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St. Louis just can’t stay quiet. The region has produced legends who are on a first-name basis worldwide, like Ike & Tina, Miles, Chuck, and

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The fastest game on Earth.   HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever explores the science behind ice hockey. Technology, physics and other topics highlight the advances of

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A man on a violent crime spree was shot and killed by another man in St. Charles who was witnessing an armed robbery in progress.

John Danforth and Trudy Busch Valentine both represent a return to the past. But will Missouri listen?

St. Louis aldermen on Friday passed legislation setting up a new civilian oversight agency to investigate police misconduct allegations despite opposition from three police employee organizations.

Professor William Clare Roberts considers Marx, socialism, and political theory.

The Midwest’s biggest cactus and succulent event is back! Shop plants and pots from regional vendors and enjoy the show of amazing succulent plants from

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Bag Phones, Brick Phones, Blackberries, a Satellite Phone and more – these are some of the cellular telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone

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SSM Health DePaul Hospital installed a metal detector in the emergency room this week, a safety precaution nurses there have long pleaded for.

BALLWIN, Mo. - A St. Louis based nonprofit is hosting their 4th Annual Heroes for Autism 5k and Mile Saturday to help under-served families impacted by autism and raise awareness and acceptance of autism spectrum disorders. The Freddie Ford Family Foundation is hosting this annual event. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. at Queeny Park. The funds raised will [...]

ALTON — Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health and addiction services, applauds the July 16 transition to 988 as the easy-to-remember, three-digit code people can use in the United States to quickly access mental health crisis services. This development marks a critical step forward and offers an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen and transform life-saving mental health crisis care in this country. In 2020, the U.S. had about one death every 11 minutes from suicide according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The National Institute of Mental Health reported nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness. To reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline), people can call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. The 988 network of crisis contact centers, including Centerstone, offer 24/7 access to counselors trained to help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and other mental

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JERSEYVILLE - Hannah R. Tonsor of Jerseyville, Illinois, has been named to the dean's list in the University of Notre Dame's College of Arts and Letters for outstanding scholarship during the Spring 2022 semester. Students who achieve dean's honors at Notre Dame represent the top 30 percent of students in their college.

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EDWARDSVILLE – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will honor 10 remarkable graduates at the 2022 SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame ceremony, “A Night Among the Stars,” on Friday, Sept. 23, at 5:30 p.m. in the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom. The impressive alumni have made exceptional contributions in their chosen fields, in their communities and at SIUE through their leadership, character and hard work. “The SIUE Alumni Association is proud to recognize the achievements of outstanding members of our alumni community,” said Andrew Ravanelli, PhD, SIUE Alumni Association president. “We are humbled by the accomplishments of these inductees and welcome them into the Alumni Hall of Fame.” The 2022 honorees listed by their College or School include: College of Arts and Sciences Terry Ganey BA Mass Communications ’70 Terry Ganey is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author. During a 28-year career with the S

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ALTON - The old building next to Germania Coffee House on Broadway in Alton is down Saturday morning. A worker is shown above surveying the remains on Friday. Stutz Excavating is the company in charge of the project. A Stutz Excavating manager said the remnants should be removed on Monday. The building demolition started Friday morning. Alton Mayor David Goins said late Friday he was glad the building was finally torn down. "It will be a relief for everybody," he added. "It will be safer for everyone involved. It is a relief it is torn down."

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ST. LOUIS - Hundreds of fishing trips along the Mighty Mississippi have led to numerous viral social media posts for one local charter company. On Tuesday, Captain Tyler Moses of Show Me Catfishing showed Fox2Now.com's Monica Ryan how he does it. Ryan and Moses caught 10 catfish that morning, including a 30-pounder. Moses said the [...]

Activities will be bountiful during the Downtown Kirkwood Sidewalk Sale and Kirkwood Farmers’ Market Peach Festival on Saturday, July 16. Visitors to Downtown Kirkwood will

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Founded in 2002, the award-winning Ferguson Farmers’ Market is now celebrating its 21st delicious season. This Saturday morning tradition brings you fresh fruits and veggies,

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"Fighting a food desert can be a tough issue. We are excited about bringing a much-needed supermarket to our area," said Erica Williams.

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen passed a bill to use federal COVID-19 funds for an abortion plan Friday.