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Three suspects were charged Monday after fleeing from Chesterfield police last week.

Global public relations agency FleishmanHillard is pulling up its stakes and leaving downtown St. Louis. The firm will relocate its St. Louis operation to Clayton.

A graphic designer from Sunderland, England, has created a very unique portrait of The Beatles.The BBC reports that Darren Timby has created the portrait of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo…

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ROXANA — Taylor Partridge, a standout runner for the Roxana Shells, has been recognized as the Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month, highlighting her leadership role in the school's cross country and track and field programs. Partridge has established herself as a formidable competitor this season, with impressive times in various events. She recorded a personal best of 11:21 in the 3200 meters in track and field in the spring and completed the three-mile Granite City Invitational in 22:52.1. Additionally, she clocked 24:00.2 at the Peoria Notre Dame Meet, 24:40.7 in the Freeburg Invite, and 25:16.5 at the Madison County Meet. In an interview earlier this season, Partridge expressed her passion for the sport of cross country. “I love cross country,” she said. “I hope to run in college. I have been talking to some smaller schools and I hope I get an opportunity soon.” As she continues her athletic journey, Partridge's dedication

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In the current issue of Texas Monthly Jack Herrera has a top notch story about illegal immigration in Texas. After a portrait of a Honduran migrant who's chased away from home by rising gang violence and is desperate to land a construction job in the US, he writes about the main reason for the recent ...continue reading "In Texas, no one really opposes illegal immigration"

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI - Sun Solar offers a wide range of options for solar customers in Illinois, Missouri and Kansas. Lucas Admire, who represents Sun Solar, explained that the company brings a people-focused approach to commercial, residential and agricultural solar projects. Admire previously worked with a “fly-by-night” solar company with representatives that go door to door. He said working with Sun Solar has been a much better experience, both for him and his customers. “To go from that company that I was with that was kicking me all around the country at different times, to be with these guys, ,” Admire said. “It’s phenomenal, and I feel absolutely blessed to have been approached by Sun Solar.” At his previous company, Admire said he was a part of 30 solar deals that were never completed. This is different from Sun Solar, where Admire works personally with a project coordinator to make sure every job is completed in a timely

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The NAACP St. Louis County is joining its St. Louis City counterpart in calling for road workers to be charged with a hate crime in connection with a Sept. 26 assault case involving an off-duty police officer.

Kyle Gaines, a spokesperson for the ambulance district, said no foul play is suspected and that an autopsy has been completed. The results of the autopsy will not be released for some time.

ST. LOUIS -- Saint Louis Public Schools suspended all routes operated by a transportation vendor this weekend after finding the company failed to meet contractual obligations and safety standards. The district is currently reviewing its transportation department and holding all vendors accountable. Parents have been notified and alternative transportation arrangements have been made for some [...]

Sammy Hagar has finally sold his prized 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari.The rocker was initially planning to sell the car, which originally cost him $1.4 million, at the Barrett-Jackson 2024 Scottsdale Auction back…

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SPRINGFIELD - Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly gathered today with ISP staff and their families, local law enforcement officers, and distinguished members of the public for the ISP Awards Ceremony. The ceremony was held to recognize individuals for their significant contributions and dedication to public safety. Director Kelly presented individuals with the following awards: Director’s Award of Distinction, Medal of Valor, Medal for Honor, Meritorious Service Medal, Achievement Medal, and Lifesaving Medal. Each award recipient was recognized for their exemplary service to ISP and the residents of Illinois. “ISP’s greatest strength is our people – troopers, specials agents, telecommunicators, analysts, forensic scientists – and I am proud and honored to work alongside them all,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “Integrity, Service, and Pride are ISP’s values and the people we are honoring today embody those values.

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The move represents the latest striking blow to the struggling central business district.

St. Louis-based climate technologies and HVAC business Copeland has changed the names of several of its products and services to its own, which officials said is a milestone following its spinoff last year from its former parent company in a multibillion-dollar deal.

Police are looking for information after a 52-year-old woman was threatened and robbed while unloading her car of groceries on Sunday.

ST. LOUIS - The James Bess Foundation, a nonprofit that grants a dying dream to adults (21-65) battling a terminal illness, will grant Granite City, IL resident Keita Miller’s dying dream to meet Jelly Roll at his concert in St. Louis next week. WHERE: Enterprise Center – St. Louis, MO WHEN: Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024, at 7 p.m. The James Bess Foundation is a 501c3 organization that grants dreams to adults battling terminal illness. James Bess was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 38 and died at age 42. James’ dream was a meet and greet with the great Garth Brooks. However, due to the lack of resources, James died without having his dream fulfilled. The James Bess Foundation was formed in response to that situation. It began granting dreams in August 2017; as of October 1, 2024, they have granted forty-three dreams.

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I'm going to keep trying with the comet, but it's just too faint to capture well. I took this one at the Huntington Beach pier, just before the comet dropped below some developing fog and disappeared. This is a composite picture since I needed a long exposure for the comet but a shorter exposure for ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"