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- A man has been pronounced dead, and two women have sustained injuries in a shooting incident in North Saint Louis.

United States Sen. Chuck Schumer is asking the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to look into PRIME Energy drinks, a product of entertainers Logan Paul and KSI. The senator claims the drinks are high in caffeine and are marketed to children, possibly leading to dangerous health outcomes. The people behind PRIME have defended the product. Politics aside, the issue of what young people put in their bodies is something to be aware of, says Michael Broman, PhD, MD , an OSF HealthCare cardiologist. In fact, it’s one he thinks about daily. “My children are 8 and 10. I don’t allow them to have caffeine except under my supervision and only in very small doses,” Dr. Broman says sternly. Caffeine basics Dr. Broman says energy drinks, when consumed properly, can provide the desired energy boost. A college student studying for a test, for example. But it’s caffeine consumption that you must be aware of. “Caffeine has clearly been linked to adverse event

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ALTON - The Alton Marina is celebrating their 27th anniversary with a riverfront party on Aug. 26. The Marina, located at #1 Henry Street, invites everyone to come down for the pirate-themed party from 6–11 p.m. Along with live music from Flip the Frog and award-winning barbecue by Black Iron, partygoers can also enter the loot raffle, compete in a pirate costume contest and relax with drink specials from the cash bar. “This is the Marina’s 27th year,” Rob Honke said. “The anniversary party has been going on for as far back as I can remember. did it for 15 years and always threw a really good party, so we’re trying to just carry on that tradition.” Honke owns Seahorse Ranch Marine, Inc., which operates the Alton Marina. He explained that the Marina leases boating slips and provides other amenities for boaters, but it welcomes everyone who wants to enjoy the river. Their restaurant, The Cantina , serves hearty breakfasts, poolside specials

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A two-month-old baby girl has been located unharmed after an Amber Alert was issued. Many individuals likely received notifications on their phones about the alert yesterday morning.

They have been at it for about 14 years. Volunteer members from the Mary Mother of the Church Chapter of St. Vincent de Paul have been recycling scrap metal since 2009. To date, their recycling efforts have raised about $194,000.

In a region where communities of color are most impacted by flooding, RainReady is bringing together community members to create flood mitigation plans.

he Excessive Heat Warning will be in place from this afternoon through Thursday. Temperatures are expected to climb into the 100s, with dangerous heat index values anticipated to range between 110 and 115.

Leaders and students from the Ferguson-Florissant School District joined the community for a march and fair on Saturday.

The kickbacks aim to make neighborhoods safer with free resources like gun locks.

The morning before our flights to head toward their new horizons, I woke up feeling unsettled.

Colorful bingsu is a refreshing summer treat.

Now is the perfect time for young people to study something new or pursue passions put on hold during the pandemic.

After Kansas Reflector reported on the ignominious and unconstitutional raid of the Marion County Record on Aug. 11, news outlets and commentators from across Kansas and the nation followed suit throughout the weekend. The voices of those who value a free press and free expression were overwhelming in their force and intensity. Eight days later, […]

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MARION, Kansas — Joan Meyer, surrounded by flowers and escorted to her gravesite by the same police force that may have had a hand in her death, was honored by the community in a Saturday service. “Joan was the epitome of knowing ‘small town’ does not have to mean ‘small mind,’ ” said the Rev. Ron […]

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The Saint Louis area can expect a sizzling hot day. Temperatures are projected to be a quite sizzling high of 101. Today has the makings of a perfect day to hit the pool or find a nice air-conditioned room. A…