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Woman shot, killed in St. Louis' Dutchtown neighborhood
ST. LOUIS — A woman was shot and killed Friday afternoon in St. Louis' Dutchtown neighborhood, police said. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to a shooting around 2:30 p.m. in the 5000 block of Alaska Avenue. Police said a woman was pronounced dead. No...
Governor candidate Eigel campaigns in Lebanon
Bill Eigel, a candidate for governor, made a campaign stop in Lebanon Friday morning. Eigel spoke to supporters at Cafe’ Judes in Downtown Lebanon. He fielded questions about how he would deal with illegal immigrant, state support for veterans and education. Eigel is seeking the Republican nomination in the Aug. 6 primary election. The other major candidates include Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft. Eigel is currently a state senator serving the 23rd district and lives in Weldon Spring. For more on this story, see Saturday's LCR.
St. Charles Purple Heart Ceremony August 7
The City of Saint Charles Veterans Commission invites you to join them for the annual Purple Heart Ceremony on August 7 at 9 a.m. on the plaza at City Hall, 200 North 2nd Street. This year we are pleased to have Jared McGowen as our keynote speaker. Jared McGowen is...
Arnold Police arrest man found in stolen car
Arnold Police arrested a 37-year-old St. Louis man after he was found driving a car that had been reported stolen in St. Louis. An Arnold Police officer also allegedly found methamphetamine in the car, police reported. At about 12:10 a.m. July 6, the officer stopped a 2014 Hyundai Elantra at...
These St. Louis-area shops are celebrating National Ice Cream Day
ST. LOUIS — I scream, you scream, we all scream for National Ice Cream Day!. Many St. Louis-area shops are celebrating National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21, with giveaways, events and even specialty flavors. Here's where to get your scoop:. City Scoops Creamery. City Scoops Creamery will...
‘The Special Report with Areva Martin’ talks St. Louis women in politics
ST. LOUIS – Attorney and media expert Areva Matin is a St. Louis native returning to her roots in the latest podcast episode of “The Special Report with Areva Martin.”. The episode will feature an interview with St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones and discuss the power of women in politics. The new season of “The Special Report” will be out at by fall 2024.
Liu recieves prestigious Roberts Fellowship
Gary Liu, a graduate student at the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, received a prestigious Roberts Fellowship from the Eisenhower Institute, which includes a $10,000 award to support research and educational costs. Each year, the Eisenhower Institute recognizes a handful of promising doctoral students who are preparing...
White Castle celebrates 99 years in St. Louis with special deals
ST. LOUIS – White Castle is celebrating the 99th anniversary of its first St. Louis store. The fast food chain set up its first shop on July 19, 1925, at 301 North 18th Street. Today, the restaurant has 38 locations throughout the greater St. Louis area. To celebrate the milestone, White Castle is offering customers […]
Neighborhood Advocacy eliminates ‘environmental nuisances’
During the 17 years she’s lived in the West End, Tonnie Smith has witnessed her fair share of bad and downright dangerous effects of disinvestment in her community. However, she’s also seen how the Neighborhood Advocacy program has turned things around in recent years by decreasing the vacant buildings in neighborhoods north of Delmar and the southeast communities in the city.
City of St. Louis will ‘follow judge’s order’ to pause guaranteed basic income program
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura Jones has released a statement after a judge issued a temporary restraining order on the guaranteed basic income program. Late in 2023, St. Louis became one of more than 30 municipalities in the county to offer a guaranteed...
WashU researchers shine light on amyloid architecture
Amyloid-beta (A-beta) aggregates are tangles of proteins most notably associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Despite its constant stint in the limelight, however, researchers have been unable to get a good understanding of how A-beta comes together and breaks apart. “The way A-beta behaves in a variety of...
Legendary group Sugarhill Gang will appear and perform at the Back to School & Community Empowerment Festival
The Sugarhill Gang will be performing and participating in a Back to School & Community Empowerment Festival in St. Louis on July 20, aiming to inspire the youth with positive messages and provide school supplies, haircuts, health screenings, and financial literacy classes.
Jackson appointed associate dean for scholar programs
Phyllis Jackson has assumed the role of associate dean for the Office of Scholar Programs at Washington University in St. Louis, according to Anna Gonzalez, vice chancellor for student affairs. Her appointment took effect July 1. Jackson most recently served as associate director of event management in campus life. She...
The St. Louis American Foundation
Go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-Ic-BKNSc-ZmBqUBasytAKNm7Z3YMbdszkQFZtqMrUtjCRg/viewform. The St. Louis American Foundations’ 2024 Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala will take place on Oct. 12, 2024 at The America Center in downtown St. Louis. Thank you for nominating outstanding educators in the St. Louis metropolitan area for a Salute to...
Abandoned Puppy Rescued During Thunderstorm Goes Viral
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. A heart-wrenching video showing an abandoned puppy tied to a park bench...
O’Fallon to proceed with 2024 Asphalt program
Each year, the city of O’Fallon conducts an annual Asphalt Program to mill and overlay various asphalt streets. For 2024, the city will overlay segments of Weldon Spring Road and Technology Drive. At its meeting on July 11, the City Council voted 9-0 to approve a resolution authorizing Renewal...
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