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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Co-Chairs of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, along with U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin urging him to send more advanced artillery rocket systems and ammunition to Ukraine, as the systems are vital in Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s brutal invasion. The Senators commended the decision by the Biden administration earlier this month to send M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Ukraine and urged the Administration to send additional such aid given the amount of artillery Russia has at their disposal. The Senators encouraged Secretary Austin to send additional systems urgently, like HIMARS or the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), in order to level the playing field for Ukraine and allow them to halt Russian advances in the Donbas region and strengthen their counteroffensives

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GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College will welcome new and returning students to campus on July 14 for Summerfest, an express registration event designed to prepare students for the Fall 2022 semester. The event will run from 3-6 p.m., in The Commons and Grove areas of the McPike Math and Science Complex on the Godfrey Campus. Students can meet with program representatives and advisors, fill out financial aid forms, tour campus and complete the work necessary to start classes this fall. According to L&C Recruiter Amy Bowling, Summerfest is designed to streamline the enrollment process as much as possible. “Summerfest is a great opportunity for new students to come and get a feel for Lewis and Clark’s campus, programs, and community,” she said. “Anyone who has just graduated from high school or wants a career change will benefit from Summerfest and enjoy themselves.” Even students who have never attended L&C before can enroll with just a

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Take a load off and take in the views on a relaxing daytime cruise that shows St. Louis from the river that built it. Narrated

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MADISON - As a follow-up to the recent School Safety Summit held by Madison County Regional Office of Education #41 in conjunction with the Madison County State’s Attorney, The Madison County Sheriff’s Department, and Madison County Mental Health, Regional Superintendent Rob Werden is providing this list of action items and future goals. The summit provided valuable insights regarding the ongoing collaboration that already exists between local school districts and law enforcement. We were pleased with the level of interaction and planning that has been taking place well before this summit. As an actionable item, ROE #41 will host semi-annual meetings between all participants. “We also plan to facilitate increased collaboration between law enforcement and all schools who might be in need of assistance”, Werden said. Another outcome of the School Safety Summit was the sharing of resources related to both safety and mental health. To ensure all public and privat

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The Isley Brothers were among the list of stars inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame last Thursday, and ahead of their nostalgic performance of past hits at the ceremony, they…

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A 50th anniversary vinyl reissue of Jethro Tull's classic 1972 concept album Thick as a Brick will be released on July 29. The reissue will offer a recreation of the…

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Circus Flora is going underground! The caves beneath St. Louis have fascinated the city’s residents for generations. Circusgoers can expect plenty of surprises as the

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Green Door Art Gallery proudly presents Botanicals & Blooms II, A celebration of all things floral and botanical. The exhibit features sculptural gourd vessels by

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Mind, Art, Experience: 10 Years of Chess & Culture in Saint Louis celebrates the best chess, art and culture from all 50 exhibitions held at

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Impressionism and Beyond traces the complex and generative encounters of artists with modern life, highlighting the diverse conversations between tradition and innovation, representation and abstraction, and

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St. Louis just can’t stay quiet. The region has produced legends who are on a first-name basis worldwide, like Ike & Tina, Miles, Chuck, and

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A man is behind bars after police say he stole nearly $87,000 from two banks last month in north St. Louis County.

Brentwood’s clock shop’s owner is calling it quits after July. Fox 2 — Why helicopters are landing in Maplewood this week KMOV — Tiffany’s Diner in Maplewood: Camaraderie, tall tales & good eats St. Louis Post-Dispatch — With no one left to run the shop, a Brentwood clockmaster calls it quits St. Louis Post-Dispatch — […]

Two heists netted Walter Hopson an estimated $87,000 cash, police said.

Get ready to see the Wienermobile at locations around the area, including the National Museum of Transportation in Kirkwood.

MAPLEWOOD, Mo. – Saint Louis Closet Co. donated $3,715.93 to Ready Readers, through their giveback initiative, Closets for a Cause. The money from this donation will enable the organization to purchase and distribute more resources to children in need. Some of these materials include books, supplies for teachers, children, and classrooms, and resources for parents and […]

How three queer-affirming sex shops and TRANSforming Community, TRANSforming Care are making inclusive sex ed more accessible.

Bag Phones, Brick Phones, Blackberries, a Satellite Phone and more – these are some of the cellular telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone

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