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US Fire Engines Working on the Frontlines in Ukraine PEORIA - As Russia continues to attack Odesa, Ukraine for a third straight day, US fire engines and ambulances are playing a key role in the emergency response. Since October of 2022, US Ambulances for Ukraine has played a key role in supplying volunteer fire fighters in Odesa with equipment, ambulances and fire engines. The Volunteer Fire Association of Ukraine in Odesa have received donated fire engines and ambulances from Illinois, California, Indiana, and Virginia. These vehicles have been working practically nonstop for the past three nights as Russia continues to indiscriminately target the port city with suicide drones. "While we continue to be horrified by the images coming from Ukraine, we are gratified to see the vehicles we have delivered to volunteer fire fighters in Odesa making a difference", said Chris Manson, founder of US Ambulances for Ukraine, an Illinois-based nonprofit organization. To date, US Ambulances

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This picture was taken on the U6 metro line in Vienna near Thaliastrasse. I don't really know why it appeals to me since there's nothing all that special about it. But maybe that's it. Just an ordinary slice of life on an ordinary day.

WASHINGTON (AP) — For a man who loves the spotlight, Donald Trump has been conspicuously out of view since his triumph in last week’s presidential election. There have been no rallies, no press conferences, no speeches. Instead, Trump has spent most of his first week as president-elect behind closed doors at Mar-a-Lago, his private club…

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SPRINGFIELD – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame®-inducted icons and rock music legends Def Leppard will bring their electrifying performance to the Illinois State Fair on Saturday, August 16 , for an unforgettable night of rock ‘n’ roll. Known for their timeless hits and energetic live shows, the evening will include performances from Def Leppard’s legendary catalog, including chart-topping classics hits like "Pour Some Sugar on Me," "Photograph," and "Love Bites." “Our team has worked hard to elevate the quality of musical acts at the Grandstand during the Illinois State Fair,” said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II . “Def Leppard has a core memory tied to every one of their songs. For me, it’s “Photograph.” I’m looking forward to taking it all in at the Illinois State Fair.” With over 110 million albums sold, two prestigious U.S. Diamond Awards, and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame®

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The new location features lots of natural light, hand-painted floors, 12-foot ceilings, and interior windows with glass-cased openings.

The St. Louis NAACP recently filed a civil rights complaint over low literacy rates among Black students. These initiatives are implementing practical solutions to help students reach their full potential.

GRAFTON - A local photographer and miniaturist has contributed a diorama to the National Memorial of Military Ascent. Samuel Odhiambo, age 13, is known around Grafton for his dioramas. Photos of his dioramas and miniatures are on display at the Grafton Art Gallery. But Odhiambo decided to take things one step further when he created a replica of Point du Hoc, the scene upon which the National Memorial of Military Ascent will be based. “Today I am here to promote the Grafton Art Gallery, Point du Hoc and also miniature artwork,” Odhiambo explained. “I was encouraged to make this diorama by the Grafton Art Gallery because I was told by Jackie about the project and I thought it would be a good idea to make a diorama about it. I wanted to recreate Point du Hoc because I kind of got the idea to do that from people at the gallery.” Jackie Duty, NMMA board member and co-owner of the Grafton Art Gallery, encouraged Odhiambo to make his diorama as a way to promote

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Since we seem to be relitigating Joe Biden's ARP stimulus and whether it caused inflation, I want to show you my theory of the case. It will be familiar to most of you. Apologies for the complicated chart. What it shows is that the first phase of inflation started shortly after the pandemic and was ...continue reading "The impact of ARP on inflation"

Spire Missouri, a natural gas provider in the St. Louis area, is set to decrease monthly bills for customers in the near future.

GODFREY - On Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, Mayor Mike McCormick filed his petitions for re-election as the Mayor of Godfrey. “It has been my honor to serve the Village of Godfrey for the last 16 years,” stated McCormick. “Keeping the Village of Godfrey thriving and safe has been my goal since I was first elected Mayor. Mayor McCormick was first elected to his position in 2009. During his tenure, the tax levy has never been raised and, in fact, was lowered for several years. Additionally, Glazebrook Park has seen a major expansion, several new businesses have opened, roads have been improved throughout the village, including moving oil and chip roads to asphalt. Progress has been made in extending Lars Hoffman Road from Godfrey Road to Pierce Lane and upgrading Pierce Lane and bringing the F.E. Widman Bike Path to fruition. In addition, the Township and Village have been merged which results in a savings for the taxpayers, and the old Highway House that was a blight on th

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The St. Louis area grocer made the change after backlash from customers, posting "We Heard You" signs.

Today on TAP: Until December 31st, they can still confirm some Biden nominees to crucial regulatory and judicial posts.

Lynyrd Skynyrd is set to play several dates on the 2025 Rock the Country touring festival, which will be headlined by Kid Rock and Nickelback. Skynyrd is confirmed for five festival dates: April 5…

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A St. Louis County man appeared in U.S. District Court on Tuesday and admitted being caught with child sexual abuse material less than two weeks while under home confinement orders.

The international law firm of BCLP has elected 24 new partners for 2025 that includes five new ones in St. Louis.

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