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Israel decides to cut off aid to Gaza
In an apparent attempt to lose whatever international support they still retain, Israel voted overwhelmingly yesterday to kick out UNRWA from Gaza. UNRWA distributes the vast majority of aid to Gaza, and no other organization has the know-how and the personnel to take its place. They're indispensable. But everybody's most loathed prime minister just shrugged: ...continue reading "Israel decides to cut off aid to Gaza"
MO Governor Quietly Rescinds Minority, Women-Owned Hiring Goals
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Gov. Mike Parson last week rescinded 177 executive orders, some issued in the 1980s, that he deemed no longer “necessary or applicable.” It was seemingly an innocuous action, framed as an effort to clean up past governor’s orders. But buried within the dozens of rescinded old executive orders was one that […]
This afternoon my son and I voted at the Lewis and Clark county library branch
Jay Keeven Announces Endorsement from Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor
Edwardsville, IL — Today, Jay Keeven, candidate for State Representative is proud to announce the endorsement of Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor. Sheriff Connor, a well-respected leader dedicated to upholding safety and accountability across Madison County, praised Keeven’s extensive background in law enforcement, commitment to public safety, and collaborative approach to public service. "Jay Keeven has spent his career serving with integrity and working to keep our families safe," said Sheriff Connor. "I know Jay will bring that same commitment to Springfield, where we need leaders focused on protecting our communities and holding public officials accountable. I am proud to endorse Jay Keeven for State Representative ." "I am honored to have the support of Sheriff Jeff Connor," said Keeven. "Sheriff Connor’s dedication to our community is unmatched, and his endorsement underscores my commitment to protecting our families and advocating for integrity i
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Terrible, focal air quality
No comment from former STL Alderman after arraignment in fraud case
Another former St. Louis Alderman could face federal prison after a new indictment over alleged car insurance fraud.
St. Louis AND Columbia are gerrymandered. (U.S. House Districts)
Pharmacies deal with underhanded reimbursement | Opinion
Pharmacies care for our communities by providing vital health services on "Main Street." But because of the predatory behavior of the managed care industry, it's the pharmacists that need care right now, a former industry leader writes.
Keystone Construction Begins Construction of $60M CarShield Sportsplex
Design/Build general contractor, Keystone Construction Company, has begun construction of the new $60 million CarShield Sportsplex© AAA Hockey & Futbol facility in Chesterfield, Missouri. Scheduled to complete in January 2025, the world-class indoor and outdoor sports facility will be one of the largest in the Midwest. It will accommodate the growing CarShield AAA Hockey & […]
'Dine Out For TJ' - St. Louis-area restaurants rally for injured officer Travis Brown
The St. Louis County Police Department is teaming up with more than 15 local restaurants to raise money for injured Ferguson officer Travis Brown.
St. Louis Character: Kay Wells' Posie Pots offers 3D-printed self-watering plant pots
Kay Wells endured swarms of insects when she went out to water her plants. Then, a startup was born. It now offers patented, 3D-printed self-watering pots.
Texas Board Decides It Will Stop Treating Nonfiction Book As Fiction After Nationwide Blowback
Well, a wrong has been righted. Kind of. And for how long, no one really knows. Texas is on the leading edge of book censorship in the United States — you know, the land most famous for its freedoms, one of which is the famous/infamous (depending on who you ask) First Amendment. It’s only second […]
IMPACT Strategies Starts Construction on SIU Foundation’s Tedrick Welcome Center
IMPACT Strategies, Inc. has started construction on Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s new Tedrick Welcome Center. The welcome center is being funded by the SIU Foundation through a combination of reserves, fundraising and borrowing. No state funds are being used to build the Tedrick Welcome Center, which is the first major construction project on campus in […]
BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of Month: Daily Provides Senior Leadership For MELHS Football
EDWARDSVILLE - As a senior running back and outside linebacker, Zach Daly has tried to be a leader for Metro-East Lutheran High's football squad. Zach is a BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of Month For MELHS. He played a key role in a 33-8 victory over HPHS (CO-OP). "I feel like this year, being the only senior, I have had to be a pretty good leader to the team this year," Daly said. "I also feel that just to use my abilities and to compete this year for the team is a big role for me this year, for sure." Daly is very much looking ahead to the playoffs Metro-East squad. The Knights concluded the regular season 5-4 overall and everything has been building to this point in time where the Knights could receive a playoff berth. "It's been building up since my freshman year. I think my freshman year, we had a third of the guys that we have this year, and now being a senior, we've got the team. Every year's been a build-up, and this is the year where we have been able to show all that."
Damaged warehouse near St. Louis Riverfront raises new safety concerns
A large vacant warehouse damaged from a fire near the St. Louis Riverfront is raising concerns.
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St. Louis breaks one heat record, ties another Tuesday. Cooler weather, needed rain is on the way.
Tuesday's high temperature of 86 tied the record. The morning low was the warmest low temperature ever recorded, seven degrees warmer than the average high.
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