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Missouri is ranked 36th out of 50 states as one of the worst states to have a baby, according to a recent study by Wallethub, which considers factors such as birthing costs, healthcare rankings, baby friendliness, and family friendliness.

Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant recently announced he’ll be releasing his first-ever album with his acoustic band Saving Grace, and now the artists are set to celebrate the album with some intimate shows in London.Plant…

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When politicians immediately blamed social media for the horrific 2022 Buffalo mass shooting—despite zero evidence linking the platforms to the attack—it was obvious deflection from actual policy failures. The scapegoating worked: survivors and victims’ families sued the social media companies, and last year a confused state court wrongly ruled that Section 230 didn’t protect them. […]

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The Missouri Highway Patrol's Cpl. Dallas Thompson said a barge worker reported the body in the water.

St. Louis prosecutors charged Aaliem Thomas on Sunday with first-degree murder, first-degree assault and four other felonies. He is being held without bond.

GRANITE CITY — Granite City students appear ready for the 2025-2026 academic school year to begin after a Back To School Bash late last week. Precoat Metals hosted the Back to School Bash, providing free bookbags, school supplies, and refreshments to students in the Granite City School District #9 as the 2025-26 academic year begins. The event took place at Granite City High School and included hot dogs, snow cones, cotton candy, and other treats for attendees. The celebration aimed to support students and ensure they start the school year prepared. Volunteers from the Granite City High School Student Council, National Honor Society, and Renaissance program assisted in organizing and running the event. Granite City School District officials expressed gratitude for the partnership with Precoat Metals and the student volunteers. “We are so grateful for your support and partnership in our mission to uplift and prepare our students,” the district said in a statement.

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CASEYVILLE — A boil water order was issued Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, for parts of the Village of Caseyville, affecting residents on South Main Street from the railroad crossing to Morris Street, as well as all homes on Brookside Drive, Twin Drive, Spicer Drive, and Timberline Lane. The Village of Caseyville advised residents in these areas to boil all water used for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth until further notice. The boil order is expected to remain in effect until Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. Officials have not provided details on the cause of the boil order or when it will be lifted. Residents are urged to follow the advisory to ensure safety.

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TROY, Ill. — The Troy Police Department announced it will join nearly 200 law enforcement agencies across Illinois in a statewide crackdown on impaired and unbelted driving during the upcoming Labor Day holiday. From Aug. 15 through the early morning hours of Sept. 2, 2025, officers will increase patrols focused on enforcing laws against impaired driving and seat belt violations. The department will participate in three campaigns: “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI,” and “Click It or Ticket.” These initiatives aim to reduce dangerous driving behaviors related to alcohol, cannabis, and other impairing substances, as well as to promote seat belt use. “Driving under the influence — whether it’s alcohol, cannabis, or any impairing drug — not just risky, it is illegal,” the Troy Police said in a statement. “We’ll be patrolling with zero tolerance for impaired driving, because our goal

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Demetrice Ginger, 54, was charged Saturday with voluntary manslaughter, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm.