Wayne Pratt

May 7, 2024 | stlpr.org | Wayne Pratt

Drew Bannister had big skates to fill when he took over as the interim head coach of the St. Louis Blues in December. He filled them well, turning a temporary job into a full-time position with the National Hockey League team. The Blues removed the interim tag from Bannister Tuesday, after initially hiring him on Dec. 12 to replace Craig Berube, the only head coach to guide the team to a Stanley Cup.

Jan 1, 2024 | missouribusinessalert.com | Wayne Pratt

Missouri is rolling out a new tax credit program to encourage more urban farms throughout the state. People in specific areas, including St. Louis, Rolla and Hannibal, can claim the credit for startup and expansion costs. The initiative could help address parts of the state where fresh vegetables and produce are scarce. "This tax credit isn't targeted specifically to those food-insecure areas," said Jacob Stoehr with the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority.

Dec 29, 2023 | cityfarmer.info | Wayne Pratt |Michael Levenston

The state says the total tax credit pool for the initiative is $200,000. By Wayne PrattSt. Louis Public RadioDecember 30, 2023Excerpt:The initiative could help address parts of the state where fresh vegetables and produce are scarce. “This tax credit isn’t targeted specifically to those food-insecure areas,” said Jacob Stoehr with the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority.

Dec 26, 2023 | stlpr.org | Wayne Pratt

Missouri is rolling out a new tax credit program to encourage more urban farms throughout the state. People inspecific areas, including St. Louis, Rolla and Hannibal, can claim the credit for startup and expansion costs. The initiative could help address parts of the state where fresh vegetables and produce are scarce. "This tax credit isn't targeted specifically to those food-insecure areas," said Jacob Stoehr with the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority.

Dec 13, 2023 | stlpr.org | Wayne Pratt

Seeking more consistency and passion from the players, St. Louis Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong has made a decision that would have been unfathomable just a few years ago. He fired Craig Berube, the only coach to win the franchise a Stanley Cup. "I feel personally responsible for the situation we are in," Armstrong told reporters Wednesday morning and stressed "It's a new day. Now we move forward."Berube was let go after parts of six seasons behind the National Hockey League team's bench.