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STL Public Safety

1 year 2 months ago

Greater St. Louis Inc. has launched a new program to enhance public safety downtown. It’s called the Downtown Public Safety Ambassadors Program. Daily, between 6am and 11pm, uniformed, unarmed security officials will patrol downtown St.Louis on foot, bicycles, and marked vehicles in an effort to augment existing city police patrols. Ambassadors will provide a number…

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Key swing state faces ‘daunting’ level of uncertainty after storm ravages multiple counties

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina election officials say they will do everything in their power to ensure that voters in the crucial presidential swing state will be able to cast their ballots despite the devastation of Hurricane Helene only about a month before the November election. State election board Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell…

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CM's Mya Walker Makes Great Strides This Cross Country Season, She Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Month

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BETHALTO — Mya Walker, a sophomore runner for the Civic Memorial Eagles, has made significant strides in her cross-country season, showcasing her potential as a standout athlete. With a personal best of 22:10.5 for three miles at the Granite City Robinson/Long Cross Country Invite on Sept. 7, 2024, Walker has emerged as a key competitor for her team. In addition to her impressive performance at the Granite City event, Walker finished 14th at the Civic Memorial Twilight Invite with a time of 23:18.0 and clocked 23:41.2 at the Freeburg Invite on Sept. 28. These results highlight her consistent improvement and dedication to the sport. Eagles Head Cross Country Coach Jake Peal expressed confidence in Walker's abilities, noting her progression from last year when she served as the team's third runner. "She was our No. 3 runner last year and has stepped up this fall," Peal said. "She has a lot of potential. I know she definitely can go faster as the season progresses." Walker is als

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Cardinals seek 'reset' over rebuild for 2025 and beyond. What's ahead?

1 year 2 months ago
John Mozeliak will remain the St. Louis Cardinals' lead executive for one more season before passing the torch to Chaim Bloom. With growing pressure for change, Mozeliak emphasized the organization is focused on a "reset," rather than a traditional rebuild, in his final year up top.
Joey Schneider

22-year-old man fatally shot in St. Louis, police seek leads

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- A 22-year-old man has died following a shooting incident in the 4500 block of Davison. The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. on September 30. When police arrived at the scene, they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen and drifting in and out of consciousness. Emergency Medical Services [...]
Joe Millitzer

Prairie Farms Dairy acquires SmithFoods of Ohio

1 year 2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. -- Prairie Farms Dairy, an Illinois-based dairy cooperative, has acquired the SmithFoods manufacturing facilities in Orrville, Ohio. The change is effective immediately, with both companies committed to maintaining uninterrupted operations. Founded in 1938, Prairie Farms Dairy is one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the Midwest and South. It includes over 600 farm [...]
Joe Millitzer