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During the summer months, we offer a two-hour walking tour of the Cemetery and Arboretum in the cooling hours before sunset. This tour will be led by one of our […]

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Among the messages on signs were "Immigrants Get the Job Done" and "Democracy Not Dictators."

Federal Emergency Management Agency employees are on the ground in the City of St. Louis to help victims of the May 16 tornado with their applications for assistance.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The special session in Jefferson City ended with legislators approving three bills, including a $100 million aid package for the city of St. Louis. On Wednesday, the House overwhelmingly approved two bills aimed at providing relief to victims of recent severe storms, as well as an appropriation piece that will fund [...]

The Missouri House closed the special legislative session Wednesday with votes to finance professional sports stadiums in Kansas City and provide tornado relief for St. Louis. Three special session bills, already approved in the state Senate, are now in the hands of Gov. Mike Kehoe. He is expected to sign them quickly, putting the decision […]

With Big Muddy Adventures, you can spend a magical evening on the Mississippi River. In a 29-foot voyageur canoe, you’ll paddle to a beautiful, uninhabited river island in time for […]

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A Kansas City man is facing multiple criminal charges, including murder, after investigators said he shot and killed a Platte County sports reporter during a road rage incident in early January.

The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office had a visit on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from U.S. Space Force 2nd Lieutenant Wesley Green. Many of our residents might recognize 2Lt. Wesley Green; who formerly served as a Telecommunicator/Dispatcher with CCSO, as well as a Volunteer Driver for the Calhoun Volunteer Ambulance ! Wesley started with CCSO back in October of 2019 after graduating from Calhoun High School. Wesley continued his education while working for CCSO, earning his Bachelors Degree in Physics-Astronomy from SIUE in 2023. In January 2025, Wesley left CCSO to join the U.S. Space Force, and attend Officer Training School. In March of 2025, Wesley graduated as a 2nd Lieutenant, Space Operations Officer. When asked if he wanted to pass along a message; Wesley stated, "It was an absolute honor and pleasure to serve Calhoun as a Dispatcher and Ambulance Driver; and it's something I will always be proud of." All of us at CCSO are very proud of you, Wesley! We wish you the best

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I already wrote about the GOP’s bloodthirsty desire to use the military on Americans. They manufactured a nonsense “crisis” by over-aggressively sending in ICE agents to grab people off the streets, leading to protests, which were focused on provoking protestors into violence, which would then be used to justify an even more violent crackdown. Given […]

GRAFTON - Riverbend native Don Mathenia has released his first book, “Love and Blood in the Heartland.” Mathenia shared that his book is a compilation of poems, songs, artwork and memories from throughout his life. He began “writing in earnest” during his college years in the mid-60s, and the book details his life growing up, teaching, and living in the Riverbend region. “I’m excited about the book. I’ve had so many people encourage me throughout the years to get a lot of these things published,” Mathenia said. “It’s all over the map, and that’s the way I like it. I think of something, I get an idea, I grab a piece of paper, and I just start writing stuff down. Some of it’s philosophical, a lot of it’s just funny.” Mathenia’s first published poem — published by Blackburn College’s “The Vortex” literary and fine arts magazine when he was a student — is included

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis County prosecutors have charged a former coach for his inappropriate relationship with a student. According to court documents, Marco Zomphier, 31, of St. Louis, was charged with the following charges: A probable cause statement claims that “A victim disclosed to St. Louis County Police that in 2013, when [...]

Ernie Clement homered and Spencer Turnbull worked two scoreless innings to win his Toronto debut as the Blue Jays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep.

Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley is voicing strong opposition to recent and ongoing protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles and St. Louis, accusing demonstrators of dangerous behavior and inciting violence.

(The Center Square) – As riots continue to paralyze parts of downtown Los Angeles, Sen. Josh Hawley is taking steps to investigate the role of an immigrant rights organization.

The Missouri Legislature voted Wednesday to advance measures outlined in Governor Mike Kehoe’s call for a special session.

Families spoke about the horrors of having their loved ones snatched off the streets, with no knowledge of their current whereabouts.

A Bellefontaine Neighbors man awaiting trial for sexually assaulting a minor is facing new charges for an incident that happened nearly a decade earlier.

Tributes poured in for Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson on Wednesday following his death at age 82.The singer's family shared the news of his death on social media, saying they…

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