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An explosion that obliterated several homes in north St. Louis County and injured five people was “likely a natural gas explosion.”

A new national survey of organizations serving low- to moderate-income communities indicates poor economic conditions led by lack of affordable housing and personal finance difficulties. Respondents to The Community Perspectives Survey: Insights from the Field gave slightly more positive ratings on employment and education conditions, driven by the ability to find work and uptake of […]

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by Jeani Ringkob, Chief Growth Officer, StoryBuilt Marketing Your employer brand is just as valuable—if not more—than your customer brand. And yet, most construction companies don’t even realize they have one—let alone that it’s bleeding talent and dragging down productivity. The Pain: Workforce Turnover Isn’t Just a People Problem—It’s a Strategic One Turnover isn’t just […]

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Explosions like we witnessed Monday morning in north St. Louis County ignite questions. Ed Nordskog searches for the answers.

18-year-old with "life threatening injuries" remained hospitalized on Tuesday.

Editor’s Note: Late Tuesday (Aug. 26th) afternoon, FEMA informed the City of St. Louis that Mayor Cara Spencer’s request to extend the application deadline for FEMA individual assistance for 30 days had been denied. “I strongly disagree with this denial, as we have seen hundreds of St. Louisans continue to apply for FEMA individual assistance […]

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UPDATE: According to the St. Louis County Police Department, the man has been located and is safe. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The St. Louis County Police Department (SLCPD) has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for a 69-year-old man who was last seen leaving his home.

St. Louis welcomed back a fallen local soldier as the body of Airman First Class Tatyana Salceda arrived at St. Louis Lambert International Airport to a hero's welcome.

Missouri Director of Revenue Trish Vincent said the state is overhauling the way consumers pay sales taxes on the purchase of new vehicles.

From St. Louis Public Radio: In the 100 days after a powerful EF3 tornado tore through St. Louis, residents in the tornado’s path are still navigating insurance claims, tarped roofs and boarded-up windows. Stress, frustration and disappointment in elected officials are on the minds of thousands of St. Louisans who are attempting to pick up […]

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MACOUPIN COUNTY – Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Virden, Illinois man with dissemination of child sexual abuse material. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois, to apprehend offenders who download and trade child sexual abuse material online. The Attorney General’s office charged Jeffrey A. Bates, 28, in Macoupin County Circuit Court with three counts of Class X felony dissemination of child pornography, each punishable by up to 30 years in prison. Sentences are ultimately determined by the court. Bates is currently detained at the Macoupin County Jail. “Children who survive exploitation can face a lifetime of trauma, which is why we must help them receive justice by holding the offenders who commit these horrific crimes accountable,” Raoul said. “I will continue to work with state and local authorities to ensure these individuals

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Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras has been suspended for six games and fined an undisclosed amount for his tirade in St. Louis’ 7-6 win over Pittsburgh on Monday night.

GRAFTON - Raging Rivers WaterPark is proud to honor the dedication and service of local heroes with the 5th Annual First Responders Weekend, taking place Saturday, August 30th through Monday, September 1st. As a special thank-you, all EMTs, Paramedics, Firefighters, and Police Officers will receive FREE park admission available at the gate with valid ID or badge. This special offer applies to the First Responder only. “Our first responders are the backbone of our communities,” said Jeremy Hayes, General Manager of Raging Rivers WaterPark. “Their bravery and selflessness deserve recognition, and this weekend is our way of saying thank you. We invite them to relax, enjoy, and make memories with family and friends.” The waterpark is open for two more weekends. Be sure to splash into the fun one last time — the 2025 Season officially wraps up on Sunday, September 7th. For park details and hours, visit www.RagingRivers.com .

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From The Federal Reserve of St. Louis: The July jobs report showed a sharp deceleration in payroll growth with an average of just 35,000 jobs per month from May through July—well below previous years’ robust gains. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, marking a meaningful shift from stronger prepandemic conditions; unemployment averaged 3.7% in 2019. […]

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EAST ST. LOUIS — One lucky Illinois Lotto player is starting the week $14.6 million richer after matching all six numbers in the Monday, August 25, Lotto drawing. This is the largest Lotto jackpot won in 2025, surpassing a $10.4 million prize awarded on February 8. The winning ticket was sold at Crown Mart, located at 306 E. Broadway in East Saint Louis, Illinois. The winning Lotto numbers were: 5-9-14-18-22-23. “Our phone has been ringing off the hook with customers calling to congratulate us for selling the jackpot-winning Lotto ticket,” said Ed Hamed, store manager. “In my nine years managing this location, this is the biggest winning ticket we’ve ever sold. We are thrilled for the winner and couldn’t be more excited.” For selling the winning ticket, Crown Mart will receive a bonus of $146,000, one percent of the prize amount. When asked what he plans to do with the bonus, Hamed shared, “We’ll put it back into the business—remodel

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