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Campaign reports show that after getting $10,000 from Sam Page’s political action committee, north St. Louis County PAC paid $7,500 to Rochelle Walton Gray.

Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON — New monkeypox cases have been trending downward nationwide for more than two months, giving some hope the decades-old virus that had its first major outbreak in the United States this year is nearly under control, or even on its way out. However, experts caution that Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data broken […]

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. - A hunt for veterans with mobility impairments will start in the Big Spring area Friday. The Ozark National Scenic Riverways is hosting the Exceptional Warrior Mobility-Impaired hunt along with the Foundation for Exceptional Warriors, the Missouri Department of Conservation, S&T Taxidermy, Quilts of Valor, Ourdoorsmen with a Mission, and Ozark Riverways [...]

The Chinese government is being weird again. Most of this weirdness springs naturally(?) from its desire to suppress dissent and control the narrative. That desire sometimes leads to bizarre outcomes, like the brief banning of the letter “N” on social media platform Weibo. The government’s concerns were related to online displeasure with Xi Jinping’s moves […]

Magic Mouse is wireless and rechargeable, with an optimized foot design that lets it glide smoothly across your desk. The Multi-Touch surface allows you to perform simple gestures such as swiping between web pages and scrolling through documents. The rechargeable battery will power your Magic Mouse for about a month or more between charges. It’s […]

The company's CEO said the decision comes as it navigates both a slowing housing market and potential economic recession.

A judge sentenced a St. Louis drug ring leader Wednesday to 20 years in federal prison.

A St. Louis man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison today for running a drug ring distributing methamphetamine, cocaine and cocaine base in the area. James L. Brownridge, 49, pleaded guilty in July to charges of conspiracy to distribute, as well as possession with intent to distribute a variety of drugs. In addition to meth and cocaine, they included fentanyl, heroin and marijuana.

Name: Dalton L. Yerkes Hometown: Wood River Years of Service: 2013-2021 KIA: No Branch: Navy Rank: Mineman Petty Officer 2nd Class Medals/Honors Earned: Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal (2), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3), Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service, National Defense Service Medal, Navy "E", Sea Service Deployment, Expert Marksman Rifle, Expert Marksman Pistol. Submitted By: Terri Yerkes

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Name: Donald P. McMaster Hometown: Rosiclare Years of Service: 1968-1971 KIA: No Branch: Army Rank: SPC 5 Wars: Vietnam Message: Followed my brother's footsteps but I came home. Submitted By: Donald McMaster

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Name: James Thomas McMaster Hometown: Rosiclare Years of Service: 1964-1968 DOD: April 15, 1968 KIA: Yes Branch: Army Rank: SPC5 Wars: Vietnam Medals/Honors Earned: Bronze Star CIB Vietnam Campaign Medals Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Vietnam Service Medal Purple Heart ARCOM AGCM Message: My brother who is forever in my heart. Salute. Submitted By: Donald P McMaster

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GRANITE CITY - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that, weather permitting, Maryville Road from IL 203 to Chain of Rocks Road in Granite City in Madison County will be closed for rehabilitative work of the railroad crossing on Sunday, November 06, 2022, from 7:00 pm. and continuing until Tuesday, November 08, 2022, at 7:00 pm. Both lanes will be closed. A marked detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around the closure. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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Take a load off and take in the views on a relaxing daytime cruise that shows St. Louis from the river that built it. Narrated

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ALTON - Illinois American Water's large-scale sewer project has hit the asphalt stage on Belle Street across from the Riverbender.com and Mac's buildings. The pipework for the sanitary sewer replacement has been completed and now the finishing touches are being done. Mayer Company was the lead on Wednesday morning as the asphalt was positioned on the street. The asphalt work should be completed in a few days. The Illinois American Water project started the week of July 5 at U.S. Route 67 from 20th Street College Avenue south to 3rd Street and was initially closed. The sewer work should make a large difference when floods someday return to the Downtown Alton area.

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On Saturday, Oct. 29 a Peach Cobbler Factory in Florissant will have its grand opening.

The ownership group for Sweetie Pie's, a longtime St. Louis restaurant that closed doors last month, is now liquidating many of its assets in an online auction.

DeSean Pearson of Dellwood was held Wednesday in the St. Louis County jail in lieu of $500,000 cash bail.