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Jincy Dunne, of O'Fallon, wants her role on the women's hockey team at the Olympics to serve as an inspiration for young girls everywhere.

A South County shopping center hit by the closure of a JCPenney Home Store location is set to undergo a $3 million redevelopment.

ST. LOUIS - A man was shot in the chest early Tuesday morning in St. Louis. The shooting happened in the 4100 block of Maffitt Avenue at about 4 a.m. Police found multiple shell casings on the ground near the scene. The victim's condition is unknown at this time. FOX 2's Nissan Rogue Runner reporter [...]

The current Wentzville School District superintendent will shift to the same job with the Rockwood district in July. Curtis Cain’s move comes as Rockwood parents push back on COVID-19 protocols and the district copes with contentious debates over race and equity.

Fifteen locally owned and operated Asian restaurants are donating a portion of sales this week to KSDK news anchor Michelle Li's nonprofit.

This year 333 companies made Fortune's list of the world's most admired companies.

Some entry level jobs would be capped at $12 an hour, rather than the $15 sought by Gov. Mike Parson

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Supreme Court judges heard on Monday arguments in a lawsuit seeking to strike down a new state law barring local police from enforcing federal gun laws. …

BETHALTO - The Civic Memorial High School girl’s basketball team has been on a tear this season, currently sitting at 26-4, and a major contributor to their success has been senior center Claire Christeson. While yes, she has been out the majority of this season, it’s what she does off the court and on the bench that is really inspiring to her team. During the game against East St. Louis, where her side won 57-55, she was one of the loudest ones in the gym as she cheered on her Eagles from the sideline. She was grabbing her teammates' water when they needed it and was always one of the first ones in the huddle during timeouts, showing that you don’t have to lead the team in points to be a team leader. Claire Christeson is the Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete of the Month for CM. “I think it is very important. I’ve had multiple teammates come up to me and say how much it has helped knowing that I’m on the bench supporting them,”

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Congress passed, and President Biden signed, the American Rescue Plan 10 months ago, creating the most significant infusion of funds for students and local schools in our nation’s history. Nevertheless, the Missouri legislature has yet to move the $1.9 billion to our students who need help overcoming the learning impacts of COVID-19. If lawmakers fail […]

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ALTON - A low bid for the Rock Springs Drive drainage project was approved at Monday night’s Alton Committee of the Whole meeting at City Hall. The approval should result in a solution for an erosion problem in that area, Alton Mayor David Goins said. “It is an erosion problem from rain and they are going to redo the whole area,” Mayor Goins said. “There will be a new guard rail a brand new sidewalk and erosion mitigation done. "It is going to be great for our children to keep them safe in their walks to and from school and for other adults who walk in the area. This will enable our children to walk on the sidewalk instead of the side of the street when there is mud on the sidewalk. This will keep them safe from traffic on the road.” Mayor Goins said the Rock Springs Drive improvement project is “long overdue” and also said the park is one of the crown jewels of the city. “Rock Springs Park has always been a beautiful park,”

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Wentzville schools recently banned the book, but that's just part of the story.

The Team USA goalie spent time training in St. Louis. Now, she's looking for a repeat in Beijing.

Stress and delayed dental visits have wreaked havoc on oral health.

Atlanta is the perfect destination for learning about the Civil Rights Movement and trying some Southern-style cuisine.

A quiet immersion into farm life, with all of the comforts and none of the responsibilities.

Thankfully we all live in an age where we can take full advantage of the best hemp-derived CBD and THC products on the market. The combination of the two natural ingredients assist with managing daily stressors, as well as physical discomfort.…

ST. LOUIS - Tuesday will have a mostly sunny and mild afternoon with highs in the low-50s. A cold front moves in Tuesday night and it will be a little cooler Wednesday. Expect highs in the 40s on Wednesday and Thursday. There will be another warm-up on Friday with temps in the 50s. It will [...]

To build a sea wall, you first have to build community trust.