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St. Louis prosecutors drop all charges against 3 men accused of church kidnapping
Defense attorneys have long insisted their clients, all African immigrants, were victims of a cultural misunderstanding.
Instead Of Fearing & Banning Tech, Why Aren’t We Teaching Kids How To Use It Properly?
I recognize why some parents are worried about screen time and the use of technology in the classroom. But isn’t the better idea to teach kids how to use it properly, rather than banning it altogether? Lately, there have been a bunch of stories about banning mobile phones in schools. Both California and New York […]
Mid-Missouri farm acquires St. Louis local food distributor
A 160-acre farm in the Jefferson City area has acquired a St. Louis local food distributor that works with 100 local farms within a 175-mile radius of St. Louis in both Missouri and Illinois.
Missouri abortion-rights campaign doubles its fundraising total since qualifying for ballot
The director of one of the campaign’s biggest donors said it’s impossible to ‘achieve anything without a campaign that is grounded in grassroots support and the support of Missouri voters.’
Farmer's almanacs differ on Missouri fall forecasts
The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a warm and dry autumn for much of the U.S., while the Farmer's Almanac forecasts a chilly and wet autumn for the Midwest, with both methods' accuracy being questioned.
Principals of St. Louis developer Green Street hit with $1M lawsuit
The principals of embattled St. Louis developer Green Street are facing more litigation.
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Missouri manager accused of staging $9K robbery for auto repairs
Alen Cole Wilson, a manager at an Auto Zone store in Jefferson County, Missouri, has been charged with staging a robbery at his own store and filing a false police report, allegedly stealing $9,000 from the business.
Inflation has slowed, but the economy remains a big issue for voters in picking a president
Inflation hit a three-year low last month, just as the presidential election is heating up. But the high cost of housing and other necessities will keep the economy central to both of the major campaigns, as seen this week in the first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The Consumer Price Index, a measure […]
On This Day, Sept. 13, 1965: The Beatles released “Yesterday”
On This Day, Sept. 13, 1965 ...The Beatles released “Yesterday,” written by Paul McCartney, although it’s credited to both McCartney and John Lennon.McCartney is the only Beatle to appear on…
Holleman: Wesley Bell’s parting shot at County Council opens wormy can of nepotism
The prosecuting attorney’s move to oust Councilman Dennis Hancock leads to reports of other instances of St. Louis County employees working in departments headed by their relatives.
Four minor earthquakes tracked in Missouri bootheel since Thursday
The U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed the presence of four minor earthquakes in the Missouri bootheel since Thursday morning.
Pumpkins and Pirates at Aquarium
“PIRATES & PUMPKINS” INVADING THE ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM AT UNION STATION Ahoy Mateys! The St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station is being invaded by Pirates and a spooky patch of magnificently carved pumpkins this fall. “Pirates & Pumpkins,” a family adventure, is open now through October 31, 2024 with special trick-or-treat activities on Fridays and […]
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Lane Closures Announced On Hawthorne Street In Madison County
SOUTH ROXANA - The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that both lanes of Hawthorne Street from Lewis and Clark Boulevard (Illinois 3) to east of Wanda Road in Madison County will require intermittent daytime lane closures beginning, weather permitting, on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. The lane closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all signage and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com .
Hoffmann Family of Companies will acquire 2 Clayton office towers
The deal comes a few months after the company defaulted on a different Clayton office building it owned.
Blackthorn Pub and Pizza has a new owner
Listen to Tom Morello play on new MC5 song, “Heavy Lifting”
Tom Morello is featured on a new MC5 song called "Heavy Lifting," the title track off the influential proto-punk band's upcoming album."I think 'Heavy Lifting' is a record which certainly fits…
Defending American democracy with National Security Leaders for America: What keeps you up at night?
National security expert Major General Randy Manner shares with Lynn Schmidt the work that he and others are doing to counter growing threats to our democratic institutions, norms, and processes.
Ferguson activist raised in the Black church showed pastors how to aid young protesters
Brittany Packnett’s rise to be one of her generation’s best-known racial justice activists reflects the promise and power of the ministry of her late father, the Rev. Ronald Barrington Packnett
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