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ST. LOUIS — Dr. Bruce Vest of the Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic crew secured first place in the "Wheels" (FLOAT) section of the St. Louis Mardi Gras parade for the second consecutive year. The event took place recently in Soulard, a neighborhood known for its vibrant Mardis Gras celebration, one of the largest in the country. Dr. Vest’s float featured a striking combination of medical-themed dragons, skeletons, and a fiesta food menu, creating a lively atmosphere that resonated with attendees. This year’s parade was not only a celebration but also a tribute, as Dr. Vest dedicated the float to the memory of his son-in-law, Dr. Sanjay Patel, who recently died from lung cancer. “Sanjay always gave 100 percent effort to all endeavors,” Dr. Vest said, appreciating his work to his float projects each year. In addition to his success at the Mardi Gras parade, Dr. Vest continues to hold the first-place title in the Commercial division of the Alton Halloween

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The Missouri Legislature fully passed a public safety bill Wednesday, clearing the way for St. Louis’ police department to be controlled by a governor-appointed board of police commissioners.

A company owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund just bought the most popular AR video game of all time.

Final Flag Design 2025 (see link) ) Saint Louis County Unveils New Flag Design St. Louis County Executive Sam Page proudly unveiled the County’s new flag at Tuesday’s State of the County. The flag was designed by José Garza and Hayveyah McGowan, artists in residency with the Kranzberg Arts Foundation. “With feedback and inspiration from […]

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Legislation putting control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department in the hands of a state board is on its way to the governor’s desk.  On a 113 to 39 vote, the Missouri House gave final approval to a bill to put the city’s police department under control of a board made up of the […]

Transit leaders say the project remains competitive, though the way they position it for federal grants will have to change under the Trump administration.

The SLMPD Public Transportation Unit is investigating an incident wherein an unknown male was struck by a MetroLink in Midtown.

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Homicide Detectives are taking the lead on a death investigation in the Mark Twain neighborhood.

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Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that happened on March 11, 2025 at the U-Haul storage facility in the 400 block of S. Tucker.

The post Man Killed, Another Injured in Domestic Shooting in Downtown appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Court documents say Billy Earl Washington got $2,000 in a robbery Saturday of a Commerce Bank, at 6327 Chippewa Street.

The people have spoken. And by “people,” I mean “Elon Musk.” Trump is now buying into the batshit crazy that is the current Musk/Cybertruck discourse. This, of course, leaves the nominal VP plenty of time to get into long personal arguments with critics on Twitter. But it leaves the head DOGE free to bend Trump’s […]

District 5 is investigating a shooting that happened on March 11, 2025 in the 4300 block of St. Ferdinand Avenue.

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District 1 is investigating a robbery that happened on March 11, 2025 in the 4300 block of S. Broadway.

The post Man Robbed in Mount Pleasant appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) sent letters to five telehealth companies that have held contracts with Pfizer and Eli Lilly, inquiring about their financial relationships and possible influence on prescriptions for medications from those two pharmaceutical manufacturers. These new arrangements can use direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertisements that steer patients toward particular medications and create the potential for inappropriate prescribing that can increase spending for federal health care programs. Along with Durbin, the letters were also signed by U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-VT), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Bernie Sanders (I-VT). The letters are addressed to the CEOs of 9amHealth, Thirty Madison (Cove), Form Health, Populus Health Technologies, and UpScriptHealth. “Through a partnership with , Eli Lilly/Pfizer has launched a new telehealth platform that links patients interested in receiving its medications with a health care provide

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The highly pathogenic avian influenza – commonly known as bird flu – is wreaking havoc on American agriculture. This devastating virus, carried by birds worldwide, is currently spreading among U.S. poultry and dairy cattle, with several recent human cases reported among dairy and poultry workers. Since the outbreak began in 2022, more than 162 million birds have been culled. In the past 30 days alone, bird flu has been detected in 24 states. The virus has been confirmed in poultry in all 50 states and, as of December 2024, dairy cattle infections have been reported in 16 states. The situation is worsening. Herd, flock and human infections have risen, farmers are grappling with market uncertainty, and consumer prices continue to rise. The economic impact of this outbreak is staggering, threatening farmers’ livelihoods across the country. In the last quarter alone, more than 20 million egg-laying chickens in the United States have died due to bird flu,

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) Director Jerry Costello II, along with key stakeholders representing farmers, research institutions, and food banks, appeared before the General Assembly's House Agriculture & Conservation Committee hearing to discuss federal funding cuts and tariffs – which amount to taxes on working farmers. Costello’s testimony in Springfield focused on several agreements between USDA and IDOA, including the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (LFPA) and the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) . Illinois was the only state in the nation to prioritize socially disadvantaged farmers. These same farmers will lose over tens of millions of dollars in fair market value payments for crops and livestock they are currently raising as well as the ability to invest in infrastructure for growth and sustainability. The purpose of the LFPA program is to “maintain and improve food and agricultural supply chain

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Robin Restaurant, located at 7268 Manchester Road, will open its doors Thursday after two years of pop-ups and private dinners.

Van Morrison is back with new music.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will release the new album Remember Now on June 13, featuring 14 original tracks.Morrison has also shared the first single…

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Illinois Federation of Teachers Statement on the Dismantling of the Department of Education WESTMONT – Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) President Dan Montgomery issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Education firing 1,300 employees, effectively gutting the department: “President Trump cannot dismantle the Department of Education without Congress, yet he is attempting to bypass the legislative process and override the will of the people. This is about consolidating power, rolling back civil rights, and diverting public funds to private interests. Legal experts agree that this move is unconstitutional and will face serious challenges, but the mere attempt exposes his reckless disregard for democracy and the rule of law. Public education is the backbone of our democracy, and his threats are a direct attack on it. "In Illinois, the Department of Education supports more than 2 million children across 4,000 K-12 schools. The 1.3 million

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The driver, Vincent Simmons, remained hospitalized Tuesday and was facing several charges, including resisting arrest and unlawful possession of a firearm.