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The news of an all-white, conservative-led Francis Howell School Board voting to drop elective courses on Black history and Black literature - then almost immediately rescinding the mandate made national headlines.

Two St. Louis police officers had to be hospitalized Sunday afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash in Downtown West.

The area is expecting new businesses and housing. Hope is being created for continued growth.

Santa’s Magical Kingdom is unlike any other place on earth, and this year, it’s bigger, brighter and merrier! More than four million shimmering lights, electrifying special effects and whimsical worlds […]

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Over at National Review, Michael Strain notes that confidence in higher education has declined considerably over the past few years. But he says it's not just because of Republicans: Universities are bleeding support among Americans who identify as Democrats and independents as well. In 2023, universities had the confidence of only 59 percent of Democrats ...continue reading "Confidence in universities hasn’t plummeted in any unusual way"

Our weather pattern continues to evolve, with waves of winter storms on the way.

See Cortex . . . aglow! This FREE winter-themed photo op features lighted snowflakes and illuminated trees. Drive by or stop for a selfie with the snowflakes to remember the […]

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Here is the quarterly change in population of the United States: Every year, like clockwork, population increases a lot in summer and then increases at a significantly lower rate in winter. Why? Here are births and deaths: Every year, births peak in summer and hit a low point in winter. Deaths peak in winter and ...continue reading "Raw data: Births and deaths in the US"

An alternating mix of rain and snow could come to the St. Louis region in the next two days with another cold front expected at the end of the week.