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Hundreds of illegally transported Antilles pinktoe tarantulas were intercepted by the federal government before they could enter the pet trade, and now, 98 of them reside at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield. Missouri Botanical Garden entomologists share what it’s like to care for these endangered spiders, how they are a vital part of the ecosystem in their home country and why it’s important to avoid support of the black market for exotic insects.

The City of Pagedale struggled with underdevelopment and underinvestment for decades which led to higher crime rates and poor health outcomes. In 2010 the North County municipality welcomed its first grocery store in over forty years, Save-A-Lot, after years of working with city and community leaders as well as Beyond Housing. In the 11 years after Save-A-Lot opened, Pagedale saw a dip in crime and an uptick in property values. So when the discount grocery chain closed, it was a cause of worry that the progress made would be lost. Soon locally owned Fields Foods will move in and Beyond Housing’s CEO Chris Krehmeyer hopes to make the transition smooth for business and the people of Pagedale.

Investigators said they used the money to build the Wing Strip restaurant in Florissant and make improvements to a condo in the area.

HIGHLAND — HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will host a health fair Tuesday, April 4 from 6 to 10:30 a.m. at the HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine office at 7342 IL-162, Troy, Illinois. All hospital colleagues will be wearing masks and required personal protective equipment. Participants will also be required to wear non-cloth, medical-grade masks, as masks are still required in health care facilities per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Please wear short-sleeved shirts to make the process easier. Those wanting to attend must register for an appointment online at stjosephshighland.org/troyhealthfair before Wednesday, March 29. There are limited spots available and on-site registration will not be accepted. If you are unable to register online, you can call 618-651-2739 for assistance. “We are pleased to provide the Troy area residents with a health fair that offers affordable lab work so that they may be empowered to advocate

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The parents of a 17-year-old athlete who lost her legs as the result of a St. Louis driver this weekend pleaded with a judge in the case that has changed their lives forever.

Clinton-Peabody Apartments, just south of downtown St. Louis, is poised to be redeveloped for $100 million that officials say is long awaited and long needed.

Two boys, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old, were arrested Monday. They were each charged in family court with second-degree murder and multiple other crimes.

A Glen Carbon, Illinois, man was sentenced Tuesday to four decades in state prison for sexually assaulting a child.

Graham Nash has dropped a new single called "Right Now," from his new album, simply titled Now. It'll be out May 19 and is available to pre-order now. This will be the legendary singer's first…

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MARYVILLE – Our Lord’s Lutheran Church (OLLC), 150 Wilma Dr., Maryville, will offer a drive-through option for the imposition of ashes on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Participants will remain in their cars during this drive-through event. Upon arrival, Pastor Darla Ann Kratzer will come to your car window and step forward to hand you a single page with prayers. She will then stand near your car door while speaking. Then, using a cotton swab, she will impose a cross of ashes upon your forehead. This Ash Wednesday experience will be available during three convenient timeframes: 7:30-8:30 a.m., 11:30-1:30 p.m., and 4:00-6:00 p.m. In addition to Ashes-to-Go, Our Lord’s will observe Ash Wednesday with a 6:30 p.m. worship service in the building. This service will also be live-streamed and can be viewed at ourlords.org/live. The mood of Ash Wednesday is somber as it starts a six-week examination of our lives. While ashes are a symbol of our mortality, they also serve

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Superintendent Kenneth Roumpos said, "The current balance that we have for all of our students is higher than it's ever been."

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Tuesday that a judge has handed a 40-year prison sentence to a predator who sexually assaulted a child. Jesse W. Chartrand, 43, of Glen Carbon received the sentence Tuesday for one count of predatory criminal sexual assault and two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. In December, a jury found Chartrand guilty of committing sexual acts with the child between August 2019 and July 2020. “This perpetrator caused immeasurable suffering and trauma for the victim and the victim’s family,” Haine said. “Yet they had the courage to come forward and to assist in the investigation and prosecution. While no punishment could possibly make up for what they’ve experienced, we pray that this sentence brings them some degree of healing.” He added, “The State’s Attorney’s Office will always aggressively prosecute sex offenders who prey on innocent children. My offic

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Janae Edmondson's parents, who witnessed the crash, gave an emotional testimony in court on Tuesday.

Mission Taco Joint and Melanie Meyer, aka Tiny Chef, are collaborating to bring the pixie and squid taco just in time for fish fry season.

The business that is selected will be expected to fit in with the street's funky vibe.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Travel and Leisure magazine's list of the "20 Most Beautiful Small Towns in the U.S." includes one notable place in Missouri. Their editors considered cities from coast to coast with populations under 20,000. Hermann, Missouri, made the list. The small town is located in the heart of Missouri wine country. It [...]