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A white Christmas would be a Christmas miracle.

The home of Brenda and Kimball Loos shines bright every holiday season, much to the delight of neighbors, family and friends.

Several laws, such as the 72-hour waiting period, were temporarily blocked. But Planned Parenthood says enough restrictions remain in place to prevent abortion services from resuming.

The crash happened shortly before 2:30 a.m. Sunday, according to police.

Opening Reception Friday, Dec 6th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Kooyumjian Gallery at Webster University. This exhibit showcases the artistry of high school student photographers. The choice of subject, creativity and […]

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Welcome to December 21 and 22, dates that have witnessed a myriad of significant events across various realms of human endeavor. Let's turn to December 21, 1988, when the world was shaken by the tragic bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. This devastating act of terrorism resulted in the loss of 270 lives and had profound implications for international security and counter-terrorism measures. The incident led to significant changes in aviation security protocols and remains a somber reminder of the fragility of peace in a complex global landscape. Shifting gears to a more recent historical moment, December 21, 2012, was famously predicted to be the end of the world according to interpretations of the Mayan calendar. While this prophecy was met with widespread skepticism, it spurred a cultural phenomenon, leading to numerous discussions about apocalyptic scenarios and the nature of time. In the end, the day passed without incident, but the conversations it generated

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Even if the railway promoters win, here's why the train won’t get built.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)—both members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation (CST)—applauded the House passage of their bipartisan legislation to help break down unnecessary barriers for Americans with disabilities at Amtrak rail stations across the country. Building on Duckworth’s All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) Act , which became law as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and is already helping improve transportation accessibility nationwide, the bipartisan Think DIFFERENTLY Transportation Act would help bring Amtrak stations up to standards enshrined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by requiring the rail agency to submit annual reports to Congress on its compliance with accessibility standards set by the ADA. The bill now awaits President Biden’s signature. “When the ADA was signed into law, it promised that intercity passenger

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A group dedicated to helping young women grow up to be strong, smart, and bold, hosted a special breakfast with Santa Claus. Girls Inc. of St. Louis welcomed 200 girls and their families to its 13th annual ‘Holidays Happenings’ event. They enjoyed a morning filled with food, socializing, and a variety of activities throughout the [...]

Plant of the Week: Sprouting Broccoli, a great winter crop if you can provide protection for when the temperature drops Visit a rainforest in St. Louis on a winter day: Climatron at Missouri Botanical Garden. Garden Admission Free to St. Louis City and St. Louis County residents on Saturday and Wednesday mornings, otherwise Admission Fee … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

ST. LOUIS – A person is dead after a crash on Interstate 70 in north St. Louis. The crash happened on I-70 west at Carrie Avenue just before 2:30 a.m. on Sunday. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department another person was injured. Accident reconstruction investigators are working to determine what caused the deadly [...]

ILLINOIS - Ameren Illinois is running a promotion where you can receive a smart thermostat and smart socket for free. Ameren Illinois and Google have partnered to offer Google Nest thermostats to customers at no charge, as long as supplies last. You have until Dec. 31, 2024, to claim this offer. Stephanie Robinson, senior program supervisor with Ameren’s Energy Efficiency program, outlined the energy savings that the smart thermostat can provide. “Our heating and cooling cost is one of the highest bills that we have, so whenever there’s opportunity to save, we need to do just that,” Robinson said. “We want everybody to take advantage of this particular offer.” Smart thermostats can be controlled remotely from a smartphone. The Google Nest thermostat also has an eco setting to help customers manage their energy usage, and it will send a notification when it’s time to change the filter on your furnace. Robinson shared that she often

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It's a cold Sunday morning but temperatures will climb to the 40s this afternoon with sunny skies. Clouds return Sunday night as an active pattern sets up for the upcoming week. We'll have temperatures in the upper 40s on Monday with some spotty afternoon and evening showers. For Christmas Eve (Tuesday), we'll have a front [...]