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The Missouri Senate has passed a wide-ranging utility bill that could change the way that utility rates are set.

GLEN CARBON - David Carroll, a senior for the Father McGivney Catholic boys basketball team, has made a major contribution to the Griffins this season. Carroll broke a Griffins' boys single-game scoring record on Feb. 17, 2025, with a 39-point outburst. Nolan Keller had the previous mark of 35 points in one game. The Griffins' senior played a key part in McGivney's 49-48 triumph over Bunker Hill in a regional game on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at McGivney Gym. He led the squad with 18 points against Bunker Hill. Carroll is a Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete of the Month for Father McGivney. McGivney, 15-17, plays Calhoun in the Raymond-Lincolnwood Regional semifinal at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Carroll has averaged 11.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game and has been a key for the Griffins throughout the season on the floor as a player and also off the floor with his leadership skills. The IHSA 1A playoffs are this week and it is something Carroll has looked forward

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The new CEO said he has no plans to purge the library's collection of any specific books or materials and has no plans to alter its policies for how books are added to the collection.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) today introduced legislation designed to help students manage costs by making high quality textbooks easily accessible to students, professors, and the public for free. The legislation, known as the Affordable College Textbook Act , would authorize a competitive grant program to support the creation and expansion of open college textbooks—textbooks that are available under an open license, allowing professors, students, researchers, and others to freely access the materials. U.S. Representative Joe Neguse (D-CO-02) will introduce companion legislation in the House. Textbook costs are one of the most overlooked costs of going to college, but they can be a substantial barrier to pursuing a college education. According to the College Board, the average student at a four-year public institution of higher education spent $1,290

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How do you win the global AI race? If you asked Elon Musk or his supporters in the Trump administration, they’d probably talk about deregulation, or getting government out of the way, or maybe something about GPU clusters and massive power consumption. What they probably wouldn’t mention is USAID, the US government’s primary foreign aid […]

Legendary rock band the Grateful Dead will be the subject of another course at Stanford University this spring.Composition, Interpretation, and Improvisation: The Music of the Grateful Dead, part of Stanford…

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The publication describes the list as “the ultimate insider’s guide to the most extraordinary places to eat, drink, and stay around the world.”

This weekend offers a delightful variety of events, from creative workshops and live music to community gatherings and culinary experiences, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. For a full listing of events happening in the area, visit RiverBender Events . Featured Join the community in Edwardsville for the exciting Choco-Lotta-Fun Crawl! This event will showcase local retailers, restaurants, and service providers offering delicious chocolate-themed specials. Enjoy a variety of activities including a Choco-Lotta-Fun Skate Session at R.P. Lumber Center, a special $3 movie at The Wildey Theatre, and special treats at participating businesses. Come indulge in all things chocolate and support local businesses! Experience the ultimate chocolate indulgence at Choco-Lotta-Fun Crawl at EXO . Guests can enjoy a chocolate fountain bar with an assortment of fresh fruits, cookies, and cakes for dipping. Additionally, EXO will feature limited-time services such as the Chocolate-Covered

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A former middle school teacher in the Affton School District appeared in federal court on Wednesday and admitted possessing hundreds of images and videos containing child sexual abuse material.

The Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court expressed gratitude as she delivered the 2025 State of the Judiciary to a joint session of the Missouri General Assembly Wednesday.

WEST ALTON, Mo. – A traffic crash near the Dirt Cheap area on Highway 67 North has led to significant delays for motorists as emergency responders attend to the scene. As of 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, multiple emergency vehicles have been reported in the vicinity, and traffic is being diverted away from the area. Witnesses in the traffic have described the backup as considerable, affecting travel for those attempting to navigate through West Alton. Motorists are advised to avoid the area for the time being. St. Charles County Police have been contacted for additional information regarding the incident, and updates will be provided as they become available.

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Cara Spencer said she'd look to remove Neal Richardson from leadership of St. Louis' development agency, while Michael Butler said he'd evaluate his performance, while keeping the top official on a "short leash."

ALTON - Post Commons will host their third annual Wedding Expo for brides and grooms to chat with local vendors. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025, community members are invited to the expo at Post Commons, located at 300 Alby Street in Alton, to browse and shop. Tickets cost $15 and include a free mimosa upon arrival. The coffee bar will also be open, and attendees are encouraged to meet with local vendors and find everything they need to plan their special day. “We’ve had so many brides and vendors tell us how much they love and appreciate it,” said Ashley Bifano, the event organizer. “We grew from the year before to last year, so we’re hoping to continue that trend, to really offer this over on the Illinois side and get a lot of our local vendors out there for people to see.” The event encourages couples to utilize local vendors, such as local photographers and bakeries, when planning their weddings. With nearly 30 vendors

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District 4 is investigating a robbery that happened shortly after 6 a.m. on the Wells Fargo parking lot in the 2900 block of Market Street.

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) says it has terminated leases or contracts for multiple federal agencies based in the St. Louis area.

To celebrate its expansion, WellBeing will launch a line of infused beverages, including THC-infused drinks. The brewery was started in 2018 and became one of the first NA craft brewers in the country.