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Missouri lawmakers argued Wednesday over a bill that would ban most LGBTQ education subjects for all grades in the state's public schools.

Michael Andrew Tisius, 42, is scheduled to die by lethal injection on June 6.

ALTON - Colten Skinner, the author of the book “Life’s A Journey: Hardships to Blessings,” recently discussed the book, audience feedback, and more on an episode of Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com . He also discussed the possibility of the book getting a movie adaptation this summer as he’s currently working with a screenwriter to develop a screenplay. “I’ve just had so many interesting adventures, and people came to me and said, ‘You know, you should really write a book about all the interesting things that have happened to you,’ so I did,” Skinner said. Skinner said his story, which describes his experience with a rare muscular disorder, has inspired some readers to reach out for his advice on their own life journeys. “I’ve given a lot of people advice. I have a rare muscular disorder called Ataxia Telangiectasia - it’s what puts me in the wheelchair,” he said. “Moms of other AT patients,

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The bill fulfills Mayor Jones’ commitment to dedicate at least $40 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to calm and redesign city streets.

After all these years, the Supreme Court is finally weighing in on Section 230 in the Gonzalez and Taamneh cases, and the outcome could have a very significant impact. Our organization, the Copia Institute, filed an amicus brief in the case, as did many other parties. This week, we’re joined by Jess Miers from the […]

A woman playing the $5 “Triple Cherry Crossword” scratchers ticket thought she won $500.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd is releasing a new Blu-ray disc and CD of the classic concert The Dark Side of the Moon —…

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ALTON - Rosie Brown said she is excited to enter 2023 and hopes to be “a voice and ear” for the people of the Fourth Ward in Alton to make sure their concerns are heard and needs are met. “The Fourth Ward constituents have embraced me, and even some outside the ward sometimes call me about their concerns,” she said. “I speak on topics that are very important to the Fourth Ward and all of Alton in meetings." Rosie Brown shared these thoughts about her first term as a Fourth Ward Alton alderwoman: “I’m always looking out for my constituents and how to better the Fourth Ward. There are several ways in which I keep the Fourth Ward engaged and take ownership of their community, especially our neighborhoods. We have beautiful parks in the Fourth Ward and renovation is on the way. Our parks are often graced with families. I often say that this is not my ward, this is our ward, our community. I knew it was going to be a challenge to reach everyone

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"EPA is finally treating this health crisis for what it is — an emergency."

The picture painted by whistleblower Jamie Reed of how patients were treated at the Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital doesn’t match Jess Jones’ experience. Jones worked alongside Reed for two years as the center’s educational coordinator before resigning in 2020. The allegations of misconduct laid out by Reed — both on […]

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Decades after he went missing in action, one Korean War soldier from the St. Louis area will have his remains returned home.

JERSEYVILLE - Jax, a K-9 with the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office, discovered a special toy car while on duty on March 1 honoring Carson Cheney, a child who died in 2012 just before his fifth birthday. “While on duty today, K-9 Jax located this little toy car. We thought this would be a neat thing to share with the community,” the Jersey Couty Sheriff’s Office wrote on Facebook . “These cars have been found all over the world in honor of a little boy who has passed away. What an amazing way to continue to celebrate Carson’s life and keep his memory alive.” Carson Dean Cheney was attempting to make children laugh in 2012 for a picture his father was taking of another family at the Glenwood Cemetery in Park City, Utah, when a tombstone became dislodged from its footing and smashed into the boy. Carson went behind a tombstone pretending to be a leprechaun so that the children being photographed could smile when the six-foot stone fell on

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This article originally ran in Site Selection Magazine on Feb. 23, 2023.  This isn’t just an investment in our facilities, it’s an investment in our hometown community.” Those were the words of Brendan Whitworth, CEO of Anheuser-Busch, when Anheuser-Busch last spring announced a $50 million investment in its signature St. Louis brewery as part of the company’s 2021 commitment to […]

The post St. Louis Ranked #1 Among Top Metro Regions along the Mississippi River. appeared first on St. Louis Regional Freightway.

Winners will get a spot for a child or two to walk onto the CityPark pitch alongside the starting City SC lineup before one of three upcoming matches.

ALTON - When one reflects on the history of Alton, the Fourth Ward has always had devoted leadership. Some of the list of aldermen and alderwomen in the ward includes Fred Young, Bill Keller, Alice Martin, Keith Stampley, Albert Charleston, Tammy Smith, and present alderwoman Rosetta Brown. Young was a long-standing Fourth Ward alderman and looked out for the Alton community for more than two decades. Young is a U.S. Naval vet and recipient of the U.S. National Defense Medal and Expedition Medal. He attended Lewis and Clark Community College and had a long career with Illinois Bell/Ameritech Telephone Company. Fred was heavily involved in the Coalition of Concerned Citizens and was a past chair of the Madison County Urban League, a commander of the Allen Bevenue America Legion Post, and a charter member of the 100 Black Men of Alton. During the summer months, it was not uncommon to find then-Alderman Young on top of a 1953 Ferguson Tractor Lawnmower in one of the grassy areas of the

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Stephen Stills is revisiting his first solo tour for a new album. Stephen Stills Live at Berkeley 1971 is set to drop April 28, featuring archived songs hand-picked by Stephen. The 14 previously…

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A Chesterfield-based manufacturer of pet care and food products has named a chief veterinary officer who will lead the company's newly launched tech center.

After more than 30 years behind the microphone, Vintage Vinyl record store owner Tom "Papa" Ray will no longer DJ on the community radio station KDHX (88.1 FM). Ray hosted the show Soul Selector, highlighting soul, blues and R&B on Mondays from 4 to 7 p.m.

You may recall that a few weeks ago I set up my telescope in the backyard to do a little testing. I was extremely restricted in my view, and I ended up semi-randomly taking a picture of M81, aka Bode's Galaxy. It was surprisingly good. A few days later I took another picture, and although ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"