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Faith leaders and their church communities in St. Louis have partnered with the Red Cross to provide aid and ensure sustained assistance to those affected by the recent tragedy.

The 100 Roofs Project and the Urban League helped tornado victim Carol Johnson get a new tarp on her roof and a hotel voucher to stay in a hotel, one month after the storm.

A tornado destroyed Ladonna Warren Berryhill's home in North St. Louis, leaving her without a roof, second floor, car, and insurance, and she is now hoping FEMA will be able to help her rebuild.

The Red Cross provided temporary housing for the Perozo family in a hotel after their home was destroyed by a tornado, and community members donated essential items to help them rebuild.

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Demetrius Thomas's home in North St. Louis was destroyed by a tornado, but he is thankful that he has insurance that has covered his hotel expenses while he waits for repairs to be made.

Illinois' JB Pritzker and Democratic governors Kathy Hochul of New York and Tim Walz of Minnesota were summoned to Washington to answer questions about “sanctuary states.”

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has distributed over $1.5 million worth of supplies to storm survivors and is hosting a relief drive on June 14, and is seeking volunteers and donations to continue its work.

A carpenter is teaching teens to build tiny homes for tornado victims in North St. Louis, providing both housing and valuable trade skills, with support from electricians, plumbers, and other resources.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced a $100 million relief package for St. Louis tornado victims, with the funds directly assisting those impacted by the disaster.

Mayor Spencer is focusing on getting federal disaster relief for St. Louis, working with FEMA and other city leaders to create a roadmap for recovery, and plans to engage the community in a long-term rebuilding conversation.

WASHINGTON — Former Missouri U.S. Rep. Billy Long is now the head of the Internal Revenue Service, after the U.S. Senate approved his nomination Thursday. Senators split along party lines, 53-44, to confirm the Republican, who served in the U.S. House from 2011 to 2023, and previously spent multiple years as a talk radio host. Long […]

Technicolor Dreams, the newest immersive popup by Hidden Gems, runs Thursday through Saturday from May 22 through June 28. The disco dive bar’s back room has been transformed into a […]

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COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that a full closure of Interstate 55/70 northbound/eastbound between Illinois 157 and Illinois 159 in Madison County will start, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2025, for bridge repairs. The closure is expected to remain in place for 17 calendar days. During that time, motorists should follow the marked detour as follows: Northbound/eastbound I-55/70: Take I-255 northbound to I-270 eastbound to reconnect with I-55 northbound, I-70 eastbound, or I-55/70 southbound/westbound. All lanes are scheduled to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, June 30. Motorists should allow extra travel time for trips, especially during the first few days of the closure, and pay attention to additional signage on the marked detour route. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes, and are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices

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The city has historically held onto a quarter of each insurance payout on badly damaged buildings to ensure that, if the owner walks away from the property, there’s money available to demolish the structure.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri House Speaker Jon Patterson is asking Governor Mike Kehoe to call for a new session with a focus on increases to property tax assessments across the state. "I do intend to appoint an interim committee to focus especially on property taxes," Patterson said.  Patterson claims the property tax hikes are [...]

ALTON - Medicare can be complicated. A local broker aims to demystify it and help her clients access all the benefits they’re entitled to. At 6 p.m. on June 25, July 30, and Aug. 27, 2025, community members can come to the RiverBender.com Building at 200 W. 3rd Street in Alton to learn about Medicaid and Medicare. Jamie Goble, who works with Medicare Insurance Techs, will break down the process of working with clients and answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid coverage. “It’s just important to me that get that type of help and they’re not left alone,” Goble said. “There’s somebody fighting for them, too.” Goble has worked with Medicare Insurance Techs since 2018. In her experience, a lot of people don’t know what they’re eligible for and therefore miss out on several benefits. To address this, Goble sits down with her clients one-on-one and goes through their medications, doctors, and health conditions.

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