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Here's a familiar headline from the Washington Post: New class of combative MAGA candidates poised to roil House GOP This happens every decade or so. In 1980 it was the Reaganauts. In 1994 it was Newt's New Model Army. In 2010 it was the tea party. This year it's MAGA. It's the same story over ...continue reading "It’s Groundhog Day in Washington DC"

ST. LOUIS - As daylight saving time ends on November 6, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to help stay safe from home fires. “Home fires claim more lives in a typical year than all natural disasters combined, but working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by half,” said Chris Harmon, Regional Disaster Officer for the Missouri Arkansas Region. “The sooner an alarm alerts you to a fire, the sooner you can get out. When you turn your clocks back this weekend, also test your smoke alarms to help prevent a tragedy in your home.” Since July 1, 2022, Red Cross volunteers in Missouri have responded to helped over 2,200 people in Missouri affected by more than 570 home fires, which account for most of the more than 60,000 disasters that the Red Cross responds to annually across the country. In the Greater St. Louis chapter, approximately 620 people have been helped by Red Cross following

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GRANITE CITY - The Granite City Police Department has an individual in custody without incident after a call that someone made an alleged threat against Granite City High School via social media. Major Nick Novacich, the Granite City deputy police chief, said at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, the Granite City Police Department received a call that someone had made a threat against the Granite City Senior High School. The deputy police chief said Granite City Police immediately initiated an investigation into the matter and quickly identified the person who made the threat. That individual was located and taken into custody without incident. Novacich said as of this time, there is no other threat posed to the Granite City schools. "Due to the age of the individual apprehended, no identifiable information can be released," he added. The command staff of the Granite City Police Department commends the individual(s) who alerted us to this threat and we also commend the swift an

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It’s one of the biggest Halloween parties in St. Louis, presented by 105.7 The Point and hosted by The Rizzuto Show.

Jamelle Bouie talks about the political utility of national symbols and the better parts of American history.

A pair of John Lennon’s trademark round, wire-frame ‘granny’ glasses and a Cadillac convertible once owned by Neil Young are among the many items going under the hammer at Julien’s…

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WOOD RIVER - Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Oiler of the Month” program at EAWR High School. A Senior student is selected each month by members of the EAWR faculty. Each student is awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. The Seniors selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a $1,000.00 “Oiler of the Year” scholarship at the end of the school year. October’s winner is Tyler Robinson. Tyler is a Senior at EAWR and is involved with varsity basketball, football, baseball, soccer, golf, the National Honor Society, and Spirit Club. Tyler has received honors for the National Honor Society, varsity football, basketball, baseball, golf, and soccer. After graduation Tyler plans to obtain a degree in Business at Illinois State University. Congratulations Tyler and we all wish you good luck in your future! Midwest Members Credit Union has been serving your community for over 87 years. To find out more information

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Schnucks Crestwood is getting a remodel starting in late spring of 2023.

The victim told police she and a family member tracked the stolen car but had to flee after hearing gunshots.

One of my favorite statistics has finally been released for Q3: median asking rent. This is a survey figure from the Census Bureau, and unlike the figures they use for inflation this one is (a) timely and (b) accurate since it includes only asking prices for new rentals. So it gives us a genuinely good ...continue reading "The rental market has cooled down to almost normal"

Voting has never been more important. The future well-being of our state and nation may very well depend on voters making informed decisions on Nov. 8. It is imperative voters know where candidates stand on the issues that matter most. But a candidate’s positions on issues don’t form in a vacuum or emerge out ofContinue reading "Opinion: Vote. The future of our state and nation is riding on it"

Voting has never been more important. The future well-being of our state and nation may very well depend on voters making informed decisions on Nov. 8. It is imperative voters …

The woman and her two young children were found safe Wednesday morning.

More than 100 registered sex offenders were checked Monday night throughout St. Charles County.

Some of country music’s biggest stars will pay tribute to one of rock’s legendary bands on their 60th anniversary with Stoned Cold Country, an album celebrating The Rolling Stones. Hit-making…

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Owners of property keep pitching an idea that won't float on the Mississippi River.

Over several centuries, Indian artisans perfected complex methods for producing dyes and mordants to create painted and printed cloth in a spectrum of fade-resistant colors. Starting in the 17th century,

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Hong Kong–based artist Samson Young’s practice centers on installation-based work stemming from sound and music. He interweaves cultural paradigms across media while focusing on poetic translations between the sonic and

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