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Legislators upset that a bill they oppose becomes law don’t have a right to sue over it, attorneys defending the special session measure that provides state support to professional sports stadiums said in court on Tuesday. “It’s not recognized in the state of Missouri that a legislator can come to the court simply because they […]

On This Day, Sept. 30, 1982 ...Bruce Springsteen released the solo album Nebraska.The album featured 10 acoustic songs Springsteen originally recorded as demos on a four-track recorder. He'd planned to rerecord them…

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Second in a five-part series. When Margaret Crawford found out her reproductive health care provider was closing soon due to federal funding cuts, she scheduled an appointment for her annual exam.  But Crawford, a hairstylist with Medicaid insurance, got a call a few weeks later saying she would have to pay out of pocket, or […]

COLLINSVILLE – More than 200 guests came together on Thursday, September 11, 2025, for the American Cancer Society’s Farm to Table Metro East , presented by MRHFM, raising an outstanding $81,000 to support the fight against cancer. Held at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, the evening featured seasonal dishes from over a dozen top local restaurants, live music by Corey Evitts, and interactive experiences including the wine toss, key to recovery challenge, silent auction, and the Reflections of Hope tribute area. Guests also heard from featured speaker Mark Joiner, a firefighter with the Granite City Fire Department , who shared his powerful personal cancer journey and message of resilience. Farm to Table Metro East raises funds to advance the mission of the American Cancer Society, funding groundbreaking research, advocacy, and patient services that help people facing cancer today. 2025 Participating Restaurants Included: Bella Milano, 1933 House o

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The Oregon Department of Justice is asking a federal judge to temporarily block President Donald Trump from federalizing and deploying Oregon National Guard troops to protect federal buildings in Portland. U.S. District Judge Michael Simon on Monday set a hearing for the temporary restraining order request for Friday at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. If granted, […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced a new bipartisan bill today to hold artificial intelligence (AI) companies accountable for harm caused by their systems while allowing companies to continue innovating and developing beneficial AI systems. “Democrats and Republicans don’t agree on much these days, but we’ve struck a remarkable bipartisan note in protecting children online. Big Tech’s time to police itself is over. Kids and adults across the country are turning to AI chatbots for advice and information, but greedy tech companies have designed these products to protect their own bottom line—not users’ safety. By opening the courtroom and allowing victims to sue, our bill will force AI companies to develop their products with safety in mind. Our message to AI companies is clear: keep innovating, but do it responsibly.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A transplant from Miami, Anallive Calle learned her way around Kansas City from behind the wheel of a big yellow school bus. The tablet near the dash provides turn-by-turn directions to every stop and checks each kid on and off the bus throughout her route. It’s helped her navigate the narrow […]

ALTON - Alton Memorial Health Services Foundation’s 16th Duck Pluckers, Deer Skinners and Fish Hookers Ball saw many firsts this year; large number of first-time attendees, large number of first-time sponsors and the largest amount of funds raised at $250,000. An increase of $50,000 over prior year’s earnings. “What a great year”, noted Ken Balsters, AMHSF vice chair. “Helping Alton Memorial Hospital (“AMH”) to keep an outstanding fleet of ambulances on the road is a great benefit to all our first responders and residents in the area.” Funds will go toward the purchase of another Alton Memorial Hospital ambulance with signature camo doors equipped with more than $150,000 worth of life-saving equipment. AMH president Dave Braasch, says “This year’s event was beyond our expectations.” “The crowd was enthusiastic and showed up to help us accomplish our mission to keep quality emergency medical care close

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ST. LOUIS – The City of St. Louis’ Office of Recovery and Community Development Administration (CDA) announced a new Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Tornado Recovery Vacant Unit Turns, designed to quickly repair vacant rental units and make them available to families displaced by the May 16 tornado. The Tornado Recovery Vacant Unit Turns grant funding will provide up to $2.5 million in Rams Settlement funds to cover minor repairs, maintenance, and updates to vacant rental housing. CDA will offer financial assistance of up to an average of $10,000 per unit, with all units required to be occupied by tornado-impacted families by December 31, 2025. Applications Open: Sept. 26, 2025, at 5 pm Public Hearing & Workshop: Oct. 7, 2025, at 10 AM Applications Due: Oct. 31, 2025, at 4 PM or until all available funding is obligated. NOTE: Applicants should apply as soon as possible for this funding. Applications will be reviewed and rated on a rolling basis

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Richard Holden never hit the brakes and was traveling nearly 70 mph when he plowed into a line of stopped cars, according to court documents filed in Jefferson County.

After nearly 34 years since four teenage girls were murdered at a north Austin yogurt shop, some family members are returning to Austin to attend Monday’s news conference at Austin City Hall. 

Paul McCartney officially kicked off his 2025 North American Got Back tour at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California, Monday night. He treated the crowd to a set filled with…

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National Night Out is Tuesday, October 7, 2025!

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These resources from the Rams Settlement funds will help nonprofits address hunger relief, legal services, and mental health for residents.