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Flash floodwaters strand cars on Lindell Blvd. near Vandeventer Ave. in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis.

Flash floods again overwhelm St. Louis roads and strand residents

Two days after a record-breaking rainfall, another storm hit St. Louis, causing more flooding throughout the metro area.

U.S. Rep. Cori Bush and MO-01 Democratic primary challenger State Sen. Steve Roberts

Bush defends her record in Congress while Roberts calls for change

State Sen. Steve Roberts is challenging U.S. Rep. Cori Bush in the Democratic primary to represent St. Louis and part of St. Louis County. Whoever wins the primary likely will be elected in November because the district is overwhelmingly Democratic.

First responders rescue Karnesha Robinson, 30, and her daughters Kaylee, 1, (in her hands) and Kalayah, 2, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, outside of The Reserve at Winding Creek apartment complex in Hazelwood.

Photos: First responders rescue residents as historic rainfall floods St. Louis region

Record rainfall St. Louis on Tuesday morning caused severe flash flooding that quickly turned dangerous for residents in low-lying areas. Many people needed first responders to help them leave their flooded homes, and at least one person died.

First responders rescue residents of The Reserve at Winding Creek apartment complex from flooding on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Hazelwood.

All-time record-breaking rainfall brings flash flooding to St. Louis

The historic rainfall broke the single-day record set in 1915.

St. Louis Voter Guide: What to know about the 2022 midterm primary elections

Inform your vote with this Missouri 2022 midterm primary election guide. Contests include U.S. Senate primaries, Bush vs. Roberts in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, Page vs. Dueker for St. Louis County executive and other state and local contests.

The Fed's mission improbable: Beating inflation without causing a recession

Inflation is sky high. The Federal Reserve wants to bring it back to earth without crashing the economy. But achieving a so-called "soft landing" and avoiding a recession is easier said than done.

Three Black Spanish podcasters find humor as they deal with prejudice and stereotypes

No hay negros en el Tíbet — There are no Black people in Tibet — gives audiences perspectives on what it's like to be a Black person in Spain.

Mayor Tishaura Jones signs Board Bill 61 in her office at City Hall on July 21, 2022. Watching her are members of the Board of Aldermen and other abortion rights advocates.

St. Louis Mayor Jones signs bill to use ARPA money for access to abortion

Attorney General Eric Schmitt has filed suit, saying the proposal violates a state law banning the use of public funds to assist with abortions, which are illegal in Missouri except to save the life of the mother.

Rex Sinquefield is among the donors to the PAC that has spent $7.4 million to attack former Gov. Eric Greitens in the Republican Senate primary.

Missouri mega-donor, Nebraska governor bankrolling PAC attacking Eric Greitens

The PAC has spent $3.6 million on television ads hammering Greitens by highlighting child and spousal abuse allegations made by Greitens’ ex-wife, Sheena Greitens, and accusing him of being too cozy to China. Rex Sinquefield contributed $1 million, with Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts giving $250,000.

Redistricting makes Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District tougher for Democrats

Redistricting turned a St. Louis-area congressional district from a pure swing district to a seat that tilts decidedly toward the GOP.

Fluffy GRL returns to St. Louis with pool party and empowerment

Fluffy GRL Movement founder Ebbi Nichole is throwing a body-positive pool party in St. Louis, and all the fluffy girls are invited.

A proposal to legalize recreational use of marijuana in Missouri appears unlikely to make the ballot because of insufficient signatures.

Fate of Missouri marijuana initiative petition unclear as signature count continues

Another initiative petition that would have established ranked-choice voting has already fallen short of signatures needed to appear on the ballot.

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