Stuart McMillian

Stuart McMillian is a staff writer for The Lion based in St. Louis.

Government
Missouri’s newest law bans unregulated hemp products, tightening cannabis rules 

Intoxicating hemp products are heading out of Missouri gas stations and convenience stores after Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a new law Thursday to close a loophole allowing unregulated delta-THC products… Read More

April 24, 2026
Culture
Comedian Nikki Glaser moved from LA back to St. Louis to get ‘away from it all’ 

A prominent stand-up comedian and St. Louis native revealed this week why she left the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles to live in the Midwest. Nikki Glaser told… Read More

April 24, 2026
Culture
Chicago police officer doesn’t appear to know ‘bubble zone’ ordinance in abortion clinic confrontation

A Chicago police officer is being investigated after threatening to arrest a pro-life advocate outside an abortion clinic Tuesday. It appears the officer was unclear about the city’s bubble zone ordinance. Self-proclaimed… Read More

April 23, 2026
Courts
School choice advocates slam union lawsuit after Missouri court victory

Advocates for educational freedom say a Missouri court victory for families is just the beginning of a larger fight against unions they claim are trying to trap children in failing… Read More

April 23, 2026
Courts
Judge rules St. Louis Mayor controls sheriff appointment as state lawmakers push for court oversight

The mayor of St. Louis has won the court battle to name the city’s next sheriff.  A judge has ruled the mayor holds the ultimate power to fill the vacant… Read More

April 22, 2026