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Weekend to bring sunshine and potential winter weather

1 day 17 hours ago
ST. LOUIS - Wind, rain, and snow---oh my. In true St. Louis fashion, the city is approaching a weekend full of weather changes. Friday will bring warmer temperatures with highs in the 70s and lots of sunshine across the St. Louis region. However, an increase in winds combined with dry air has placed several communities [...]
Chris Higgins

New 'Passport to Illinois' invites residents, visitors to explore the state's historic sites

1 day 18 hours ago
CHICAGO — In celebration of the nation’s semiquincentennial on July 4, the Illinois America 250 Commission has unveiled the first-ever 'Passport to Illinois,' a limited-edition keepsake that invites residents and visitors to explore places that have helped shape the nation's history. The free passport features 56 historic sites, museums and monuments across the state that [...]
Gabriel Castillo

Five women promoted to captain in St. Louis Fire Department

1 day 20 hours ago
Five women were promoted to the rank of captain in the St. Louis Fire Department this year, doubling the number of women holding that position, after successfully passing qualifying tests more than 10 years ago and filing a lawsuit against the city to clear the way for their promotions.
Blair Ledet

Alumni donates $7M to boost University of Illinois basketball

1 day 22 hours ago
ST. LOUIS - The University of Illinois men's and women's basketball programs received a $7 million donation this week from alumnus Richard Frank and his wife, Leslie Frank. The funds are designated for facility upgrades and the creation of a new hospitality area at the State Farm Center. The University of Illinois Department of Athletics [...]
Nick Gladney

Spring feel Friday before colder air and rain chances return

2 days ago
ST. LOUIS - We surged to 61 F on Thursday and we’ll be even warmer Friday. Sunny skies, a warming breeze, and temperatures climbing to the low 70s. For the most part, this is lovely weather. However, the dry air and southwest winds do increase our worry about the spread of fires. A Red Flag [...]
Angela Hutti

Wrong-way truck driver failed language proficiency test: MSHP

2 days 11 hours ago
A Somali truck driver failed an English proficiency test after getting pulled over for driving the wrong way on Highway 61 in Lincoln County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said he could not identify road signs required to hold a commercial driver’s license.
Chad Mira