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Missourians say team owners should pay majority of new stadium costs, new poll shows
The results offer the most recent portrait of Missourians’ thoughts on whether local and state governments should provide public funding for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.
New law gives Missouri state auditor power to audit local governments without invitation
On July 23, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released an audit detailing how a former mayor of Excelsior Estates improperly paid himself more than $37,000 and funneled more than $200,000 to a business he owned. During the course of their work, auditors found that the records for the village of 209 people on the border of Ray and Clay counties were in “total disarray with missing financial records (and) other vital city records stored in a makeshift camper...
Water main break floods parking lot in Chesterfield
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A water main break flooded part of the Trader Joe’s complex in Chesterfield Thursday morning. This happened around 1 a.m. on Clarkson Road and First Alert 4 crews spotted at least two breaks in the parking lot. Fire crews were able to...
Death row inmate pleas for commute of sentence as DNA evidence was 'contaminated' during arrest
Marcellus Williams is set to be executed Sept 24 for the 1998 murder of Lisha Gayle, which he has denied for two decades, urging authorities to test DNA that he's sure will exonerate him
SIU staff encouraged to attend a virtual wellness session Sept. 23
The SIU System will offer a wellness session for staff only on Sept. 23. The session on “Change Management in Practice” is from noon to 1 p.m. The session will be led by the SIU School of Medicine’s Sookyung Suh, transformation strategist for the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, assistant professor in the Department of Medical Education and director of Organizational Change Management. See the flyer for the link to the meetings and the credentials.
One decade later: How Ferguson boosted the Black Lives Matter movement
Following the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown Jr. in 2014, the community of Ferguson, Missouri — less than 30 minutes from SIUE’s main campus — erupted in protest, reinvigorating the young Black Lives Matter movement across the nation. 10 years later, the impact of the protests is still felt in the Metro East.
Suspicious activity in House Springs raises safety concerns
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) -- Ethan and Mandi Couch are so concerned about suspicious activity in front of their home in House Springs that they won’t let their young children play in the front yard. “It’s a problem that’s getting out of hand,” said Ethan Couch....
HS girls’ golf: West and Kiers earn medals for North Mac
The North Mac High School girls’ golf team is in pursuit of more hardware after winning the South Central Conference last season. Returning stars Jersey West and Taylor Kiers are leading the Panthers’ pursuit in the early stages of 2024. West placed runner-up individually to help North Mac...
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
Will kids with head lice in Illinois schools be sent home early? Latest CDC, state guidance
For many families, a child getting sent home early due to head lice is a common occurrence during the school year. But parents may be surprised to learn that the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says students with head lice infestations can stay in the classroom longer.
$483k Awarded to 3 Illinois Cities for Water Supply Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy has awarded $483,790 to three public water supply facilities through the Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program. READ MORE: Illinois and Wisconsin Residents Being Warned of 'Puppy Scam'. According to a press release from the Illinois EPA, these grants are aimed...
Recap of Tuesday Evening’s Storms
Heaviest totals across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. An approaching cold front brings the next chance for scattered thunderstorms, but not everyone is likely to see rain. Upwards of 50% of the metro area may see a shower or thunderstorm by late Friday night. Hi-resolution model snapshot at various times.
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