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University City hoping to buy out homes in flood plain
Conservative megadonor contributes $1 million to Illinois GOP gubernatorial candidate
The contribution was the first from Richard Uihlein to Darren Bailey since the state senator from downstate Xenia won the primary election in late June.
The Truman celebrates five years of bringing music, community to Kansas City
In September 2017, the site of a former auto parts shop officially became a concert venue and opened its doors to Kansas City. At 601 E. Truman Road in Kansas City, Missouri, the Truman sprang to life on the site of what used to be Sterling Engine Parts. While the walls still feature nods to […]
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Absentee voting for next board of alderman pres. opens Aug. 30
New voting rules are going into effect as St. Louis City voters start to decide who will be the next board of alderman president.
O'Neill homers twice, Cardinals win 13-4 over Reds
Why drought looks different depending on your region
The Northeast's 'flash drought' is a reminder that dryness isn't just a U.S. West problem.
New statewide program will support Missouri firefighters battling cancer
The Missouri Fire Fighters Critical Illness Pool program is designed to help financially support firefighters facing one of 17 nationally recognized cancers that occur more frequently in the fire service occupation.
The ‘climate dystopia’ displacing millions of Pakistanis
Parts of the country have received 5 times more rainfall this August than average.
Implementing Student Debt Relief Is Critical
There are a lot of ways the government can mess this up.
The Coming Republican Inquisition
Biden has been spared the harassment of congressional investigations. That could change for the worse in November—unless Democrats can hold the House.
These Progressives Won in the Suburbs. Can They Survive in 2022?
Two state legislators in Pennsylvania work to build on past successes, in a new political environment.
An American! An American! Fueled by raw eggs and brandy, a hero was crowned in the 1904 Olympic marathon
Thomas Hicks wins with 'a gallant finish of a lion-hearted athlete in the greatest endurance test of the century.'
The Dog Wars
Listen to an episode about the dog wars on our Here’s History podcast with KDHX. If you’ve lived in St. Louis for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that pretty much everyone owns some sort of animal . . . dogs, cats, chickens, you name it. And that when one of those animals escapes or is …
Wayne Sanford of Belleville, IL
Wayne Sanford of Belleville, IL joined the Real Rock Army today
Gateway to Pride Exhibit
LGBTQIA+ communities have been contributing to St. Louis’s history for centuries. Now the Gateway to Pride virtual exhibit will begin to uncover the rarely-shared or
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Stepped out the door, heard a big pop, then a car screeched off down the street, looked over to see this. Only the second time in my life I’ve had to call the fire department. I really love downtown Stl during the day. At night it’s a terrifying.
One year later: Afghan refugees reflect on moving to St. Louis
One year after Kabul fell to Taliban rule, local refugees from Afghanistan reflect on their struggle to get to the U.S. and what creating a new life has been like so far from home.
Man dies after SUV collides with train in St. Charles County
The St. Charles County Police department is investigating a fatal crash at a railroad crossing in the northern part of the county.
Jefferson County residents win first victory of blocking new apartment complex plan
Jefferson County residents won the first victory in stopping a proposed plan to build a new apartment complex near Arnold.
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