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A pair of bored chimps at the LA Zoo.

A resort and casino plans to triple the square footage of its meeting and convention center, making it one of the largest in the St. Louis metro area.

SWANSEA – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, will join state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea, and state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, in a visit to Cambridge House of Swansea Thursday at 2 p.m. to highlight legislative efforts to support older adults – including an increase in the monthly personal needs allowance for qualifying supportive living facility residents from $90 to $120 per month. “Personal needs allowances help older adults with small personal expenses, such as paying for haircuts, clothing, magazines and other purchases,” Hoffman said. “These are often the kinds of purchases we take for granted, and every dollar helps. Whether it’s to buy a treat for a grandkid or something personal, this is an increase that matters.” Hoffman has been a leading advocate for an increase in the monthly personal needs allowance, introducing legislation that would effectively raise the figure for qualifying supportive living facility residents

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(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Cori Bush warned her political enemies she has no restraints in her concession speech on Tuesday after losing to St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell in the Democratic Primary in the 1st District.

Acclaimed rapper, actor, and entrepreneur Nelly was arrested early Wednesday morning in Maryland Heights for alleged drug possession.

Southside Wine & Spirits, a wine shop and bar in the city’s St. Louis Hills neighborhood, is changing hands.

In the latest YouGov poll, Kamala Harris is two points ahead of Donald Trump, the same as last week. I think she might get another little bump out of Tim Walz and the Democratic convention, but from here on out it's mostly just going to be a three-month grind. The big spikes from newfound Democratic ...continue reading "Kamala Harris is preferred to Trump 49% to 44%"

Today on TAP: In which Democrats experience all-but-forgotten emotions—joy, hope, unity

WOOD RIVER — The Health Department warns public after mosquitos tested positive for West Nile virus in Madison County. Madison County Health Department announced that mosquito batches collected in Madison County on Aug. 2, tested positive for West Nile virus. West Nile Virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. Common West Nile Virus symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches. Symptoms may last from a few days to a few weeks. However, four out of five people infected with West Nile Virus will not show any symptoms. In rare cases, severe illness including meningitis or encephalitis, or even death, can occur. People older than 50 are at higher risk for severe illness from West Nile Virus. The best way to prevent West Nile disease or any other mosquito-borne illnesses is to reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home and to take personal precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Avoid

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A St. Louis Circuit Court judge has filed an arrest warrant for a man accused of fatally shooting a gas station/convenience store clerk after being caught shoplifting.

Sammy Hagar has talked at length about his failed attempts to get in contact with his former bandmate Alex Van Halen. Now he thinks he may know why the drummer is…

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Evictions are a window into America’s rental housing crisis: In 2022, more than half of all renters spent over a third of their income on housing, and millions of tenants who miss rent payments are evicted each year. When renters are kicked out of their homes, the consequences can be disastrous. Families might lose their […]

St. Louis police said officers responded shortly before 8:40 p.m. Sunday to Sam's Southern Eatery in the 3500 block of Gravois Avenue.

Get smarter about hiking, biking, paddling, climbing, and camping within the St. Louis region and beyond; launching in late August.

ALTON - The Hayner Library has a busy event schedule ahead, offering a wide variety of informative programming to the community. From scam awareness to healthy living, live musical performances and much more, the library’s range of upcoming events offers something for everyone. Mary Cordes, the Executive Director of Hayner Library, appeared on Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com to share more about the upcoming programs at the library. An event on Avoiding Scams and Scammers is set for Aug. 14, 2024 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Hayner’s Alton Square Mall location, which Cordes said is in-depth and informative for all. “Even people who are super tech-savvy are susceptible to scams and scammers,” she said. “We’re talking about how to avoid them, if it happens to you, what you can do. We’re taking an in-depth look at the different kinds of scams and how to identify them, steps you can take to protect yourself, and then what you can do i

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Remember when Elon told advertisers not to advertise on ExTwitter? Remember how he told them to “go fuck” themselves? Well, now he’s suing those companies for the serious crime (he claims it might be RICO) of not wanting to advertise on his site. Oh, and it’s even dumber than that. Because, as we detailed, just […]

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