the two things he got right. I have been active in the Democratic Party most of my life. Long enough to love it. Long… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Irene, Maida and Mike — a Tale of Delusion, Promise and Possibility” (Nov 2008)

St. Louis area soccer standout Eric McWoods talks USMNT at the World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World is in full swing across North America with several exciting matches in group stage play. One very interested observer of the action is former Kirkwood High soccer standout Eric… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Irene, Maida and Mike — a Tale of Delusion, Promise and Possibility” (Nov 2008)

Kevin Hart says Spike Lee deserves a Knicks championship ring

Kevin Hart and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith are among those calling for Spike Lee to get a championship ring after the New York Knicks won their first title in 53 years. Hart posted a video on Instagram… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Shields, Engler to lead State Senate” (Nov 2008)

St. Louis-area girls teams make strong showing at Midwest Showcase 

The Midwest Showcase concluded its two-week run last weekend in Columbia as the girls took center stage. Nearly 100 top girls’ high school basketball programs from a six-state region competed in… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Antonio French on Midwest Talking Points” (Oct 2008)

STL Confluence elects treasurer, adds board members

St. Louis Confluence, a nonprofit that supports TEDxStLouis and TEDxStLouis Women, has elected Esmeralda Aharon as treasurer and appointed Huvona Watkins, Larry Morris and Lyah B. LeFlore-Ituen to… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Blunt to Name Gambaro to BOE [Updated]” (Jun 2007)

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