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St. Louis Riverfront Cruise
The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch award guests one of the best views of St. Louis’ working riverfront, the Gateway Arch and the city skyline. Narrated by the captain
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How rugged is your state?
I was diddling around, as one does, on the website of the Department of Agriculture and came across a new report called "Characterizing Rugged Terrain in the United States." My first thought was the same as yours: Why does the USDA care about rugged terrain? I mean, the Post Office, sure. The Interior Department, sure. ...continue reading "How rugged is your state?"
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What Happened to the Better Together Organization?
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South St. Louis residents worry tree in neighborhood may cause serious harm
South St. Louis residents on Neosho Street are fearful of a city-owned tree call our Your Paid For It team looking for assistance. With all the damage and death caused by falling trees in recent storms, the residents want the city to cut this one down.
Museums and local artists struggling to stay afloat, sees new hope with RAC multi-million dollar grant
With the help of the city, artists can now apply for a grant totaling $3 million, the ARPA funds, made possible through the Regional Arts Commission.
Family of fallen city employee struggle for death benefits
Harold Parker died cutting down a tree in Normandy’s Hoelzel Park this past January. He was doing a public works job that his children never dreamed would cost him his life.
New limited edition bourbon honors fallen St. Louis Marine
There’s a limited edition, barrel pick bourbon honoring St. Louis area Marine Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, who was killed during the Aug. 26, 2021, U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. He was 20 years old.
Illinois village keeps flooding and no one knows why
The village is looking at nearby land to put in a retention pond, an area where excess water can flow. That could cost nearly $1.3 million.
National Night Out event brings law enforcement and community members together
A tradition that started more than 50 years ago is still going strong in the St. Louis area.
Cory Huechert Recognized For Courageous Actions During Fatal I-55 Multi-Vehicle Crash
EDWARDSVILLE - Cory Huechert with the Madison County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) was recognized at the Edwardsville City Council meeting on Tuesday for his courageous actions during a fatal multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 in May which left eight dead and several more injured. Madison County EMA Director Fred Patterson submitted Huechert’s name for recognition and spoke highly of his actions at the meeting. He recalled the “unique” dusty conditions of the crash site. “Unless you there, it was remarkable. The dust at the scene, I’m sure he’ll have memories of that just like I do. I’ve seen a lot, and it was unique, no question. His skillset was amazing, his demeanor on scene was amazing,” Patterson said of Huechert. He then read the official letter of recognition from Madison County EMA, which read as follows: “Madison County appreciates your efforts on May 1, 2023 as part of the Emergency Management
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NFL Returns To Threatening Local New Orleans Businesses Over Fleur De Lis
More than a decade ago, it came to our attention that the NFL was out in the streets of New Orleans threatening small businesses for the crime of using New Orleans related language alongside the use of images of the fleur de lis. Those actions were quite silly, given that the symbol and much of […]