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New Album Release from Story of the Year!

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ST. LOUIS – Story of the Year has released a new album! The album name, “A.R.S.O.N.” is an acronym for All Rage Still Only Numb. The album's 11 tracks see the band at their heaviest, blending aggression with melody to create one of the most dynamic releases of their career. “Gasoline”, the first single from [...]
Varkita Quinn

More states are requiring insurers to cover non-opioid pain meds

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More states are requiring their Medicaid programs and health insurance companies to cover non-opioid pain medications as an alternative to opioids, which can be cheaper for insurers but also more addictive for patients. Advocates, providers, medical associations and state lawmakers are pushing for parity in coverage. That means prohibiting insurers from charging higher copayments for […]
Nada Hassanein

Push to eliminate sales tax on food and groceries in Missouri runs into resistance

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Local officials pushed back this week against a Missouri Senate bill that would end both state and local sales tax on food and grocery items. State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, an Arnold Republican, said the bill is an attempt to increase affordability for Missourians as prices rise. “Missourians are paying more and more for necessities,” […]
Sawyer Bess

Department of Homeland Security enters shutdown, amid dispute over funding

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WASHINGTON — The second partial government shutdown in 2026 began at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, after lawmakers left the nation’s capital without reaching a deal on changes to immigration enforcement tactics at the Department of Homeland Security.  The department’s shutdown is also likely to go on for some time. With Congress out next week for the […]
Ariana Figueroa

Attorney General Offers Valentine's Day Tips To Prevent Romance Scams

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today encouraged Illinoisans to be vigilant when dating online to avoid becoming a victim of a romance scam. “You may be hoping to meet a special someone online or through a dating app this Valentine’s Day but be mindful of red flags that could indicate they are not who they claim to be. Romance scammers take advantage of victims’ openness and trust,” Raoul said. “If you think you may be a victim of a romance scam,

Greenfield's Noelia Martinez-Voigt Is 2026 Illinois Outstanding Early Career Educator of the Year

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GREENFIELD - Noelia Martinez-Voigt, an art teacher at Greenfield CUSD 10, has been named the 2026 Illinois Outstanding Early Career Educator of the Year, according to information released Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2026. Greenfield CUSD 10 announced the honor in a message that congratulated Martinez-Voigt and said the recognition reflects her “dedication, passion, and outstanding impact on our students and school community.” The Illinois State Board of Education recognizes one Outstanding