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Two years into the coronavirus pandemic, Missouri lawmakers sent to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk legislation that aims to ensure residents can access their family members in the face of visitor restrictions at hospitals. A House bill unanimously passed on the final day of the legislative session with 129 votes in support, and shortly after lawmakers […]

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The amount of funding Kansas City would be required to put towards its police department would increase under legislation headed to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk. The bill, sponsored by Tony Luetkemeyer, R- Parkville, raises the portion of Kansas City’s budget that must be devoted to the police department from 20% to 25% – a $65.2 […]

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The dessert shop offers guests a dozen cookie flavors, as well as ice cream sandwiches, icing sandwiches, cookie cakes and catering services.

Elton John made a splash on The Nanny when he made a cameo in 1997 in the season five episode "First Date."  Star Fran Descher revealed just how hard she worked to get the music…

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The 3-year-old girl had non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

Initially, a few storms could be strong to severe and the wind is the main concern.

Take a load off and take in the views on a relaxing daytime cruise that shows St. Louis from the river that built it. Narrated

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Immerse yourself in Van Gogh’s artwork like you’ve never seen it before.  Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will be in St. Louis at the

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that four projects have been recognized as “Projects of the Year” by the Illinois chapter of the American Public Works Association. “We’re proud to earn top honors for our efforts on behalf of this great state,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “Whether we are responding to disaster situations, expanding transportation options or enhancing access to historic sites, we take pride in the services we provide you, no matter how large or small the project.” The winners: The Kickapoo Rail Trail took honors as the top transportation project in the less than $5 million category for repurposing an abandoned 1,300-foot railroad bridge for recreational use near Vermilion County’s fairgrounds. Structure shoring to an Illinois 111 bridge in Washington Park won for emergency construction repair project of less than $5 million. After inspections revealed

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She is expected to survive.

Democrats agreed to the language to satisfy some hard-right conservatives in the Senate and ensure the larger bill passed.

ST. LOUIS - Cardinals fans are the third heaviest drinkers among MLB fans. The average fan consumes more than 2.5 beers per baseball game, but, according to a study by NY Gambling Online, Cardinals fans drink 3.05 beers per game. The Miami Marlins snagged the number two spot at 3.06 beers per game, and the [...]

ST. LOUIS - The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 59 cents per share. This dividend is payable on June 30, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 8, 2022. Separately, the board of directors of Union Electric Company, doing business as Ameren Missouri, declared regular quarterly cash dividends on all classes of Union Electric Company's preferred stock. These preferred stock dividends are payable on Aug. 15, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 22, 2022. In addition, the board of directors of Ameren Illinois Company declared regular quarterly cash dividends on all classes of Ameren Illinois Company's preferred stock. These preferred stock dividends are payable on Aug. 1, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 11, 2022. About Ameren Corporation St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation powers the quality of life for 2.4 millio

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At a time when Russia and Russian oligarchs should be facing more scrutiny and careful work by investigative reporters, it is actually becoming that much more difficult to do so. And the main reason is that EU and UK “data protection” laws, passed in a flurry with promises of protecting your privacy from the greedy […]

POCAHONTAS – The Illinois Department of Transportation announces lane restrictions will be encountered Monday, May 16, 2022, through Friday, May 20, 2022, on eastbound I-70 near Pocahontas. Weather permitting, the right lane eastbound over Shoal Creek will be closed from May 16 through May 18. Upon completion, the left lane eastbound over the East Fork of Shoal Creek will be closed through May 20. These restrictions are needed to perform deck patching on the bridge structures over Shoal Creek and the East Fork of Shoal Creek. IDOT District 8 Operations forces will make the needed improvements. Full access will be restored as soon as possible. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert

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Missouri voters will be required to present a government-issued photo ID to cast a ballot under a wide-ranging elections bill headed to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk. The bill includes several other provisions …

Big Bounce America is bringing the world's largest bounce house to Brookdale Farms (8004 Twin Rivers, Eureka, 636-938-1005)  Friday, July 8 through Sunday, July 10. Any age can jump, but different age groups have separate sessions. There are also multiple bounce houses to explore, including a competitive sports arena, a giant obstacle course and a space-themed inflatable called “airSpace” that has slides, ball pits and a 25-foot inflatable alien.