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Puerto Rico arson case leads ATF to St. Peters, Missouri

1 year 9 months ago
The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms served a search warrant on quiet Bramblewood Drive in St. Peters Tuesday looking to solve a series of arsons 2,000 miles away. A neighbor recorded video of the ATF after doing a little online sleuthing of her own.
Chris Hayes

Being there is not all it’s cracked up to be

1 year 9 months ago
Politico reports on the politics of LA's enormous fires: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced mounting criticism Wednesday for her handling of deadly wildfires that continued to rage across the region, taking blame from influential city figures as she traveled back from a trip to Africa. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the billionaire owner of the Los Angeles ...continue reading "Being there is not all it’s cracked up to be"
Kevin Drum

Winter weather prompts tough snow day decisions across schools

1 year 9 months ago
Thousands of students experienced a third snow day in a row Wednesday, with the possibility of more as another winter weather system is approaching Thursday evening. Some districts say it’s a tough decision to make, as many families deal with the extended holiday break.
Kelley Hoskins

City of St. Louis opens more warming centers

1 year 9 months ago
The City of St. Louis opened additional warming centers Wednesday amid the continued Arctic blast. Just a few days after Sunday's snowfall, city leaders said there is still a demand for warm beds.
Mallory Thomas

The Harmans, Midwest Wrestling, and Rum Boogie Headline Your Weekend Go Guide

1 year 9 months ago
The area's upcoming events offer a diverse array of activities that cater to all interests and ages. For a full listing of these exciting events, be sure to visit https://www.riverbender.com/events/ . Featured Rum Boogie LIVE is set to kick off the New Year with an electrifying night of music and dancing. Join the lively band Rum Boogie at Alton VFW for a high-energy performance that promises great music and good vibes. Dust off your boogie shoes and don't miss this exciting evening filled with fun! Midwest Wrestling Coalition Night of Champions invites you to experience an action-packed evening at the Alton Wood River Sportsman Club. On January 11th, doors will open at 6 PM for family-friendly activities, followed by nonstop wrestling action starting at 7 PM. This event showcases the Midwest's top wrestling talent and promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages! 47th Annual Harmans Bluegrass LCCC Show Featuring The Cox Family is an event you won't want

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Edwardsville High School Students Rally to Support Blood Cancer Research

1 year 9 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Students at Edwardsville High School have come together to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Casey Stover, a junior at EHS, was nominated for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) 2025 Student Visionaries of the Year campaign. This seven-week leadership development program encourages students across the Greater St. Louis region to raise money for blood cancer research. Several EHS students have stepped forward to join Casey’s campaign, known as “Team Moving Mountains.” “My motivation for my campaign is my grandpa,” Casey said. “He’s a non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor, and luckily for him, he was able to receive effective treatment. But I know a lot of cancer patients out there aren’t able to receive effective treatment, so my big mission pillar is research. I want to be able to support new research to develop more effective cancer treatments.” To do so, Casey and her team have organized

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