Daily Brief: Saturday, September 19, 2026

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

Missouri election officials begin mailing ballots as they await ruling on congressional map

Missourians living overseas began receiving their ballots Friday despite continuing uncertainty over which congressional candidates should be listed on them. Military personnel and other eligible… — Missouri Independent

Missouri train ride led to Kansas City-area measles case that’s exposed 250 people so far

It was the call Ray Dlugolecki had been dreading. And one he and other public health officials have been expecting. The assistant director at Jackson County Public Health learned on Sunday afternoon… — Missouri Independent

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Lame Duck Gov makes a few appointments” (Nov 2008)

Missouri cannabis regulators recall pre-rolled joints after mold found in testing 

State cannabis regulators issued a recall Wednesday after random testing found mold in pre-rolled joints sold in the state.  The product, Juicy J’s cherry limeade infused pre-rolls, failed testing… — Missouri Independent

Rate hike adds to inflation squeeze

The Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in more than three years could be especially costly for Black consumers, who are more likely to carry credit card balances and have less household… — St. Louis American

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

St. Charles woman charged in crash that killed WashU student

A 22-year-old St. Charles woman faces multiple felony charges in an August crash that killed Kennedy Reed, a 26-year-old Washington University School of Medicine graduate student. St. Louis… — St. Louis American

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

We must be AI fluent — or be left behind

We are at the forefront of a fundamental shift in access and opportunity. When new technology emerges, marginalized communities must adapt to systems we did not design and adjust to landscapes that… — St. Louis American

The King’s House to host UNIFY community event

The King’s House, a nondenominational church in St. Louis, will host its annual UNIFY community event, bringing families and neighbors together for an afternoon of entertainment, food and community… — St. Louis American

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

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