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Counties with the highest cancer rates in Missouri
Several factors contribute to cancer rates, from personal habits and genetics to air pollution or groundwater quality in a given area. People experiencing social, economic, or environmental disadvantages are disproportionately affected by high cancer rates in certain regions—including access or barriers to early screening and care. Cancer rates also fluctuate by jobs: Higher rates of [...]
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Motorcyclist dies after colliding with tractor-trailer south of downtown St. Louis
The fatal wreck on Friday evening happened near where Interstate 44 splits with I-55.
James Beard semifinalist Loryn Nalic says takeout sales have soared post-pandemic
Man, 52, killed in St. Louis' Hamilton Heights neighborhood
Police on Saturday released the name of the victim, George Robins.
Have a hands-on Shark Week at the St. Louis Aquarium
The Union Station attraction will put the spotlight on sharks July 23–30.
PSA: Forest Park only has one "r"
In Arizona water ruling, the Hopi tribe sees limits on its future
Arizona's unique method for awarding water to tribes was supposed to open up economic possibilities beyond farming for the Hopi Tribe. Instead, the tribe says it has dashed their dreams of building a thriving homeland.
Boeing wants to build new aerospace programs in St. Louis County, add 500 jobs
The deal, if approved, would give Boeing half off on the project's real and personal property tax over 10 years in exchange for the new jobs and investment.
St. Louis Josephine Baker enters France's Pantheon
$1.8B expansion plan by Boeing would add 500 St. Louis area jobs
Any Mercy RNs here?
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Possible rainy weekend ahead for central Missouri
ST. LOUIS -- A nice weekend is on tap with just a few minor isolated shower or storm chances. Today will be nice for mid- to late-July with highs in the mid-80s, low humidity, and plenty of sunshine. This evening into tonight, a wave does slide through, and we could have a few isolated showers [...]
One-acre inclusive park under construction at Kinetic Park in Dardenne Prairie
Construction is underway on a play area that St. Charles County officials are heralding as one of the "largest inclusive playgrounds in the St. Louis metro region."
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McClellan: When Dean Hoag was in court, he held court
Columnist Bill McClellan writes: Everyone who watched him in court came away with the same thought: “I don’t ever want this guy prosecuting me.”
Metro Transit reduces driver slots in budget even as it tries to fill vacancies
CEO of Metro's parent agency says the reduction in the budgeted number of bus drivers was to set a more realistic goal amid chronic shortages of drivers in recent years.
3 lakes near Weldon Spring have elevated levels of uranium, records say. Health department lacks current data on fish.
State health officials have asked for updated information on fish near the Weldon Spring site, but say the Department of Energy hasn’t provided it.
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