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The Peace Economy Project, a St. Louis social justice organization, held a vigil Saturday to raise attention to gun violence.

Anthony Robinson II scored 15 points, including seven in a decisive 15-0 run in the second half, leading No. 21 Missouri past Georgia 87-74 on Saturday.

The City of Bellefontaine Neighbors appointed a new mayor and board president on Saturday, one week after confusion surrounding the resignation of former mayor Dinah Tatman.

There's once again potential for more snow in the St. Louis region, both before this weekend ends and as the new workweek unfolds.

The last day of theater operations will be Feb. 23, and that the theater will close effective Feb. 28, according to the company letter to staff.

In the St. Louis area, many mascots go beyond the usual animal names or nods to professional sports teams. Some are truly unexpected, standing out because they leave people wondering what they actually are or what they represent.

ALTON - K9 Jax, a dedicated member of the Alton Police Department, officially retired on Jan. 28, 2025, marking a decade of service. The date coincides with the 10-year anniversary of his working career alongside his handler, Sergeant Mike Morelli. Throughout his tenure, K9 Jax participated in various operations, including tracking suspects, detecting drugs, and engaging in community demonstrations. His retirement comes as a result of his age, and he will now live with Sergeant Morelli and his family. “K9s are an extremely important component of our police department,” Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said. “They do things humans often cannot. As we unfortunately were reminded of in August, with Officer Averbeck and K9 Odin being shot, they sometimes give their lives in order to protect others.” K9 Jax's contributions to the department have been significant, with Chief Ford acknowledging that he and Sergeant Morelli formed one of the most productive and successfu

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Cuddle up at The Cozy Cider Cabin located at Eckert’s family farm in Belleville, Illinois. Open until March 2, the wintry pop-up bar boasts a mountainside-cabin atmosphere with rustic décor […]

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The schools earned the prestigious "R1" status from the Carnegie Foundation, recognizing the schools as top-tier research institutions.