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After getting knocked out twice during his senior year playing football and soccer at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, John Gaal Jr. died by suicide in 2017.

“In layman’s terms, we’re developing better ways to remove contaminants such as nanoplastics from water," Mizzou doctorate student Piyuni Ishtaweera said.

The selected companies get business development classes, networking opportunities, $5,000 in equity-free funding and an in-store product trial at Schnucks.

As students head back to school, more people are testing positive, ending up in emergency rooms and getting hospitalized with the virus, the CDC reports.

President Biden is expected to sign a proclamation designating a national monument in Springfield, Illinois.

Arnold officials have said a large section of Water Tower Place will need to be acquired to build the road.

Bob Wallace, who's to be paid $25,000 a month, according to a contract released to the Business Journal, anticipates staying til Nov. 30.

The new jobs report shows which local industries are adding positions.

District leaders said despite a projected deficit, they're not concerned about the current budget because there's more to the story.

Police Chief Troy Doyle gave an update on the investigation and St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell announced new charges.

Three members of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen called on Keith Rose to resign his position or be removed by the board chair.

Metro Transit will give free day passes for parents to take a practice ride with their students this week.

The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 19.

Tuesday, election officials confirmed they've verified enough signatures to have legalizing sports betting placed on the November ballot.

"God we ask for a miracle of healing for Officer Travis Brown. We ask for a turnaround," said one pastor during a fiery speech.

EarthDance uses 14 acres of land to teach and provide healthy foods to surrounding communities.

In a statement, the nonprofit said Dan Harbaugh's "vision, dedication, and compassion have touched the lives of countless individuals."

Premier Dental Group of Knoxville posted an apology on social media soon after the video was shared online. The provider's Facebook page is now inaccessible.

This week, Rosati-Kain Academy Board of Directors sent a letter to faculty, staff, students and alumnae.

"It's not a scientific term at all," a NOAA severe storm expert told 5 On Your Side.