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Troubled St. Louis Gas Station Faces Potential Closure as Judge Revokes Permit

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ST. LOUIS (AP) – A St. Louis gas station known for its association with criminal activities may face closure after having its conditional use permit revoked. A judge in St. Louis recently voided the permit of the Shell gas station located at 721 North Tucker Boulevard and Convention Plaza. The Neighborhood Improvement Association-Downtown West, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the gas station owner earlier this year, alleging that the station had been operating unlawfully in violation of the city code. Court records indicate that the city’s Board of Public Service had granted permits for the … Read more

Decade-Long Battle: Michigan Dragway Faces Another Lawsuit, Challenging Validity of Permit and Racing Activity

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Onondaga Township, Michigan – For over a decade, the future of a ⅛-mile dragway in Onondaga Township has remained uncertain, as it has been entangled in a series of legal battles. The dragway, now known as Sloan’s Onondaga Dragway, initially opened its doors in the 1970s before closing down. However, in 2013, it reopened and soon found itself facing a lawsuit from local residents who claimed that the noise from the dragway negatively impacted their property values. The legal dispute has been marked by twists and turns, with the case bouncing back and forth between … Read more

City of St. George Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit by Drag Show Producers Over Revoked Permit

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ST. GEORGE, UT – Attorneys for the City of St. George have requested the dismissal of a case brought by drag show producers. The city argues that the show, which was initially denied, was able to continue and that the policies related to the revocation of the original show’s permit have been repealed and replaced. The Southern Utah Drag Stars sued the city in May after their special events permit for a drag show on public property was revoked due to violations of the city code regarding event advertising. In response to the denial of … Read more