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Did I visit the Sahara Desert recently? No, just the Cadiz Dunes Wilderness near sunset, right here in Southern California. It's out in the middle of the Mojave Desert, sort of between Barstow and Needles. I was there to see if it would be a good place for astrophotography and Milky Way pictures, which it ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"

Missouri is offering a sales tax holiday weekend from August 4-6, during which certain back-to-school purchases such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items will be exempt from sales tax.

PIASA – Rocky Darr, a standout infielder and pitcher for Southwestern High School, led the Piasa Birds with a .353 batting average this past season. Darr, who excelled as a three-sport athlete, was recognized as an All-Conference selection in baseball, basketball, and football. Darr is an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Piasa Birds. Darr, a three-year varsity starter in baseball, showcased his versatility and skill both at the plate and on the mound. He finished the season with a 3-1 pitching record, contributing significantly to the team's success. "He won a big game in Greenville for us," said Ryan Hanslow, Southwestern's athletic director and head baseball coach. Hanslow praised Darr's work ethic and leadership. "He is a hard worker and a hard-nosed kid," Hanslow said. "He was a coach on the field and our lead hitter, so he got things started for us. He was also very sound defensively." In addition to his achievements on the baseball

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Registered nurses at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital have ratified a new three-year contract after a year of negotiations and two strikes.

In the winter, Senate Majority Leader Cindy O’Laughlin said she would vote to expel state Sen. Bill Eigel. This summer, a political action committee connected to O’Laughlin is working to stop him from becoming governor. On July 5, the NEMO Leadership PAC — which was created to support O’Laughlin — contributed $100,000 to the Great […]

Former president and current GOP nominee Donald Trump has officially made his endorsement for Missouri governor.

Today on TAP: Her choice to vet candidates for vice president needed more vetting himself.

While some musicians seem fearful of AI, Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason doesn’t appear to be one of them.In a new interview with The Mirror, the drummer says considering his former bandmates…

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The St. Louis Cardinals' additions of Erick Fedde and Tommy Pham bolster a team looking to make the postseason after missing out in 2023.

A sign on the restaurant’s door Monday said the business has closed permanently.

A St. Louis man bragged "1 down" in a text he sent minutes after a fatal shooting last month along North Grand Boulevard, a St. Louis homicide detective said in court papers.

An St. Louis County Animal Control officer is credited with rescuing a stray dog that had fallen into a sewer.

Ray's SportsHouse, a new Mizzou-themed bar, is set to open in mid-August in Soulard, St. Louis, and will be one of the largest bars in the region, featuring 50 TVs and space for 250 guests.

Former Alderman Jeffrey Boyd said the investigation that sent him to prison entrapped him and prosecutors exaggerated his wrongdoing.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Jen Kaggins (R-VA-02) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) introduced bipartisan legislation to help older veterans avoid injuries from costly, dangerous falls. The SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act would establish an Office of Falls Prevention within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and create a falls prevention coordinator role. The legislation would also create a pilot program for incorporating falls prevention programs into VA home modification programs and establish an assessment for veterans to identify those most at risk of falling. Since veterans, on average, have more chronic conditions than their non-veteran counterparts, additional programs could help to prevent unnecessary injuries or hospitalizations — and the massive expenses associated with falls. “Preventative health care measures give our nation’s veterans a healthier,

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