Daily Brief: Thursday, October 1, 2026

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

Republican attacks on the Missouri Supreme Court may just be the beginning 

I was baffled when I saw that Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, represented by Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, had asked a federal district court for an injunction against the Supreme… — Missouri Independent

📼 From the PubDef archive: “The Tale of Peter Kinder” (Nov 2008)

Justice Department indicts 10 noncitizens in quest to prove Trump claims of election fraud

A federal grand jury indicted 10 noncitizens for unlawfully voting in Minnesota, U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said Wednesday, highlighting the administration’s effort to keep election security… — Missouri Independent

📼 From the PubDef archive: “The Truth About Bill Ayers & Obama” (Oct 2008)

Missouri can keep using disputed federal database to review voter eligibility

Missouri can continue using a federal database to review voter eligibility after the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily cleared the way for states to use an expanded version of the system to check the… — Missouri Independent

Missouri doesn’t require asking pregnant patients about their mental health. New moms keep dying

When a doctor starts asking a new mother about feelings of depression, therapist Haley Walker said the patient may be thinking about more than her actual symptoms. “[It] can feel scary as a new mom,”… — Missouri Independent

This Week’s Photos: October 1st, 2026

This week’s photo gallery highlights soccer and community at the Mathews-Dickey Club, where children, volunteers and organizers gathered for a free skills camp hosted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater… — St. Louis American

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

STL Sites and Sounds: October concerts, culture and Halloween fun

October brings a full slate of music, comedy, theater, art and Halloween fun to St. Louis. From Chance the Rapper’s “Coloring Book” anniversary tour to the St. Louis American Foundation’s 39th annual… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “How to disenfranchise (um, disenchant) a voter in 59 easy steps” (Nov 2008)

24th Annual Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration will honor Black history with Underground Railroad re-enactment

For the first time, the 2026 Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration will be held on the downtown St. Louis Riverfront, beneath the Gateway Arch. Themed “Seeking Freedom Long Before and Long After… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Laugh In: Candidate Truce for 1 Night” (Oct 2008)

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