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Missouri, Kansas rank as some of unhappiest states in US
Missouri ranks as one of the unhappiest states in the US, Kansas not much better, according to a ranking by research company, TOP Survey.
Fighting 'weed in the workplace' may soon become a problem for Missouri employers
MISSOURI — On November 8, 2022, Missouri voters will have the chance to legalize recreational marijuana. The proposed state constitutional amendment, dubbed Amendment 3, would revise and amend the existing provisions regarding the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes, as well as allow individuals who are 21-years-old and older, to legally possess, purchase, consume and [...]
Missouri Task Force 1 returns home following Hurricane Ian
Missouri Task Force 1 returns home following 12 days of search and rescue patrol in Fort Myers after Hurricane Ian.
Vehicle and school bus crash in north St. Louis
ST. LOUIS - A vehicle and a school bus crashed early Thursday morning in north St. Louis. The crash happened at about 6:15 a.m. near Riverview Boulevard and Victoria Avenue. It is unknown at this time what led up to the collision. It is also unknown if anyone was injured. FOX 2's Bommarito Automotive Group [...]
32nd annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon takes place Thursday afternoon
Honors Thursday for law enforcement officers around the area.
Abandoned Texas oil wells are blowing out. The state won’t fix them.
Without state or federal funds, farmers, ranchers, and local governments are struggling to fix the environmental damage left from decades of drilling.
BJC HealthCare offering free flu shots Thursday afternoon
BJC HealthCare is offering free flu shots Thursday.
Mehlville School District cancels classes Thursday
Students in the Mehlville School District get the day off.
Florissant woman sentenced to two years in prison for COVID-19 loan fraud
A Florissant woman was sentenced to two years in prison for COVID-19 loan fraud.
Toddler who fatally shot himself in St. Louis loved trucks and flowers, aunt says
2-year-old Isreal Whirley's aunt told the Post-Dispatch the child's death was an absolute accident and a horrific tragedy.
Yuengling beer (finally) to be sold in Missouri
The beer has developed an almost a cult following across the country.
Former St. Louis Catholic priest pleads guilty to possession of child porn
A former St. Louis Catholic priest pleads guilty to two counts of possession of child pornography.
The Best Things To Do in St. Louis During the Weekend, October 13 to October 16
Thursday 10/13 Mixed-Up Lovers A bunch of lovers are criss-crossed at the opening of A Little Night Music, the musical by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler.
The Best Things To Do in St. Louis During the Week, October 18 to October 19
Tuesday 10/18 Not So Private If you liked Forgetting Sarah Marshall, then you should definitely check out Private Lives, the Noël Coward play that strikes many of the same comedic chords. Running through Sunday, October 23, at the Repertory Theater (130 Edgar Road, 314-968-4925, repstl.org), the show centers on characters Amanda and Elyot, who are divorced from one another.
Sheltering those in need
Unhoused STL is paying it forward in reach into St. Louis’ most vulnerable community. Founder and CEO Ramona Curtis, a former local reporter, has used her gift as a storyteller to bring awareness to the plight of the unhoused through…
Review: Menya Rui Dishes up a Brilliant Universe of Ramen
Steven Pursley can't help but smile when he hears people freak out about ramen eggs. Soft-boiled with a silken exterior and cut in half to reveal a custard-like yolk, they are what many people assume is the show-stopping ingredient in a perfect bowl of ramen.
Four things to watch for at the upcoming Jan. 6 hearing
The U.S. House committee investigating a pro-Trump mob’s attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is back. It will hold its first hearing in nearly three months Thursday—and potentially its last. In a break from most of the panel’s previous eight hearings in June and July, Thursday’s meeting will not drill down into one […]
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Inside the industry push to label your yogurt cup ‘recyclable’
A network of groups backed by the plastics industry claims polypropylene containers are “widely recyclable,” despite ample evidence to the contrary.
Thursday, October 13, 2022 - Bellefontaine Cemetery is home to a new, and somewhat mysterious new mausoleum
A very private family has commissioned the new structure that is very noticeable in the historic cemetery, and also packed with symbolism.