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A bomb threat emailed to officials in several states early Wednesday briefly disrupted government affairs and prompted some state capitol evacuations.

The parent company of KMOX-AM and several other local radio stations will reportedly file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks.

JERSEYVILLE - Jersey senior basketball player Aiden Taylor has been a part of the Panthers' program for four years and became a starter this season. Jersey head boys coach Matt Murphy said Aiden is a great example of being determined and working to get to the end goal of contributing as a senior. Aiden is a Sparklight Internet Male Athlete Of The Month. "Aiden is very physical and has a very quick first jump," Murphy said. "His personality is a joy to be around and is always looking to get better. He is one of the more coachable players I have had." The coach added that Aiden's hard work is starting to pay off. "I am looking forward to a really solid second half of the season from him," the coach said. Taylor has also been an outstanding Panther varsity running back and outside linebacker each fall. Again congrats to Aiden Taylor for his recognition as a Sparklight Internet Male Athlete of the Month.

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A St. Louis lottery player recently won $200,000 on a seasonal scratcher ticket named “Season’s Greetings.” She intends to use the winnings to buy a new car and redecorate her home.

ST. LOUIS -- When should we expect the two rounds of winter weather in the forecast? Meteorologists Angela Hutti and Chris Higgins have an update on the timing of Friday's snowfall and next week's major weather event. Friday & Saturday Higgins says that a light mix of rain and snow is likely to spread across [...]

Well, this is dumb. As detailed by NBC News, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lawrence Riff has rejected a perfectly reasonable attempt by SnapChat to have a lawsuit thrown out on Section 230 grounds. The case involves family members of kids who overdosed on illegal drugs like fentanyl, suing Snap for apparently providing the connection […]

ALTON - A special GoFundMe has been organized for a mother who wants to have her teenage son’s body returned from Alton to California, where she resides, for a proper funeral. A family friend, Tanya, established the GoFundMe for the family. The teen is Jaiden Dahl, 17, who had his life cut short on New Year’s Day when he was tragically shot and killed in Alton. This is what Tanya, wrote in the GoFundMe for the 17-year-old and his family: “Hello my name is Tanya, friend but more like sister to Bri. As most of you know her oldest son Jaiden - 17 years of age - was tragically shot and killed on New Year's Day. Jaiden was at home when his life was cut short. Jaiden was a respectful young man and loved his mother, sister and baby brother. His smile could light up any room, to know Jaiden was to love him. “With permission from his mother, I started this GoFundMe page to help his mother get Jaiden’s body to California for a proper burial. His mother plans to

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Metro Transit for aesthetic reasons is ending its decades-long practice of running ads on the exterior of its buses and MetroLink cars. The agency will lose as much as $1.5 million a year in ad revenue.

A large group of students and teachers wore black on Wednesday in response to the removal of Black studies curriculum.

Rock icons Billy Joel and Sting are bound for St. Louis this fall. Billy Joel and Sting will join forces for a concert on Sept. 27, 2024, at Busch Stadium.

The selection comes at a critical time for the Fed, which raised the benchmark federal funds rate at 11 of 12 policy meetings between March 2022 and July 2023. Since then, the Fed has held the rate at a range between 5.25% and 5.5%, a 22-year high as inflation has cooled. The question now is when the Federal Open Markets Committee will reduce rates.

Unable to fend off a toxic mix of sagging advertising revenue and nearly $2 billion in debt, broadcasting company Audacy, parent of KMOX and several other local radio stations, has reportedly reached a deal with its senior lenders to file a prepackaged bankruptcy plan.

The state of Missouri plans to join in on making it easier for low-income families and school-aged children to eat while school is out.

Using the theme of holiday color, the exhibition presents works by several Atrium Artists to set the mood for a happy and inspirational season. This will be a rotating exhibition […]

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What is your name? Where are you from? How did you end up here? Can you feel it? Does it hurt? With these and other questions, American artist Adam Pendleton’s […]

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Green Day has announced worldwide listening parties for their upcoming album, Saviors. Events will take place in independent record stores across the globe starting January 13, roughly a week before…

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The Clayton School District is preparing to purchase the Caleres company headquarters for a plan called the Empowerment Campus Project.

SPRINGFIELD – Motorcyclists no longer have to complete a duplicate driver’s test and will be more visible under two new laws sponsored by State Senator Doris Turner. “We are easing the process for motorcyclists to get their license without taking repetitive, unnecessary tests,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “Removing this redundancy will simplify the process for motorcyclists, allowing them to enjoy Illinois’ roads.” House Bill 2582 removes the requirement for a motorcyclist under the age of 18 to complete a motorcycle driver's examination with the Secretary of State. Previously, 16- to 17-year-old motorcyclists were required to complete a Cycle Driver Testing Course provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation and an additional examination by the Secretary of State. Turner also led Senate Bill 896 which allows a motorcycle to be equipped with two forward-facing electric turn signals that emit a white or amber light. Two driving

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The FBI is still searching for Harry S. Truman's swords, which were stolen over 37 years ago from Independence, Missouri.