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The hotel's general manager cited the pull of the new brand's loyalty program as one advantage of the switch.

ALTON - The Alton City Council on Wednesday approved a resolution to provide 350 free laptops to “low-income, unconnected households within the Alton School District.” Under the resolution, the city would allocate $68,250 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the nonprofit organization Alton Forward , who would then provide the laptops to the households in need. For 350 laptops in total, the cost comes out to $195 per laptop. The question of who exactly would be eligible for the free devices prompted some discussion at the Committee of the Whole meeting earlier this week . Alderwoman Carolyn MacAfee questioned what qualifies as “low-income” and said she opposed the inclusion of four households technically located in Godfrey, some of whom she claimed were “Godfrey taxpayers.” Alderman Raymond Strebel reiterated that the children in these households attend schools in the Alton School District, as stated in the resolution. Alderma

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Geoffrey Cooney is used to Missouri summers. But this time around, he has had to bear it with no air conditioning.

Jon Bon Jovi helped talk a distraught woman off the ledge of a Nashville bridge, police said.The incident occurred Tuesday night on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge and was captured…

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A new buffet restaurant has brought a different cuisine to a buffet chain's former space.

One man is reconnecting with the teacher who inspired him to enlist in the military on Sept. 11, 2001.

The Missouri Gaming Commission named a Republican from south St. Louis County who served eight years in the state House of Representatives as its new executive director, effective Oct. 1.

The New York Times must have been pretty desperate to find a few fact checks on Kamala Harris: It wasn't $1 trillion, it was $700 billion. Seriously? This is misleading? Another fact check dings Harris for saying they've created 800,000 manufacturing jobs when the real number is 739,000. Another upbraids her for saying correctly that ...continue reading "Fact checking Kamala Harris"

A Francis Howell High teacher gave a time capsule 9/11 project in 2001. Students will get their letters back in 2051. However, one alumnus received his sooner.

CNN says Kamala Harris thumped Donald Trump in their debate last night. In their flash poll, 63% said Harris won vs. 37% for Trump. The Washington Post says this is the fifth biggest victory out of 25 debate polls dating back to 1984. Perhaps even more interesting is that Harris's favorability rating shot up six ...continue reading "Kamala Harris toasted Donald Trump last night"

A founder of a church espousing sex and marriage between adults and children has been found to be a sexually dangerous person by a Madison County jury, and he will remain imprisoned in Illinois.

Sustainable farming is both lifestyle and full-time job for Holly Evans, Randy Buck and their three children. Holly and Earthworms host Jean Ponzi "tour" this young family's 15+ acre Rosy Buck Farm on a hillside property in Leasburg, MO, where Randy digs circular vegetable beds!

      

Third in Earthworms' series featuring local farmers certified by Known & Grown STL, our regional sustainable food brand, this conversation explores Rosy Buck's search for land, learning process, and joyful commitment to farming, overall.

               

Rosy Buck Farm brings their bounty to Sol Market (Maplewood), Wednesdays 3:30-6:30, to Point Labadie Thursdays 4:30-7:30 (through Sept 26) and Wildwood Saturdays 8-noon (through Oct 6). Check the farm's websiite for 2025 CSA subscription info. They proudly hold Golden Beet Certification from Known & Grown STL. 

Thanks to Jon Valley, KDHX Production Stalward, and to Andy Heaslet, audio engineer for Earthworms On The Farm series.

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The St. Louis-based Modernist, whose firm included offices throughout the country, passed away earlier this summer.

Missouri American Water said the break was on a 20-inch pipe on Burns Avenue and Midland Boulevard. A precautionary boil order has been issued until Friday morning.

An 18-year-old passenger in the buggy died shortly after the crash. Two other people inside the buggy were flown to the hospital.