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Mizzou expansion project expected to help cancer patients worldwide 

2 years ago
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- A big investment at the University of Missouri will help millions of cancer patients around the world.  The MU Research Reactor facility, known as MURR, is the only manufacturer in the nation to produce lifesaving treatments for liver, pancreatic, thyroid and prostate cancers. The $20 million expansion project is expected to help [...]
Emily Manley

Has Jeff Roorda Joined the 'War on Police' By Suing His Former Union?

2 years ago
One of the foremost defenders of embattled St. Louis-area police officers appears to have gone from backing the blue to taking their asses to court. Jeff Roorda, we hardly knew ye. The often-bombastic former business manager of the St. Louis Police Officers Association filed suit yesterday against his own former police union, saying they breached his contract and interfered with his performance.
Sarah Fenske

State Fire Marshal Called In: Alton Firefighters Battle "Suspicious" Blaze On Sunset

2 years ago
ALTON - Alton Fire Department responded in a quick fashion to a serious fire in the 2300 block of Sunset on Wednesday night. Alton Fire Chief Jesse Jemison said the fire appears to be “suspicious” in nature. He said the fire is being investigated by the fire department and the state fire marshal’s office was called in. Alton Police Department is also part of the investigation. Jemison said the house was occupied and the blaze appeared to start on the front porch. “The fire was knocked down within about 20 minutes,” he said. “The firefighters put a good hit on it and kept it confined to the house's front porch.” The chief said he could not release any more about the fire because of the ongoing investigation and that family members are being consulted, but more will come out later today.

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Coloring STL

2 years ago

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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Patrick

The minority should stick to tradition and shut up during elections for Speaker

2 years ago
I'm repeating myself a lot this week, but let's do it one more time. The tradition that the minority party doesn't interfere with the majority's election of a Speaker is a strong one—and for good reason. Suppose, for example, that some moderate Republican had the support of 30 other Republicans. In other words, very fringe ...continue reading "The minority should stick to tradition and shut up during elections for Speaker"
Kevin Drum