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Heat concerns prompt EMS response at Sullivan, Mo. marching band festival
Heat concerns prompt EMS response at Sullivan, Mo. marching band festival
Emergency crews responded to a marching band festival at Sullivan High School on Saturday after reports of multiple people experiencing heat-related concerns.
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Illinois spring session included overlooked legislative achievements - The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Looking back at a legislative session that reached beyond the biggest headlines
This year, we made major progress in education, women's health, affordability and public safety, and I look forward to continuing that work this fall, writes state Rep. Katie Stuart.
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Texas Brown Tarantulas: 'Missouri's largest spiders' are on the move this fall
Texas Brown Tarantulas: ‘Missouri’s largest spiders’ are on the move this fall
Fall arrives in just a few days, and it’s that time of year again when “Missouri’s largest spiders” are on the move.
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Chao Baan, Thai restaurant in The Grove, to close after this weekend
Chao Baan, Thai restaurant in The Grove, to close after this weekend
Chao Baan, an authentic Thai restaurant in The Grove, is closing doors after seven years.
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Hawley invites Flock, Axon, other surveillance tech CEOs to testify
Hawley invites Flock, Axon, other surveillance tech CEOs to testify
(The Hill) — Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) invited the CEOs of Flock Safety and other prominent AI-powered surveillance camera manufacturers to testify before the upper chamber’s Judiciary Subcomm…
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Woman pleads guilty to stealing $100K meant for sick St. Louis-area pets
Woman pleads guilty to stealing $100K meant for sick St. Louis-area pets
A woman has admitted to stealing more than $100,000 in donations meant to help sick pets in the St. Louis region and using the money for personal expenses is now behind bars.
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1 killed, 3 injured after shooting at East St. Louis nightclub
1 killed, 3 injured after shooting at East St. Louis nightclub
One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting Friday at an East St. Louis nightclub, according to Illinois State Police.
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Potentially record breaking heat continues one more day, cold front moves in Sunday
Potentially record breaking heat continues one more day, cold front moves in Sunday
ST. LOUIS – We have one more very hot day ahead before a cold front brings some relief to the region. We could see another record-warm day today, with highs in the mid to upper 90s. Weakening…
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Tornado victim describes long wait as recovery efforts ramp up
Tornado victim describes long wait as recovery efforts ramp up
The long road to recovery continues for many tornado victims in north St. Louis following last year’s May 16th tornado. And, while the city is making progress through its STL Recovers Program to re…
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Great Forest Park Balloon Race and Glow draws large crowds to St. Louis
Great Forest Park Balloon Race and Glow draws large crowds to St. Louis
The 54th annual Great Forest Park Balloon Race is underway in St. Louis, where event planners anticipate an estimated 90,000 attendees throughout the two-day weekend in Forest Park.
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St. Louis Cardinals eliminated from NL postseason race, miss playoffs for 4th straight year
St. Louis Cardinals eliminated from NL postseason race, miss playoffs for 4th straight year
For the fourth consecutive season, the St. Louis Cardinals have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention and will miss the postseason.
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New Best Buddies program promotes inclusion in Roxana
New Best Buddies program promotes inclusion in Roxana
A Metro East school is pairing students with intellectual and developmental disabilities with those learning general education.
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Sewer district warns non-payers as delinquent city disputes debt
Sewer district warns non-payers as delinquent city disputes debt
The North County City of Kinloch is reportedly refusing to pay its bills, during a time that the Metropolitan Sewer District is threatening non-payers with shut off
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St. Louis outdoor events offer ways to beat the heat this weekend
St. Louis outdoor events offer ways to beat the heat this weekend
With temperatures expected to climb this weekend, organizers of outdoor events across the St. Louis area are reminding attendees to prepare for the heat while enjoying the festivities.
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September Is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: The Empowerment Network Hosts “Give Me 10!” Health Fair
September Is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: The Empowerment Network Hosts “Give Me 10!” Health Fair
St. Louis — Mellve Shahid Sr., founder of The Empowerment Network, is highlighting September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and encouraging men to talk with their healthcare providers about the…
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South Grand business leaders apologize for letter targeting homeless
South Grand business leaders apologize for letter targeting homeless
Leaders of the South Grand Boulevard business district in St. Louis have issued an apology after a letter shared to business owners earlier this week told them not to offer food or water to people …
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Illinois could bill gunmakers for costs of gun violence
Illinois could bill gunmakers for costs of gun violence
Illinois state lawmakers are considering legislation to bill gunmakers for the costs of gun violence. Officials say that gun violence costs the state of Illinois $20 billion each year for things li…
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State of Illinois provides help to attract buyers for former Tyson plant in Joslin
State of Illinois provides help to attract buyers for former Tyson plant in Joslin
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) on Thursday announced that the State of Illinois is making resources available through the Invest in Illinoi…
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Winning $206K lottery ticket sold in south St. Louis County
Winning $206K lottery ticket sold in south St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – One player in the Missouri Lottery won over $200,000 on a winning ticket last month. According to the Missouri Lottery, the ticket was sold at the Schnucks Market, loc…
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Charges filed after man accused of striking SLMPD cars
Charges filed after man accused of striking SLMPD cars
A St. Louis man has been charged after allegedly hitting two police vehicles after fleeing from law enforcement earlier this week.
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Missouri AG tells Polymarket, Kalshi, others to stop offering sports bets
Missouri AG tells Polymarket, Kalshi, others to stop offering sports bets
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office has ordered six prediction market operators, including Polymarket and Kalshi, to stop offering unlicensed sports betting in the state.
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