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Two weeks after the storm he arrived at Ranken-Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital in St. Louis unable to move his legs. This past week, he walked out on his own.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Alton High School senior Abbie Hasty recently paid both Illinois Rep. Mike Bost and Illinois Senator Dick Durbin in Washington, D.C., a visit to discuss her work with the American Battlefield Trust. She is an extraordinary student and has a love of history and is currently involved in a project about the Alton Prison. “I was one of fourteen students chosen in the United States to serve on The American Battlefield Trust’s Youth Leadership Team,” Abbie said. “Recently, I met with Representative Mike Bost and discussed why battlefield preservation is important to me. I also met with Dick Durbin’s staff on Wednesday morning. Both Rep. Bost and Sen. Durbin conveyed their support for ABPP. The YLT team completed over 40 Hill meetings combined.” Abbie said she has deep concerns about historic preservation. “We all have a history around us,” she said. “History shouldn’t just live in books, we should actively

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The online gambling industry is one that is ever-growing, and that statement is especially true in Canada. Unlike many other countries, Canada is a nation that allows online gambling to take place within its borders (with it being regulated and taxed, of course).

The online gambling industry is one that is ever-growing, and that statement is especially true in Canada. Unlike many other countries, Canada is a nation that allows online gambling to take place within its borders (with it being regulated and taxed, of course).

Ameren said this week that some of its nuclear fuel needs are still tied to Russia — but declined to provide specifics.

Catholic high school teachers began negotiating with Archdiocese of St. Louis in October, and they're now poised to strike after their contract expired on March 4.

St. Lunacy has a soft spot for Florissant. So sue us!

St. Lunacy has a soft spot for Florissant. So sue us!

Catch some of the best views of the Gateway Arch and St. Louis, and learn about the history of St. Louis and the mighty Mississippi

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Ultraviolet light kills pathogens such as COVID-19 but is also a danger to human beings. But what if there was a version of UV light that killed pathogens without affecting people? It turns out there is. Krypton chloride (KrCl) excimer lamps radiate light at a frequency of 222 nm, also known as Far-UVC, which is ...continue reading "Study says krypton excimer lamps safely kill off COVID-19 (probably)"

After more than three decades on the air in St. Louis, radio broadcaster Charlie Brennan is calling it a career.

We’ve covered some of the difficulties Trump’s Truth Social is having getting users to actually use the platform, and the same appears to be true for the various other Trumpist Twitter wannabes like Parler and GETTR. NBC News has a somewhat hilarious story in which its reporters went to talk to “conservative influencers” to get […]

ST. LOUIS - A man in his late teens was shot and killed in the Kingsway West neighborhood Sunday night. The shooting happened at 7:27 p.m. in the 5100 block of Wabada Avenue. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a car damaged by multiple bullets. The victim had already been taken to Barnes-Jewish [...]

The Teaching Gallery installation will be on display at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum until early July.

ALTON - Alton Little Theater's Creative Director & Designer, Kevin D. Frakes, will produce and perform in a Vegas-Style Show on April 22nd and 23rd at 7:30 pm, and a Sunday matinee at 2 pm on April 24th at the ALT Showplace. Nearly a year ago, Frakes envisioned an Entertainment Extravaganza for what he states will likely be his last concert after 40 years of singing professionally, and he has been working on the music and all artistic elements of a show that he believes will give audience members two hours of superb enjoyment. Tickets for the concert are $25 and benefit ALT's Fundraising efforts that are currently being put towards renovations and artistic expansion. Kevin is bringing together a talented group of singers and dancers to support the music spectacular. Local new star, Miles Brenton, will be the Opening Act for Frakes & Company, and then will return after intermission to perform a lively number while playing six instruments. Kya Wonders will perform "Silks" as part of

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