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US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across the Mideast, threatening the interim deal to end war

2 hours 13 minutes ago
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East. Back-and-forth attacks, including a day earlier, have repeatedly threatened the ceasefire, [...]
JON GAMBRELL, Associated Press

Man convicted of kidnapping, rape in Collinsville set to be sentenced

2 hours 21 minutes ago
MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - A man convicted of abducting and raping a woman getting coffee at a Starbucks in Collinsville is set to be sentenced Thursday. Timothy Dubois, 42, was convicted in May of aggravated criminal sexual assault, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Jurors deliberated for a little more than an hour before [...]
Nick Gladney

Storm chances to round out the work week, heavy rain likely

3 hours 9 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS - We have a much more active forecast ahead to end the week, but also a lot of questions about how things will ultimately play out. Let’s focus on Thursday into Friday. A thunderstorm complex in western Missouri will drop southeastward Thursday morning. As it does so, it is expected to weaken. That [...]
Angela Hutti

Wright City park repeatedly targeted by alleged teen vandals

9 hours 35 minutes ago
It’s a problem that’s become too costly to ignore in one Warren County town. Wright City officials tell FOX 2 teen vandals have repeatedly targeted one of their city park buildings, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damages. And they confirm that one alleged incident happened as recently as Tuesday night.
Max Diekneite

St. Louis Public Schools plan overhaul as enrollment drops

10 hours 2 minutes ago
St. Louis Public Schools took its first public step toward a major overhaul, as families packed a community meeting to weigh in on the district's long-term future. The district is considering three different portfolio models for restructuring amid declining enrollment, rising costs and a projected $41 million budget deficit along with nearly 300 teacher vacancies.
Taylor Harris