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ALTON - Local runners and first responders will honor fallen K9 Odin this weekend , and the one-mile run will be led by 14-year-old Zachary Pruss. Zachary volunteers with Running 4 Heroes, the organization sponsoring the run at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. As one of eight national youth runners, Zachary runs one mile for every first responder or K9 who is killed in the line of duty. “To me, it’s just one way to give back to the community,” Zachary said. “When I’m running, I think about who I’m running for and all the people that it means something to.” Running 4 Heroes was started in 2019 to honor fallen first responders. Since then, the organization has run 1,850 miles for first responders across the country. Odin will be their 103rd K9. Zachary began volunteering with the organization in July 2024. This weekend will mark his 14th mile. He comes from “a family of runners” and first responders, so it was a natural

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A record-breaking storm surge battered the Shore Acres community in St. Petersburg. Many residents say they are tired of rebuilding.

The St. Louis Mosaic Project is trying to get 10 companies in St. Louis and 10 in St. Louis County to provide paid internships next summer.

The Ghost Army, a top secret unit of artists and engineers, used elaborate distractions to mislead Nazi Germany forces about the location and size of allied forces during World War II, saving between 15,000 and 30,000 officers.

This will become the region’s seventh Barnes & Noble store.

The more than $500,000 judgment was in response to worker who died in south St. Louis County incident.

EAST ST. LOUIS — On Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, East St. Louis School District 189 celebrated a significant academic achievement as 13 high school students were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS). The ceremony, held in front of staff, family, and friends, recognized students for their excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Dr. Tracee Wells, Director of Instructional Support and College Readiness, highlighted the importance of the event. "It was such a great moment celebrating just a few of our amazing students at East St. Louis Senior High School," Wells stated. The NHS induction ceremony featured 12 of the 13 honorees, including four students who are part of the Running Start program, which allows them to attend both East St. Louis High School and Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC). The event was made possible through the efforts of several dedicated staff members, including Dr. Green, Mr. Ford, Ms. DeBoise, Mrs. DeBoe, Mr. Jefferson, Mr.

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WOOD RIVER - Community members and elected officials gathered at Tomerlin Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation Services to celebrate their move to a newly renovated building in Wood River. On Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, the City of Wood River and Wood River Main Street sponsored a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the remodel of 1 E. Ferguson Avenue in Wood River, the new site of Tomerlin Bookkeeping and Tax Preparation Services. This is part of the City of Wood River’s development, and representatives from both Tomerlin and Wood River expressed their appreciation for the move. “We’re just excited to be able to continue to expand,” said Terry Richars with Tomerlin. “Jay Tomerlin’s grandpa started it and then he did a great job for a long time. We’re just trying to take the torch forward.” Richars explained that they closed on the building late last year and spent several months cleaning it out and remodeling it. Construction started in March

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MoDOT Hosts Public Meeting Oc. 10 on Route 367 Safety and Operations Findings   The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will host a public meeting for its Route 367 traffic safety and operations study on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 4-6 p.m. The open-house style meeting will be held at the Riverview Gardens School District, 1370 […]

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Slash is prepping his next record with his solo band, Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators. In an Instagram post featuring a photo of himself alongside bassist Todd Kerns and drummer Brent…

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A former Spire official says the utility told his team to hide and destroy documents that could block the company from bigger rate hikes.

SPRINGFIELD – The 2024 Illinois fall trout season will open Saturday, Oct. 19 at 60 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. Madison County has two locations: Belk Park Pond, Wood River. Highland Old City Lake. St. Clair has three locations where trout fishing can be done: Frank Holten State Park Main Lake. Jones Park Lake, East St. Louis. Willow Lake at Peabody River King State Fish and Wildlife Area. Macoupin County had one location: Beaver Dam Lake, Beaver Dam Lake State Park The early catch-and-release season is scheduled to open Oct. 5 this year. No trout may be taken from any of the stocked sites until the regular fall season opens at 5 a.m. Oct. 19. The daily catch limit is five trout. All anglers, including those who participate in the early catch-and-release season, must have an Illinois fishing license and inland trout stamp, which are available at IDNR license and permit locations, including many bait shops, sporting goods stores, and other retail

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On This Day, Sept. 27, 2016 ...Bruce Springsteen published his autobiography, Born to Run, named after his iconic 1975 album. He began writing it the day after he headlined the Super Bowl…

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Spotlighting her artworks from the Saint Louis Art Museum collection, this exhibition spans the career of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, one of the most celebrated contemporary artists of Indigenous heritage. Across […]

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