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A BNSF Railway train hit an ATV that was stuck on the tracks Monday near Mendon, Missouri, officials say. No one was injured, according to MSHP.

ILLINOIS - Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Local politicians took to social media to express their sorrow for the 2,977 victims and their gratitude to the first responders who were on the scene. “Twenty-two years ago today, our lives were forever changed,” State Representative Amy Elik wrote on social media. “Today we remember the heroes who emerged that day, from first responders who ran toward danger, to the everyday Americans who risked their own safety to help any way that they could. Today we remember the thousands of innocent lives lost in the terror attacks and rededicate ourselves to always standing against hate and evil in this world.” The 9/11 casualties included 343 firefighters. At Edwardsville Middle School, the Edwardsville Fire and Police Departments were invited to a morning flag-lowering ceremony. Students took turns lowering the American flag to half-mast as the firefighters and police officers

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Over at National Review, John Noonan condemns the fact that we have failed to evacuate every last Afghan who ever worked for the United States: In our hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan — perhaps the most cynical display of national treachery I have witnessed in my lifetime — we left behind multitudes of innocent Afghans who ...continue reading "Our withdrawal from Afghanistan was a success"

ALTON - The Alton Catfish Classic featured strong competition and the winning team of Kaleb McAdams, Chris Baker and David Shipman brought in a monster catfish that weighed 106.23 pounds for a total of 151.27 pounds of fish. The winners captured $21,500 for their victory. B and R Marine won the Big Fish and $1,500. The second-place team was Rob Benningfield, Chuck Baker and Dustin Baker with a total catch of 130.80 pounds for $8,000. The third-place finishers were the team of Don Fisher, Jackson Mitchell and Mike Mitchell with a total catch of 129.69 pounds for third place. The trio won $5,000.

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The ends aren’t always supposed to justify the means. And a federal agency that already raised the hackles of defense lawyers around the nation during a CSAM investigation probably shouldn’t be in this much of hurry to start sending out unsolicited software to unknowing recipients. But that’s the way things work now. As a result […]

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder is auctioning off tickets to his upcoming solo benefit concerts, taking place October 23 and 24 at Seattle's Benaroya Hall. Should you win the contest, you'll…

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RealClear Politics wrote on Monday that Missouri’s senior senator plans to propose legislation that would cap credit card interest rates at 18%.

New dining and event space Maker’s Locale will feature Alpha Brewing Company Distillery, Steve’s Hot Dogs, Fountain Off Locust and Mexican-inspired Nixta.

Located along historic Route 66, the Franklin County community is a quaint place to enjoy trains, trucks, and nature.

September Entertainment Fall    8th Annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis – September 7-17 https://www.twstl.orgThis year’s fall Festival will give center stage to Suddenly Last Summer, a drama by Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright Williams, directed by award-winning director, Tim Ocel at the Catherine B. Berges Theatre at Center of Creative Arts (COCA) on September 7-17. […]

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Tyler Cowen points to a chart from Ted Gioia and Chris Dalla Riva that shows the share of popular songs written in a minor key: "Why is music getting sadder?" asks Gioia, but I'm not sure I agree with the premise. It's true that minor keys are associated with sadness, but they shouldn't be. I ...continue reading "Chart of the day: Songs in a minor key"

The chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee met Monday in Crystal City with 30 health professionals to discuss hospital closings, other problems.

When someone with a medical emergency calls 911, they expect an ambulance to show up. But sometimes, there simply isn’t one available. Most states don’t declare emergency medical services (EMS) to be an “essential service,” meaning the state government isn’t required to provide or fund them. Now, though, a growing number of states are taking […]

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       Scorecard for the event…Record-Breaking    Both on and off the Norwood Golf Course            By Tom Anselm Another successful Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson is in the books, the scorecards have been turned in and a new Champion has been crowned. On Arnold Palmers 93rd birthday, 56 year old Steve Flesch was […]

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Headquartered in Creve Coeur, Soft Surroundings is looking to sell its direct-to-consumer assets to online women’s clothing brand Coldwater Creek under Newtimes Group, according to a press release.

Webster's leaders received pay raises despite years of declining revenue and enrollment. The university lost more than $128 million over the past decade.

An explosion and fire at a soybean processing facility in Illinois injured eight employees over the weekend and sent a tower of smoke into the air, officials said Monday.

Purple, gold, terracotta, and more, fall's favorite flower shows off the season's colors at garden centers from the city to the county.

These teams are facing each other off the field to "Tackle Hunger."