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App helps catch child predators

1 day 12 hours ago
Details most travelers overlook, including lamps, headboards and even bathroom tiles, can become critical evidence in child sex trafficking investigations.
Caroline Pettey

Missouri ‘born-alive’ abortion bill heads to governor after contentious House debate

1 day 12 hours ago
Healthcare providers could face the death penalty if they don’t provide life-saving care to a baby born after an attempted abortion under legislation headed to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe. The legislation — approved by the House Wednesday on a 102-46 vote — has been a top priority of Republicans this year and was the only significant anti-abortion […]
Anna Spoerre

North St. Louis neighborhoods resilient one year after devastating tornado

1 day 13 hours ago
One year after a violent tornado tore across St. Louis city, county and the Metro East on May 16, 2025, many North St. Louis neighborhoods are still fighting to rebuild. The devastating storm left behind widespread destruction and an emotional scar that many families say has not healed. Among those determined to rebuild is 68-year-old David Lester, who lost nearly everything.
Kelley Hoskins

Y2K, Baby!

1 day 13 hours ago

Dust off your flip phones and cue the dial-up tone. Hidden Gem is turning back the clock with its newest immersive pop-up experience, Y2K, Baby!, a high-gloss, low-rise, fully nostalgic […]

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Myranda Levins

Illinois American Water Performing Wastewater System Repairs in Alton

1 day 13 hours ago
ALTON - Illinois American Water will begin repairs Thursday on a section of Alton’s wastewater distribution system, work that will require closing part of the westbound lanes of IL-67 Landmarks Boulevard between Henry Street and George Street, the company said Wednesday. The repair work involves a 36-inch pipe, according to Illinois American Water. The lane closure is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 14. During the closure, motorists will be routed north on Henry Street

Boone County clerk refuses to update voter rolls amid uncertainty over Missouri map 

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Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon on Wednesday said she won’t revise voter lists to reflect the gerrymandered congressional districts approved last year until Secretary of State Denny Hoskins decides whether there will be a referendum on the map. The Missouri Supreme Court decision Tuesday denying a request to put the map on hold until a […]
Rudi Keller