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Missouri has made the tentative decision to participate in a federal food assistance program for kids, potentially opening the door for millions of dollars in aid through a program called Summer EBT.  However, the decision is not binding and Missouri still has to submit a detailed plan to the federal government on how it plans […]

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Ruh-roh! Scooby-Doo and the gang will need your help to solve a gem of a mystery when the SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem exhibit comes to The Magic House.   The immersive […]

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From Leader Publications:  Construction is set to start soon on nearly $12 million in improvement projects at Windsor Intermediate Center and Windsor High School, both in Imperial, Windsor C-1 Superintendent Jason King announced at the Dec. 20 Board of Education meeting. “In early January, they will start grading and prep work at the high school,” […]

The following are just some of the big local news stories from 2023:

From Bloomberg:  Since 1935, the recipe book for building roads in the US has been a document called the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Little known outside of transportation circles, the MUTCD has a big impact on public space: It lays down the law on street markings and design, standardizing signage and making driving […]

“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victim," the county's sheriff said.

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  More than a year after two high-profile deaths outside of an iconic frozen custard stand, city officials still haven’t upgraded the streets to better protect pedestrians, as promised. There are no bollards reinforcing the fencing in front of the Ted Drewes stand on Chippewa Street, or bump-outs on the curb, or […]

New data from U-Haul's 2023 Growth Index report reveals that Illinois was one of the top three states for outbound movers last year.

From Inside Lighting:  Since October 16, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, a symbol of the American Midwest’s pioneering spirit, has been dark. This temporary blackout was planned in order to accommodate a major upgrade, aiming to revamp the monument’s lighting. Renowned as the world’s tallest arch and Missouri’s tallest building, the 630-foot-tall Gateway […]

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating a homicide in the area of Edgefield Drive and Hollis Drive in the city of Moline Acres that resulted in the death of an adult male. At 6:30 AM, on January 1, 2024, City of Moline Acres police officers responded to a call for service for a suspicious vehicle near the intersection of Edgefield Drive and Hollis Drive in the city of Moline Acres. Responding officers located an adult male deceased inside the vehicle. City of Moline Acres Police requested St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons assume responsibility for the investigation. It was determined through the autopsy and information obtained at the scene that the adult male was fatally injured via gunshot wound. The investigation is ongoing. Additional information will be disseminated as it becomes available. Please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to spea

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On This Day, January 2, 1969… The Beatles began rehearsals for what would wind up being their final studio album together, Let It Be. Rehearsals took place at Twickenham Film Studios and were marred…

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Beginnings 2023: Juried High School Photography December 1- January 7 Reception & Gallery Talk - Friday, December 1, 2023 5:30-7:30pm This exhibit showcases the artistry of high school student photographers. […]

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St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape, and size. In Coloring STL, Missouri History Museum visitors will interact with these fascinating buildings in […]

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Food in the 2024 Kitchen I read that the Pantone Color of the Year is called Peach Fuzz. How fortunate, since I was intending to do a post on trendy foods. In case peachy fuzz does not ring a bell, it’s described as a pink/orange shade with a “vintage vibe” (whatever that means). But with... 

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The exhibit includes “The Legacy Quilt Project,” a community art project that McMullin plans to continue.

Green Day began 2024 with a political statement. During the punk trio's performance on ABC's Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest on December 31, frontman Billie Joe…

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