Daily Brief: Friday, October 16, 2026

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

Missouri’s ‘constitutional sheriff’ push reaches voters with Amendment 8

When MyPillow founder Mike Lindell visited the Missouri Capitol in January 2023, the conversation was focused on election security. Lindell, a Donald Trump ally who has repeatedly promoted false… — Missouri Independent

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Hubbard Fights Back Against Hypocritical Attacks” (Jul 2008)

How Missouri almost lost an experienced physician associate

When I considered practicing in Missouri in late 2020, I expected the licensing process to evaluate my education, training, experience and professional credentials. What I did not expect was to be… — Missouri Independent

Trump’s DOJ demands California halt ballots to suspected noncitizens

The U.S. Department of Justice is demanding California not count ballots from voters it says are suspected noncitizens, a move by the Trump administration to apply last-minute pressure as voting… — Missouri Independent

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Tear Down the San Luis for a Parking Lot on Lindell?” (Mar 2008)

‘Beyond the Diamond’ spotlights St. Louis Black baseball history

St. Louis will get a front‑row seat for an important conversation in sports and American history next Tuesday, Oct. 20. Award‑winning broadcaster Mike Claiborne sits down with Bob Kendrick, president… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Governor wants “full and comprehensive” audit of City Police Dept” (Sep 2008)

St. Louis CITY SC clinches playoff berth, extends unbeaten streak to record 21 matches

St. Louis CITY SC didn’t put one away Wednesday night — but they didn’t have to. Their 0-0 draw with Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Energizer Park was enough to punch their ticket back to the MLS Cup… — St. Louis American

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

New guide helps minority contractors compete

As billions of dollars in construction projects take shape across the St. Louis region, a local nonprofit is trying to ensure that minority- and women-owned businesses are better prepared to compete… — St. Louis American

Jalon Daniels shines like a star in Dallas

That smile that Tampa Bay QB Jalon Daniels wore after leading his team over the Dallas Cowboys is authentic. As a K Club board member, I met the former Kansas quarterback several times during his… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Mo’ Money ” (Jul 2007)

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