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Man shot, killed near North Grand and Lee Avenue in St. Louis
A man was shot and killed Thursday afternoon near North Grand Boulevard and Lee Avenue in north St. Louis.
Ozzy Osbourne’s hometown announces Ozzy Day on one-year death anniversary
Ozzy Osbourne's hometown of Birmingham, England, will celebrate the memory of the late metal legend with the first Ozzy Day.The festivities will take place across the city on July 22, the…
Mayor Spencer Signs Board Bill 22, Launching Historic Investment of Rams Settlement Funds
ST. LOUIS – Mayor Cara Spencer signed Board Bill 22 into law today, marking a major milestone in the City's effort to put Rams settlement funds to work through strategic investments in North St. Louis neighborhoods, infrastructure, and downtown revitalization. "Today is a long-awaited moment more than four years in the making," said Mayor Spencer. "When the Rams left St. Louis, our community felt that loss. We felt it as sports fans. We felt it as taxpayers. We felt it in our infrastructure,
Trump uses primetime address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past elections
President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Thursday night on topics he said will include elections and voting machines, suggesting he is likely to revisit some of the unproven claims he has previously made about Republican losses, particularly his own in 2020.
New Illinois laws strengthen support for service members, veterans
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed three bills on Wednesday that aim to improve National Guard recruitment, as well as higher education and mental health services for veterans. In a news release, the governor said the legislation ensures Illinois veterans can return after service with the support and resources they need to thrive. [...]
Durbin, Schatz, Gillibrand Introduce Bill Targeting Child Marriage in the U.S.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Child Marriage Prevention Act , which would take steps to reduce child marriage across the United States. Companion legislation was introduced in the House by U.S. Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) According to leading advocacy groups on this issue, data shows that between 2000 and 2021,
Scottish man charged with harassing Missouri boy, hiding outside family home
A 22-year-old man from Scotland has been charged in connection with a long-term online stalking and harassment case after he was found hiding in the bushes outside of his victim's home in Chillicothe, Missouri, this week.
Are lightning bug populations declining in Missouri?
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), lightning bug populations have shown evidence of decline due to habitat loss and degradation and the related issue of climate change.
Public Launch Ramps to Close During F1 Powerboat Championship Event
ALTON — The public is advised that all public boat launch ramps in the Alton riverfront area will be closed during the F1 Powerboat Championship race weekend to ensure the safety of participants, spectators, and boaters. The closures will be in effect Thursday, July 16, through Sunday, July 19, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. each day. The temporary closure is necessary to accommodate race operations, safety zones, event logistics, and increased river traffic associated with the F1
Comptroller Baringer Announces Rams Settlement Funds Transparency Tracker
Transparency initiative allows residents to follow Rams settlement investments from appropriation to expenditure.
Man avoids prison time in downtown St. Louis crash that killed teen visiting from Springfield
George McDonald III pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the death of Daniel "Dee Dee" Stahl. Daniel's family called it "another injustice."
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I-70 east before kingshighway/union exit flooded
Man charged after leaving baby in middle of road in north St. Louis
One man has been charged after leaving a baby on the street in north St. Louis Wednesday.
Man who killed his mom in Ferguson sentenced to prison after taking deal
Antone Pate, 33, took a deal with prosecutors in April and pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and resisting arrest. On Wednesday, he was sentenced to prison.
Flash floods hit St. Louis; I-70 reopens near Union Boulevard
Heavy downpours Thursday sparked flash flooding across parts of the St. Louis region, forcing Interstate 70 near Union Boulevard to be temporarily shut down.
Please vote for Thor and help a local rescue dog win the Pet Lover's Choice Awards!!
World’s largest running steam locomotive, Big Boy, coming to St. Louis
Cori Bush campaign paying husband again; complaint lodged over federal filings
Bush is trying to regain the U.S. House seat that she lost to U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell in 2024. She and Bell will square off in the Aug. 4 Democratic primary.
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