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"What happened to monkeypox?" asks the Washington Post. Here's the answer in the US: This is why you hardly hear about monkeypox anymore. It peaked in mid-August and it's been fading away ever since. Right now the infection rate has fallen by more than half from its peak, and in the entire time since June ...continue reading "How’s the monkeypox epidemic going?"

Los Angeles rapper Coolio has died at the age of 59, according to a report.

The Missouri House will debate a tax cut bill Thursday that goes far beyond the special session agenda set by Gov. Mike Parson after the Budget Committee on Wednesday added an amendment repealing the corporate income tax to a Senate-passed measure. The committee approved the legislation, which has a total cost approaching $2 billion, on […]

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Sponsored by Urban Chestnut Brewing Company. Join us on an improvisational adventure with The Boat Show Jam Band featuring Steve, Vince, Tanner, Eric and Jake.

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Founded by East St. Louis saxophonist Kendrick Smith, Build a Yes is looking to build more opportunities for jazz music artists in St. Louis and

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Don’t miss Alice Cooper presented by KSHE 95 at Stifel Theatre on September 28!

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Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations is the electrifying new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from

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Cody Smith said cutting corporate income taxes will attract new business and allow Missouri companies to pay higher wages or invest more in their businesses.

The House Budget Committee on Wednesday tacked the provision onto another bill to cut individual income taxes. The proposal would cut corporate income taxes from 4% to 2% next year and eventually phase out the tax completely.

Bellefontaine Cemetery Heroes: Firefighters   Heroes can come from many different public service roles: firefighters, police officers, and military service members, just to name some

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The one singular sensation that exhilarated Broadway for over fifteen years returns to STAGES! Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and 9 Tony Awards,

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As powerful Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday, the impacts were being felt up and down Florida's southwest coast. We hear from former St. Louisans in the storm's path.

The measure could come before the full House as early as Thursday.

The new office will allow the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic to help an additional 30 to 40 children.

JERSEYVILLE - Two Rivers Crime Stoppers is offering a $3,000 cash reward for help in locating a man considered armed and dangerous to get him off the streets. Two Rivers Crime Stoppers and the Jersey County Sheriff's Office say a Jerseyville man, Devin A. Krueger, 26, of the 20000 block of Tuetken Road in Jerseyville, is wanted on multiple felony warrants in Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, and Madison County. Krueger is 5'9" with brown eyes and brown hair. The Jersey County Sheriff's Office said Krueger is also wanted for questioning in multiple residential burglaries and possession of a stolen vehicle. The Jersey County Sheriff's Office said anyone helping Devon hideout may be brought in on charges of harboring a fugitive. If you know Krueger's whereabouts, Two Rivers said to call its tip hotline at 1-800-300-2590 and you can remain anonymous, or submit a tip on the Jersey County Sheriff's Office App.

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Letter To Madison County States Attorney Haine From Gov. JB Pritzker: I was disappointed to read your letter and watch your television interview defending a criminal justice status quo where accused murderers, domestic batterers, rapists, and other dangerous criminals can buy their way out of jail pending trial if they have enough money. Unfortunately, you made clear in the KDSK interview that your real concern is not about the serious offenses you falsely claim are non-detainable, but to ensure that low level defendants face punishment before they are found guilty. Your approach – seeking to deter possible future crimes by punishing individuals accused of less serious offenses before they have the opportunity to defend themselves in court – is contrary to the foundation of our justice system and based on outdated research that has been debunked. You also scoff at the notion that the cash bail system contributes to a criminal justice system that disproportionately punishes

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Senator Josh Hawley proposed a measure granting states legal authority to enforce federal immigration law, raising constitutional and implementation questions.

Millions of Floridians have evacuated Florida now that Hurricane Ian made landfall.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 5:00 PM, the Soulard Community Improvement District (the “District”) will hold a public meeting to consider and act upon the matters on the following tentative agenda and such other matters as may be presented at the meeting and determined to be appropriate for discussion at […]

TROY - A GoFundMe has been established for Sue Tomlinson, who died tragically in a September 22, 2022, fire in the 500 block of Wood Thrush Street in Troy, her daughter, Courtney Tomlinson, and two granddaughters, Serenity and Zaniah Green. Michael Sloan Jr. has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and other charges in connection with Sue Tomlinson's death. Sue is also survived by her nephew Richard Housen and wife Amy Housen, and great-nephews Gabe Housen and K.C. Mize. Maddy Rudloff has organized this fundraiser. Rudloff said: "On September 22, 2022, our beloved Sue was tragically taken from us and her community by one of the most horrific fires. Not just any fire, she was intentionally murdered. This is truly a tragedy; it’s a nightmare you just can’t wake up from." Rudloff said Sue was well known and loved throughout the small Troy community. "Sue loved fishing with her granddaughters, she also loved gardening and hanging out with

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