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GLEN CARBON — Father McGivney Catholic High School will hold a blessing ceremony for its new Track and Field facilities and a prayer vigil to honor the memory of Brandon Ahring, a beloved alumnus and assistant coach who died last week in a car accident. On Monday, April 21, 2025, the Griffin community is invited to gather at the school’s new Track and Field complex for the blessing at 3:45 p.m., preceding the school’s first home track meet of the season. Later that evening, at approximately 7 p.m., a prayer vigil will be held to remember Ahring, who was deeply committed to coaching and the McGivney community. Ahring, a member of the Father McGivney Class of 2021, tragically lost his life on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, while returning home from Track and Field practice in a vehicle accident near Hamel. He had served as an assistant cross country and track coach at the school for three years, working under Head Coach Jim Helton. In a statement to the McGivney

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a court victory after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia found that Google has violated the law by maintaining illegal monopolies in the digital advertising technology industry, stifling competition and harming website publishers, advertisers and consumers. Attorney General Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 17 attorneys general, joined the Department of Justice (DOJ) in filing a lawsuit against Google in 2023, seeking to stop Google’s anticompetitive conduct that threatens markets in the online advertising industry. “Google has created an environment in the digital world that has caused harm to online publishers and advertisers by weakening a free and open internet,” Raoul said. “Google has maintained its monopolies in digital advertising technologies for too long, and I am pleased that the court found the company liable for its unlawful actions.” The

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Some Americans who rely on Medicaid to pay for their health care don’t realize their insurance is funded by that very program, which congressional Republicans are looking to shrink. One reason is that state programs aren’t always called “Medicaid.” Many states have rebranded their programs with consumer-friendly names such as SoonerCare in Oklahoma, Apple Health […]

A KSDK reporter visits the newly opened Robin Restaurant in downtown Maplewood, Parker’s Table in Richmond Heights is set to open a 30-seat wine bar, and Max Preps reports on an MRH baseball game (AI generated article). KSDK — Chef Alec Schingel debuts Robin Restaurant in downtown Maplewood Max Preps — Baseball Recap: Metro Picks […]

Dave Checketts, a onetime owner of the St. Louis Blues, has teamed up with Utah's Eccles family to launch a sports-focused private equity firm.

The biggest fans of Budweiser must book a Beermaster Tour while they’re in St. Louis. The two-hour tour gives guests an all-access look at how the King of Beers is […]

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The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis explains the life of an Anheuser-Busch beer from seed to glass. Along the way, you’ll visit the Clydesdales Paddock […]

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Museum of Illusions Goes Retro this Spring inviting Millennials and Gen Z to relive the 90s and 2000s. This event combines mind-bending illusions with retro pop culture elements, including nostalgic […]

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Presented by the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, The Artist Who Captured Eichmann is a captivating temporary exhibition that tells the exciting exploits of Peter Malkin, a Mossad agent […]

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Did you know that volunteering not only benefits the community but also significantly improves the volunteer’s own mental and physical health? According to a study published in the Journal of Health Psychology, individuals who volunteer regularly report lower rates of depression and increased longevity compared to those who do not. This dual impact—strengthening both society and the individual—makes volunteering a powerful tool for social cohesion and personal growth. Building Stronger Communities Through Volunteering Volunteering acts as the glue that holds communities together. It fosters connections among individuals from diverse backgrounds, creating networks of support that enhance social capital. Social capital refers to the resources available within a community through relationships, trust, and cooperation. When people volunteer, they contribute to a more resilient and inclusive society. For example, in many urban neighborhoods, local food banks rely heavily

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April 21 is a date rich with historical significance, marked by events that have shaped cultures, nations, and the course of human history. One of the most legendary events associated with April 21 is the founding of Rome. According to Roman tradition, Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BCE, by the twin brothers Romulus and Remus. This mythic founding story has been a cornerstone of Roman cultural identity and has influenced Western civilization's understanding of origins, governance, and empire-building. Rome grew from a small city-state to one of the greatest empires in history, laying foundations in law, architecture, and politics that still resonate today. Moving forward to the age of exploration, April 21, 1506, marks the beginning of the construction of the new St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. This monumental project was commissioned by Pope Julius II and involved some of the Renaissance’s greatest artists and architects, including Michelangelo. The basilica

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On This Day, April 21, 1984 …Genesis frontman and drummer Phil Collins landed his first-ever solo #1 with “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)."The track was featured in…

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Drivers who use the Loughborough and Weber Road interchanges can attend a public meeting to learn more about the improvements and offer feedback to engineers.

As another migration period is approaching, the Gateway Arch National Park shared details of what birds are flying through St. Louis during these times Thursday.

Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 314-444-0001 or leave an anonymous tip with CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

Police said the victim was found behind the wheel of a vehicle that had struck a tree on Clara Avenue.