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Army Corps Executes Controlled Burn Near Riverlands Way

2 months 1 week ago
WEST ALTON, MO. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has conducted a controlled burn on approximately 80 acres near the end of Riverlands Way, producing smoke visible for miles. The prescribed fire aimed to reduce hazardous fuel loads and improve ecosystem health in the area. Photos by 618 Drone Service show the prescribed burn. Controlled burns, also known as prescribed fires, are a management tool used by the Corps of Engineers to prevent severe wildfires and restore natural processes in the

Timeline of snow and rain expected near St. Louis

2 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS - As temperatures begin to dip as we head into the weekend, a few showers and flurries may pop up on your commute home Friday. Temperatures will reach their high early Friday afternoon around the low 40s. Then, a strong cold front will quickly accelerate that to the later afternoon into the overnight [...]
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Belleville East Student Earns International Recognition For Literary Essay

2 months 1 week ago
BELLEVILLE — Kalyn Reid, a senior at Belleville East High School and treasurer of the school's Literary Lancers, was recently featured in the National English Honor Society’s international publication, the NEHS Museletter. Reid's essay, titled “Immortal Words: Bram Stoker’s Eternal Influence on Gothic Horror,” appeared in the Dec. 9, 2025, edition. The essay highlights Reid’s exploration of Bram Stoker’s lasting impact on the gothic horror