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Supreme Court rulings limiting federal authority have upended the legal landscape — and could discourage bold climate policies.

People don't need "climate emergency" or "global boiling" to make them worried. They're already worried.

Heather Wisdom of Washington, MO joined the Real Rock Army today

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EDWARDSVILLE - Laughter and cheers filled the air during the annual Kids Race at the Edwardsville Rotary Criterium event, bringing joy to participants and spectators alike. This year marked the 14th running of the Criterium, which has evolved into one of the most anticipated events in the Edwardsville region. Held each week, the Criterium features various races, with the Kids Race being a standout. Dubbed "The Greatest Race In The World," the event seems to live up to its name for children, parents, and fans. The atmosphere was electric as parents and onlookers shared in the excitement and enthusiasm of the young racers. The event's continued success underscores its importance to the community, providing a platform for children to engage in healthy competition and for families to come together. As one of the largest events in the area, the Criterium and its Kids Race have become a cherished tradition, drawing smiles and fostering a sense of camaraderie among all who attend.

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With the start of the school year on Monday, families and students already have plenty to manage. Transportation has become an even bigger concern, months after the primary bus vendor terminated its contract with St. Louis Public Schools.

One man is in custody after police said he fatally wounded another man at a Maryland Heights convenience store on Sunday.

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NASCAR suspended the FireKeepers 400 until Monday, running out of time Sunday to run a race that was delayed and interrupted by rain.

Last Wednesday night Kamala Harris offered some proposals to fight price gouging. They've gotten pretty bad reviews in the press, so I was curious to read what she actually said. Not paraphrases from reporters or speculation about what she "probably" meant from columnists. Just what she actually said. That turned out to be surprisingly hard! ...continue reading "Harris’s price gouging proposal looks pretty modest"

The family has raised more than half of their $10,000 goal to assist with medical expenses.

MADISON COUNTY - Illinois State Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer late Saturday on Interstate 70 in Madison County, Illinois. Troopers responded around 11:26 p.m. Saturday to mile marker 18 on Interstate 70 westbound, where they found a pedestrian who had been fatally struck by a tractor-trailer, according to Illinois State Police. The identity of the person has not been publicly released, and the investigation remains ongoing. Traffic on the interstate was diverted for several hours overnight to Illinois Highway 4 as troopers conducted their investigation. The affected section of Interstate 70 was reopened around 3:20 a.m. Sunday, according to the state police.

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A man and woman have been charged with murder following a quadruple shooting last month in the city’s Tower Grove East neighborhood.

In the Washington Post today, David Lynch writes about the economic problems of Erie, Pennsylvania, a "left behind" community that's been devastated by the decline of the Rust Belt. And make no mistake: Erie is a very poor area, with low incomes and high poverty rates. And yet, there's something interesting about it: At its ...continue reading "The comeback of Erie, Pennsylvania"

GRANITE CITY - Leon Owens is an offensive and defensive lineman for Granite City High's football team who's feeling confident about helping the Warriors turn their program around after going a winless 0-9 season in 2023. Owens is a Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete of Month for Granite City. Owens is a senior who will provide needed leadership and support to his fellow linemen and teammates when it's needed most in 2024, and expressed that confidence in an interview conducted during preseason practice on Aug. 13, as the Warriors prepare to host Triad in the season opener on Aug. 30. "I am feeling pretty confident that our defense can get it all done," Owens said. "Offensively, we need a little work, but we can get it done coming into our new game." It was truly not the best of seasons for the Warriors, but confidence abounds now, as Granite prepares for the new season under new head coach Steve Roustio. Owens himself has many goals he wishes to accomplish. "For me, myself,

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EDWARDSVILLE - Offensive lineman Hayden Volz, tight end Jack Weaver, and wide receiver-defensive back Clayton Lakatos are three of the seniors who hope to take the Edwardsville High football team to new heights as the 2024 season starts on Aug. 30 at Chatham Glenwood. The three players opened up with their preseason practice session this past week on a rainy and overcast day at Tiger Stadium, and they felt that things went well on the opening day. The trio are Spencer Homes Male Athletes of Month for the Edwardsville Tigers. "I think it went well," Volz said in a joint interview that followed practice. "It's definitely a mental day, since we don't have all the pads on, but knock the rust off, come out, fly around, have fun." Weaver felt the same way as Volz. "I think things went well today," Weaver said. "It was a little rainy out, but we got some good mental work in, and breaking that rust off from a week off." Lakatos made it unanimous among his teammates. "Yeah, same as them,"

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