Daily Brief: Thursday, August 13, 2026

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

Judge sets trial date for Missouri redistricting referendum, initiative petition amendment

The fate of two proposed ballot measures —- a referendum on Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map and a constitutional amendment limiting legislative power to alter laws passed by initiative —… — Missouri Independent

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

Across small Missouri towns, one law firm is at the center of fights over public access

In a small town where everyone knows everyone, it’s hard to keep secrets. So when local governments hide their business, it can be especially galling to the residents they represent, and faith in… — Missouri Independent

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

This Week’s Photos: August 13th, 2026

This week’s photo gallery reflects on 12 years since the death of Michael Brown Jr., with scenes from a remembrance at the memorial on Canfield Drive in Ferguson. We also visit Clyde C. Miller Career… — St. Louis American

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

Brickline brings public art to North St. Louis

On a gloomy Wednesday, the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis was packed as young musicians from the HEAL Center for the Arts played in the background. But the crowd wasn’t there for the exhibitions… — St. Louis American

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

EPA rollback could bring dirtier air to Black communities

Research consistently shows that Black communities are disproportionately exposed to diesel exhaust and other traffic-related pollution. So when Biden-era crackdowns on diesel emissions were… — St. Louis American

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

SLPS prepares for first day of school

With the first day of classes approaching, St. Louis Public Schools is helping families complete registration, meet health requirements and address transportation and technology needs before students… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Preparing for Tomorrow’s Mission  ” (Sep 2008)

Napheesa Collier Earns First FIBA Women’s World Cup Selection

Napheesa Collier has been a fixture in the USA Basketball program since high school, when she was an All-American at Incarnate Word Academy. The Minnesota Lynx forward received another international… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: ““Most Endangered” Places to Be Announced, San Luis is One” (May 2008)

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