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The victim's identity has not been released.

The Missouri Highway Patrol said a suspect is in custody, accused of shooting a police officer during a traffic stop in North Kansas City.

An outdoor retailer is set to expand its footprint in the St. Louis region this week.

The FBI’s shift from law enforcement to counter-terrorism began shortly after the 9/11 attacks in 2001, but really took off about a decade later, when it got into the business of radicalizing internet randos to turn them into “terrorists” worth hitting with material support charges. While the FBI continued to pretend it was making the […]

The second day of testimony is underway in the trial of a man accused of killing a retired St. Louis police captain two summers ago.

Timed to coincide with the birthday of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the “disability pride festival" will include performances, speakers, food trucks, and more.

Police don't know the name of the man who was fatally struck late Monday in the 1000 block of North Grand Boulevard.

Simmons Hanly Conroy attorneys secure justice for family of New York and New Jersey construction worker who died from mesothelioma after exposure to asbestos-containing joint compound. NEW YORK (July 18, 2022) – Simmons Hanly Conroy , one of the nation’s largest mesothelioma law firms, has won a $15 million verdict against Kaiser Gypsum on behalf of the family of Munir Seen, a New York and New Jersey construction worker who died in 2019 of mesothelioma, a rare and fatal cancer caused by asbestos exposure. The jury found Kaiser Gypsum acted with reckless disregard for the safety of others and awarded $15 million in total damages to the Seen family. “After carefully considering the evidence, the jury found Kaiser Gypsum was responsible for causing Mr. Seen’s mesothelioma,” said Shareholder Daniel P. Blouin , who served as lead trial attorney. In addition to Blouin, Simmons Hanly Conroy Shareholders Don ald P. Blydenburgh, Randy S. Cohn , James

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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced Tuesday.

CARLINVILLE - Blackburn College recently hosted a group of students for a unique campus experience through a partnership with Give Back. A nonprofit organization, Give Back supports students who have faced varying types of adversity with personal mentorship and scholarship support. While Give Back students toured several colleges and universities in Illinois, they were able to experience first-hand what life would be like as a college student and as part of the Blackburn community. With similar missions and commitments to making college education more attainable, the partnership between Blackburn and Give Back is an excellent fit. Give Back students are selected as early as ninth grade and benefit from their college readiness programs and campus visits. As a collegiate partner, the College works with Give Back to provide resources to give students a chance at a higher education degree. Blackburn has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top Liberal Arts Colleges

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ST. LOUIS - United Way of Greater St. Louis recently awarded nine one-time community enhancement grants totaling $100,000 to local nonprofits for traditional and virtual summer programs supporting youth ages 5 – 16 through summer learning and nutrition.?In total, the funding will enable organizations to support an additional 4,000 young people throughout the St. Louis region this summer. “Programs that gives children the resources to stay engaged during the summer by learning about a variety of important things including healthy eating and nutrition is invaluable to their long-term development,” said Michelle Tucker, president and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis. “These programs are important because healthy eating helps children become better learners and that will benefit them once the school year begins.” The following organizations were selected to provide access to healthy food to youth by supporting summer food and nutrition programs

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STL's No. 1 celeb will take part in online fundraising chat Saturday for the Democratic candidate who is vying for seat being vacated by GOP's Roy Blount.

Scars of the disease persist for sickest survivors and their families.

Robin Bonds, 56, was found dead in her apartment in the 4200 block of Michigan Avenue.

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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CHICAGO - The Mega Millions jackpot is now over the half billion dollar mark, with an estimated top prize of $530 million up for grabs in the next drawing tonight Tuesday, July 19. If won, this would be the eighth largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won in the U.S. in the history of the game! An Illinois Lottery player is in the top 10 charts for Mega Millions jackpots struck. In March 2012, three tickets bought in Illinois, Kansas, and Maryland all matched the five winning numbers and the Mega Ball to scoop the top prize. The total jackpot on offer of $646 million was split between the three tickets and an Illinois resident walked away with just over $215 million. Mega Millions is played every Tuesday and Friday night, with the next draw taking place on Tuesday, July 19 at 10 p.m. (CT). Mega Millions tickets are $2 each, and players can add the Megaplier for an additional $1 for the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes. Illinois residents who are 18 and older can play Mega Millions

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Dr. Jody Sowell, who has been with the organization for 16 years, recently took over as the seventh president of the MHS.

GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is happy to announce that Abi Zajac from Glen Carbon has been selected by Girl Scouts of the USA as a recipient of a Gold Award Scholarship. The Girl Scouts of the USA Gold Award Scholarship recognizes one outstanding Gold Award Girl Scout per council whose project exemplifies the core components of the Gold Award. Abi earned her Gold Award by self-publishing a children’s book on the topic of anxiety. Her book, Bobby Conquers Anxiety , was created in an effort to educate and reduce the stigma around mental health. Abi’s efforts were applauded by Girl Scouts of the USA for her project’s measurable and sustainable impact, and the national organization recognized her impact by naming her as one of the scholarship recipients. “All of us at Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois are extremely proud of Abi for earning this scholarship,” said Loretta Graham, CEO of Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. “Abi i

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