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ST. LOUIS - Stray Rescue of St. Louis is hosting an emergency adoption event tomorrow to address the overflow of dogs at its shelter. The shelter, located on Pine Street in downtown St. Louis, is currently flooded with dogs, prompting the need for immediate community assistance. The emergency adoption event aims to alleviate the strain [...]

Mary Clark Manion Chesney, the oldest living Missouri resident at 112, passed away on May 5.

Bradley has been president of the Board of Public Service since 2009.

Julien’s Auctions has unveiled the complete lineup of items that will be up for grabs at their upcoming Music Icons auction happening May 30 and May 31 at the Hard Rock…

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HARTFORD - The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will host their annual Point of Departure Commemoration event this weekend, complete with artisans, cannons, a Thomas Jefferson impersonator, and plenty of free family fun. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11, 2025, community members can come to the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site at 1 Lewis and Clark Trail in Hartford to learn about the Lewis and Clark expedition and life on the American frontier. Artisans will be available with hands-on demonstrations and activities for families to enjoy. “We’re going to be here to commemorate one of the greatest historical events in the history of America,” said Mike Bortko with the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site. “This is your history. This is how people lived on the frontier 225 years ago.” Bortko collaborated with Ben Pollard to help organize the Point of Departure Commemoration, which is completely free to attend. They

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A Florissant man was sentenced today for selling fentanyl, which resulted in the death of twin brothers.

Last year Missouri and Illinois experienced a "cicada-geddon," and now the cicadas are expected to emerge across the country again as soil temperatures begin to rise.

Investigators say Carlos Martinez fled the scene and later took the license plates off his car.

ALTON - Alton Main Street is excited to launch another round of its Façade Improvement Grant Program. This initiative is designed to assist property and business owners in Downtown Alton with rehabilitating the facades of their buildings for the purpose of creating a positive visual impact, stimulating private investment, and complementing other community development efforts. Improvement projects that are eligible to receive the grant include, but are not limited to: storefronts, exterior painting, signage, awnings, accent lighting. A total of $5,000 is available to be awarded, and grants are required to have a 1:1 match. This program is being made possible by a generous sponsorship from Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.. The application deadline is Monday, June 9th. Interested property owners as well as tenants with owner’s permission are eligible for the program. In order to be eligible for the FIG Program, buildings must be located within the Alton Main Street

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Officers arrived at the house just after 4 a.m. in the 5100 block of Wells Avenue, near Sherman Park and Kingshighway.

The Rolla City Council is considering a proposal to remove fluoride from the city's drinking water, prompted by a recent federal court ruling and renewed public debate over the potential health impacts of fluoridation.

ALTON – The 2025 season of the Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market will begin on Saturday, May 10th (always Mother’s Day weekend) in the parking lot at the corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street in Downtown Alton, Illinois. The market will be in session, rain or shine, every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. until Noon through Oct 18th. Shoppers will find a wide selection of locally-grown seasonal fruit and vegetables including heirloom varieties and organically grown crops, along with grass-fed beef, pasture-raised poultry, farm fresh eggs, local honey, hot and iced coffee, fresh bread and other baked goods, as well as ready to eat breakfast and lunch items. In addition, breakfast items, fresh cut flowers, potted plants, and a large assortment of hand-crafted artwork such as pottery, stained glass, soap, candles, and woodworking items will be sold. Special activities have been scheduled every week. Opening day will feature a make & take project: DIY letterpress Mothers'

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SPRINGFIELD — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement on the selection of David P. Steiner as the new United States Postmaster General. The Postmaster General is the chief executive officer of the United States Postal Service and is responsible for managing and directing the day-to-day operations of the agency. “I’ve long fought to strengthen and improve the United States Postal Service for my constituents and have been outspoken against efforts to privatize the Postal Service. Now, we have a new Postmaster General who comes directly from one of the Postal Service’s chief competitors and has a record of opposing the right of workers to join a union. This raises real concerns about the direction Mr. Steiner may take the Postal Service, where over 91% of the workforce is unionized. “Let me be clear: keeping the Postal Service as a public good and defending the rights of postal employees are non-negotiable.

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Affiliate station WGN in Chicago spoke with the new pope's brother, John Prevost, to discuss the issue of what baseball team the family supported.

Listen to this week's Arch City Report Podcast as we talk about a reporter's discovery of the secret life a banker whom the feds have charged with stealing from his employer. Also, we dig into a dispute between a huge homebuilder and one of its key contractors. And we talk about an event where area officials defined "advanced manufacturing," and its future in the community. The stories discussed this week are: Police reports: Indicted banker tapped friends for big loans, paid waitress $200 a day…

A Clayton law firm has hired a team of three estate planning lawyers from Capes, Sokol, Goodman & Sarachan PC.

KISS has shared another fan-curated playlist, this time created by music journalist Allison Hagendorf.The playlist, titled "My Kiss," features 40 tracks, including "Love Gun," "Black Diamond," "Detroit Rock City," "God…

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Bunge Global SA, the Chesterfield-based agriculture and food business, said its first-quarter profit fell less than expected as demand increased late in the period, fueled by tariff uncertainty.