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Billions in federal aid finally on the way for Missouri school districts

2 years 6 months ago
St. Louis area school districts are struggling to help kids recover from the learning challenges brought on by virtual education during the COVID-19 pandemic. District spokespersons acknowledged they need money for everything; from tutoring help for students, to special counseling, to summer school.
Elliott Davis

Soulard cleaning up after Mardi Gras roars

2 years 6 months ago
The streets of Soulard were quiet Sunday after the much-anticipated wild return of Mardi Gras on Saturday, where thousands of people of all ages came dressed in green, gold, and purple.
Ty Hawkins

Where's my refund? 2021 tax returns may see delays

2 years 6 months ago
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been warning of refund delays in what they anticipated would be a "frustrating" filing season for not just American taxpayers but professional filers as well. Here's what you can do to get your refund faster.
Sarah Darmanjian

The J hosts special events as part of the Jewish Book Festival

2 years 6 months ago
ST. LOUIS - The Jewish Community Center is currently hosting its Jewish Book Festival, and has some special events planned for Sunday. It will present two unique “Bookend” events. One features St. Louis native and children’s nonfiction author Dean Robbins. He joins the J and the St. Louis County Library for a program featuring his latest title, Thank You, Dr Salk: [...]
Ala Errebhi

FOX 2 journalists among those honored at Urban League Black History event

2 years 6 months ago
ST. LOUIS – FOX 2’s Shirley Washington, Kim Hudson, and Ty Hawkins were among a dozen African American journalists honored for their contributions at the Urban League’s Black History Month celebration. “The St. Louis region is incredibly blessed to have such outstanding members of the media telling our stories every day,” said Michael P. McMillan, [...]
Kevin S. Held

More US military aid to arrive in Ukraine soon

2 years 6 months ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A $350 million package of additional U.S. military assistance to Ukraine announced Saturday includes “anti-armor, small arms and various munitions, body armor and related equipment,” according to John Kirby, the Pentagon press secretary. Separately, a senior defense official said the assistance includes Javelin anti-tank weapons and that it will be delivered to [...]
Associated Press

Ballwin teenager dies in crash on I-70 westbound in Callaway County

2 years 6 months ago
BALLWIN, Mo. – Missouri State troopers report a Ballwin teenager has died in a crash on I-70 westbound in Callaway County just before 1 a.m. Friday at mile marker 137.8. A semi-truck was stopped in the right lane due to a previous crash that was blocking the road. The teenager, 18-year-old Justin Tognozzi of Ballwin, [...]
Jaime Travers