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A Kirkwood man accused of running a red light and hitting and killing two tourists downtown early Wednesday has been released from custody on bail.

Among rural communities, Grants Pass, Oregon, has notched an unlikely win: a sustainability plan. But lack of dedicated staff and resources to secure federal grant funds threaten its success.

“Kitty Ratcliffe has done nothing but misdirect and mislead about this project for years,” said one St. Louis County council member. “I'm tired of Kitty Ratcliffe.”

The restaurant was credited with introducing many St. Louisans to Buffalo-style chicken wings.

BETHALTO - Zion Lutheran School has a wide variety of programs for families and kids to enjoy, from an upcoming preschool open house to a summer camp that kids will love. On Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, you can learn more about the preschool at a Dr. Seuss-themed open house from 6–7 p.m. Nikki Winkelmann, Director of Marketing and Engagement, said parents and kids will have the chance to tour the preschool classrooms and meet the teachers. “We’re going to go over what our preschool is, you’ll get to tour all the classrooms, meet all of the preschool teachers, meet with our principal, and several of the elementary teachers will be there too, giving tours,” Winkelmann explained. “We have three 3-year-old classrooms and four 4-year-old classrooms and lots of great teachers." Preschool families can choose to enroll their kids for half-days or full days for a minimum of two days a week up to five days a week. The school also offers childcare before

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MASCOUTAH — MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) today announced that Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is adding new, nonstop service between the Mascoutah, Ill.-based airport and McGhee Tyson Airport in Acola, Tenn. (TYS), providing individuals with direct access to Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains. Beginning June 13, flights between the two airports will be offered twice weekly – on Sundays and Thursdays. The new route marks the only nonstop service currently available between St. Louis and Knoxville. “Knoxville is a terrific complement to the other existing low-cost flights offered by Allegiant out of MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, and we’re confident passengers will appreciate the added choice as much as they appreciate the hassle-free experience of flying from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport,” said St. Clair County Board Chairman Mark Kern. The new route between BLV and TYS will be the 11 th nonstop destination currently available via MidAmerica

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A man is fighting for his life after being shot at a liquor store on North Kings Highway.

KMOX radio personality Nan Wyatt was shot to death in her home in Twin Oaks in St. Louis County. Her husband pleaded guilty. He's in prison serving a life sentence.

Temperatures rebounded to near-normal levels today, to about the mid-40s with sunny skies.

Solis, with 20 employees, operates out of the county-owned Helix Center and uses greenhouse space at the Danforth Plant Science Center. It also operates a plant nursery in Wildwood.

Howard John Wilkinson, Jr. was born on March 20, 1921, the son of Alma and Howard J. Wilkinson, Sr. Shortly after his 19th birthday on April 3, 1940, Howard enlisted in the US Navy for a 6-year term. He was initially assigned to the USS Wasp as a seaman and was promoted to a 2nd …

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The Missouri Tigers men's basketball team remains winless in 2024 and in SEC play after a frustrating 79-76 loss at Ole Miss on Saturday night in Oxford, Mississippi. The Tigers led 33-30 at half time and built that lead to ten when Nick Honor's three pointer gave them a 54-44 lead. Ole Miss rallied and [...]

We have finally reached the logical conclusion of the belief that life begins at conception: An embryo created through in-vitro fertilization (IVF) is a child protected by Alabama’s wrongful death act and the Alabama Constitution, the Alabama Supreme ruled on Friday. ....The Supreme Court held in a 7-2 decision that parents of frozen embryos killed ...continue reading "Alabama puts the IVF business out of business"

Variety provides critical medical equipment and therapies, along with innovative camp and performing arts programs to children with disabilities.