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Cabara was preceded in death by her longtime mate Ingozi, with whom she raised several litters of cubs over the years.

It can cause panic for parents, but it doesn’t have to. Emily Isom is talking about head lice, something she sees often as a mother and a certified medical assistant in pediatrics at OSF HealthCare. The good news for parents: in most cases, your child doesn’t have to miss school and can be treated with over-the-counter remedies. Lice basics Isom says lice (the singular form is louse) are tiny insects that sit on your scalp. They typically spread when you share objects like a comb or hat or when you have head-to-head contact with someone. Itchiness is the primary symptom, and the infestation usually lasts seven to 10 days. “If someone ignores it, it can lead to infections and open sores,” Isom warns. “The insects are going to keep biting the same spot, and the person is going to keep scratching the spot.” The lice can also lay eggs and multiply, Isom says. Isom suggests parents and teachers be vigilant about lice. Check your child when they

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The best wine down Wednesday downtown! We open at 4pm, get here early for the best seats. Band goes on at 6pm. Happy hour all night long!

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The County Council wants voters to give it the power to fire county department directors.

Landlords say they need to be able to screen their tenants without government oversight.

Two bills heard in a state Senate committee are designed to lower prices, provide fair competition for independent pharmacies, backers say.

With an intense stretch of snow and freezing temperatures to start this year, it's a prime time for potholes to pop up around the St. Louis area once again.

The union representing St. Louis teachers is calling for State Board of Education member Kerry Casey to resign after she pushed earlier this month for St. Louis Public Schools to be stripped of its accreditation status. Casey, who could not be reached for comment, was a founding board member of KIPP charter schools in St. Louis. She was appointed to the board in 2021 by former Gov. Mike Parson. American Federation of Teachers St. Louis, in its letter calling for Casey’s resignation, questioned…

Danielle Bertothy, who is accused of burning down a building in Puerto Rico, has no previous criminal history and has always held a job, her lawyer says.

Gov’t Mule is teaming with Tedeschi Trucks Band for some special co-headlining dates later this year.The two acts will play five shows together Sept. 3 through Sept. 10 in Toronto;…

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Want to try a new group-fitness experience this year? These classes will have you focused more on high-energy music than on your tired muscles.

A Missouri Senator representing the southeast portion of the greater Kansas City region introduced a bill earlier this month hoping to cow cities or municipalities from acting as sanctuaries for undocumented immigrants.

The contributions will be part of the local match needed to get a federal grant to fund the greenway segment between the Cortex area and Forest Park.

Sam Page’s office wants to spend less than $25,000 to hire help with public relations, messaging. Move needed because of recent budget cuts, spokesperson says

The James Beard Foundation announced the 2025 restaurant and chef award semifinalists on Wednesday, and seven St. Louis restaurants and chefs made the cut, receiving national attention.

The Saint Louis Zoo announced the passing of its 19-year-old African lion, Cabara, Wednesday afternoon.

ALTON - To bring awareness, understanding, and advocacy to the LGBTQ+ community, with a specific emphasis on the youth in our community, Alton Pride offers scholarships to assist in furthering our awardees' education by attending a community college, trade school, or university. Applicants must be in their senior year of high school, volunteer at least 20 hours with Alton Pride or another non-profit community organization, submit a 300-word essay, and a completed application by January 31, 2025. Four Scholarships will be awarded in 2025 Roadecker “Roe” Watts Award - $1500 Well-known in Alton's LGBTQ+ community, Roe's former co-workers at JCPenney rallied to make a donation to Alton Pride to establish a scholarship in his memory. Debbie Paynic Award - $1000 Debbie was an early supporter of Alton Pride and a shining star in our community. To honor her memory, our Board of Directors voted unanimously to establish a scholarship in her name. Harvey Milk

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ALTON - Hank Ford has always been fascinated by eerie places. The photographer has worn many hats, from documentarian to social media manager. He relocated to Alton two years ago, where he is intrigued by ghost stories but not interested in horror movies. Instead, he has found a passion for liminal spaces and “the implied existence of humans” in his photography, now on display at Milton Schoolhouse. “There’s just something very visceral about seeing creepy things that aren’t Freddie or Jason chasing you with a knife,” Ford said. “I’m not interested in that kind of stuff. But this feeling, like maybe I shouldn’t be here, has always attracted me. Maybe it’s a childhood of sneaking into abandoned buildings and hanging out with your friends as a teenager. That space, as weird as it feels, may be comfortable to me.” For his 15th birthday, Ford’s father gifted him a camera. This began his journey of photography.

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