Ryan Krull

St. Louis

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Articles

St. Louis Democrats withhold voter database from 8th ward candidates

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Ryan Krull

In a little more than a month, 8th Ward residents will go to the polls to elect a replacement for the aldermanic seat vacated by Cara Spencer when she was elected mayor. But not everyone is happy with the way the city’s Democratic Central Committee is putting their thumb on the scales of the special election.
Aldermen fast-track tornado relief, aiming to pass two bills by week’s end

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Ryan Krull

The St. Louis Board of Alderman is hoping to pass two tornado relief-related bills by week’s end, a four-day timeline that is many times faster than normal for legislation. “We really do have to hurry,” said Alderman Michael Browning, whose Ward 9 was spared the absolute worst damage but still includes many people who now need to relocate as their homes and apartments undergo repairs.
City’s lead remediation fund isn’t getting money that was earmarked for it

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Ryan Krull

Concerned about the prevalence of lead in homes across the city, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen passed a bill in 2012 earmarking additional funding for it. By law, 60 percent of fees associated with inspecting housing units for occupancy were to go to the city’s Lead Remediation Fund. But the city appears to have quietly stopped the allocation, as city officials have conceded under questioning from both aldermen and SLM.
Cyclists want Gravois fix after recent deaths—but state route status makes things tricky | St. Louis Magazine

2 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Ryan Krull

Cyclists are calling for safer biking and walking conditions on Gravois Avenue in St. Louis, which has seen two traffic-related deaths in the past two months. But even though they have the ear of the mayor, the path forward may be longer than they’d like. On April 1, a 27-year-old cyclist was struck and killed while riding in the bike lane in an alleged hit and run near Gravois’ intersection with Bamberger.
Lawyers team up to answer tornado survivors’ questions

2 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Ryan Krull

As St. Louis hits the one-week mark since a deadly tornado cut through a wide swath of the city, city officials say that they have fully pivoted from response to recovery. And for some affected residents, part of that recovery means finding a lawyer to answer questions. But with many of the people who need help the most unable to travel far from what’s left of their homes, attorneys are going to them.
Aldermen urge unity as city probes dysfunctional siren system | St. Louis Magazine

2 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Ryan Krull

City leaders put on a display of political unity this morning outside of a fire station in North City, with aldermen making a show of support for Mayor Cara Spencer’s response to last week’s deadly tornado. They also made a statement that they believe right now is no time to play politics. “We are unified, not only at the Board of Aldermen. We are unified at the city,” said Alderman Rasheen Aldridge, whose ward includes parts of North City.
Arch Eats: Taco Buddha's Big News | St. Louis Magazine

2 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Melissa Meinzer |Eric Schmid |George Mahe |Ryan Krull

In a special edition of the Arch Eats podcast, co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr are back with an exciting scoop for St. Louis food fans. Joining them in the studio is Kurt Eller, the visionary behind the beloved Taco Buddha restaurants. Kurt reveals exclusive details about his highly anticipated third restaurant—from its location and design details to the planned opening timeline. Get the inside scoop straight from the source—and maybe even a sneak peek at your new favorite spot.
One month in as mayor, Spencer says she’s fulfilling campaign promises

3 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Ryan Krull

Thirty days into her tenure as mayor, Cara Spencer is touting success in paving roads and filling potholes. She’s also reiterating her intention to get tough on reckless driving after a weekend that saw more than its fair share. At a press conference today, Spencer said that the backlog of requests to fill potholes had been reduced by about 80 percent and that major paving projects had begun on North Kingshighway, Union, and 7th Street.
St. Louis-based Evolution Metals will hit the NASDAQ in July with $6B valuation

3 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Ryan Krull

Retail investors interested in buying a piece of St. Louis’s soon-to-be newest public company will be able to do just that on July 7. On that day, Evolution Metals, a potentially multi-billion-dollar company headquartered in the city’s Hill neighborhood, will go live on the NASDAQ stock exchange. The company’s leadership will be in New York City to ring the opening bell. Subscribe to the St. Louis Business newsletter to get the latest insights sent to your inbox every morning.
314 Podcast: Christine Byers on SLMPD’s Return to State Control

3 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Melissa Meinzer |George Mahe |Mike Fitzgerald |Ryan Krull

In this episode of The 314 Podcast, host Sarah Fenske talks with Christine Byers about the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s move back to state control. Byers, who covered the department for 14 years for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and KSDK, discusses why state control offered advantages for transparency, the potential pitfalls of the board answering to the current governor, and what to look for during the transition.