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SLMPD's Accident Reconstruction Unit is investigating after a 53-year-old woman crashed her vehicle and later died at an area hospital.

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Susan G. Komen has single-handedly raised more than $1.1 billion for breast cancer research in its 42 years of existence.

De Soto Rural Fire Protection District Chief Tom Fitzgerald said no one was injured.

Did you know that over 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans, yet we have explored less than 5% of this vast underwater world? Oceans are not only the planet’s largest habitat but also a critical component of Earth’s life support system. Despite their immense importance, oceans face unprecedented threats from pollution, climate change, and overfishing. World Oceans Day shines a spotlight on these challenges and encourages collective action to safeguard the health of our marine ecosystems. Why World Oceans Day Matters Established by the United Nations in 2008, World Oceans Day is observed annually on June 8th to raise awareness about the vital role oceans play in sustaining life and the urgent need to protect them. Oceans regulate our climate, produce over half of the oxygen we breathe, and provide livelihoods for billions of people worldwide. They are also home to an incredible diversity of life, from microscopic plankton to the largest animals on Earth,

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June 7 and 8 mark days rich with history, featuring events that have shaped nations, cultures, and the global landscape. One of the most momentous events associated with June 7 is linked directly to the aftermath of the D-Day landings during World War II. On June 7, 1944, the day following the initial invasion, Allied forces continued their assault on Nazi-occupied Normandy, France. This operation marked a critical turning point in the war, as the successful establishment of the beachhead paved the way for the liberation of Western Europe from fascist control. The D-Day landings, officially known as Operation Overlord, began on June 6, 1944, with thousands of Allied troops storming the beaches of Normandy. The bravery and sacrifices of those soldiers on June 7 were no less profound, as they faced fierce resistance and challenging terrain to secure their positions and push inland. This relentless advance marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany and has since been commemorated

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Bruce Springsteen brought his Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium Saturday and surprised the crowd with a very special guest: local hero Paul McCartney.“We’re lucky tonight,…

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Talking Heads frontman David Byrne made a surprise appearance at New York’s Governor’s Ball on Saturday.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer came out during pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s headlining…

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is encouraging the public and community organizations to join in the state’s ongoing planning for a safer, more reliable power grid at a set of community workshops this June. The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) requires that Ameren and ComEd, the state’s largest investor-owned electric utilities, file grid plans that accelerate progress toward Illinois’ clean energy goals, outline system investments, and hold the companies accountable for their performance. Both utilities are required by CEJA to conduct a robust, transparent stakeholder process in the design of their grid plan. Illinois energy customers and other interested parties are encouraged to participate in-person or virtually in the stakeholder process and learn more about the grid planning process at the times below: Ameren Illinois When: Thursday, June 12 5:30 - 7:00 pm Where: Decatur Club 158 W. Prairie Ave Decatur, Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD – It’s not just two-legged loved ones who need a disaster preparedness plan. Four-legged, no-legged, and other pets will need assistance if there is an emergency. A survey by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals indicated that while 83 percent of pet owners live in an area impacted by disasters, fewer than half have a preparedness plan. “Just like for humans, we need to be prepared for disasters on behalf of our pets,” said Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) Acting Director Theodore (Ted) Berger. “Not only do we need to think through all the items necessary to care for pets when we are at home, we need a plan in case we are not home and need arrangements for care.” For example, a recent photo of you and your pet will be key if you are separated and want to be reunited. Rescuers will want proof that your pet belongs to you. More pet preparedness tips: Create a pe

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Raoul won a court order on Thursday that blocks the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. On April 29, Attorney General Raoul joined a coalition of 25 states and attorneys general in challenging the administration’s plans to eliminate nearly 85% of AmeriCorps’ workforce and terminate $400 million worth of AmeriCorps-supported programs, among other actions. Attorney General Raoul and the coalition sought a preliminary injunction to immediately stop the closure of programs in plaintiff states. On Thursday, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland granted the preliminary injunction, ordering defendants to restore all programs that had been terminated in plaintiff states by reinstating and returning to service the AmeriCorps members who served on those programs, and ordering the reinstatement of over 750 National Civilian Community Corps members.

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FULTON, Mo. - Westminster College is pleased to announce those students named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List for exemplary academic performance. The list of 226 students includes 64 freshmen, 51 sophomores, 52 juniors and 59 seniors, including the following local students: East Alton, Illinois: Kaleb Hinkle-Pruett, Senior Saint Louis, Missouri: Eliva Flowers, Freshman The Dean's List recognizes Westminster students who excelled academically during the past semester. To be included on the Dean's List, a student must achieve a 3.60 semester grade point average with at least 12 hours completed that semester. Dr. Ingrid Ilinca, Vice President, Chief Academic Officer, Provost and Chief Student Retention Officer, recently commended the students for their exemplary academic performance. "The students named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List have exemplified one of the defining qualities of a Westminster education: academic excellence," Ilinca said. "Their commitment to learning and growth

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) delivered a speech on the Senate floor reflecting on the tragic war in Gaza, the need for increased humanitarian aid, and the urgency of releasing the remaining hostages. Durbin said, “The Hamas attacks on Israel of October 7th, 2023, and taking of hostages, some 25 or 30 still left in captivity, left a stunned and grieving Israel with a difficult decision. From the start, I urged Israel to learn from our mistakes in the United States made in anger after the terrible attacks on September 11th. We shouldn’t make these life and death decisions we learned in a fury of emotion. But I fear that lesson was not followed, and the near total destruction of Gaza and humanitarian suffering will be seen as terrible mistakes.” “Late last year, after more than a year of horror in this small strip of land, I thought we were finally seeing some progress toward the release of the remaining hostages,

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More time is needed to satisfy the government's requirements, the NAACP said.

Norma Adriana Padilla Rivera's father was one of at least 10 arrested by immigration officials in St. Louis this week.

Playoff football is back in St. Louis. The St. Louis Battlehawks take on the DC Defenders for the XFL Conference Championship on Sunday.