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COVID-19 has now claimed the lives of 1 million Americans – a grim milestone made worse by the fact that probably a third of those fatalities could have been avoided. 

ALTON — The First Annual James Killion Day is scheduled to honor all local veterans from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at James Killion Park (formerly Salu Park). James Killion Day will celebrate the birthday, life, and contributions of Mr. Killion, as well as, pay tribute to local veterans’ past, present and future. In attendance will be the City of Alton Mayor, David Goins, who will present a proclamation to the members of the Killion Family. Local veterans will share their service stories, along with music will be provided by DJ Love. Doves will be released in reverence of veterans who have passed. Also, event attendees will enjoy food, and drinks and take home a commemorative frisbee, as well as, have the opportunity to win tickets to a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game. James Killion Day is being made possible by donations from Duke’s Bakery, Just Desserts, Schwegel’s Market, Williams Family White Dove Release, Alderwoman Rosetta Brown, Signed wit

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"Teachers understand that parents being active in the education of their children does produce an increased educational outcome."

SAVANNAH, Ga. — An Illinois man has been sentenced to spend more than nine years in prison after he admitted having sexual contact with a child 15 years ago when he was a soldier at Georgia’s Fort Stewart. Clarence Michael Lynch of Highland, Illinois, was sentenced Thursday to serve nine years and one month in [...]

Nearly 18 months after getting COVID-19 and spending weeks in the hospital, Terry Bell struggles with hanging up his shirts and pants after doing the laundry. Lifting his clothes, raising …

Each year during the month of June, the Lindenwood Park Neighborhood Association (LPNA) holds the Lawn & Garden Contest.  We … More2022 Lawn and Garden Contest

PITTSBURGH — Paul Goldschmidt went 4 for 5 with two doubles and two RBIs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4. Goldschmidt extended his hitting streak to 14 games and his on-base streak to 28. His two-run double capped a four-run second inning. The Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds hit an inside-the-park home [...]

Sunday marks the 11th year anniversary of one of the deadliest tornadoes on record. The massive EF-5 tornado struck Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011. The tornado had wind speeds of over 200 mph, causing catastrophic damage. There were 158 deaths, over 1,000 injured, and 7,000 structures destroyed. The path was 22.1 miles long and [...]

Homeowners can receive up to $3,000 if they have damages as a result of the MSD system being overrun.

Mercy has piloted a program where staff nurses and outside "gig worker" nurses can sign up for shifts through an app.

There was a total of eight confirmed  tornadoes Thursday - all were small tornadoes. Saturday’s storms meant another day of strong storms in St. Louis that brought heavy rain, some hail and lightning, with winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour. An EF-0 tornado touched down Kirkwood Thursday. The tornado hit the area around 5:00 p.m., and brought wind [...]

St. Louis volunteers and Afghan refugees gather to "take a breath" and enjoy each other's company.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive was the only street identified by name in the city's plans because of its historic significance in the Black community.

"Carmen," one of the most-performed operas in the world since its premiere in Paris in 1875, runs through June 25.