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St. Louis board seeks retail for vacant North City site
The site once housed manufacturing facilities for the St. Louis Ordnance Plant and the St. Louis Army Ammunition Plant, which produced ammunition during World War II and the Korea and Vietnam wars.
Can Jim Jordan win?
Can Jim Jordan, the lunatic conservative endorsed by Donald Trump, become Speaker of the House after all? Jim Jordan rolled out several key endorsements in his bid for speaker on Monday, a surprising turn that has some in his party privately believing the Ohio Republican has a shot after all. ....On Friday, Jordan’s fight for ...continue reading "Can Jim Jordan win?"
Biden’s go-ahead for added border wall draws criticism from Democrats in Congress
WASHINGTON — U.S. congressional Democrats are frustrated with the White House’s decision to allow for the construction of additional border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. “Walls don’t work. It’s that simple,” Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal of Washington state wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “If we really want to take steps to solve the situation […]
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Shooter stopped by Kirkwood school's trunk-or-treat attendees, police say
Janae Edmondson walks with new prosthetics Friday at high school football game
Here's when Hi-Pointe Drive-In will be opening in Edwardsville
KDHX fans and former DJs unite for Save Our Station Festival
A full day of live music and vendors, the S.O.S. Festival will draw attention to the efforts of “striking” KDHX volunteer DJs.
Addison Pranger Becomes One Of Explorers' Best In Girls Tennis, Is A Tucker's Automotive & Repair Female Athlete of Month
ALTON - Junior Addison Pranger has continued to improve throughout the girls' tennis season for the Explorers and her head coach Kathy Claywell said she thought performed well in the sectional singles competition on Saturday. “Addison has really improved her game and has become a very good tennis player,” explained the coach. “She works hard at it. Addison has taken lessons since last summer and I have seen a dramatic change in her game and some of our other players.” Addison is a Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete of the Month for the Explorers. Claywell said Pranger has a solid future for the Explorers and in tennis in general. “She picked up a lot of experience this year and continued to hit the ball better,” the coach added. “She has confidence and is not afraid to ask for help or guidance. She is a very fine young woman and I expect great things from her in 2024.” Congrats to Addison on her honor as a Tucker's Automotiv
Wolfgang Van Halen & Andraia Allsop are married
Congratulations to Wolfgang Van Halen and Andraia Allsop, who got married during a Los Angeles ceremony on Sunday, October 15. People has photos and details from the nuptials, which took place…
Local burger joint Hi-Pointe Drive-In sets opening date for Edwardsville location
Hi-Pointe Drive-In will open its newest location on Thursday in Edwardsville.
Toddler among 3 injured Sunday in Pacific shooting
St. Louis' largest private company books record fiscal '23 revenue
The St. Louis region's largest private company, which also is one of its biggest employers, booked a record $35 billion in revenue in its fiscal year just ended.
Buc-ee's hiring workers as opening nears in Springfield, Missouri
Buc-ee's is getting closer to opening its doors and has started hiring workers for the new Springfield location.
Man admits 2021 double murder in Central West End
A St. Louis man pleaded guilty Monday to a 2021 double homicide in the Central West End that claimed the lives of a father and his young daughter.
New industrial park Hazelwood Business Park, formerly Mills mall, lands first tenant
The company is moving to Hazelwood Business Park, the former St. Louis Mills mall.
Kirkwood Trunk or Treat shooter formally charged.
Explorers' Doubles Combo Of Moehn-Hough Set For Bright Future, Are Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athletes Of Month
ALTON - Sarah Moehn and Izzy Hough are both rising stars in the Marquette Catholic girls tennis program. Izzy as of last week had recorded six wins in singles and partners with Moehn in doubles for the Explorers. The Moehn-Hough combination performed well as freshmen this fall for the Explorers up against some top-notch competition. Both girls should be ready for big things in 2024 for Marquette Catholic. Moehn and Hough are Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athletes Of The Month for Marquette. “Izzy Hough is a good young lady and determined on the tennis courts,” head girls tennis coach Kathy Claywell said. “She always has some of the longest matches of the season and always plays her opposition to three sets with tie-breakers.” Moehn also has equal potential, her coach said, for a strong future. “Sarah and Izzy are a good tennis team and have actually grown together so much,” Claywell said. “Sarah and Izzy never give up. What I
Washington County crash kills 10-year-old, injures 3 other children
St. Louis Arch goes dark through November for New LED lights
The Arch will be dark starting tonight through November, 17, 2023. The National Park Service is installing a new lighting system to reduce the overall energy needed to light the monument by 60%.