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State and local election officials face threats and intimidation, driving experienced workers out of the profession, a panel of election officials told a U.S. Senate committee Wednesday. Conspiracy theories have fueled a more hostile environment for election workers, which has led many to quit, creating more challenges for the inexperienced new leaders, the top election […]

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Most lanes of I-44/I-55 between the Poplar Street Bridge and Seventh Street/Park Avenue will close at 11 p.m. Friday but MoDOT will keep one southbound lane open until 1:30 a.m.

Seniors are getting a tax break in St. Louis County. St. Louis County Executive Sam Page signed the bill allowing the county to join the state tax program.

The man charged in a deadly hit-and-run crash near Ted Drewes last year has another court date Thursday.

 A carjacking in Ladue ends hours later with a police chase and people arrested.

This year’s Fall Classic is full of storylines.

Some members of the St. Louis Jewish community are expressing outrage over Congresswoman Cori Bush’s response to the attack on Israel and Israel’s efforts to destroy Hamas.

Last September, Katie Berry, then president of St. Louis Realtors, delivered a powerful apology during an event detailing St. Louis’ history of residential racial segregation. The group’s apology came with a course of action.

Located in the former Elmwood space, owner Chris Kelling's restaurant follows in the footsteps of the fast-casual Pizza Champ.

Grateful Dead fans are going to get a lot of great music in the month of November.  The band just launched 30 Days of Dead, in which every day fans will…

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For Louisiana nursing home residents warehoused during Hurricane Ida, the storm was only the start of a deadly nightmare.

From a multiday Día de los Muertos festival to the family favorite Winter Getaway series, the next two months are packed with opportunities to celebrate, learn, and engage at the Missouri History Museum, Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, and the Library & Research Center. Here are 11 reasons to visit the Missouri Historical Society before ringing …

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From the New York Times: Fears that Israel’s expanding military operations in Gaza could escalate into a regional conflict are clouding the global economy’s outlook, threatening to dampen growth and reignite a rise in energy and food prices. ....“This is the first time that we’ve had two energy shocks at the same time,” said Indermit ...continue reading "The economic impact of the Gaza war is probably tiny"

Dylan Burgesss-Sullivan of O'Fallon, MO became a Real Rock Hero in the Real Rock Army today

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The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch award guests one of the best views of St. Louis’ working riverfront, the Gateway Arch and the city skyline.   Narrated by the captain […]

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