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ST. LOUIS — U-Haul®has made 24 Company stores across three states available to help storm victims with 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage after a powerful weather system spawned a number of deadly tornadoes on Friday. The tornadoes tore through homes — and in some cases communities — while being responsible for more than 20 casualties, according to news reports. Many families remain without power and face a long rebuilding process. While St. Louis and other areas of Missouri were among the hardest hit, cities across multiple states experienced damage. Access to dry and secure self-storage units and portable storage containers is vital to communities during the clean-up process. Find U-Haul-owned and -operated storage near you at uhaul.com/locations . The U-Haul Disaster Relief program applies to new self-storage and U-Box rentals and is based on availability. The U-Box portable container offer is for on-site storage at Company facilities.

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ST. LOUIS, MO. — To further assist those affected by the severe storms and tornado that hit St. Louis yesterday, the American Red Cross has opened a third shelter. The shelter locations are: · Grace United Methodist Church, 6199 Waterman Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112 · Friendly Temple Outreach Center, 6356 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, St. Louis, MO 63133 · 12th & Park Recreation Center, 1410 S. Tucker Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104 Identification and/or proof of residency is NOT required to be admitted to a Red Cross shelter. American Red Cross services are free and available to all regardless of race, religious beliefs, nationality, or citizenship status. The role of the Red Cross in any disaster is to focus on addressing the immediate needs of those affected. The Red Cross is coordinating with community, government, and emergency management officials to determine assistance needed. How to help: For individuals wishing to assist the Red Cross i

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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Four Fairview Heights police officers were wounded in a shooting Saturday night, prompting a statement from the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge President Chris Southwood. The incident occurred as the officers were carrying out their duties in the city. Southwood expressed relief that none of the officers who were struck by gunfire lost their lives. “We are eternally grateful that none of the officers who were struck by a violent criminal’s bullets will lose their lives, which is especially poignant during this month when we traditionally honor officers who have been killed in the line of duty,” he said. While acknowledging the outpouring of support in the form of “thoughts and prayers” for the injured officers, Southwood emphasized that such gestures alone are insufficient. “ What the men and women in this most dangerous profession need more than anything is laws and respect. Laws that punish the perpetrator

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Police said a handgun was recovered, though they didn't say if the 21-year-old man pointed it at officers.

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In a letter to parents, the Clayton School District announced Sunday that the entire district will be closed Monday due to “the extensive damage caused by Friday’s storm.”

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer and is reviewing treatment options.

Leaders in St. Louis Public Schools scrambled over the weekend to reassign students and staff to other schools for the last week of class.

What started as an emergency backup plan for the Missouri Botanical Garden has become a sanctuary for native plants and wildlife and a haven for conservation.