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Seasonal Savings Ameren Shares Holiday-Effiency Tips That Can Save On Winter Bill

1 month 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - Ameren Missouri is reminding customers this holiday season that a few simple efficiency steps can help keep celebrations bright while saving a typical household up to $70 on seasonal energy costs (depending on home size, equipment and how families use energy). As families light front porch displays and gear up for holiday cooking marathons, Ameren Missouri urges customers to choose efficient products and set up safely: ENERGY STAR® certified LED light strings use up

Jersey Board Of Education Announces Next Superintendent Of Schools Dr. Jason Brunaugh

1 month 3 weeks ago
JERSEY - The Jersey CUSD No. 100 Board of Education is proud to announce the employment of Dr. Jason Brunaugh as the district’s next Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2027. Dr. Brunaugh will succeed Brad Tuttle, who is set to retire on June 30, 2027. The appointment marks a "full circle" moment for the district. A proud alumnus of Jersey CUSD No. 100, Dr. Brunaugh’s deep roots in the community have fueled a 25-year career dedicated to the success of local students

Edwardsville Math Teachers Organize Inspiring Junior Olympiad

1 month 3 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE - On Saturday, December 6, 2025, math team members from Liberty and Lincoln middle schools gathered in Edwardsville for the fifth annual Edwardsville Middle Schools’ Junior Olympiad competition. Organized by middle school math teachers Gardner Holland, Rachel Tucker, Katie Sok, and Kyle Lask, the event featured 36 participants, marking the largest turnout to date. Students were divided into three-person teams to compete in five rounds of activities designed to encourage collaboration

Saint Louis Zoo mourns loss of 28-year-old sun bear Rimba

1 month 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the loss of Rimba, a 28-year-old sun bear and beloved member of the zoo's bear family. Zoo officials say Rimba was humanely euthanized earlier this week due to declining health caused by the progression of chronic arthritis and dental disease. Rimba arrived at the Saint Louis [...]
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Alton Police Department's K9 Rico To Get Donation Of Body Armor

1 month 3 weeks ago
ALTON — The Alton Police Department’s K9 Rico will soon be outfitted with a new bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a donation from the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest, which is expected to be delivered within ten weeks, was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s and will be embroidered with the message “In memory of Odin - EOW 8/22/24.” The protective gear is designed to help safeguard Rico while he serves alongside Officer Archer in

United Way of Greater St. Louis Celebrates $264,000 Raised Through Divine 9 Challenge

1 month 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS, MO. – The United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) Charmaine Chapman Society’s (CCS) Divine 9 members raised over $264,000 through its Divine 9 Challenge, an initiative of UWGSL’s Black philanthropy efforts. The challenge among CCS members from Black Fraternities and Sororities in the St. Louis Region provides a friendly fundraising competition. Each CCS member gives an annual donation of $1,000 or more to UWGSL, which helps 160 local nonprofits that UWGSL funds.

Budzinski Calls Out Dollar Store Pricing as Shoppers Face Higher Everyday Costs  

1 month 3 weeks ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), led 29 Members of Congress in a letter to Dollar Store and Family Dollar raising concerns over widespread price discrepancies at locations nationwide. The letter follows a recent Guardian investigation that found items at these stores routinely ring up at checkout for significantly more than their posted shelf prices – and that, in many cases, stores fail to honor the lower price. “At a time when Americans