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For the second time in two months, interviews are underway in Missouri's capital city to fill the vacant seat on the state's highest court.

Keisha Acres’ daughter Alexzandria Bell was killed in the Oct. 24 shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School. Abbey Kuczka’s mother, CVPA teacher Jean Kuczka, was also killed in the shooting. Keisha and Abbey share their reflections on grief, trauma and hopes for the future, including their wish for people to take the country’s growing mental health crisis more seriously.

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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Police said occupants of a black Range Rover with the Missouri license plate number VG7-T7Z fired shots at the boy.

Weeks after his return from a conference in Hawaii, Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher was trying to convince legislative staff to reimburse him for the cost of his trip.  He’d filed an expense report that included $1,199.60 for a plane ticket to represent Missouri at the 2023 Uniform Law Commission conference, but he was informed […]

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Here’s how things went for the world’s most infamous purveyor of facial recognition tech when it came to its dealings with the United Kingdom. In a word: not great. In addition to supplying its scraped data to known human rights abusers, Clearview was found to have supplied access to a multitude of UK and US […]

A man was struck and killed early Monday morning in south St. Louis County after exiting his vehicle to move a deer that had been struck by another driver.

Join the Sam Fox School at Washington University in St. Louis October 23 for "Drifting Symmetries," a free public lecture from architects Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi. Weiss and Manfredi […]

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 16. Shock of shock: The man who opened fire at a Kirkwood trunk or treat Sunday is not only a St. Louis County cop but the son of former St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Bob McCulloch.

ST. LOUIS - Mayor Tishaura O. Jones is attending the Accelerator for America conference in Kansas City, MO, alongside St. Louis Development Corporation CEO Neal Richardson. Together they will meet with Mayors Lucas (Kansas City, MO), John Giles (Mesa, AZ), Tim Kelly (Chattanooga, TN), Andy Schor (Lansing, MI) as well as economic development leaders to promote the Economic Justice Action Plan as the gold standard for promoting economic mobility in historically disinvested cities like St. Louis. All lodging is paid for by Accelerator for America. On Tuesday Mayor Jones will attend the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) conference in Baltimore, MD, to discuss the ways recent legislation, a key part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, amplifies contracting opportunities for historically marginalized communities in the allocation of funds to state and local governments. She will attend alongside Mayors Brandon Scott (Baltimore, MD), Celina Benitez

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Liquor Licensing Modernization Updates Will Improve Customer Service and Save Customers Time The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is announcing the rollout of a new, streamlined online application option for new 1A retailer licenses and the launch of the Appointments Only program for in-person liquor license services. Both will begin today, October 23, 2023. Online Applications for New 1A Retailer Licenses Currently, existing 1A retailer licensees, which include bars, restaurants, and packaged goods stores, can renew their licenses online via their MyTax Illinois account. We have upgraded our application process to give new 1A retail applicants the option to submit their license applications online starting today, October 23, 2023. Applications can be completed and submitted online via MyTax.illinois.gov . This upgrade will make the new retailer application process more efficient for our licensees. MyTax Illinois is the quickest and easiest way to apply for a liquor

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Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) today announced that Karen Troxell has joined the transit advocacy organization as Program and Membership Manager. In this capacity, she will be responsible for managing day-to-day programming and membership activities, overseeing social media channels and developing website content. Troxell brings experience in sustainability and advocating for public transit access. For […]

Electrical lineman Jason Novak was one of 8 teams sent by Ameren Illinois to compete in the International Lineman's Rodeo earlier this month. Novak and his team didn’t just crush much of the competition, they also raised more than $107,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The Border Patrol released its September numbers today, and once again they're up: Border encounters in September were up 19% from last year and up 16% (to 270,000) compared to last month. About 50,000 of these were legal asylum requests while the rest were illegal crossings between ports of entry. Last month CBP said it ...continue reading "Border encounters reach record high in September"

Don’t be scared! The Saint Louis Zoo’s nighttime Halloween experience, Boo at the Zoo, features festive decorations, entertaining performers and special food and drink menus, so you can enjoy the […]

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Top Officer, Special Agent, Telecommunicator, and Forensic Scientist Honored for Their Actions and Accomplishments During 2021 and 2022 SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly gathered today with ISP staff and their families, local law enforcement officers, and distinguished members of the public for the ISP Awards Ceremony. The ceremony was held to recognize individuals for their significant contributions and dedication to public safety. Director Kelly presented individuals with the following awards; Director’s Award of Distinction, Medal of Valor, Medal for Honor, Meritorious Service Medal, Achievement Medal, and Lifesaving Medal. Each award recipient was recognized for their exemplary service to ISP and the citizens of Illinois. “ISP’s greatest strength is our people – troopers, specials agents, telecommunicators, analysts – and I am proud and honored to work alongside them all,” said Director Kelly. “Integrity,

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