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ROXANA — Tolono Unity's commanding first-half performance set the tone for a 44-31 victory over Roxana in the first round of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 3A football playoffs on Saturday at Charles Raich Field. The Rockets received the opening kickoff. Roxana's defense initially made a mark with an interception, leading to a field goal by kicker Joe Newton that gave the Shells a brief 3-0 lead. Tolono Unity quickly responded, with Garrett Richardson scoring a touchdown to put the Rockets ahead 6-3 after a blocked extra point. The second quarter saw the Rockets dominate, scoring three touchdowns and a field goal. Richardson added two more rushing touchdowns, while Tre Hoggard caught a touchdown pass, leaving Roxana trailing 30-3 at halftime. The third quarter featured a back-and-forth exchange of touchdowns. Hoggard caught another touchdown pass to extend the Rockets' lead to 37-3. Roxana's quarterback Sean Maberry then connected with Kale Hester

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Orlando Harris’ family pleaded with Missouri police to confiscate the 19-year-old’s bulletproof vest, ammunition, and AR-15-style rifle. They knew his mental health was fragile after more than one suicide attempt. But the best officers could do in a state with some of the most expansive gun rights is suggest Harris keep the weapon in a storage unit.

Here's the latest from RFK Jr.: On January 20, the Trump White House will advise all U.S​. water systems to remove fluoride from public water. Fluoride is an industrial waste associated with arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders, and thyroid disease. President… — Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) November 2, 2024 This ...continue reading "Is fluoridated water safe?"

A company spokesperson also said that using water from the Village Creek is not recommended while testing is being done, after dead fish were found Friday.

Blues fans welcomed back former head coach Craig Berube in full force on Saturday, treating him to a lengthy, heartfelt ovation as he returned to St. Louis as an opposing coach for the first time.

Three days after a massive fire broke out at a battery processing plant in Fredericktown, Missouri, officials say the fire is now controlled.

Just a few days away from the November 5, 2024 general election, early voting remains robust in Missouri. New numbers reveal where early voting stands in St. Louis City and St. Louis County on the final weekend before Election Day.

The man was in the hospital and "receiving the help that he needs," Maj. Janice Bockstruck said.