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Missouri AG files first lawsuits in promised crackdown on unregulated slot machines

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Five retail shops in Dunklin County were sued Tuesday by Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, who alleges the businesses are operating illegal gambling machines on their premises. The businesses — Discount Spirits and Tobacco, Kennett Liquor and Tobacco, and Laura’s Mini Mart in Kennett; and Dixie Package and Swindle’s Quick Shop in Malden — are […]
Jason Hancock

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete of Month: Southwestern's Mikayla Means Advances To Girls Wrestling Sectional

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PIASA - Mikayla Means, a wrestler for Southwestern, placed third at the regional on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, and will advance to sectionals. The regional this past Saturday was held at Jacksonville ISD. Means finished third at 235 pounds, winning her final bout over Sophia Brown of Shelbyville by medical forfeit. Southwestern's wrestling coaching staff and head coach Shain Bates said Means’ performance came while she was “the only girl in the lineup,” adding that “being

Newer Lighting, More Trees, Better Drainage Coming to Kiener Plaza

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From St. Louis Public Radio: Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis will be upgraded by October with more shade trees, better lighting and a newer drainage system. The nearly $2.7 million project, which began Monday, is made possible through a partnership among the City of St. Louis, Gateway Arch Park Foundation and Great Rivers Greenway. […]

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Dede Hance

Rise of the Machines: Jobsite Edition

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From Offsite Builder: Although Offsite Builder magazine primarily focuses on prefabricating homes inside factories, some innovative companies are bringing the factory to the jobsite. They’re doing it with advanced robotics. Here, we’ll look at examples of four very different jobsite robots. They lay bricks, plan layouts, drill holes in concrete, finish drywall and paint. Hadrian’s […]

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Dede Hance

WashU Study Examines St. Louis Disaster Preparedness Post-Tornado

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From WashU’s Student Life: A study from WashU’s Brown School has identified gaps in St. Louis’ emergency preparedness and response, including a lack of funding and a disconnect between community organizers and government. The study was put together by graduate students at the Brown School before the tornado on May 16, 2025, but it was […]

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Dede Hance

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of The Month: Oilers' Ethan Barrett Is Recognized For Commitment To Bowling

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WOOD RIVER - Ethan Barrett, a senior at East Alton-Wood River, is being recognized for bowling after four years in the sport that culminated in his highest high school game, a 244. Barrett said his progress came through “practice and more practice,” adding that “with hard work, I got to a point where I felt that I was at the best point in my high school career, it took me to my senior year, but I got it.” He credited coaches Garry Herron and Gary Quigley, saying, “With

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month: Oilers Senior Aubrey Cathey Excels in High School Cheerleading

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WOOD RIVER - Aubrey Cathey, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, is being recognized for cheer after a decade in the sport and a senior season that included learning and performing advanced stunts in new roles. Cathey said her “strong passion and love for cheer” helped lead to the recognition. “I was never able to do anything, and cheer wasn't how I expected it, but I was able to start as a base and then my senior year I was a backspot and with both positions I wa