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More than a year later, the hole hasn't been repaired.

HD—which is another term for bluetongue and epizootic hemorrhagic disease—is deadly among deer.

For over a century, the Animal Protective Association of Missouri has been connecting pets in their future families. With so many pets in need homes, the organization is taking a significant step forward by announcing the construction of a new facility in north St. Louis.

At the Saint Louis Zoo in Primate Canopy Trails, a series of walkways and paths take visitors up close with four new, endangered spider monkeys.

St. Louis Public Schools' first day of class was met with challenges, but overall operations are off to a strong start, with over 349 students participating in before-care programs and over 5,000 parents utilizing Zum's bus-tracking app.

CHICAGO — It was a weekend to remember for two Illinois Lottery players, each walking away with life-changing prizes. One lucky online player scored a record-breaking $1,551,431 jackpot playing Illinois Super Jackpot – the largest prize ever won in the game’s history. Illinois Super Jackpot is a $20 progressive Fast Play game. The jackpot starts at $50,000 and grows with each ticket sold statewide, both in-store and online, until the jackpot is won. So far in 2025, nearly 303,000 winning tickets have been sold for the Illinois Super Jackpot, awarding over $15.7 million in total prizes to Illinois Lottery players. There are currently more than 25 FastPlay games offered at various price points and play styles. Players can download the Illinois Lottery app to see the most up-to-date jackpots. The second big winner of the weekend came from Sunday’s Lucky Day Lotto midday drawing on August 17 . One player matched all five numbers — 3-8-15-16-39

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band will present its final concert of the summer season on Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park. The program, titled Echoes of an Era, celebrates the sounds of rock, pop, and film music that helped define a generation. The first half of the concert will feature music from artists such as Elton John, Elvis Presley, and Henry Mancini, along with a lively salute to the early days of rock and roll. For the second half, the band will welcome a special guest group, the Abbey Road Warriors, a local Beatles tribute band. Together, the two groups will present an exciting collaboration that brings the timeless music of The Beatles to life in a unique setting. Concessions will be provided by the Edwardsville High School Band Boosters, with proceeds supporting scholarships created in memory of Oliver Knapp, a dedicated EHS percussionist whose passion for music continues to inspire young musicians. The evening

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PIERRON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lane closures on Illinois 143 near Pierron in Bond County will begin today, Aug. 18. Flaggers will maintain two-way traffic. These closures are needed to allow for pavement rehabilitation work, which is expected to be completed by early September, weather permitting. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction 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.

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Spencer shared with the public the full external report, completed independently by the law firm Carmody MacDonald

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will step down as the state’s top cop to become co-deputy director with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

ST. LOUIS – Today, Mayor Cara Spencer shared with the public the full external report into the immediate response to the May 16 tornado, completed independently by the law firm Carmody MacDonald. Mayor Spencer called for an external investigation to ensure clarity and transparency on what caused the failure to activate the City’s outdoor warning sirens before the tornado, as well as any other shortcomings in the City’s immediate response. After a search for an outside entity to take on this work, Carmody MacDonald, a law firm that houses significant investigatory experience, including several former prosecutors, was chosen and began its investigation in early July, at which point the City turned over all files it had gathered during the initial internal investigation. Carmody MacDonald reviewed those files but conducted its own interviews, document reviews and site visits. The report was completed on Aug. 15 and is now being shared with the public in full. “When

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Expectations are high for new transportation provider Zum Services after the chaos of last year with 19 different vendors including taxis.