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An O'Fallon, Missouri man is behind bars after police recovered meth and other drugs from a large bust in Warren County.

The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum (IPHF) held a juried international photography contest collecting submissions from talented artists from all around the world.

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The photographs in the Silver Seas exhibit are an extraordinary result of an exceptional career. Ernest H. Brooks II, often referred to as the Ansel

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ST. LOUIS – Today, at a groundbreaking mayoral summit regarding gun violence prevention and holding the gun industry accountable, City of St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, co-chairs of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, released new data on the manufacturers of guns used in crimes in Kansas City and St. Louis and called on their fellow mayors across the country to do the same. The summit was hosted by Mayors Against Illegal Guns Co-Chair New York Mayor Eric Adams, in partnership with the African American Mayors Association. “Gun violence is devastating St. Louis and cities across the country, and for too long, gun manufacturers have profited with zero accountability,” said Mayor Tishaura O. Jones. “We convened this summit to send a strong message to reckless actors in the gun industry: your days operating in the shadows are coming to a close.” “Just like how Big Tobacco needed to be held accountable for its role

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WASHINGTON DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, led a majority of the CBC in a letter to Federal Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf expressing strong support for the FDA’s proposed rule to remove menthol cigarettes from the market. “After decades of the tobacco industry’s targeting of our children and our communities with pervasive marketing campaigns and price discounts, use of menthol cigarettes skyrocketed among Black Americans. As of 2020, menthol cigarettes accounted for 37% of all cigarette sales —the highest proportion since major tobacco companies were required to report the domestic market share of menthol and non-menthol cigarettes,” wrote the members. “The net result of these predatory marketing strategies is the Black community is suffering unfairly and disproportionately from tobacco-related diseases.” In 2019, approximately 85% of

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee today unanimously voted to advance U.S. Representative Mike Bost’s (IL-12) Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act to the full House for approval. The bill would set aside existing U.S. Department of Transportation funding to address a critical shortage in available parking for semis and large commercial trucks. “Growing up in a family trucking business, I am all too familiar with the struggle our nation’s truckers face as they push the extra mile to find somewhere safe to park,” said Bost. “Expanding access to parking options for truckers will not only help ensure their safety and the safety of all on the road but will also help address our supply chain crisis by ensuring they aren’t spending precious time searching for somewhere to park. I’m grateful to my colleagues for supporting my bill today and hope that it will quickly be brought up for a vote on the House floor

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WASHINGTON D.C. - Following the preventable, horrific Highland Park massacre that claimed the lives of seven Illinoisans on the Fourth of July, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) delivered impassioned opening remarks to a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing focused on protecting our communities from mass shootings this morning. The Senator, a mother of two young daughters, emphasized that our nation’s gun violence epidemic is now the leading cause of death for young Americans and implored her colleagues to support additional commonsense gun safety reforms like reinstating the assault weapons ban to get weapons of war off our streets and protect our nation’s children from senseless gun violence. Key quotes: “Now, I want to be clear – restoring the assault weapons ban would not prevent sportsmen from continuing to access more than 2,000 models of powerful hunting rifles. We are not talking about your .30-06s – no mass shooter is going to grab

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Terry Wilson, who is running for the 1st District St. Louis County Council seat, is the latest guest on the Politically Speaking podcast. The Jennings City Councilman talked about his primary challenge against Council Chairwoman Rita Days.

BALLWIN, MO. -On Wednesday, July 20th, wish kid Conner, who is battling a nervous system disorder, was sworn in as Metro West Fire Protection District Station 2’s newest firefighter. The 11-year-old’s one-true wish to be a firefighter came to life with the help of Make-A-Wish and Metro West’s firefighters. “It’s a miracle to see all these people rally their support around Conner,” Conner’s Mother, Tanya said. “We believe God doesn’t give our family anything we can’t handle. Conner has such a strong support network in his corner.” Traveling from Fort Dodge, Iowa, Conner and his family are staying in St. Louis for a week so he can take in the sights of St. Louis and experience being a firefighter. Conner will be accompanied by his mother, grandparents, and two older brothers. While in town, Conner will also have the opportunity to visit St. Louis’ best attractions such as the St. Louis Zoo, the Science Center, an

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ALTON - The Alton Municipal Band’s 132nd concert series continues this week with “Leading Ladies,” a celebration of women’s roles in music, stage, and screen. The concert features music sung or performed by prominent women such as the Andrews Sisters and Judy Garland. Under the direction of Jennifer Shenberger, the band will also feature vocal soloist Willa Stine, a recent high school graduate, whose powerful voice will shine as she performs songs from both the jazz and musical theatre traditions. On Sunday, concertgoers are invited to have a “frozen treat to beat the heat,” as the Mobile Tropical Sno will be on-site at Haskell Park, selling Hawaiian Shaved Ice in a variety of flavors. This unique cart has made appearances around the Alton area and is always a hit no matter where they turn up. Patrons can purchase a snow cone with cash, credit/debit, or Apple Pay. Admission to the concert is free. It will be presented again on Sunday, July

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At local hunger-relief agencies, donations are down while demand is climbing.

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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Irish rockers U2 are among the five honorees who will be saluted at the 45th edition of the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors gala. The star-studded tribute ceremony will be held…

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Chinese Silk Textiles of the Ming and Qing Dynasties showcases fine examples of Chinese textiles from the Museum’s collection, including clothing, embroideries, hangings, and banners

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Fox in the Mirror, a 20–minute video by Argentine artist Liliana Porter, is comprised of short vignettes depicting objects coupled with piano scores, solos, or

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Oscar Murillo (born Colombia, 1986) examines notions of cultural exchange, globalization, labor, and action through monumental paintings that reflect the processes of their making.  

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Catching the Moment celebrates the acquisition in 2020 of 833 works of contemporary art assembled by Ted L. and Maryanne Ellison Simmons. Comprised primarily of prints—and including a

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