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Wet leaves can cause hidden troubles to your vehicle
As fall settles in, the vibrant colors of the changing leaves are a beautiful sight—but they could be causing unseen damage to your car.
At COP30 in Brazil, countries plan to armor themselves against a warming world
In the eyes of many leaders of developing countries, the success of COP30 hinges on the billions of dollars they need to prepare for climate disasters.
Aldi security guard shoots suspected shoplifter in north St. Louis
3 minors charged for shooting death of 14-year-old boy
St. Louis County officials are charging three minors for the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy who was killed in the Glasgow Village by a stray bullet in October.
Missouri ban on sexually explicit books is unconstitutional, judge says
Back in 2022, reading material with "explicit sexual material" was banned in Missouri school districts. Now, though, a Jackson County ruling says that the ban is unconstitutional.
How Trademark Ruined Colorado-Style Pizza
You’ve heard of New York style, Chicago deep dish, Detroit square pans. But Colorado-style pizza? Probably not. And there’s a perfectly ridiculous reason why this regional style never spread beyond a handful of restaurants in the Rocky Mountains: one guy trademarked it and scared everyone else away from making it. This story comes via a […]
Developer submits rezoning request for possible Festus data center
A developer that hit opposition over a proposed data center in St. Charles City is now pursuing a similar project in Festus, prompting concern from nearby residents.
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STL Children’s Hospital NICU celebrates Wicked for Good with Oz-inspiring costumes
In celebration of the opening night of “Wicked for Good,” St. Louis Children’s Hospital is transforming neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patients into some of the film’s most iconic characters.
The Ellis Avenue house was known for its holiday lights for almost 30 years — 2017 was the last year
As Christmas and other holiday lights go up, I’m remembering the decorations at the home owned by John and Pat Hendel for almost 30 straight years. The article Ellis Avenue Lights Maplewood, from 2014, featured the house and others on the street. In 2017 they said they’d be moving — that was the last year […]
"Wet" shelter in or around StL?
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Pfund Construction's New Location in Downtown Wood River
WOOD RIVER - The Wood River Business Alliance and the City of Wood River hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday November 18th to celebrate the opening of Pfund Construction in Downtown Wood River. The event marked not only the launch of a new business location, but also a step forward in the ongoing revitalization of the downtown district. Located within a historic building that had long remained in disrepair, Pfund Construction has breathed new life into the space bringing craftsmanship,
Confluence Prep connects students with colleges, careers and scholarships
Getting students started on the right foot for college and careers. That was the mission of a big event Wednesday in downtown St. Louis.
Commentary: To Safeguard Students and Uphold Civil Rights, the Trump Administration Must Preserve the U.S. Department of Education
SPRINGFIELD – Please attribute the following message to Karl Goeke, president of the Illinois Education Association: “Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education and parsing its duties out to various agencies allows our neediest students and all students’ rights to be ignored. It’s insulting, frankly, that this plan would be presented during American Education Week, a week founded in 1919 by the National Education Association and the American Legion to seek ways
The Beatles top new list of the 50 best rock bands
There have likely been countless debates over which rock band is the best, and now Billboard has chimed in with its picks.The outlet has just revealed its complete list of the 50…
Mother charged with child endangerment after toddler's death
Bianca Wells, 21, was charged Wednesday with endangering the welfare of a child, a felony. Her son, Bre'yeon Wells, 2, was killed Oct. 27.
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Schnucks slashes turkey prices to 57¢/lb for Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just days away, grocery stores are bracing for one of the busiest shopping weeks of the year. And with SNAP benefits still uncertain for many families, Schnucks says its mission is to keep holiday meals affordable.
CHS Student Advisory/Rotary Interact Club Provides Headstone For Late Collinsville Educator Everett Singleton
COLLINSVILLE - The Collinsville High School Student Advisory/Rotary Interact Club recently completed its mission to provide a headstone for late Collinsville educator Everett Singleton, who died in 1970. Singleton, who was inducted into the Kahok Hall of Fame in 2024, was a well-known Collinsville educator whose story spans the period of segregation and desegregation in the community. When CHS students in the Student Advisory/Rotary Interact Club learned that Singleton’s grave in St. John
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