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St. Louis area family encounters bear on Florida beach
A St. Louis area family did a double take when they saw a black bear in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico this past weekend.
Search continues for missing man as a week approaches
There are growing concerns about a learning-disabled worker at an iconic south St. Louis County restaurant. Tuesday, June 13, marks a week since he disappeared.
Calls for short-term rental regulations after man shot leaving party in Shaw
Concerns over violence at short-term rentals in St. Louis are growing after a man was shot outside an Airbnb in the Shaw neighborhood Sunday afternoon.
Police tie 12-year-old girl to overnight crime spree
Even the police were surprised to find a 12-year-old girl among the suspects involved in an overnight crime spree. Investigators said the suspects were looking for guns in cars.
Google Finally Restores ‘Downloader’ App To Store
A couple of weeks back, we discussed how Google had delisted the app Downloader from the Play Store after a DMCA notice was issued by a firm representing several Israeli TV networks. The problem with all of this is simple: Downloader doesn’t have anything to do with copyright infringement or piracy. All it does is […]
105th season kicks off at The Muny
The Muny is back for its 105th season with seven different shows, three of which are premieres at The Muny.
Des Peres residents will vote on whether to ban recreational pot shops
Des Peres Aldermen voted Monday to ask local voters on Nov. 5, 2024, whether to ban recreational pot sales. But a dispensary about to open on Manchester Road will get to sell recreationally until then.
Police: ATM hook-and-chain attack took less than a minute
A hook-and-chain attack on an ATM west of the metro left multiple crime scenes early Monday morning.
Portage Des Sioux parishioners trying to stop consolidation of 224-year-old parish
New mixed-use development next to Armory STL would serve as gateway to new entertainment district in Midtown
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
An inspiring true story of a music legend, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you on an unforgettable journey of a remarkable career. A tapestry of creativity and innovation,
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New mixed-use development next to Armory STL would serve as gateway to new entertainment district in Midtown
The historic Famous-Barr warehouse in Midtown now used as a Goodwill Outlet Center would be repurposed into a mixed-use development with apartments as part of developer Green Street’s $60 million Armory STL development.
Alton Committee Approves Pay Raises, Solar Installations, More
ALTON - The Alton committee of the Whole has given their preliminary approval for a few items including city employee pay raises, two new solar installations, Gordon Moore Park Restroom Renovations, and more. The full Alton City Council will vote on these items at their next meeting this Wednesday, June 14. Committee members voted 6-1 to approve a 3% salary increase for non-union city employees, effective April 1, 2023 for Fiscal Year 2023. The resolution passed with Alderwoman Carolyn MacAfee casting the sole “no” vote. A resolution entering the City of Alton into a Ground Lease with Alton Landfill Solar LLC was approved unanimously. This lays the groundwork for the new solar farm to be built on the Old Alton Landfill site. Ameresco, Inc. announced their partnership with the city to develop and install the solar project back in February . In a similar resolution, the committee accepted a proposal from GRP|WEGMAN to develop and install a solar energy array at th
Missouri Chamber Music Festival: Season 13
The 13th season of the Missouri Chamber Music Festival will take place from June 12 to 17. The season’s dark and dramatic themes – think love, intrigue, death and
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St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants
The St. Louis Cardinals take on the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium.
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The five biggest myths about lightning | Across the Sky podcast
Thunderstorm season is in full swing across the country and with it comes the threat of lightning. Unfortunately, there’s lots of bad information floating around about this weather hazard.
Durbin, Delauro Introduce Bill To Ban Child Labor On Tobacco Farms
WASHINGTON – In observation of World Day Against Child Labor, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) today reintroduced legislation to protect child workers from the dangers of exposure to tobacco plants, including nicotine poisoning. The Children Don’t Belong on Tobacco Farms Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to prohibit children under the age of 18 from working in tobacco fields and coming into direct contact with tobacco plants or dried tobacco leaves by deeming this type of work as oppressive child labor. “Kids as young as 12 can be recruited to work on tobacco farms where they are exposed to serious health risks like nicotine poisoning and other long-term health effects. Putting a stop to this disgraceful labor practice is common sense,” Durbin said. “I’m hopeful that with the Children Don’t Belong on Tobacco Farms Act , Congress can finally act to protect these kids before
Fourth fraternity brother pleads guilty in Mizzou hazing case
Another fraternity member involved in a University of Missouri hazing incident that left a freshman blind and unable to talk or walk has pleaded guilty.
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