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Missouri’s Anna Miller made history this week when she finished fifth in her heat and 35th overall in the 50th freestyle event at the NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Championships in Atlanta. Her school’s first woman to compete in the NCAAs, Miller, a student at St. Joseph’s Academy, also qualified for Saturday’s 100th freestyle. … Read more
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday proposed temporarily freezing Michigan’s 6% sales tax on gasoline and diesel fuel to bring down high gas pump prices and keep road and bridge financing intact. The Democratic governor’s statement came a week after she signaled a veto on Republicans’ attempt to suspend another tax at … Read more
By MATTHEW BROWN and SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN – Associated Press BILLS, Mont. (AP) — In the oil fields of northern Montana, industry veteran Mac McDermott watched as crude oil prices surged from $75 a barrel in January to over $120 as Russia stepped up its war in Ukraine, then fell back as concerns over the … Read more
JUPITER, Fla.—The next step for Cardinals sore right-hander Jack Flaherty will be revealed Saturday, and absent catcher Yadier Molina will report to camp Monday, manager Oliver Marmol said Friday morning ahead of the Cardinals’ first exhibition game of the spring . . Flaherty wasn’t at camp to get a second opinion on the ailing shoulder … Read more
Each week, the Post-Dispatch welcomes workers who have a new role or job, or who have recently received professional recognition.
Hired genius cast Jennifer H Mannion as Vice President of Marketing. Stephen brand was promoted to Senior Vice President of Production and Operations and Garrick Burney was promoted to manager. Alberici Constructors Inc. sponsored the following: • Rick Kayser to Executive Vice President; • Fred Bierman to Vice President, Leader – Heavy Industrial/Civil Markets; • … Read more
By DICK SCANLON – Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Saddiq Bey posted a career-high 51 points and the Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 134-120 on Thursday night to end a four-game losing streak. Bey tied the franchise record with 10 3-pointers in 14 attempts. He was 17 for 27 overall. Two nights after … Read more
ST. LOUIS – Another round of bus service cuts comes into effect Monday as Metro Transit continues to try to cope with shortages of drivers and mechanics. Subway officials say all bus travel on the Missouri side of the subway area will be reduced by about 5%. This is in addition to a 10% reduction … Read more
By TERESA M. WALKER – AP Pro Football Writer Cole Beasley and Julio Jones are looking for new teams. Allen Robinson joined the reigning Super Bowl champions on a three-year contract, and DJ Chark chose to fill a one-season need in Detroit over a longer contract elsewhere. Baker Mayfield wants to be traded out of … Read more
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The hard-hitting South African James Hart du Preez carded a 9-under 63 to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the European Tour’s Steyn City Championship on Thursday in Johannesburg. Du Preez upped the prospect of a 59 when he was 11 under and had two holes to play but … Read more