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Claude McGee is a little-known figure in Missouri history. He was one of the 40 inmates executed in the gas chamber from 1937 to 1989 when the Missouri State Prison death row was closed. Subsequently, all capital punishment inmates were transferred to a new prison in Potosi.

Federal Reserve officials have said countless times they take a “data-dependent approach” to their policy decisions. But what if the data isn’t as dependable as it once was?

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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Installed in summer of 2022, the two electric vehicle chargers on the Marietta Parking Lot haven’t always worked. Often one worked and the other didn’t. Now they are both out of commission. The city is waiting for the vendor, VSA (Veterans Serving America), to service the charger. Ward 3 Councilman Nick Homa talked with City […]

If you are looking for the best free places around St. Louis, here is a list curated by our Facebook viewers. The attractions listed have free general admission, but parking at the location might not be.

The closer the state gets to reaching its groundbreaking clean energy goals, the harder it will be to achieve them.

Here are key retail and business openings and closings for the St. Louis area in January.

On April 2 Maplewood voters will have two choices for mayor in the municipal election: the incumbent mayor, Nikylan Knapper, and the previous mayor, Barry Greenberg. The difference though is that Knapper filed to run within the deadline and will be on the ballot, but Greenberg filed after the deadline, so will be a write-in […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Earning a spot on Drury University's Dean's List is a significant accomplishment. The recognition means a student earned a grade point average of 3.6 or greater (on a 4-point scale) while carrying a full-time course load of 12 or more semester hours at Drury, a top Midwestern university, according to US News & World Report and The Princeton Review. In the fall semester, the following student(s) made the day school Dean's list: HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, HIGH SCHOOL East Alton, IL Hannah Ritter, Metro East Lutheran HS Edwardsville, IL Max Conrey, Edwardsville Senior HS Tyler Frolik, Edwardsville Senior HS Godfrey, IL Wes Laaker, Alton High School Established in 1873, Drury University stands as the first higher education institution in Springfield, MO. A private, church-related institution, Drury exemplifies a strong spirit of community passionate about student success. Noteworthy is Drury's innovative academic approach, known as Drury Fusion,

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EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville firefighter/paramedic Chris Hartsoe is recognized today as a Difference Maker in his community. Hartsoe is in his fourth year of service with the Edwardsville Fire Department, having been appointed in 2020. Hartsoe came to Edwardsville with experience in the fire service and emergency medical services. He had previously worked as a firefighter/paramedic in Maryville, where he had also been a paid-on-call firefighter. He had also worked EMS at Christian Hospital, Highland EMS, Troy EMS and Staunton EMS. The firefighter/paramedic said he was raised in Collinsville, where he grew up around the fire service. "I’m really happy to serve the Edwardsville community, where I live," Hartsoe said. "I’m also honored to work alongside some of the best in the fire service and to learn from them.” Chris has been married to his wife, Morgan, for five years and they have three children.

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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today launched its annual Black History Month campaign, designed to honor and uplift the contributions of Black Illinoisans, business owners and leaders. As part of the month-long celebration, DCEO launched a webpage featuring events and resources, including resources to support Black-owned businesses, a social media toolkit, proclamation and more. The 2024 theme, Knowing the Past Opens Doors for the Future , pays homage to Illinois’ rich Black history and celebrates the economic contributions of Black Illinoisans. “Black-owned businesses are vital to Illinois' economy and building generational wealth,” said Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton. “When you support Black businesses and entrepreneurs, you help local communities thrive.” “Black-owned businesses are the backbone of so many Illinois communities, contributing both economically and culturally to

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A man from St. Louis who was critically injured in a carjacking in Washington, DC, has died.

A 40-year-old man was shot in South Saint Louis. It happened at the intersection of Louisiana Ave. and Gaston 8th Street, near Marquette Park.

A juvenile was shot this morning and subsequently hospitalized in a St. Louis area hospital.

Light rain is impacting central and southeast Missouri this morning, including a few of our southern counties. This rain will taper off later this morning into the afternoon and stay well south of the metro.