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Content by Westminster College. Michaela Beedy explains how the program is supporting her desire to become a surgeon.

It's a big week for professional soccer in St. Louis. Not only does St. Louis CITY SC kick off its second regular season, but they also open play in a big international tournament known as the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

The athletic director for the University of Missouri-Columbia is calling it quits after two years.

A local comic book store is looking for a superhero to represent St. Louis. It's a part of 314 Day and the creator who gets the most votes from a panel of judges will win $250.

The founders of the first St. Patrick's Day parade are being honored next month.

A third man was charged in connection with a fatal shooting in the Holly Hills neighborhood last month, in which the victim was left to die on the sidewalk.

ST. LOUIS -- The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services is warning about a new wave of scams using artificial intelligence (AI) to trick people. Scammers can now mimic the voices or videos of your loved ones, asking for money or personal information. Always remember, if something feels off, it's better to double-check. Imagine [...]

A Boone County Republican said Monday he will emphasize national security experience, avoiding intra-party fights and that he actually lives in the district he wants to represent in a GOP primary for the 3rd Congressional District. Taylor Burks of Hartsburg, a former Boone County clerk, became the third Republican seeking the nomination to replace U.S. […]

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The St. Louis Blues will play the Toronto Maple Leafs on Feb. 19.

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Discount grocer Aldi is opening a new store in Maryland Heights at 8:45 a.m. on Feb. 29.

WOOD RIVER - Malyk Spiller, a 5-foot-11 senior guard for East Alton-Wood River, has been a standout for head coach Kevin Gockel's squad all boys basketball season. Spiller is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Oilers. He has also been a boys' soccer player as a forward/midfielder for the Oilers. Spiller is an outstanding student with a 3.5 grade point average. He extended a thank you to his family for being supportive throughout everything and taking him to and from games and making sure he was there on time and prepared. "I wouldn't of made it this far without them," he said of his family. Spiller said he is most proud of, "Keeping my grades up and trying my hardest in the sport I love to play. I have been playing basketball since the age of 4 or 5. I like all the fun that is involved with it even during the losses because it's all a part of the game. It helps build character." Spiller said his school career in sports has developed him into a mentally

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GODFREY - Kidada Miller will host her second annual Bougee Bawse Brunch masterclass to support personal and professional development for local entrepreneurs. On Feb. 24, 2024, the event located at 5800 Godfrey Road will welcome entrepreneurs from across the region to network and learn about financial literacy, CRM skills and personal/professional development. Miller said the “power-packed” lineup of speakers is sure to steer attendees toward better business in the new year. “I see people in our town and surrounding areas that just have so much potential and have great products and services, but they just can’t get the traction on it,” Miller explained. “It may be marketing, it may be the personal/professional development, it may be funding. So let’s come together, bring all the pieces together at once to give the people what they need.” The conference will include a panel discussion, networking opportunities and breakout sessions

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A very small earthquake was reported just west of St. Genevieve, Missouri by the USGS late Sunday night.