Lauren Brennecke
Newsroom InternLauren Brennecke is a senior studying journalism and media studies at Webster University in suburban St. Louis. She works with several student publications and enjoys print and audio storytelling. On her free time, you can find Brennecke spending time with a book and Poppy — her 7-year-old Beagle.
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Webster University saw annual revenue drop by more than $5 million during the 2021-22 school year. Chancellor Beth Stroble received nearly $1 million in compensation, including at $174,702 bonus, before announcing her retirement. -
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has reached the midpoint of a more than $100 million renovation of Powell Hall, which is expected to reopen in 2025. Orchestra officials also have raised more than $145 million to fund the project and other priorities, including an outreach program. -
The new park includes gated entrances and protected trails and parking. Starting Sunday, it will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset. -
Twangfest has drawn performers and fans of country, soul, rock and other genres to south St. Louis every year since 1997. Organizers say the festival has ended, but smaller performances will go on at venues across the city. -
The U.S. Department of Justice identified St. Louis as a city “most in need of crime-fighting resources.” -
One proposition will lead to utility bill increases for St. Louis-area residents, regardless of the vote's outcome. -
Programs are in high demand at the disability-led nonprofit institute, which plans to use the donation to expand. -
Fontbonne University will close, citing enrollment decline. Other universities are facing similar challenges and working to adapt as fewer students choose higher education. -
The new sales tax rate at CityPark is 12.7%. St. Louis City SC officials plan to use the extra money for unexpected construction costs. -
The board of the 101-year-old Catholic university voted Sunday to close the Clayton-based private school, officials said. Nearby Washington University has agreed to buy the 16-acre property. -
Hundreds of St. Charles County homes damaged in 2019 flooding are eligible to be bought out after a more than $15 million in new federal funding. But, county leaders say the support will only allow for about 100 homes to participate. -
More than half of St. Louis and St. Louis County residents are without reliable internet. The St. Louis County Library is helping patrons get internet access at home, training included.
