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Denny Hamlin advances in NASCAR playoffs at Gateway with 200th Cup win for Toyota

3 months 3 weeks ago
Denny Hamlin won from the pole position at World Wide Technology Raceway, playing the strategy perfectly to lead the final 25 laps in his series-high fifth victory this season. With his 59th career win, Hamlin advanced to the second round of the Cup Series playoffs and joined Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe, who finished second. Hamlin made his final stop with 44 laps remaining, and he cycled to the front on a caution 15 laps later. The Virginia native seized the lead from Brad Keselowski on the restart, delivering the 200th win in NASCAR’s premier series for Toyota.
Associated Press

Man fatally shot in Walnut Park East neighborhood

3 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred just after 6:30 PM on Henner Avenue in the Walnut Park East neighborhood of North St. Louis. A man died from his injuries following the incident, which took place several hours before another shooting in South City. Police have not [...]

Fatal shooting reported in south St. Louis, woman killed

3 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - A woman was fatally shot early this morning on Minnesota Avenue near Osceola in South St. Louis. Police responded to the scene just before 1:30 a.m., where they found the victim, who succumbed to her injuries. Homicide detectives are currently investigating the incident. A witness reported that the area was taped off [...]

Fall-like weather transitions to summer heat by midweek

3 months 3 weeks ago
Another gorgeous, fall like day ahead with temperatures climbing to the mid 70s under sunny skies. Clear and chilly again overnight into Monday morning so it'll be a cool start at Monday's bus stop. Lows will fall into the 40s to low 50s. Surface high pressure slides east early in the work week which will [...]
Jaime Travers

Two winning Powerball tickets sold in Missouri and Texas

3 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - Two winning Powerball tickets were sold after months of rollovers, with one ticket sold in Missouri and the other in Texas. The jackpot reached nearly $1.8 billion, making it the second largest U.S. lottery prize ever. Each winner now faces a decision: take a lump sum payment of $410 million or an [...]

Mizzou rallies to beat Kansas, 42-31, in long-awaited Border War matchup

3 months 3 weeks ago
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Beau Pribula threw for 334 yards and three touchdowns, Jamal Roberts ran for 143 yards and the clinching score, and Missouri rallied to beat Kansas 42-31 on Saturday in the first edition of the Border War in more than a decade. Kevin Coleman Jr. had 10 catches for 126 yards and [...]
DAVE SKRETTA, AP Sports Writer

Gospel Music Hall of Fame weekend brings stars to St. Louis

3 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - The Gospel Music Hall of Fame Induction Weekend has arrived, taking over downtown St. Louis at America’s Center. The three-day celebration paid tribute to more than 100 legends who helped define the sound of Gospel music. Event organizers say the Hall of Fame weekend is a movement of unity, healing, and cultural [...]
Kelley Hoskins

No. 11 Illinois defeats Duke 45-19

3 months 3 weeks ago
Luke Altmyer threw for 296 yards and three touchdowns and No. 11 Illinois capitalized on a series of mistakes by Duke to beat the Blue Devils 45-19 on Saturday for a road win against a power-conference opponent.
AARON BEARD, AP Sports Writer

Illinois state leaders denounce potential ICE raids in Chicago

3 months 3 weeks ago
Illinois senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, along with Democratic Congressman Brad Schneider, have requested a meeting with the Secretary of Navy to get detailed plans of how the Great Lakes Naval Station will be used for increased immigration enforcement by ICE agents and possibly the National Guard.
Ashlyn Wright