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ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis area weather in July was a roller-coaster with extremely hot temperatures at one period to torrential rain in another. The first three weeks of the month were by far the warmest with temps in the mid-to-upper 90s on many days and consecutive 100-degree temp days July 20-24. National Weather Service in St. Louis meteorologist Chris Kimble said the temps in St. Louis for the month of July were the 17th warmest on record for that month. He also added that St. Louis Lambert Airport records go back to 1874. In July 2022, it was the third-hottest on record, the NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information said. The average temperature was 76.4 degrees. Only July 1936 (first) and July 2012 (second) were warmer. Late in the month, torrential rains came to the region. The heavy rains started on July 26 and 8.5 inches of rain fell at St. Louis Lambert Airport that day. St. Peters, Mo., was hit the hardest with more than 12 inches of rain. The Metro East Illinois

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GODFREY - Students at Lewis and Clark Community College enjoyed lunch in The Grove, outside of The Commons, Wednesday, August 24, courtesy of L&C Student Activities. Students returned to campus to begin the fall semester on Monday. This is the college's 52nd school year and it was an exciting week for the students.

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Students grades 4-12 are asked to participate in a back-to-school essay contest. The deadline is Sept. 6.

COLLINSVILLE - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces lane restrictions that will be encountered Monday, August 29, 2022, through Thursday, September 1, 2022, on northbound Interstate 255 over Interstate 55/70 in Collinsville. Weather permitting, beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, August 29, 2022, the right two lanes on northbound Interstate 255 over the eastbound and westbound ramps from Interstate 55/70 will be closed with only one lane on northbound Interstate 255 remaining open. These restrictions are needed to do emergency bridge deck patching on the bridge carrying Interstate 255 over the eastbound and westbound ramps of Interstate 55/70. IDOT District 8 Operations forces will make the needed improvements. Full access will be restored as soon as possible. The middle lane will open by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, leaving the far-right lane closed. All lanes are expected to be open by 4 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2022. All exit ramps from Interstate 255 wil

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The lieutenant is accused of working a secondary security job while on the clock as a county police officer.

As a tradition for Washington football players, they hold an event called Mom's night practice.

As many as 43 million borrowers qualify for student loan forgiveness. If you're one of those, here's how much you'll receive and when you'll see relief.

A series of bills approved in Missouri take effect Sunday, Aug. 28 as laws.

Founded in 2002, the award-winning Ferguson Farmers’ Market is now celebrating its 21st delicious season. This Saturday morning tradition brings you fresh fruits and veggies,

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Modern Neighborhood Dining I seldom say this. But whatever you’re doing, STOP now! Make a trip to Little Fox as fast as you can—or, at least, make a reservation. My kids and grandsons have been hawking this restaurant for sometime, but I’d not been. Last week we arranged a meetup. It was a splendid evening... 

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The high school football season kicked off Friday night for teams throughout the St. Louis area. Here are the highlights and top results.

Last night officials responded to a demolished house on at Cayuga and McKinley in Granite City.

One of the largest multicultural events is back this year, the Festival of Nations, hosted by the international institute.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated brunch restaurants in St. Louis from Tripadvisor.

Childhood obesity is a health concern throughout America, and Black children are more at risk.

Where the state stands regarding Medicaid wait lists was just one topic Friday of a wide-ranging media briefing held by leaders within the Missouri Department of Social Services, or DSS. 

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Looking for plans this weekend? Check out one of the three restaurants featured in OpenTable's lists.