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Orchid Show

1 year 8 months ago

The Missouri Botanical Garden’s ever-popular orchid show returns on Jan. 27. The Garden’s vast orchid collection includes more than 6,000 individual plants representing almost 700 unique species, and approximately one […]

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Rachel Huffman

In $100 million Colorado River deal, water and power collide

1 year 8 months ago
The Colorado River District plans to buy the water rights that flow through Colorado's Shoshone hydropower plant. The acquisition is seen as pivotal for a wide swath of the state, and has been co-signed by farmers, environmental groups, and local governments.
Alex Hager, KUNC

U.S. Ambulances For Ukraine Mark Two-Year Anniversary With 10th Shipment Of Vehicles

1 year 8 months ago
US Ambulances for Ukraine to mark two-year anniversary by sending 10th shipment of emergency vehicles US Ambulances for Ukraine will be sending its 10th shipment of donated emergency vehicles from the USA to Ukraine in late February, coinciding with the two-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The shipment of eight vehicles will include five ambulances, a fire department SUV, one pickup truck and a wheelchair accessible bus. To date, the group has sent a total of 52 ambulances, 8 fire engines, and 7 SUVs and trucks since late March 2022. These emergency vehicles have been distributed throughout Ukraine and have served with medic units, hospitals, fire departments, NGOs, and other Ukrainian federal agencies. Once completed, the 10th shipment will bring the group’s total number of vehicles delivered into Ukraine to 75. “It is tragic that Ukraine still finds itself fighting for freedom and survival two years after the full-scale invasion by Russia. Whil

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Sheriff faces scrutiny over decades-long fee

1 year 8 months ago
St. Louis judges and a special court committee are demanding answers from the city's sheriff about a long-collected fee, to the point that Missouri's Attorney General may get involved.
Chris Hayes

Cop Tries To Kill An Arrestee Because Nature Happened

1 year 8 months ago
Cops see themselves as the roughest, toughest warriors to ever hit the mean streets. They adorn themselves with “blue line” flags and Punisher logos (hilarious, that last one), gear up in military garb, wave weapons at all and sundry whilst shouting at the top of their lungs. But when it comes to doing regular police […]
Tim Cushing