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EAST ALTON – October through mid-April marks the prescribed burn season for the Habitat Strike Team, part of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC sm ). Prescribed burns are controlled applications of fire to the landscape by a team of experts under specific weather conditions and is characterized as a low-intensity fire, as opposed to high-intensity wildfires that are unintendedly set. “From a management perspective, fire is one of the most efficient and effective options to help restore habitat on the landscape,” Conservation Program Manager, Justin Shew said. “The fire is doing the work, instead of a chemical or chainsaw controlled by a human; therefore, it covers a lot more ground in the right conditions.” The Habitat Strike Team works within a 90-mile radius of NGRREC’s Field Station, and depending on seasonal conditions, may conduct or assists on at least 25 burns in a season, covering over 6,200 acres. “The

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While announcing a plan to pardon those with prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession, President Joe Biden urged governor’s to follow suit for those convicted of state offenses. But Gov. Mike …

Philip Dybvig shares the Nobel with Former Federal Reserve Chair Ben S. Bernanke and a University of Chicago professor.

ALTON - Tammy Iskarous, Executive Director of Riverbend Family Ministries, is presented her Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship award by Leonard Berg at a recent Riverbend East Rotary Club meeting. A $1,000 contribution to The Rotary Foundation was made by the club in Tammy’s name. Established in 1957, individuals who are honored with this award have met high professional and personal standards in their community set forth by Rotary founder Paul Harris. It is one of the most prestigious awards in Rotary. She was recognized for her continued dedication to the community, founding Riverbend Family Ministries in 2007 with a unique concept of housing multiple not-for-profits under one roof. RFM concentrates on children, youth, and families who’ve experienced trauma due to violence, addiction, poverty, and homelessness, treating clients with love and compassion.

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Two hard-right members of the Missouri House — Reps. Mary Elizabeth Coleman and Nick Schroer — are expected to win open Senate seats.

Taco lovers will have an embarrassment of riches this week. St. Louis Taco Week starts today and goes through Sunday, October 16. More than 30 area restaurants will be offering $5 taco specials.

Shot in the back, the boy was so badly hurt he couldn't talk to officers, but a witness said the boy was hit while walking on Elmbank Avenue.

Last month, Julian Lennon released his first new studio album in 11 years, an 11-track collection titled Jude. Julian, the older of late Beatle John Lennon's two sons, tells ABC…

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1972 Fischer/Spassky: The Match, its Origin, and Influence celebrates the 50th anniversary of the American Robert “Bobby” Fischer’s historic win over the Russian Boris Spassky

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Police said the boy was conscious and breathing when he was taken from the scene for treatment.

Last night, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a car near an area of St. Louis' south city which has recently seen increased calls by residents to make streets safer. This morning, KMOV reported that around 6:45 p.m. Sunday a woman was hit by a car at Gravois and Spring avenues in Tower Grove South.

Celebrate the life and work of Dr. Jane Goodall, who braved the unknown to provide a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living relatives – chimpanzees.

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On Sept. 16, Everything Is Golden, a solo exhibition by St. Louis-based artist Lizzy Martinez, opens as the first exhibition of the 2022-2023 Millstone Gallery

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Fall Is Upon Us It’s time to rake leaves, pick apples, admire the fall foliage, pull out those sweaters and sweats, and commence to carve Jack-O-Lanterns. Pumpkins are popping up all over town. I was at the Kirkwood Farmers’ Market last week. The place looked like a pumpkin museum. I’ve never seen so many colors... 

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