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A Missouri judge says a law banning gender-affirming treatments for minors can take effect.

We all know that NAEP test scores dropped substantially between 2019 and 2022, largely due to virtual teaching replacing in-person teaching. At least, that's what we think happened. I got curious about this the other day: Did states that kept schools open during the 2020-2021 school year do better than states that closed schools? First, ...continue reading "Raw data: Test scores were about the same in states that kept schools open and closed during COVID"

“No number of years in prison can ever compensate for the loss of an innocent life at the heartbreaking age of two," Wesley Bell said.

On August 25, 1970, Elton John took the stage at LA's famous Troubadour club to perform his first-ever U.S. concert. It was the first night of a six-date residency. By…

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St. Louis Labor Council said members had been asking for event on a non-holiday weekend, which led to festival at Knights of Columbus at 50 St. Francois Street.

St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann said the plan is only a stop-gap measure as the county works to hire more dispatchers.

As you’ll recall, Montana passed a law earlier this year to ban TikTok (and ban mobile app stores from offering TikTok for download). The bill has lots of problems, not the least of which was that Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen flat out told the NY Times that the purpose of the bill was to […]

A supplier on Friday laid off at least 35 employees who make fighter jet parts for The Boeing Co.

As Missouri awaited a court decision on whether minors will be barred from receiving puberty blockers or gender transition surgery, a poll released this week shows strong public support for the law. After Circuit Judge Steven Ohmer ruled Friday afternoon against an injunction on the state’s new law against transgender medical care for minors, the […]

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WOOD RIVER - Wood River Mayor Tom Stalcup has issued a statement regarding the city’s fifth annual Food Truck Festival and said work is being done on a compromise to hold the event. “The City of Wood River is glad that work is being done on a compromise to have the Food Truck Festival,” Stalcup wrote in a press release. “It is clear that this event is a favorite in our community. “We understand that the City needs better oversight on events like these and hope to move in a positive direction. Going forward, we will be reviewing our guidelines to be sure that events will benefit all businesses in the event areas.” The mayor said Wood River is experiencing “growing pains” between the business owners contributing to its revitalization. “I’m grateful that we have so many passionate business owners and residents that are committed to the revitalization and growth of our city. Sometimes when you have passionate people doing grea

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Planning to rely on the Red Bird Express for upcoming Cardinals games this season? The bus line recently said you're out of luck. The service, which provided transportation from Fairview Heights to Busch Stadium, announced Wednesday that it will no longer run during the 2023 season. The cancelation was attributed to low turnout. "We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your support of the Redbird Express this season," Red Bird Express said Wednesday in a Facebook post. "Regrettably, due…

A new music festival is set to kick off this weekend in Forest Park with live music, barbecue and bourbon. Here's what you need to know.

VENICE - Venice Community School District #3 has announced that they will build a new elementary school, with plans to break ground in Spring 2024. “What we’re looking forward to, as a school district, staff, community and students, is just opportunity,” Superintendent Cynthia Tolbert said. “Our educational learning environment is going to be better. We’re going to be able to offer more opportunities for the children. We’re going to have learning spaces that are going to be conducive to student learning.” This new building will mark the end of a tumultuous few years in the district. The previous Venice Elementary School was deemed structurally unsafe and condemned in September 2020. Students and teachers used virtual learning during the 2020–2021 school year before locating to the Melvin Price Depot in Granite City, a previous U.S. Army base, for the 2021–2022 year. Tolbert noted that the space has not been ideal. The district

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Six interagency law enforcement task forces received grant funding this spring to combat car thefts through an initiative of Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office. Giannoulias was in Belleville on Tuesday to promote the initiative and highlight a $2.5 million grant to the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force, which brings together law enforcement agencies from Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties. “In 2022, a motor vehicle was stolen every single minute in the United States,”…

This is Hilbert, rolling around in the dirt in the front yard. You would hardly believe how filthy he gets when he does this. Luckily, if I pick him up and place him on the grass he's happy to roll around there too, and that cleans off all the dirt.

Today on TAP: More of the same may be in store at the State Department.

Congratulations Bennie Gilliam-Williams, special asst. to president/special events & projects Harris-Stowe State Univ.! Gilliam-Williams will be honored as a St. Louis young leader at the St. Louis American Foundation’s twelfth annual Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception, presented by…

The bus line that took passengers from Fairview Heights to Busch Stadium said people who have purchased tickets to upcoming games can get refunds.