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Missouri lawmakers try new hand at legalizing sports betting
Since the start of the NFL season back in September, there's been roughly 8.7 million attempts to place a sports bet in Missouri, according to GeoComply.
The new history of your stolen car
Criminals are no longer stealing cars for a joyride or to dismantle for parts. They want your car to commit violent crimes. A single mom from St. Louis County recently found out the hard way when her car ended up involved in a shooting in St. Charles.
Relief Effort for Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
Bear briefly escapes enclosure at Saint Louis Zoo
SLPS close to finalizing Citywide Education Plan
National Weather Service offers free storm spotter training classes
Whether you'd like to report severe weather or if you simply want to learn more about severe weather, the NWS said it needs help on the ground.
Thieves steal vases from Illinois second time in two years
Thieves hit an Illinois cemetery, stealing vases straight out of loved ones' tombstones—and it isn't the first time.
Amid More Game Shutdowns Occurring, John Carmack Weighs In On Preservation
The conversation about preservation in the video game industry is continuing at a nice pace. Honestly, the most encouraging part of all of this, as someone who has been writing about this topic for several years now, is seeing how much more mainstream the topic has become. It used to be that certain servers or […]
St. Louis Zoo brings bear back after its brief bolt
The bear was discovered missing around 8 a.m. and recaptured by 10 a.m., according to the St. Louis Zoo.
Ready for the Pet Parade Sunday! Who’s all going?
Jefferson County chiropractor, employees convicted of fraud
2 men accused of robbing, killing man in St. Ann
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It’s that time of year again. February in St Louis with Kevin Killeen.
Alton City Council Appoints New Police Chaplains, Passes Several Resolutions
ALTON - The Alton City Council passed several resolutions and approved the resignations of two members of the Alton Municipal Band, as well as the appointment of two new Police Chaplains, at their Feb. 8th, 2023 meeting at 6:30 p.m. The Alton City Council unanimously approved the resignations of both Mike and Linda Ferguson from the Alton Municipal Band after 40 years of service. “They are retiring, stepping down from this volunteer position after 40 years of service, so we’d like to thank and congratulate Mike and Linda for their service to the Alton Municipal band,” Alton Mayor David Goins said. They also approved the appointment of two new Alton Police Department Chaplains, Lewis “Ray” Vajda and Harrell “Eddie” West. “Our Chaplain program is very important to us, they do a variety of things … internally, they’re there for offices and their families for counseling and emotional support,” Alton Police Chief
Lawmakers renew push to legalize sports wagering in Missouri
There were more than 1,500 disappointed people at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 29, not including visitors from Ohio. On the day the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals to earn their third trip to the Super Bowl in the past four years, 1,550 people tried and failed 4,571 times to place a bet on […]
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