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Those in the line of smoke were urged to shelter in place, close all doors and windows and turn off ventilation.

ALTON - Earlier this week, high school students from across the Metro East gathered at the National Great Rivers Museum to learn about career opportunities along the Mississippi River. “Who Works the Rivers?” is a regular event sponsored by the National River Museum and Aquarium and National Rivers Hall of Fame through their program RiverWorks Discovery . This career awareness event invites students to speak with employers in the maritime industry and learn about jobs that are supported by the river. “Whether you’re looking to do a college career path, the trades or even the government agencies, there is a career for you in this industry,” explained Erinn Howard, RiverWorks Discovery executive director. “The mission of RiverWorks is commerce, culture, conservation and careers of America’s rivers, so we try to give a good perspective on all types of careers related to the river.” Over 180 students from six local high

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A man from north St. Louis stole money from his former job and then spent $1,000 on a scam, spending the remainder on his girlfriend. Jonathan Davis, 24, now faces over 10 years in prison for an armed robbery committed at the Steak ‘N Shake where he once worked. Additionally, he must reimburse $3,715 in damages. 

The office of The Home Loan Expert LLC in Brentwood is closed and the company has voluntarily surrendered residential mortgage licenses in several states, including Missouri.

A former deputy sheriff from Phelps County was charged on October 18 for possessing child sexual assault material (CSAM) and is scheduled to appear in court on October 20. 

The former deputy allegedly enticed two underage girls to perform sexual acts. He met one victim while responding to a call for police assistance, records show.

Hunters may unknowingly be spreading the disease while transporting the carcasses of healthy-looking deer, the Missouri Department of Conservation said.

We have long detailed through a series of posts, most of them based on fantastic reporting from Pro Publica, Intuit’s shady bullshit when it comes to its supposed “Free to File” program offered through a longstanding deal with the IRS. The summary is: massive tax prep companies cut a deal with the IRS so that […]

While we were in Colorado our cats were lounging around at my sister's house. So instead of catblogging today we have dogblogging. This is Freckles, a furry dachshund who belongs to our friend Susan in Durango. Freckles is shy and only truly feels safe curled up with Susan, which is exactly what she's doing in ...continue reading "Friday Dog Blogging – 20 October 2023"

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Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic look back at their days in Nirvana in an upcoming episode of Conan O'Brien's podcast, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend. The conversation, which also features In…

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St. Louis Circuit Judge Steven Ohmer said at a hearing that assigning a new judge will delay resolution of the case, possibly into next year.

St. Louis lawmakers on Friday passed legislation to set up a citywide permit system for short-term rentals such as are found on Airbnb.

October is here, which means it’s time for all the creepy crawlies and scary stories. And if that haunted tale is full of laughs and a big, fun-loving heart, so much the better.

Six proposed constitutional amendments seek to add exceptions to the state’s abortion ban for rape, incest, fatal fetal abnormalities and the health and safety of the mother

The Black Crowes have shared one of the unreleased recordings from the upcoming box set celebrating their sophomore album, The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion.  Brothers Chris and Rich Robinson have released their take on the Memphis…

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Michael G. Davis, 24, was charged in June 2021 with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of 27-year-old William Kennedy.

Doreka Grant, a Belleville woman, is now facing charges of forgery and theft after submitting fake time sheets to her two jobs, resulting in the theft of thousands of dollars.