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District officials are doing further testing for mold in the school after a water pipe burst on Christmas Day.

The Macoupin County, Illinois, Sheriff's Office needs help finding a missing man.

A man in north St. Louis died Sunday afternoon after being shot multiple times. It's the second murder in St. Louis City so far this year.

Firefighters in East St. Louis were battling a blaze Monday morning.

Traffic troubles could be increasing along part of I-55 beginning Monday morning. That’s when MoDOT crews are moving forward with a significant lane shift and ramp closures.

St. Louis City's new police chief begins his job Monday, January 9.

On the door above the office of the Missouri attorney general is a plaque that reads as follows: “I may be nothing special, but the last two guys were lying insurrectionists.” OK, I made that up.

A conversation with Dr. Brendan Lucey of Washington University’s Sleep Medicine Center

Updated amenities makes this an ideal home for a family.

Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò charts a course between cynical corporate liberalism and right-wing anti-wokeness.

The rip-roaring, louder-than-a-rock-concert, dustier-than-a-rodeo motorsports showcase comes to the Dome at America's Center on January 21 and 22.

Ask around the Missouri Capitol, and there is one trait people bring up over and again to explain how Cindy O’Laughlin became one of the most influential lawmakers in the state. “She has the ability to tell me I was an idiot,” said Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden, “and tell those guys they were […]

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ROXANA - Chase Allen has been a special athlete for Roxana High School. He played the tackle position for the Shells’ football team and is also a wrestler. Coach Wade DeVries said Chase has been a leader in the weight room, which has played a large part in his success on the gridiron and in wrestling. Allen is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Shells. “Chase has been an essential part of our defense for the past three seasons,” Coach DeVries said. “Because of his position, nose tackle, he does not often have the stats or get the recognition that he deserves. He is also an outstanding wrestler.” At the end of December Allen had an 18-5 wrestling record with 15 pins, so he is also having an extraordinary season in that sport and should be strong in the post-season.

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While our two-party system of government has never functioned perfectly, in recent years it has become more and more dysfunctional — not only in Washington but in many state houses. Why? Have both the Republican and Democratic parties been weakened and crippled by extreme ideological factions in their ranks? Has each party lost its core […]

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The new global target aims to protect 30 percent of land and waters. But is it a powerful goal or an empty slogan?

PIASA - Garrett Beuttel is an up-and-coming Southwestern High School runner as a junior and will be a key member of the track team in the spring. Garrett is an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Piasa Birds. Garrett has been a standout for Southwestern since his freshman year and had solid cross-country and track-and-field seasons since he started. He recorded a time of 18:30 in the IHSA cross-country regional. Garrett will be one of the Piasa Birds’ top track and field athletes in the spring and will run both the 1600 and 3200-meter runs. Garrett’s coach Gary Bowker said the talented athlete has always enjoyed running. “When Garrett stays focused, he is really hard to beat,” Coach Bowker said. “He ran really well this past cross country season and I expect great things from him when track and field starts in March.” Garrett and his younger brother, Bram, push each other all the time, Coach Bowker says. “Th

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The new system follows in California’s footsteps — except when it doesn’t.

COLLINSVILLE - This is the Good Shepherd Lutheran School Second Quarter Honor Roll. High Honor Roll with Distinction (Gr. 7&8 - GPA 4.00+) 8 th Grade: Isaak B., Grayson G., Dean H., Grace P., Kaitlyn Pe., Kaitlyn Pi., Alex R., Ben S., Connor S., Natalie T., Autumn W. 7 th Grade: Marion H., Lauren K., Dylan L., Calista S., Lily W., Bradley W., Josie W. High Honor Roll (Gr. 5&6 - GPA 3.51 to 4.0; Gr. 7&8 - GPA 3.51 to 3.99) 8 th Grade: Anna A., Bradley D., Lilly G., Emily K., Hayden S., Jacob S. 7 th Grade: Conner L., Ryan P., Owen T., Teagan W. 6 th Grade: Robert A., Matthew B., Brayden B., Rory D., Liam D., Brodie F., Caroline F., Kaleb G., Cooper I., Elle J., Prabhgun K., August K., Sydney L, Meghan M., Caleb M., Reeve M., Jake R., Hunter S., Alyssa S., Chance S., Noah W., Cali W., Jack Z. 5 th Grade: Will B., Isabella B., Caleb, B., Matti C., Owen C., Zion C., Ella F., Myla G., Agnes H., Sydney H., David K., Alexis K., Jacob K., Elise L., Natalie M.,

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GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College has teamed up with area high schools and fire departments to form the Fire Science Academy (FSA). The purpose of the FSA is to help incoming high school seniors take the initial steps needed to become a volunteer, on-call or full-time firefighter. L&C Fire Science Program Coordinator Ed Burnley says the idea came from Wood River Fire Chief Wade Stahlhut and East Alton-Wood River High School Superintendent Rob Miller. “The motivation was a recent decline in recruitment and fire department applications across the area,” Burnley said. “The hope is area fire departments will see an increase in the number of people interested in becoming a firefighter.” According to Burnley, the FSA will serve as a first step to an Associate in Applied Science in Fire Science for those considering a career in a fire service-related field. “These students will complete the cognitive and psychomotor components of

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