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A Ferguson police officer who suffered a serious brain injury three months ago will be discharged from the hospital on Tuesday, FOX 2 News has learned.

GRANITE CITY - Granite City High School welcomed 1996 graduate and 2024 Wall of Fame honoree James V. Rooney recently, where he addressed social studies classes during the second and third hours of the school day. Rooney, a detective with the New York Police Department, is in his 18th year with the force and currently serves as a Task Force Officer in collaboration with federal partners. During his visit, Rooney emphasized the importance of commitment and perseverance, urging students to "Show Up Every Day" and underscoring that their high school experiences do not define their future paths. He engaged with students in a question-and-answer session during the final 10 minutes of each class, allowing them to gain insight into his career and experiences. Rooney also distributed NYPD patches to the students, providing a tangible connection to his work and the broader themes of service and dedication. He also handed out NYPD patches after every session.

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United States Air Force Band of Mid-America Announces Annual Holiday Concerts Emmy Award-winning US Air Force Band of Mid-America to Perform “Spirit of the Season” in the St. Louis Metro Area Dec 5-1 The US Air Force Band of Mid-America will present its annual “Spirit of the Season” holiday concerts in the St. Louis metro […]

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ALTON - Local veterans turned out for the “Breakfast for a Hero” event on Veterans Day. On Nov. 11, 2024, veterans and their families were invited to Best Western Premier for a free breakfast, open mic and performance by the Gibson Girls. Over 240 people were in attendance this year. “The room is full, so we’re grateful for that,” said Jim Claywell with Embark Wealth Partners, the company that organizes the event. Claywell noted that the breakfast honors veterans and their family members while providing a fun kickoff to the Veterans Day events around town. As they finished their meal, veterans were invited to share stories with the room. A few veterans took the time to honor fellow servicemembers who had passed, while others shared information about local programs and resources for vets. The Gibson Girls concluded the morning with a performance, and Claywell said they were “just tremendous.” The event was sponsored by many local

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JERSEYVILLE - Jerseyville residents gathered to show support for their local veterans during a short and sunny Veteran’s Day parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. The parade began at 10 a.m. near Wells-Norris Tire on West Prairie Street. A crowd of spectators, who secured their spots well in advance, lined both sides of State Street. The Jerseyville American Legion 492 Color Guard performed the traditional firing and taps. Colors were presented by VFW 4528 and the Jerseyville Marine Corps League Robert Windle Detachment 1031. The parade also featured a performance by the Jersey Community High School Marching Band and Color Guard, and appearances from the Jerseyville Boy Scouts of America Troop 8059 and Cub Scouts Pack 8059. While the 2024 Veterans Day Parade lasted less than 10 minutes, the annual event remains a longstanding Jerseyville tradition.

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The student's family said he was found safe Monday morning.

State Rep. Justin Sparks, R-Wildwood, announced Sunday in an online video he would challenge House Majority Leader Jonathan Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit, for the speaker’s gavel in January.

While Pete Townshend recently shared in an interview with The Standard that The Who will “definitely do something next year,” it looks like his bandmate Roger Daltrey has made other…

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Florissant one of 3 Sites For STLCO Open Houses on STL County Comprehensive Plan Saint Louis County is calling on residents to participate in shaping the future of our region by attending an STLCO 2050 Open House this week. Community members will have the opportunity to provide input on issues that will impact the county […]

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Video from the Hermann Advertiser-Courier showed smoke coming from Hermann's Attic Antique Mall.

Hawley throws support to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn for Senate Majority Leader, who is facing two others to replace Mitch McConnell as chamber’s GOP boss.

"A family lost a child, a school lost a student and our entire community feels this tremendous loss," Fort Zumwalt School District Superintendent Paul Myers said.

The family of a St. Louis man last seen over the weekend wants him to know how much he's loved.