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Abbott: Special session may address warnings after deadly Texas floods
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- State lawmakers could soon be back at the Capitol considering better warnings for floods in Texas. Just days after the Guadalupe River rushed over its banks and killed dozens in Kerr County, Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed to reporters a looming special session will focus on this critical issue. “(It’s) the way to [...]
Iowa State University researchers find legal deserts across U.S.
Small towns experiencing population decline often see staples like grocery stores, day cares and schools close, Iowa State University sociology professor David Peters said, leading to less access and hardship. One less-known, missing part of many of these communities is legal representation, Peters said, which leaves people without recourse to handle problems of that nature […]
Visit the James S. McDonnell Prologue Room
Boeing’s air and space museum, the James S. McDonnell Prologue Room, will be open to the public this summer! From biplanes to space capsules, the Prologue Room displays artifacts and […]
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Food + History Walking Tours of the Central West End
Join a 5th-generation St. Louisan, foodie + storyteller on this leisurely two-mile walk through St. Louis' rollercoaster history while enjoying some of the most delicious nibbles the city has to offer […]
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Shoutout to the dude at Tower Grove and Vista that waves to everyone. Absolutely makes my day every morning!
Florissant man takes deal, gets 5 years after he ‘whooped’ 3-year-old niece to death
Jacari Reed, 22, was charged in December 2022 with abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death. He pleaded to a lower-level felony last week.
MU Health Care mulls new coverage offer from Anthem
MU Health Care confirmed Tuesday that it is reviewing a new offer from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield that could restore insurance coverage to an estimated 90,000 Missourians. The news comes a week after a state Senate hearing failed to result in any sort of agreement between the two actors. The initial deadline for negotiations […]
Rainbow from my balcony last night
2 injured after wrong-way drivers strikes IDOT vehicle in East St. Louis
Two people were injured in a wrong-way crash on I-64 in East St. Louis, Illinois, involving a Chrysler 300 and an IDOT vehicle, resulting in the closure of the westbound lanes of the highway.
Trump Globally Launches New Truth+ ‘Video Streaming Service’ That’s Just Right Wing Propaganda And Gibberish
Trump recently launched a “wireless phone service,” which as we mentioned, isn’t so much a real phone service as it is a quick licensing agreement and a lazy rebranding of other services. He’s also exploiting the presidency by launching a vast array of new, clumsily branded Trump home goods, including a new Trump-branded Instantpot. If […]
Fire breaks out in salvage yard in south St. Louis
A fire broke out at a salvage yard in south St. Louis, posing challenges for first responders due to a tall fence surrounding the yard, and it is unknown if there were any injuries.
Federal government finally admits Manhattan Project harmed St. Louis, Josh Hawley says
Missouri’s senior senator, joined by other elected officials, gathered Tuesday at a park in Hazelwood to celebrate signing of new Radiation Exposure Compensation Act into law.
LIVE: Funeral service for St. Louis Firefighter Lee Kraus
St. Louis firefighter Lee Kraus, who died on July 1 while on duty, will be laid to rest on Wednesday, with a funeral procession to follow in the South St. Louis area.
Man’s blood alcohol level 2½ times legal limit in St. Louis crash that killed mother, daughter
Monte Henderson, the driver of the SUV that caused the crash, pleaded guilty Tuesday to four felonies in the deaths of Laticha Bracero and her daughter Alyssa Cordova.
Missouri groups scrambling after Trump freezes school funding
Missouri stands to lose $64 million in federal funding for school programs for low-income kids, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said.
Missouri state employees face challenges as remote work ends
During the COVID-19 pandemic, about one-third of state employees were allowed to work remotely. That’s changed under Gov. Mike Kehoe.
Boardings rise and ‘safety incidents’ drop at MetroLink stations with turnstiles
The MetroLink safety data covers anything that could be charged criminally, including shootings, assaults, robberies and weapons violations.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - Firefly populations in Missouri
There are more than 40 species of fireflies in Missouri, but for the last few years people have been concerned about the populations diminishing.
New book tells how South Broadway Athletic Club came roaring back
A 2015 concert by the Bottle Rockets helped turn the tide.