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Republican infighting in the Missouri Senate means there's still no approved congressional map. It’s caused hours of debate, a filibuster and many, many late nights. STLPR statehouse reporter Sarah Kellogg explains why this is taking place. She also discusses the House-approved supplemental budget bill and a resolution to make changes to the state’s ballot initiative process.

The settlement does not address many of the charges cited in a 23-count criminal case against Tricia Derges, who has pleaded not guilty in the federal case.

A California man has been charged for multiple disturbances on a flight that was forced to make an emergency landing at Kansas City International Airport.

There are many job opportunities for City of St. Louis residents in this week's Career Central.

St. Louis University political scientist Ken Warren called the endorsement “a little perplexing” since Hartzler is generally perceived as facing an uphill challenge.

ALTON - Alton Fire Department battled a difficult doublewide trailer fire on Saturday evening in the 300 block of Aladdin and unfortunately, it lost a ladder truck in the process. Alton Fire Department Chief Jesse Jemison said the ladder truck will “probably be down for a while.” “We had a guy looking at the ladder truck today,” he said. “The wiring harness in it, repaired once before, burned through the airline and it locked up the brakes. Public Works had to come and to get it moving and Fred’s Towing towed it back to the firehouse. We hope it is repaired soon and we are also hoping eventually for a new one.” Alton contacted East Alton Fire Department to bring in their ladder truck and Rosewood Heights was activated to watch East Alton’s fire station. Jemison said the fire caused significant damage to the doublewide trailer on Saturday night. “It was a very unusual fire,” the chief said. “I don’t know i

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Police are responding to a shooting in downtown St. Louis.

"We love our babies," the hospital wrote in a press release.

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Gas prices are on the rise around the Riverbend, but the region isn’t alone. Factors like historic inflation and a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine mean gas prices are rising across the globe, with no stability yet in sight. There is currently a 50-cent price difference between gas prices in Jerseyville ($3.69 per gallon) and Alton ($3.19). Surrounding communities like Godfrey and Edwardsville land somewhere in the middle, typically around $3.50 per gallon. Despite the fluctuation in local prices, Riza Demirer, professor of Economics and Finance in SIUE’s School of Business, said the price of gas depends more on global factors rather than local factors. “Gas prices are directly affected by global energy prices and crude oil prices,” Demirer said. “Crude oil is a global commodity that is priced in global markets, not in the U.S.” That being said, Demirer said the Biden administration doesn’t actually have that much control over

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The six Black members of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet marked Black History Month recently by discussing their roles, some of which are historic firsts. Actor Taraji P. Henson and …

Hip-hop station has moved show hosted by "Princess Stormm" to the 3-7 p.m. shift. Her old shift, 7-midnight, goes to "DJ Raymond, the Bomb Don."

Kalup Huggins of St. Louis County pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree statutory sodomy.

Our Love Story: The Couple: David & Kendra Johnson from Jerseyville Date Met/Started Dating: July 12, 2020 Briefly Describe First Date: Our first date was a trip to the St. Louis Zoo and then treated to a dinner at Red Lobster. Date Married: October 23, 2021 Name Something You Enjoy Doing Together: We love watching movies together as well as playing with our three dogs and cat. Share Advice For A Happy Relationship: Don’t compare your past to your present.

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BELLEVILLE - Mrs. Michelle and Mrs. Jess Vega have a simple but quite effective way of keeping their marriage intact: “We keep constant open communication and keep things light-hearted,” Michelle said. “We let go of the petty stuff and focus on the happy little things.” The female couple has been together since October 29, 2017. “We knew each other for six years, but we never really hung out in the same group,” Michelle said. “Our first date was a sushi dinner and a movie.” The couple was married on August 10, 2021. Michelle’s dad - Michael - is originally from the Alton-Godrey area. She said both she and Jess are very much into physical fitness. Jess is a personal trainer in O’Fallon. Michelle works for Magellan Health. “We are pretty much the same in every aspect, almost like twins,” Michelle said. “I was in love with her for a long time,” Michelle said. “We both went down a road with differen

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Eric W. Wooten was charged in the triple shooting.

In the last week, two temporary safe haven shelters closed their doors — leaving homeless people outside during frigid weather. Volunteers and providers are calling on St. Louis officials to create more shelter capacity to prevent deaths.

The organization earlier this year said it had acquired the memory care facility at the site, though financial terms weren't given then.