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St. Louis hospital CEOs got raises in COVID era despite pay cut pledge
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A Swansea woman's health insurance saga: Breast cancer leads to bankruptcy
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Jefferson County man drowns at Lake of the Ozarks
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Man shot and killed in south St. Louis
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Investor buys controlling stake in Lee Enterprises after $35M investment
Florida-based billionaire David Hoffmann led a $50 million deal with Lee Enterprises to buy a controlling stake in the chain and become its chairman, the company announced Tuesday. kAm{66 t?E6CAC:D6D :D E96 A2C6?E 4@>A2?J @7 E96 x?56A6?56?E %C:3F?6]k^Am kAm%96 562= D92<6D FA =6256CD9:A 2?5 @776CD 563E C6=:67 7@C C68:@?2= ?6HDA2A6C @H?6C {66 t?E6CAC:D6D[ H9:49 C64@C565 962GJ =@DD6D 2>:5 E96 :?5FDECJVD DECF88=6D E@ C6E2:?
David Hoffmann to become chair of Lee Enterprises
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David Hoffmann buys controlling stake in the St. Louis Post-DIspatch after $35 million investment
David Hoffmann, the Florida-based billionaire and Washington, Missouri, native, is leading a $50 million deal with the owner of the Post-Dispatch newspaper to buy a controlling stake in the chain and become its chairman. The Post-Dispatch deal announced Tuesday shakes up leadership and offers debt relief for regional newspaper owner Lee Enterprises, which has recorded heavy losses amid the industry's struggles to retain subscribers and advertisers as news outlets shift from print to digital.
David Hoffmann to become chair of Kenosha News owner
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David Hoffmann to become chair of The Journal Timesl owner
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David Hoffmann to become chair of The Journal Timesl owner
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St. Louis mayor hires new personnel director
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer has hired Brian Light, a longtime human resources professional for the state of Oregon, as the city's new personnel director, one of the most important jobs in city government. kAm{:89E 92D DA6?E >@C6 E92? ac J62CD :? AF3=:4 D6CG:46 :? E96 !24:7:4 }@CE9H6DE[ :?4=F5:?8 7:G6 J62CD 2D 9F>2? C6D@FC46D 5:C64E@C 7@C E96 ~C68@? s6A2CE>6?E @7 r@?DF>6C 2?5 qFD:?6DD $6CG:46D 2?5[ >@DE C646?E=J[ :?E6C:> 9F>2? C6D@FC46D 5:C64E@C 7@C E96 ~C68@?
Fixing a popular Adventure Bay ride will cost about $560K. Here's why the city is forging ahead
Windsor·New It’s going to cost some big bucks to get the water flowing at a popular ride at the city-run Adventure Bay water park. Repairs on the FlowRider are expected to take 5 months Jacob Barker · CBC News · Posted: Dec 04, 2025 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 5 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence.
An airport is for sale in Essex, but the family is looking for the right buyer
Windsor·New It’s not every day that an opportunity to buy a family home with an airport in its backyard arises but right now there’s one on the market in Essex, Ont. The siblings who are selling it say they are looking for the right kind of buyer before letting it go.
New recycling system means residents can't use Herby Curbys, other bins
Windsor Free recycling bins are being distributed to homes across Windsor-Essex. It's part of a switch to a new province-wide system that's supposed to make recycling easier for households — but for a local company in the business of selling carts, it's causing headaches.
Family hopes for meaningful recommendations as inquiry into overdose death at Windsor jail begins
Windsor·New “Are there ways to meaningfully enhance the safety of everyone in custodial facilities, including those on remand,” Amy Fitzgerald, who introduced herself as Nathaniel’s aunt asked. Nathaniel Krug died in March of 2021, after an overdose in his cell at Windsor's South West Detention Centre Jacob Barker · CBC News · Posted: Sep 15, 2025 7:50 PM EDT | Last Updated: 4 minutes ago Nathaniel Krug, 21, died after overdosing at Windsor's South West Detention Centre in March of 2021.
Cyberattack on Hickory Daily Record owner compromised the data of 40,000 people
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Lee Enterprises, the parent company of the Hickory Daily Record, has disclosed that the personal information of nearly 40,000 people “may have been accessed or acquired” in a February cyberattack. The hack hobbled the company’s newspapers for weeks and caused it to delay several debt payments. The company sent an email to employees last week, saying it had completed its investigation into the Feb.
Union says lawsuit over federal pesticide safety rules aims to protect agricultural workers
Windsor·New A union representing agricultural workers across the country say information workers get when handling pesticides is insufficient. It is suing the federal government with the aim of forcing it to enforce rules, it says, already exist.
No tax on tips? Experts warn against bringing U.S. proposal to Canada Original
Windsor·New The idea of "no tax on tips" has found a way to appeal across party lines in the U.S. But economists warn it's not an idea worth pursing in Canada.
Cyberattack on Times-Dispatch owner compromised the data of 40,000 people
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Lee Enterprises, the parent company of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, has disclosed that the personal information of nearly 40,000 people “may have been accessed or acquired” in a February cyberattack. The hack hobbled the company’s newspapers for weeks and caused it to delay several debt payments. The company sent an email to employees Wednesday saying it had completed its investigation into the Feb.
Cyberattack on Eagle owner compromised the data of 40,000 people
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Cyberattack on Star's owner compromised the data of 40,000 people
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Lee Enterprises, the parent company of the Arizona Daily Star and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, has disclosed that the personal information of nearly 40,000 people "may have been accessed or acquired" in a February cyberattack. The hack hobbled the company's newspapers for weeks and caused it to delay several debt payments. The company sent an email to employees Wednesday saying it had completed its investigation into the Feb.
Motorcyclist dies in Jefferson County crash
JEFFERSON COUNTY — A 32-year-old Barnhart man was killed Friday night after his motorcycle struck a pickup truck. The crash happened about 8 p.m. Friday night at the intersection of Moss Hollow Road and Moss Drive just west of Barnhart. The Missouri Highway patrol said the man was riding his motorcycle north on Moss Hollow Road when it struck a pickup truck making a left turn onto Moss Drive from southbound Moss Hollow Road.
Lee Enterprises delays interest payment again, reports loss
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Lee Enterprises, parent company of The Roanoke Times and other newspapers, again got its lender to waive its monthly interest payment, the third month in a row the company has delayed debt payments in order to free up capital to recover from a cyberattack. But this time, Lee’s sole lender, Berkshire Hathaway Finance, demanded some concessions from Lee in exchange for another month of grace.
St. Louis faces tighter ozone rules after air quality fails to improve
A hazy view of the downtown St. Louis skyline is seen Thursday morning, April 24, 2025, as drivers travel Highway 40 (Interstate 64). ST. LOUIS COUNTY — After several years of no improvement in St. Louis area’s air quality, the region is facing tighter environmental restrictions that could mean more red tape for polluters in order to cut back on smog that is particularly harmful to children, the elderly and outdoor workers.
Michelle Obama Slams Divorce Rumors
Home Featured, News > In a recent appearance on the podcast Work in Progress, former First Lady Michelle Obama quickly dispelled the rumors that she and her husband, former President Barack Obama, were going through a divorce. “It is whatever I want, Sophia,” Michelle said to host Sophia Bush, opening up on her experiences since leaving the White House and empty nest syndrome.
Lee Enterprises, owner of newspapers, says cyberattack targeted ‘critical applications’
Hackers on Feb. 3 attacked the Wytheville Enterprise, Smyth County News & Messenger, The Floyd Press, and the Richlands News & Press’ parent company, Lee Enterprises, encrypting “critical applications” and stealing data, the company disclosed in a securities filing Tuesday.
Lee Enterprises, owner of Rapid City Journal, says cyberattack targeted ‘critical applications’
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Hackers on Feb. 3 attacked the Journal's parent company, Lee Enterprises, encrypting “critical applications” and stealing data, the company disclosed in a securities filing Tuesday, Feb. 18. It was the most information Lee has publicly released since the cyberattack hobbled the publisher of newspapers in more than 70 markets nationwide, including St. Louis, Omaha and Buffalo.
Lee Enterprises, owner of Post-Dispatch, says cyberattack targeted ‘critical applications’
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Hackers on Feb. 3 attacked the Journal's parent company, Lee Enterprises, encrypting “critical applications” and stealing data, the company disclosed in a securities filing Tuesday, Feb. 18. It was the most information Lee has publicly released since the cyberattack hobbled the publisher of newspapers in more than 70 markets nationwide, including St. Louis, Omaha and Buffalo.
Daily Progress parent company says cyberattack targeted ‘critical applications’
Hackers on Feb. 3 attacked The Daily Progress' parent company, Lee Enterprises, encrypting “critical applications” and stealing data, the company disclosed in a securities filing Tuesday. It was the most information Davenport, Iowa-based Lee has publicly released since the cyberattack hobbled the publisher of newspapers in more than 70 markets nationwide, including Charlottesville and Richmond, Virginia; St. Louis, Missouri; Buffalo, New York; and Omaha, Nebraska.
Lee Enterprises, owner of newspapers, says cyberattack targeted ‘critical applications’
Hackers on Feb. 3 attacked the Wytheville Enterprise, Smyth County News & Messenger, The Floyd Press, and the Richlands News & Press’ parent company, Lee Enterprises, encrypting “critical applications” and stealing data, the company disclosed in a securities filing Tuesday.
Lee Enterprises, owner of The Journal, says cyberattack targeted ‘critical applications’
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Hackers on Feb. 3 attacked The Sioux City Journal's parent company, Lee Enterprises, encrypting “critical applications” and stealing data, the company disclosed in a securities filing Tuesday. It was the most information Lee has publicly released since the cyberattack hobbled the publisher of newspapers in more than 70 markets nationwide, which includes the Omaha World-Herald, Lincoln Journal-Star, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Buffalo News.
Lee Enterprises, owner of Roanoke Times, says cyberattack targeted ‘critical applications’
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Hackers on Feb. 3 attacked The Roanoke Times' parent company, Lee Enterprises, encrypting “critical applications” and stealing data, the company disclosed in a securities filing Tuesday.
‘People make mistakes’: St. Louis school board did vote to sell building, vice president says
ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Board of Education voted in closed session to approve a contract giving a redevelopment board the right to purchase a shuttered school but the board minutes of that meeting “incorrectly omitted the vote,” Matt Davis, the board vice president, said Tuesday.
J.K. Rowling Accuses John Oliver Of Using 'Women As A Punchline' After He Supports Trans Athletes' Rights
by News > Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has accused The Daily Show host John Oliver of trivializing women’s rights with his recent comments during a segment of his show in which he said women do not face safety threats from competing trans athletes.
Dophins' Tyreek Hill Blames Miami Police For Wrist Injury During Arrest For Careless Driving
by News > Miami Dolphins player Tyreek Hill recently revealed that he has been playing with an injury to his left wrist after being aggravated and detained by Miami-Dade police officers on Sept. 8. Ahead of Miami’s 23-15 road victory over the Rams Monday night, the Dolphins told ESPN that Hill has been quiet about a torn ligament in his wrist since training camp. Still, it became a pressing matter after his encounter with the police outside the Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium.
Destruction, mould and poop: Windsor landlord dealing with big mess after tenant leaves
Windsor·New It was meant to be a home for his family to move into eventually but renting it out to a tenant turned into a bit of a nightmare homeowner Asif Khan.
Crown wants 3 years jail time for former high school teacher found guilty of sexual exploitation
Crown wants 3 years jail time for former high school teacher found guilty of sexual exploitation Jacob Barker | CBC News | Posted: September 23, 2024 11:23 PM | Last Updated: Just now The 39-year-old defendant was a teacher at Catholic Central High School in Windsor Image | Windsor Superior Court Caption: Superior Court Justice Brian Dube says he will decide the sentence on Jan. 21.
Venous thromboembolism prevention program implementation in a community oncology practice: a cohort study
Implementation of a multidisciplinary VTE prevention model in the community-based oncology setting successfully increased VTE education and risk assessment rates. AC prophylaxis rates were modestly increased, highlighting the need to understand and address barriers to anticoagulant prophylaxis prescribing in this setting.
Gordie Howe bridge completion could spell change for Windsor's 'Thunder Road'
Windsor·New The Gordie Howe International Bridge is a transformative project, and not just for the immediate area where it goes over the Detroit River. Huron Church Road will likely see a transformation, as much of the truck traffic could divert to the new crossing — and that could give the area a much different look and feel.
This historic mansion with a rum-running past isn't selling. Here's what's being done to lure a buyer Original
Windsor·New The owner and realtor selling Windsor's Low-Martin mansion are trying some unconventional techniques to market the house, which has remained up for sale more than two years. The $3M Low-Martin house has been on the market since 2022. The owner thinks the city should look at buying it Jacob Barker · CBC News · Posted: Aug 01, 2024 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 minute ago The Low-Martin Mansion has been on the market for about two years but the owner isn't just looking for any buyer.
St. Louis police chief says crime is down, but downtown residents say it doesn't feel like it
ST. LOUIS — Anxious residents used a downtown neighborhood meeting Monday to press police and city leaders to do more to rein in violence and mayhem downtown after a rash of shootings and illegal fireworks following the weekend's Fourth of July celebrations. The meeting, in the wake of a safety, featured police Chief Robert Tracy and Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore, who tried to reassure downtown residents that they were making progress on bringing down the city's overall crime rate.
St. Louis police chief says crime is down, but downtown residents say it doesn't feel like it
ST. LOUIS — Anxious residents used a downtown neighborhood meeting Monday to press police and city leaders to do more to rein in violence and mayhem downtown after a rash of shootings and illegal fireworks following the weekend's Fourth of July celebrations. The meeting, in the wake of a safety, featured police Chief Robert Tracy and Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore, who tried to reassure downtown residents that they were making progress on bringing down the city's overall crime rate.
EV charging stations coming to Windsor riverfront as city seeks ways to charge for charging
Windsor·New It is a one-year pilot program with Telus and FLO, a Quebec-based charging station manufacturer, to install three new level-two dual-port charging stations. Flo and Telus will install three EV charging stations along Windsor's riverfront Jacob Barker · CBC News · Posted: Jul 08, 2024 6:39 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 minutes ago Flo and Telus will install three charging stations along Windsor's waterfront.
Watch giant sinkhole open up under soccer park after mine collapse
ALTON — The underground mine that collapsed and left behind a massive sinkhole at a park here Wednesday morning was an active limestone operation, the mining company confirmed Thursday. Workers evacuated the mine in time, and no injuries were reported. Security footage has circulated widely online that showed the collapse and resulting hole, which swallowed a light pole and a large portion of soccer turf at Gordon Moore City Park.
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