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Transgender girls and women could no longer play on girls and women's sports teams under a bill advancing in the Missouri Legislature.

WASHINGTON — Commodity trade group leaders at a U.S. House Agriculture subcommittee hearing this week advocated for bolstered risk management programs and maintaining foreign market access as tools to support farmers amid volatile times. The industry representatives said supply chain disruptions and increased production costs have tightened margins for large-scale farmers, and decreased the effectiveness […]

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Mötley Crüe's Vince Neil and Kip Winger are among the rock stars taking part in AXS TV’s new music competition series Banded, which debuts May 13 at 9 p.m.  The show, hosted by Brandon Jenner, with American…

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EAST ST. LOUIS – On April 24, 2023, the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office (SCCSAO) filed two counts of Official Misconduct (Class 3 Felony) and four counts of Aggravated Battery (Class 3 Felony) against 32-year-old Justin D. Gaither, a Washington Park Police Officer. On March 19, 2023, the Washington Park Police Department (WPPD) requested the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 6 to conduct an excessive use of force investigation involving Gaither, one of their officers. Earlier that day, Gaither had responded to a residence near 45 th Street and Bunkum Road in Washington Park for a call for service. While in the home, Gaither reportedly became involved in a physical altercation with a 19-year-old male resident. An ambulance responded to treat the injuries of the 19-year-old victim. Gaither allegedly used excessive force on the victim by striking him in the face and tasering him while strapped to an ambulance gurney.

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A bat recently discovered in a Clayton home has tested positive for rabies.

From West News Magazine:  McBride Berra Land Company has proposed a 131 single-home development for Town Center in the heart of Wildwood. To accommodate those plans, the company is seeking a change in zoning for a total of nine properties that are currently designated either NU Non-Urban Residence District or R-3 10,000-square-foot Residence District. Under […]

Everything is fine. I show up at the hospital each morning for blood tests and a couple of hours of hydration. Then I spend the rest of the day in our hotel room watching The Wire—which I can finally do because my cable company recently offered to cut my bill $12 per month if I ...continue reading "Health update"

Lil Wayne was all smiles Wednesday night as he took the crowd on a ride through his hits.

t’s been over two years since Eddie Van Halen passed away, and his former bandmate Sammy Hagar is still missing him terribly. “I cherish him more than ever,” Hagar tells USA Today. “I miss his…

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Atrium announces an upcoming Spring Exhibition, “Chasing the Landscape.” Featured artists are Leila Daw, Ellen Glasgow, and Adam Straus. This exhibition contrasts three approaches to our treasured landscape and helps

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Artists Vicente Telles and Brandon Maldonado are forging new links in the chain of the continuing story of the people of New Mexico. Telles is firmly rooted in the santero tradition

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From HOK:  HOK has appointed Eli Hoisington, AIA, LEED AP, and Susan Klumpp Williams, AIA, LEED AP, as its new co-chief executive officers, succeeding Bill Hellmuth, FAIA, LEED AP, who passed away on April 6, shortly after his scheduled retirement. Hoisington and Klumpp Williams, who have served as interim co-CEOs since Hellmuth went on medical […]

WOOD RIVER - Midwest Members Credit Union is honored to give away a $1,000 scholarship to not only a member of the credit union but a student from one of our area high schools. The 2023 “Midwest Members Credit Union Scholarship” winner is Lillian Shaw! Lillian is involved in numerous school activities while at Civic Memorial including Spanish Club, Yearbook Club, Radio Broadcasting Club, Media Club, ENCO, football, and competitive cheerleading. Lillian has also received many honors/awards including High Honor Roll, National Honors Society, Spanish National Honors Society and Mu Alpha Theta while in school. After graduation Lillian plans to attend University of Illinois in Chicago (UIC) and will be majoring in Political Science/Pre-Law. Congratulations, Lillian! We all here at Midwest Members Credit Union wish you well in your future endeavors! Midwest Members Credit Union has been serving your community for 88 years. To find out more information about Midwest Members

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The Meadows at Lake Saint Louis, an outdoor retail mall, plans to fill the space once occupied by Bed, Bath & Beyond with a pickleball club.

The band Brad, featuring Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard, has announced a new album called In the Moment That You're Born. The seventh studio effort from the group — and…

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BELLEVILLE - The law firm of Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd., (MM&R) announced today that Anthony L. Smith II has joined the firm as an associate effective March 13th, 2023. In 2003, Anthony L. Smith II graduated cum laude from Truman State University with a degree in Psychology. During his undergraduate studies, Smith joined The United States Navy. He was appointed to Officer Candidate School (OCS) and Commissioned as an Ensign in August of 2003. He was a participant of the Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program, a highly selective Navy collegiate officer accession program, and was honorably discharged from the reserves as a Lieutenant in November 2010. In May of 2008, Anthony earned his J.D. from Saint Louis University Law School. While attending law school Anthony was a member of the American Association of Justice, Public Interest Law Group and The Veterans Law Student Organization. He was recognized as a 2008 Presidential Management Fellows Finalist and a recipient of a Dean’

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SPRINGFIELD - More than three-quarters of young Americans cannot qualify for service in the armed forces for a variety of health, academic, and behavioral reasons — a growing national-security challenge that demands immediate action, according to a group of retired Illinois military leaders. One action they recommend, in releasing a new report on the topic: Heading-off such challenges with the help of greater investments in young children’s learning and development. This includes the early care and education increases Gov. Pritzker has proposed for the FY24 state budget, as well as further improvements in Illinois’ system of birth-to-5 supports as envisioned by a bipartisan state commission. “We need to help more kids graduate from high school, fully ready and well-skilled for whatever path they choose to pursue next in life — whether that be further education and training, workforce entry, or service in our nation’s military,” said Major

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From St. Louis Business Journal:  A St. Louis-based developer has added another principal to its leadership team. Jordan Dorsey joined Chesterfield-based Mia Rose Holdings as a principal, the company said Tuesday. In Dorsey’s new role, he will source and manage new developments and build partnerships in the developer’s current and expanding markets, including St. Louis […]