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A virus that is highly contagious and fatal to poultry could cause the price of turkey to go up. 

JERSEYVILLE - A Jerseyville residence caught on fire last night in the 200 block of Goodrich Street. Firefighters were able to contain the fire quickly, but the home still suffered extensive structural damage. Keith Norman, director of Public Safety and Fire for the City of Jerseyville, said the fire was called in at approximately 6:56 p.m. on Thursday. At this time, he said they do not know how the fire started, but the situation is currently under investigation. “We were able to get a pretty quick knock-down on the fire and were able to limit the fire damage to the area of origin, but it has extensive heat and smoke damage and some water damage throughout,” Norman said. “We had to ventilate through the roof, so there’s obviously roof damage and other things there, but the damage was extensive due to the conditions of the fire,” he added. Stay tuned to Riverbender.com for updates as they become available.

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St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones has vetoed legislation that would return pension board control to firefighter interests, her office said Friday. Jones' spokesman said the measure had been consistently opposed by City Budget Director Paul Payne and Comptroller Darlene Green. Jones' predecessor, Lyda Krewson, vetoed similar legislation last year, a move Jones' spokesman said was "the fiscally responsible decision." The move comes as the city has continued to lose residents, and though it has been…

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones said the plan would begin to unwind crucial reforms that have helped stave off overwhelming pension costs.

ALTON - Thanks to the generosity of a few outgoing Blake Schrumpf State Farm employees, many students had a day they won't soon forget. Cindy Lou Who and The Grinch from the Dr. Seuss classic, 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' came and visited Lewis and Clark Elementary School Thursday afternoon. The two read the famous story, handed out some treats to the kids, and took plenty of photos. "I am thrilled to be able to partner with Blake’s office to have another memorable experience happen for our kids that I’m sure they’ll remember for a long time to come," kindergarten teacher Beth Dunlap said. She had mentioned that Blake's office had partnered with the school this past October. They donated pumpkins so that the children could carve them for Halloween. It was many of the kids' first attempts at carving a jack-o-lantern. Now, as the school celebrates 'Grinch Week' Dunlap said that the students get very excited around Christmas time and that this was something tha

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It’s no surprise the government cheats when it prosecutes people. Judge Jed Rakoff pointed this out while resigning from the DOJ’s Forensic Science Committee when it became clear the DOJ was not interested in rooting out junk science. He called the government’s refusal to allow defendants to examine forensic means and methods “trial by ambush.” […]

ELMHURST – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) visited Mother’s Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes today to announce her new legislation to increase federal support for and expand access to donated breast milk for parents and their medically-vulnerable infants at nonprofit milk banks nationwide. The Access to Donor Milk Act would allow state agencies to use the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) funding to promote the benefits and need for donor milk as well as allows WIC funds to support donor milk activities in states. Additionally, this legislation requires the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine how donor milk should be regulated. A companion bill was introduced in the House by U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06). Photos from today’s visit are available here . “We should be doing all that we can to ensure families have what they need to ensure their babies are fed and healthy,”

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Federal official are investigating GM's Cruise unit over complaints that their self-driving cars are annoying because they've been designed to be super safe. This is catnip for Atrios: I think Sam was the first person who really made this crystal clear, that even if autonomous cars sorta "work" they'll be unpleasant and people won't really ...continue reading "Driverless cars don’t work yet. So what?"

Santa’s Magical Kingdom is unlike any other place on earth, and this year, it’s bigger, brighter and merrier!   More than four million shimmering lights, electrifying special effects and whimsical

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Whether you’re starting a new holiday tradition or continuing a favorite one, the 37th Annual Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park is worth a stop.   More than a million gleaming

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Carolina Barks, 41, was charged with making a terroristic threat.

The IAM filed the petition to hold a union election in late November. Workers voted this week.

It's all about the kind of oil that gets spilled.

As you probably know, for the past few months Gov. Doug Ducey of Arizona has been building his own makeshift border wall out of shipping containers. Here's a picture: This wall is illegal, ridiculous, expensive, and environmentally hazardous. But put all that aside. Isn't it also God's gift to coyotes and their customers? Stop me ...continue reading "Let us ponder Gov. Doug Ducey’s jerry-built border wall"

The Rolling Stones are giving fans their first taste of their upcoming live album and DVD, GRRR Live! The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just released their live performance of the classic “It’s Only Rock…

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Calling Missouri "ground zero" for recent censorship efforts, David Ruggeri hopes his mural will raise awareness of the importance of access to challenged titles.

Kyle J. Vandermolen of St. Charles was convicted of felony count of invasion of privacy.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows sparkles in winter as its annual Christmas light display, Way of Lights, illuminates the grounds.   All are invited to witness

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