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This year, Explore St. Louis says 2025 brought in more visitors than ever before.

Local U.S. Army veteran Montel Cogshell lost everything and became homeless after leaving the service. But with a new car, his life is taking a turn for the better.

One St. Louis high school is topping the charts in Missouri. 

High Life in Fairview Heights was still open for business Tuesday after charges were announced against its owner.

NEW YORK (AP) — Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026. Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and [...]

From St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis recently received millions in funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help remove tornado debris from private property. There is no set date yet for the debris removal to begin, but city officials are asking homeowners to start preparing now. Residents should work on handling any issues […]

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More than 30 first responders and civilians were honored Tuesday as Governor Mike Kehoe awarded them Missouri Public Safety Medals for heroic service that goes above and beyond the typical call of duty.

From CityScene STL: If you’ve been by the intersection of Grand and Lindell recently, you might’ve seen windows open, or removed, from the 14-story brick building at the intersection’s northwest corner. It’s the first visible sign of progress on the redevelopment of what was once the Melbourne Hotel and, most recently, Jesuit Hall. The property’s […]

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), co-chair of the bipartisan Maternal Care Caucus and Chair of the CBC Health Braintrust, released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced that the Food and Drug Administration will update labels to discourage pregnant women from using acetaminophen, falsely linking the over-the-counter painkiller with autism. “President Trump’s ability to stretch and break reality knows no bounds, but this is truly ridiculous. There is no causal relationship between acetaminophen and autism; in fact, acetaminophen is the safest drug for pregnant women to take for fevers and pain. It is deeply concerning that President Trump, anti-vaxxer RFK Jr, and reality TV host Dr. Oz are setting public health standards. We are dealing with real crises that have real consequences. Women die every day due to preventable pregnancy-related causes like post-partum depression, hemorrhage, heart conditions, blood clots, and preeclampsia.

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Back in April, RFK Jr. committed publicly to firmly knowing the cause of autism by September of this year. In May, Donald Trump himself weighed in with the already baked conclusion that autism doesn’t “occur naturally” and therefore must have some environmental cause. Both statements were absurd at the time. Autism causes have been studied […]

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology's (DoIT) Office of Supplier Diversity and the IT Procurement Office (ITPO) announce the launch of a new Office Hours program, with the inaugural session scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM (CT) as part of the "Leveraging Diversity in Technology Procurement" educational series. “We're launching this Office Hours program to break down barriers and create more accessible pathways for vendors to engage with state procurement,” said DoIT Chief of Supplier Diversity Alice Rivera-Alfaro . “This new initiative provides a direct line of communication where vendors can get real-time answers and personalized guidance from our experts.” This new Office Hours program represents an innovative approach to vendor support, providing an open forum for current and prospective vendors to ask general questions and receive direct guidance on key topics including: State

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From St. Louis Public Radio: Following backlash from St. Louis residents, Board of Aldermen President Megan Green said a temporary ban on data center proposals is not off the table if concerns about the projects are not answered. Green’s comments came after news that a conditional use hearing Thursday for a $600 million data center […]

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HOLIDAY SHORES — A hay trailer caught fire in a field near the intersection of Illinois Route 140 and Illinois 159 on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 23, 2025, according to authorities. The incident occurred in the Holiday Shores area, where the trailer caught fire. Madison County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido said deputies helped manage traffic while fire departments worked to extinguish the blaze. There were no reported injuries in the situation. The cause of the fire has not been disclosed.

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor JB Pritzker announced the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair attendance totaled over 1 million in 2025. “Illinois state fairs are a part of a time-honored tradition for generations of families,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “This year’s attendance figures are proof of the enduring value of state fairs as over 1 million attendees from across Illinois and throughout the nation joined in celebration of our state's proud agricultural heritage.” Springfield welcomed 723,079 attendees to the Illinois State Fair, marking the second-largest turnout in its history. The Du Quoin State Fair drew 282,202 people, breaking the previous record of 204,004 set in 2024. “Illinois is fortunate to have state fairs that bring people together, creating a shared space for celebrating food, family fun, and Illinois agriculture,” said Jerry Costello II, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture . “Our tea

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