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After a tumultuous month of student protests, national headlines and community outrage, Francis Howell School District is considering revised curricula for its Black history and Black literature courses.

A new program at Twillman Elementary School is giving students the opportunity to learn how to apply for a job at the free food market and help run it too.

There are a number of people, both those who agree with me and those who disagree with me, who seem to think I have some sort of personal dislike of Elon Musk. That’s not true. I find it amazing that he gets away with some of the stuff he gets away with, and I am […]

Ahead of the Grammy Awards, Julien's Auctions held their annual live MusiCares auction at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, raising over $500,000 for the organization, the charitable arm of the Recording…

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Red Hot Chili Peppers have added a new stop to their spring and summer U.S. tour. The show takes place June 23 at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida.…

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If you plan on driving to Illinois on Tuesday morning or early afternoon, you'll want to avoid the Poplar Street Bridge.

Missouri paid out nearly $10 million in worker compensation claims last year to employees of the Department of Mental Health.

This article originally ran in American Journal of Transportation on January 25, 2024.  The latest data from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) reveals the ports in the St. Louis metropolitan area collectively remained the most efficient inland port district in the nation in terms of tons moved per river mile in 2021, the most recent year for which […]

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Police on Monday were still searching for a teenager who escaped from the city's juvenile detention center Saturday evening. The teen was charged with murder in December.

ALTON - February is Heart Awareness Month, and Laurinda Harjai has a few tips to keep your heart healthy. Harjai, a cardiology nurse practitioner with OSF Medical Group, explained that Heart Awareness Month is a good chance to think about your health and make adjustments where needed. She encourages all patients to keep an eye on their blood pressure and cholesterol levels, to stay active, and to follow up on any concerns they might have. “I think it’s a good time to bring awareness,” Harjai said. “When was the last time I saw my primary care doctor? What has my blood pressure been? What is my cholesterol? Do I have diabetes and not know it? I think it’s really important to follow through.” Harjai explained that she always tries to get a feel for her patients’ lifestyle and family history, both of which can contribute to one’s likelihood of developing heart disease or another heart-related issue. Smoking is a major concern,

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Yesterday Dean Baker asked a good question: why do media outlets keep telling us that it's all but impossible for young Millennials to own a home? It seems that cost-cutting or other measures prevent reporters at CNN and the New York Times from getting the data that the Census Bureau publishes quarterly on homeownership rates ...continue reading "Young people buy a lot of homes"

The man was sentenced to life in prison after entering a guilty plea on Monday.

Mizzou said the new gift more than doubles the Athletics Department's previous record gift, coming in 2012.

If Democrats hang tough, Republican attempts to sabotage the bipartisan immigration bill may yet backfire on the far right.

Stevie Nicks has announced some more tour dates for 2024. The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just added 12 more shows to her schedule, with new shows happening in Texas,…

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The Signature Members of the Heartland Art Club are exhibiting their work in St. Charles, at the Boyle Family Gallery on the campus of Lindenwood University. Signature Members include artists […]

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ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford followed up Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, with information regarding the shooting of a 13-year-old child on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in the 900 block of Highland Avenue. The 13-year-old is still in critical condition, Chief Ford said. "Her family is by her side as they pray for her survival," added the chief. Chief Ford said Alton Police Department Criminal Investigation Division detectives have worked tirelessly since the shooting occurred. "They continue to follow up on active leads," he said. "They will continue to relentlessly pursue justice for the victim and her family. "I have spoken with Alton’s Mayor, David Goins, Madison County’s State Attorney, Tom Haine, several area police chiefs and sheriffs, and community leaders, all of whom have pledged their full support and resources to help us seek justice for the victim and her family. "Based on interactions with the family, I believe they know we are working extremely hard to not only

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Facial recognition may be helping law enforcement catch bad guys, but inherent flaws in these systems ensure it’s only a matter of time before the AI coughs up yet another unforced error. That sort of error rate might be acceptable when the AI is doing nothing more than pitching in to refine Google search results […]