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St. Louisans respond to recent polls about American pride

1 day 1 hour ago
As the nation marks its 250th year, new national polling shows Americans are increasingly divided over the country’s history, democracy and even what it means to be patriotic, with sharp differences across political parties, age groups and race.
Taylor Harris

Madison County Authorities Seize Over 3 Tons Of Fireworks, Trailer In Troy

1 day 4 hours ago
TROY – Over three tons of suspected illegal fireworks were seized from two Troy residents accused of illegally selling the fireworks from a tractor-trailer which has also been seized. The investigation began after a Troy Police Department detective received a call on May 22, 2026 concerning possible illegal fireworks, according to an affidavit filed in support of forfeiting the seized property. The call came from a concerned resident who reported that her neighbors, Jason and Rachel Ellis

How 'Country Roads' became the soundtrack of the US team's World Cup run

1 day 5 hours ago
It's become one of the enduring scenes of the U.S. team during this World Cup: jubilant U.S. players joining tens of thousands of fans in singing John Denver's “Take Me Home, Country Roads” at the end of their matches. Even coach Mauricio Pochettino, who was born in Argentina and lives in Spain, got in on [...]
R.J. RICO, Associated Press