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A specific date for the closure was not given.

The Laken Riley Act requires ICE to detain illegal immigrants who have committed theft, burglary, or shoplifting. I suppose that's fine. But the Republicans who wrote the bill weren't satisfied with just that: The bill also authorizes state governments to sue for injunctive relief over certain immigration-related decisions or alleged failures by the federal government ...continue reading "Here’s the fine print in the Laken Riley Act"

A committee dedicated to the security of the Missouri Capitol convened Thursday to raise concerns ahead of Monday’s inauguration of Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe. Lawmakers are not only worried about the inauguration ceremony and governor’s ball but also the everyday operations of the Capitol Police. President Pro Tem of the Missouri Senate Cindy O’Laughlin read a […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans gained more than enough Democratic support Thursday to advance a bill that would greatly expand immigration detention, following a presidential election in which border security was a main theme for President-elect Donald Trump. In an 84-9 procedural vote, 32 Senate Democrats and one independent backed the bill, S. 5, sponsored by Alabama’s […]

Although you won’t find any trains running, you can visit the St. Louis Aquarium, ride the gigantic St. Louis Wheel, or have fun at a number of smaller attractions like a carousel, mini golf, ropes course, and mirror maze.

The store is one of two in Missouri slated for closure sometime in the first quarter of 2025.

Experience the adrenaline rush of high-performance cars at the St. Louis Auto Show. From Jan. 9 to 12, you can discover the power, precision and unmatched speed of the latest […]

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Penguins at the St. Louis ventured outside of their enclosure on Wednesday for a day of fun in the snow.

Missouri lawmakers are proposing bigger scholarships for students with financial need, allowing more universities to grant engineering and medical degrees, and supporting aid to victims of hazing. Ahead of the 2025 legislative session’s launch on Wednesday, members of the Missouri General Assembly filed more than two dozen bills affecting higher education. To be signed into law by Gov. Mike Kehoe, the proposals would have to make it through a series of approvals in both houses of the legislature.…

Three St. Louis Cardinals with growing roles - Brendan Donovan, Lars Nootbaar and Andre Pallante - are set for salary arbitration ahead of the 2025 season.

Advocate groups in the city said up to 500 people could be out in the cold without a place to stay through the nights.

There are a few things to know about spending a day at one of the weirdest and most wonderful places in St. Louis.

Whenever there’s a chance of snow in the forecast, St. Louisans are quick to ask, “How much will we get?” Like many things in life and meteorology, the answer is a simple yet complex two-word phrase: it depends.

BETHALTO - Villa Rose Senior Living Community will host a lunch-and-learn with featured speaker Dr. Craig Harms. At 12 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, community members are invited to Villa Rose for an hourlong conversation titled “Tips for Staying Healthy and Preventing Falls.” Located at 401 S. Moreland Road in Bethalto, Villa Rose is an independent living community for seniors. Executive Director Cindy Cannon is excited to welcome the public for the event. “Villa Rose is very unique in the community,” Cannon said. “We want to stay independent, and if you need a little help, you can get it…We understand the true vision of trying to keep independent but still be able to have somebody there to support them.” Cannon explained that residents are completely independent but can sign up for home care services as needed. Built 40 years ago, Villa Rose is still family-owned, and Cannon noted that rates are lower because they aren’t

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MoDOT crews will once again start plowing roads throughout the state. Here's which roads will get plowed last.

WASHINGTON — On a wintry Thursday morning, mourners and dignitaries gathered at Washington National Cathedral to honor the life of former President Jimmy Carter. Speakers at Carter’s state funeral, including President Joe Biden and the sons of Carter’s political contemporaries delivering eulogies written by their fathers, described the Georgia native and U.S. Navy veteran as a […]

ALTON - The wildfires in Los Angeles have taken on pretty deep meaning over the last few days for my family. Sierra Brannan, my 24-year-old daughter, has been in the middle of much of the chaos. Last night she had to evacuate her apartment because of close-by explosions and fire mayhem. She stayed the night last night at her other roommate's brother's home about 30 minutes away. I am greatly appreciative of his protection of both girls and opening his home. Sierra returned to her apartment with her roommate Thursday morning as the evacuation order was, for now, halted. Thankfully, her apartment had not been damaged despite how close the wildfires had spread near her. She was so appreciative her home wasn't damaged and how nice her employers had been. Sierra packed her trunk with her most cherished keepsakes last night to escape the area. I also wanted to salute the firefighters who are battling this atrocity. Firefighters and first responders redefine what it means be brave and have

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