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WOOD RIVER - Kayley Plank, a senior at East Alton Wood River High School, has been recognized for her achievements in cheerleading. Plank, who has dedicated 11 years to the sport, has been a member of her high school cheer team for four years under the guidance of coach Alison Beachum. In addition to her commitment to cheer, Plank is also a soccer player. She credits her involvement in sports with helping her grow as a person both in and out of school. "It has helped me become a better person," she said as an East Alton-Wood River High athlete. She is a Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month for the Oilers. Plank expressed gratitude to her family for their unwavering support. She thanked her father, Tommy Plank; her mother, Danielle Buloth; and her little sister, Lily Plank, for encouraging her every day. Looking ahead, Plank hopes to continue her cheerleading career in college while pursuing a major in business. She has actively sought to improve her skills,

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, putting the prominent vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending, vaccine recommendations and food safety as well as health insurance programs for roughly half the country. Nearly all Republicans fell in line behind Trump [...]

Break out the sprinkles and heart shaped candies, because The Fountain on Delmar is throwing their first ever Galentine's Day party! The Delmar Maker District’s retro cocktail lounge will transform […]

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Mystery unfolds and passion blooms at Violet’s, an exclusive romantic pop-up bar at St. Louis Union Station’s Train Shed. From the moment you enter, lush, dark décor will surround you […]

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in Thursday as President Donald Trump’s health secretary after a close Senate vote, putting him in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending. Nearly all Republicans fell in line behind Trump despite hesitancy over Kennedy’s views on vaccines, voting 52-48 to elevate the scion of one of America’s most storied political — and Democratic — families to secretary of the Health and Human Services Department. Democrats unanimously opposed Kennedy. Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell , who had polio as a child, was the only “no” vote among Republicans, mirroring his stands against Trump’s picks for the Pentagon chief and director of national intelligence.

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What happened to Glenn Greenwald and Matt Taibbi?

When he took over the Missouri attorney general’s office, Andrew Bailey inherited 224 unfinished requests that had been submitted by the public to former Attorney General Eric Schmitt.

Egg prices are soaring nationwide, driven by relentless demand and a supply squeeze linked to the ongoing bird flu outbreak. As a result, grocers are scrambling to rethink how they stock and sell the everyday staple.

On This Day, Feb. 13, 1950 ...Peter Gabriel was born in Surrey, England. The musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and activist gained fame as the original lead singer of the…

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ALTON - 1st MidAmerica Credit Union and the Alton Police Department issued a warning about a recent wave of scam calls where individuals impersonate representatives from the credit union. The alerts, issued by the credit union, emphasize that these callers may request sensitive personal information, including account numbers, debit and credit card numbers, or login credentials. The warning comes as reports of these fraudulent calls have increased, prompting the credit union to take action to protect its members. “We will not call and ask for this information,” the credit union said in a public announcement. Members are encouraged to be vigilant and to report any suspicious calls. If they believe their account information may have been compromised, the credit union advises contacting their member support center for assistance. This advisory highlights ongoing concerns regarding financial scams, which have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, as fraudsters exploit

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Go for a stroller walk, ride a stationary bike, or enroll in a prenatal yoga class. No matter your favorite way to be active, there is a class for you.

BELLEVILLE – State Senator Christopher Belt helped secure a $400,000 grant for Doula Lab, a Belleville-based organization that provides doula services and training for the Metro East community. “The path to parenthood looks different for everyone, so it’s important we invest in pregnancy services that help individuals feel respected, supported and safe,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “I have been a major advocate for doula services in Springfield throughout my career, and I’m glad we’re taking the necessary steps to expand services.” Organizations across Illinois received $4.5 million in Birth Equity grants aimed at eliminating racial disparities and avoiding preventable deaths. The grants were awarded by the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Office of Women’s Health & Family Services. Senator Belt co-sponsored House Bill 5142 in 2024, which requires private insurance plans to cover doula services. Belt also voted for

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– U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Susan Collins (R-ME), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), John Boozman (R-AR), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to incentivize domestic violence awareness training for beauty professionals and cosmetologists, which would help these individuals better recognize signs of abuse in their clients, appropriately intervene and keep them safe. The bipartisan Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALONS) Stories Act would increase already-established grants to states that require beauty professionals and cosmetologists to undergo free and easily accessible domestic violence awareness training in order to help ensure more of these individuals are trained to successfully navigate conversations with clients who could be in danger. “Victims of domestic violence often don’t know where to turn or who to talk to, but they do often continue going

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Green Door Art Gallery presents A Textured Experience, featuring mixed media paintings by Tom Dailey, cold wax paintings by Mark Witzling, mixed media installation paintings by Jack Tocco, acrylic paintings […]

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In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the iconic Eads Bridge, Eads Bridge at 150 examines the complexities of its design, its construction, and the role it has played since it opened […]

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Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II explores the story of the US Army’s 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, a top-secret unit who waged war with inflatable tanks […]

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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]

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