Daily Brief: Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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

Missouri Primary Election Day FAQ: What you need to know to make sure your vote counts

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to choose nominees for state auditor, Congress and a host of state legislative seats, as well as decide the fate of four proposed constitutional amendments. The… — Missouri Independent

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

Negative, false and misleading political ads pollute and undermine the election process

What is your reaction when viewing TV, listening to the radio or surfing digital platforms and there is a political ad filled with false and misleading information that you can neither verify nor… — Missouri Independent

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

Video: Frizz Fest helps entrepreneurs bloom

Watch the video on Instagram: Frizz Fest’s Blooming Business Training equips local entrepreneurs with the tools to grow and prepare for this year’s festival. Local entrepreneurs took part in Frizz… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “VIDEO: Blunt on pay increases, pardons” (Nov 2008)

Harriet Tubman and the color of money

Money tells a historic story. Every portrait placed on a bill announces whom this nation has chosen to honor—and whose history it expects us to carry in our pockets. Ten years ago, the Treasury… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Harriett Woods Post Office” (Aug 2007)

Preliminary hearing held for d4vd 

A preliminary hearing revealed additional details on some of the evidence prosecutors say they have gathered against singer d4vd in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. According to… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “The Team 4 Debate: What’s Next?” (Mar 2008)

Nivea reveals leukemia diagnosis

Grammy-nominated singer Nivea revealed she was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. The singer told ABC News she was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in early 2026 after two bone marrow… — St. Louis American

Use your vote, don’t waste it

We have important elections this year, and elections have consequences. A lot is riding on how we vote — or, worse, if we choose not to vote at all. There are concerted efforts at the national level… — St. Louis American

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