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DeVerne and Ernest Calloway were important leaders in civil rights struggles in St. Louis in the mid- to late-20th century. In honor of them and their work, the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists still presents the Ernest and DeVerne Calloway award to Black leaders continuing the Calloways’ legacy. Before they met and moved to the …

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Jake Hanner of Staunton, IL joined the Real Rock Army today

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The amount of venture capital dollars provided to St. Louis-based companies in the second quarter of 2023 dropped about 20%, compared to the prior quarters, even as a pair of local startups raised significant funding rounds.

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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JERSEYVILLE - The 62nd Annual Jersey County Fair Pageant honored the young contestants and their aspirations on Wednesday, July 12. Kyndal Price was crowned Miss Jersey County 2023. Blakely Green was crowned Little Miss Jersey County 2023. Price and Green will represent Jersey County at parades, festivals and other events throughout the year. “This is truly amazing,” Price said. “Having my mom be a queen several years ago just makes this experience so much more genuine. I’m so excited for the journey ahead.” On top of her duties as a Jersey County representative, Price is attending Lewis and Clark Community College and will transfer to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville later this year to major in elementary education with plans to eventually pursue a master’s degree. Green’s favorite moment of the pageant was the coronation. She said that she doesn’t know what she’s most excited about in the coming year, likely because

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An "inept" and "deficient" 911 system left a 36-year-old man and others waiting on hold for crucial minutes as he bled out from an accidental gunshot wound, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in St. Louis.

At issue is whether a group of counties, including St. Louis County, have the right to appeal and whether the ruling itself should be overturned after Schmitt did not appeal.

The ramp on westbound Interstate 70 heading to Silver Lake Rest Area now sits with pieces of glass, metal, and broken signage.

FOX 2 checked into a neighborhood danger that has gone on for years without being fixed, according to residents: bent and faded street signs that are simply too hard to see in Pine Lawn in north St. Louis County.

Amy Garrison lives on a quiet farm with her husband in southern Illinois. She enjoys the peace and quiet of Fayette County, but is living in constant pain.

A triple fatal Greyhound bus crash in Highland, Illinois, is now under federal investigation. The passenger bus crashed into three parked big rigs on an exit ramp heading to the area.

The controlled chaos inside Amazon’s Fenton delivery station during Prime Day 2023 culminates with drivers lining up, rolling up, and loading up.

A top Missouri lawmaker plans to review a state law that two north St. Louis County municipalities are using to tow vehicles from private property.