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FOSTERBURG — Two crashes involving horses on Interstate 255 southbound near Fosterburg resulted in minor injuries to two individuals on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, according to the Illinois State Police. The horses involved in the crashes were fatally injured. The first incident occurred at approximately 5:41 p.m. and then another shortly after. The first accident occurred when a Chevrolet Malibu swerved to avoid horses standing in the roadway, causing the vehicle to leave the road and travel down a ravine before striking a ditch. The 23-year-old female driver reported no injuries at the scene. Shortly thereafter, a Chevrolet Traverse, driven by a 69-year-old male from Norfolk, Neb., collided with the same horses. This vehicle also left the roadway, traveling down a ravine and hitting a ditch. The driver and a 62-year-old female passenger, also from Norfolk, were transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. The southbound lanes of Interstate 255 were reopened at approximately

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Deandre Pickens, 22, was shot to death Wednesday in the 3500 block of Harper Street.

On Wednesday, Google pushed various Gemini capabilities to business and enterprise customers, including the ability to summarize the contents of emails.

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday he will sign an executive order as soon as he takes office that would delay a law that banned the popular social media app TikTok unless its parent company sells it. “I’m asking companies not to let TikTok stay dark!” Trump said on his TruthSocial account. “ I […]

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is hosting its first-ever comic and pop culture convention, Blazer Con, from 1 to 8 p.m., Saturday, April 12, 2025, in the George C. Terry River Bend Arena on the Godfrey Campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Blazer Con team is seeking a diverse group of vendors to showcase their unique products, services, and experiences at Blazer Con 2025. Whether they specialize in merchandise, collectibles, comics, technology, art, food, or beverages, this is a fantastic opportunity for all to connect with hundreds of potential customers and be part of a new and exciting experience. “We are thrilled to open vendor applications for Blazer Con 2025,” said Blazer Con creator and Media Specialist Jared Smilack. “This convention is about bringing together creators, businesses and the community to celebrate everything we love about comics and pop culture. We can’t wait to see what experiences, ideas and products

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers, the Biden administration said Friday. The price negotiations for the additional 15 drugs selected will be handled by the incoming Trump administration and, [...]

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $2.4 million in available grant funding for the second round of the Equipment Upgrades Grant Program through the Illinois Grocery Initiative. Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process. “Local grocery stores allow families to access the fresh, nutrient-dense food they need and deserve,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Through the Illinois Grocery Initiative, we’re bringing investments to food insecure communities to ensure existing grocery stores have the equipment they need to provide reliable food access to those that need it most. I strongly encourage all eligible entities to apply for this important funding opportunity.” “This second round of funding for the Equipment Upgrades Program will further enhance grocery stores that support our most vulnerable communities,” said Lt.

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The original plan was to use $800,000 of American Rescue Plan Act federal funding to pay off up to $80,000,000 worth of medical debt for St. Louisans.

Police say a teenager who escaped from the custody of St. Louis County juvenile officers during the Jan. 5 snowstorm is back in custody.

Reflections Unveiled: Contemporary Portraiture in the Digital Age explores the dynamic realm of contemporary portraiture in the context of the digital age. In an era characterized by rapid technological advancements, […]

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Over the years Brenda Gilliam has collected thousands of images to use as inspiration for future paintings, grouped by subject matter. These images are comprised of her photos and sketches, […]

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Opening Reception Friday, Dec 6th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Kooyumjian Gallery at Webster University. This exhibit showcases the artistry of high school student photographers. The choice of subject, creativity and […]

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The Great Rivers Biennial Art Award (GRB) recognizes and fosters artistic talent in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The artists selected receive $20,000 in unrestricted funding and are featured […]

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Shinichi Sawada: Agents of Clay is the artist’s first solo museum exhibition in the U.S. For more than two decades, Sawada – who is based in Japan’s Shiga Prefecture – […]

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Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II explores the story of the US Army’s 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, a top-secret unit who waged war with inflatable tanks […]

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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to target vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violent crimes using grant funding from the Illinois Secretary of State Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council. ISP was awarded a $10 million grant for the first fiscal year, and another $677,000 grant announced in June 2024. From October through December 2024, ISP missions resulted in the following: Vehicles recovered – stolen and/or hijacked 245 Stolen vehicle arrests 24 Hijacked vehicle arrests 1 Firearms seized as a result of stolen/hijacked vehicle recovery 8 Missions targeting stolen/hijacked vehicle recovery and related violent crime 31 K9 used for stolen/hijacked vehicle recovery and related violence crime 10 Air Operations targeting stolen/hijacked vehicle recovery and related violent crime 31 Forensic laboratory assignments related to stolen/hijacked

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There’s still too much crime in St. Louis, but the region needs to take note and celebrate its successes.

LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]

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Presented by the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, The Artist Who Captured Eichmann is a captivating temporary exhibition that tells the exciting exploits of Peter Malkin, a Mossad agent […]

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