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Off The Wall Mondays: Open Mic Comedy
Jevon Westoland hosts Off the Wall: Open Mic! MX Movies & Bar will be serving up a full bar, kitchen items, and of course fresh popcorn while you enjoy […]
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St. Louis County charter school warned over fund balance
Missouri's charter school regulator this month warned an institution that its fund balance as of June 30 was below the statutory minimum balance of 3%.
Loutopia: Exhibit A aims to redefine St. Louis through art
Heat wave ends as Cardinals return for home stand
The Cardinals’ most recent home game happened on the first day of our dangerous heat wave. That heat wave has dissipated just in time for the Cardinals’ return to Busch Stadium.
Mortgage points: Are they worth the investment?
Content by Bankrate MSA. Here is a comprehensive guide detailing the pros and cons of mortgage points to help you make an informed decision.
Google makes it easier to remove personal info
Don't want your personal information out on the web? This new Google feature can help.
At Ritenour High, the teacher pipeline starts in the classroom
The number of U.S. college students pursuing education degrees has dropped dramatically in the past few decades. The Teach & Lead program at Ritenour High School aims to reverse that trend by providing education training and mentorship to high schoolers. In return, participants are expected to return to their local school district as teachers after college graduation. That’s what happened to Christina Andrade Melly, 2023’s Missouri Teacher of the Year. Andrade Melly grew up in the Ritenour School District, and she shares why she returned to teach English and Language Arts.
Man charged with kidnapping, assault after realtor held at gunpoint in St. Peters
Rainforest study: Scientists now know the temperature at which photosynthesis stops
Heat is just one of many stressors for the world’s beleaguered Amazon.
St. Peters gym faces eviction lawsuit
The business's lease, entered in 2020, called for the business to make monthly rent payments of $6,633 from April 2023 through March 2025, according to a lawsuit.
Webster Groves restaurant says it canceled event for Vivek Ramaswamy
Webster Groves restaurant Olive and Oak said Monday it canceled an event that that was for Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.
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Woman Seriously Injured, Airlifted After Crash Friday Night In Grafton
GRAFTON - This doesn’t happen in the middle of the Village of Grafton often, but a woman had a serious crash on Friday night and had to be airlifted with multiple injuries from the scene to a St. Louis hospital. Grafton Police Chief Eric Spanton said a woman was alone in her vehicle and eastbound on Illinois Route 100 and initially struck a parked car in front of the Grafton Winery. “The woman bounced off hitting the car in front of the Grafton Winery and hit a parked car in front of the Grafton Pub, which also hit a car in front of them and veered off in front of the Grafton Pub. The woman was seriously injured and is now in critical condition at a St. Louis hospital.” The police chief said he was told some of the woman's injuries include a torn aorta, two collapsed lungs, seven or eight broken ribs, a broken pelvis and ankle injuries. The woman had undergone multiple surgeries, the chief said, and the latest he knew of she was still in critical condition. The chie
Man admits aiding in armed robbery at St. Louis County phone store
A man appeared in federal court Monday and admitted his involvement in the robbery of a St. Louis County Boost Mobile store in 2021.
Little Black Book: Women in Business to Hold Trivia Night
RIVERBEND - The Riverbend Chapter of Little Black Book: Women in Business is a space for women to network, give back to the community and, this September, dominate at trivia. The Riverbend Chapter will host a music trivia night on Sept. 22 with all proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association . Founding members Lisa Webb, Gail Akeman and Terri Schneider explained that this fundraiser is at the heart of what Little Black Book stands for: giving back to the communities where members live and work. “Something special is that we actually give back to the community in different ways,” said Schneider, who works as an independent financial advisor at Claywell Asset Management in Godfrey. “Being out in the community and connecting with our community, it’s just an additional way to get to know more people.” The music trivia night will take place at The Lodge at the Lovejoy on Sept. 22, with a silent auction, several raffle prizes an
St. Louis ends residency requirement for city employees
Scammers Abusing ExTwitter’s Fake ‘Verification’ Program To Prey On Angry Consumers
One thing that the old Twitter was pretty good for was getting help on customer service problems. Rather than having to call customer service lines and wait on hold for hours on end only to be given the run around, many people found that complaining on Twitter was a lot faster and more helpful (likely, […]
Edwardsville Fire, Others, Battle House Fire That Appear To Start On or Near Battery-Powered Motorcycle
EDWARDSVILLE - At 3:14 a.m. Monday, the Edwardsville Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a basement fire in a residence on Gerber Woods Drive in Edwardsville. When fire crews arrived, they found a home evacuated by its residents and family dog. "The fire appeared to start on, or near, a battery-powered motorcycle stored in the basement," Edwardsville Fire Chief James Whiteford said. "Occupants reported they heard and felt an explosion followed by smoke detectors sounding, which woke them up and allowed them to escape. Pressure from the explosion broke several windows and blew two basement doors off the hinges, but no one was injured." Edwardsville Fire Department was able to quickly douse the flames with help from mutual aid fire departments from Glen Carbon, Collinsville and Troy. Chief Whiteford said the Fire Department has been training on the hazards of rechargeable battery fires. "They are challenging fires. If batteries overheat when charging, they can give off explosive
Transitioning to college can be hard. A new WashU course aims to make it easier
The transition to college is filled with complex personal and academic changes. A new Washington University course “Bearprints for Success” aims to guide students through their first few months of college. Tim Bono, a lecturer in psychology studies and assistant dean at the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, talks about how the course prepares students for the inevitable challenges of college life.
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