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The 44-story tower has been vacant since 2017, and redevelopment plans have come and gone.

The holidays are right around the corner, and there's a good chance you might be expecting some packages with gifts at your front door. New research reveals you might want to be extra careful with your deliveries in St. Louis.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's homicide division was requested to the scene.

The Eagles continue to expand their farewell to the road. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just added six new shows to their The Long Goodbye tour, with Steely Dan booked as the special…

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WOOD RIVER - The second annual Chili Cook-Off presented by Wood River Economic Development LLC on Saturday in Downtown Wood River was rated a big success once again, organizers said. For the second straight year, the Pump House Bar & Grill was the grand champion. Runner-up was Rachel & Co. Coffee House, third was C&B Boiled Bagels, and the Mayor's Choice award went to Harper Davis. Kristen Burns, a spokesperson for Wood River Economic Development LLC who coordinated the event, issued a huge thank you to all the volunteers, Money Shot band, who performed, the City of Wood River, City of Wood River Public Services and City of Wood River Parks & Recreation for their help in the very successful event. "Everyone seemed to have a great time," she said. "The chili was the best and we had some good competition. We can't wait to do this again next year." Wood River Mayor Tom Stalcup said the event was certainly a success with a lot of quality chili and once again had great attendance.

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The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's homicide division was requested to the scene.

His family says in several statements on social media that they are grateful for the love and support over the last few days.

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting fifth and sixth-grade writers and artists from around Illinois to participate in this year’s Annual Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest. The contest theme for the 2024 awards is “ Where Does Rain Go? How Can We Slow the Flow? ” focusing on understanding how rain moves through the landscape, the effects of droughts and floods, and how we can adapt to help protect our water resources. Educators are encouraged to introduce students to topics such as watersheds and the water cycle, how the amount of rain (frequency and duration) impacts water pollution and the landscape in droughts and floods, and how we can apply conservation practices (slow the flow) to help protect our water resources. Conservation practices can reduce stormwater runoff (nonpoint source pollution) and flooding impacts on our rivers and lakes and even our city’s sewer systems. Informational resources are available

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Jones took a COVID test as a precaution after returning from a trip to Baltimore and received a positive result.

Chanel Mosley wants to replace her uncle in the Missouri House. But does she live in his district?

Laumeier Sculpture Park presents the first solo museum exhibition for St. Louis-based artist Vaughn Davis, Jr., titled The Fabric of Our Time, on view from Aug. 26 to Dec. 17. […]

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The attraction features 18 holes of miniature golf, two shuffleboard courts, a Ferris wheel, pinball, and basketball arcade games, as well as food, drinks, and a stage for live entertainment.

 

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According to the National Safety Council, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the … Continued

Lonely Planet, a leading global travel authority, has unveiled its highly anticipated list of trending destinations for 2024.

Anheuser-Busch has secured a new partnership with the UFC that promotes Bud Light as the official beer of the mixed martial arts organization.

A local pharmacy owner believes PBMs are crippling his customers and his business.

Mick Jagger continued the promotion of The Rolling Stones’ new Hackney Diamonds album with a surprise appearance on the Tuesday, October 24, episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Jagger popped in during a sketch, “Freezer…

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St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones tested positive for COVID-19 last night, a representative for her office announced this morning.  Spokesman Nick Dunne wrote in an email that after Jones returned from a conference in Baltimore on Tuesday, she took a COVID-19 test as a precaution because she had been traveling. The test came back positive.