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An Iron County, Missouri, man appeared in federal court Tuesday and admitted starting fires in the Mark Twain National Forest and threatening a federal officer.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's quest to remove Kim Gardner from office continued today when he filed a 120-page amended petition in circuit court accusing the embattled circuit attorney of a litany of failures while in office, including a failure to prosecute a man who killed a seven-year-old. According to Bailey's court filing, Gardner's mismanagement has resulted in judges dismissing more than 2,700 cases. Gardner's own office has dismissed more than 9,000 cases due to a lack of diligence, the amended petition says.

The program is available to players in pre-K through sixth grade at eight Gateway Region YMCA branches.

Corporate income taxes could be eliminated within four years.

Key changes in the compromise include an exemption for current patients and a four-year expiration date.

At the center of the federal anti-abortion lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is the abortion drug mifepristone and the regimen that reportedly accounts for the majority of abortions in post-Roe America. That’s why the whole country is bracing itself for a ruling from a notoriously anti-abortion judge in Amarillo, Texas.  The attention […]

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Mission Taco Joint, a local, West Coast-style taco restaurant concept, and Big Chicken, a chicken sandwich concept by basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, are both set to begin service at Busch Stadium on opening day.

This week Construction Forum drone photographer Louis Kelly of Drone Eagle LLC captured progress on the Avenir apartments at Delmar and I-170. Located in University City, Avenir is a four-story luxury apartment complex with 262 units, varying from studio to three-bedroom apartments. Apartment amenities include an outdoor courtyard consisting of a swimming pool and a […]

The body was found by Peoria police at approximately 10:46 a.m. on Tuesday, just north of the Riverplex.

St. Louis-based architecture firms Lawrence Group and KWK Architects proudly announce the merger of the two firms. KWK, a nationally recognized higher education expert, will merge with Lawrence Group to create a singular powerhouse in the higher education market, with more than 140 combined employees to serve colleges and universities nationwide. In addition, because Lawrence […]

ALTON - Chloe Plough, a senior at Alton High School, has signed on to play tennis for Illinois College this fall. Plough is a three-year letter winner for the Redbirds and in 2022 she was named second team all-conference in the Southwestern Conference and was named to the Academic All-Conference Team. She was also named team MVP and served as a captain her senior year for the Redbirds. Chloe is the Auto Butler Female Athlete of the Month for the Redbirds. Alton High head coach Jesse Macias said: “Chloe came out as a sophomore and was a complete newbie to the game. But, she is a perfect example of what hard work and the right attitude can do for you. She works on her game year round and that transformed her from someone who likes playing tennis to someone who now gets the chance to compete at the college level. "Chloe played tournaments and did clinics in the winter and summer and she showed up for every off-season workout we had. She leads by example and we are excited that

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Bruce Springsteen has added another honor to his list of achievements. The Boss was at the White House Tuesday where President Joe Biden honored him with the National Medal of Arts, which “honors exemplary…

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Ryan Kerr, 39, of Ballwin is one of seven people running for three spots on the Parkway school board in the April 4 election.

A Missouri man dubbed the “Package Killer” for his method of disposing bodies received two life sentences Tuesday after admitting to killing two women in the St. Louis area more than 30 years ago.

GLEN CARBON - Spring break and vacation season are approaching and Ooh La La AntiAging & Wellness’ Director of Wellness and Nutrition, Robert Wise, D.C. is helping people feel and look their best. Dr. Wise has more than two decades of experience with nutritional counseling. He says this time of year he sees more patients interested in new ways to feel confident about their bodies before summer. “We often see people struggling with weight loss because the diets and exercise that once worked can change as you age,” said Dr. Wise. “It’s normal and natural that as we get older our bodies age and can go through some changes. When people come to Ooh La La, we look at their lifestyle as a whole, not just what they eat or how often they exercise. Together, we create a sustainable, healthy lifestyle plan that people can use throughout all stages of life that doesn’t just fade like a trendy diet.” Dr. Wise said they don’t push harsh diets and intens

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St. Louis City SC striker Niko Gioacchini joins Tom Timmermann and Carter Chapley to talk about the team's start.

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner's "lack of diligence" has led to the dismissal of thousands of cases, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey claimed Tuesday.

ALTON - Jerrick King has organized a GoFundMe for his mother, who lost her house on Holly Hill Drive in Alton Monday, March 20. "On March 20th, a gas leak sparked a fire that ruined my mother’s house," King said. "Thankfully, she was able to get herself and three of her grandchildren to safety. Although no one was physically hurt, her belongings and her home have been ruined. "If you would like to donate and support, allocate funds will go to the family. Thank you." To view the GoFundMe, please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/q4rn2-rebuild-after-a-fire

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