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Drought almost completely gone in Missouri
The drought in Missouri is almost completely gone, thanks to recent heavy rains. The latest drought monitor map shows only a small oval-shaped area of abnormally dry conditions that covers parts of Newton, Jasper, Barry, and Lawrence counties in southwestern Missouri. There’s also a thin sliver of abnormal dryness south of Branson along the Arkansas border.
St. Louis prepares for major earthquake with drills in streets, skies and waterways
An earthquake along the New Madrid Fault has just hit the Midwest, devastating many communities. In St. Louis, bridges have collapsed, roads are twisted, and buildings are crumbling. More than 40,000 people are trapped in Busch Stadium. Moments after the rumbling stops, hundreds of first responders scour the city on search and rescue missions.
Verizon to giveaway free backpacks at St. Louis stores
Verizon is giving away free backpacks at 13 stores in the St. Louis area on Sunday, July 28, in an effort to ease the financial burden of the back-to-school season, and will provide clear backpacks to meet various school district requirements.
St. Louis LEGO convention expands, adds more viewing times
The St. Louis LEGO Brick Convention will feature colorful and complex LEGO creations from artists around the US, as well as a Star Wars Zone, brick pits, and builds from St. Louis locals, with tickets available online.
Purcell Tire & Rubber Company expands operations in Potosi, creating jobs
Purcell Tire & Rubber Company, a leading provider of tire and rubber products, announced its expansion in Potosi, investing over $5.3 million and creating 10 new jobs. This expansion includes acquiring an 8-acre site in the Washington County Industrial Park for a 44,000-square-foot warehouse, distribution center, and fleet repair shop.
Lawyer for Bar:PM owner wants Gabe Gore's office sanctioned for 'hiding essential evidence'
ST. LOUIS — The lawyer for Bar:PM wants a judge to sanction the circuit attorney's office or drop the case against his client over prosecutors "hiding essential evidence," according to a court filing this week. In a motion for sanctions, lawyer James Wyrsch said Gabe Gore's office has refused...
Calendar of Events July 18-25
Jefferson County Fair, 5-11 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday and 3-9 p.m. Sunday, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 10349 Business 21, in Hillsboro. Carnival rides, musical acts, motorsport events, concession stands, pig races, children's activities and more. Tickets $15 and include access to events throughout the grounds. Children younger than 10 and active military get in free. Parking available onsite and at Hillsboro High School. To purchase armbands for the carnival, go to wadeshows.com. For more information, visit jeffersoncountyfair.net or call the Civic Club office at 636-789-2600.
Local billionaire departs Blues' ownership group
ST. LOUIS — David Steward, founder and chairman of Maryland Heights-based World Wide Technology, has departed the St. Louis Blues’ ownership group. Blues’ Chairman Tom Stillman said Thursday in a news release that Steward has transferred his partial ownership stake in the National Hockey League franchise to Michael Riney, founder and managing director of investment firm QRM Capital.
A cemetery in North St. Louis County allowed Chinese people to be buried there when no one else would. Now it's being celebrated.
SAINT LOUIS, Mo. — A cemetery in north St. Louis County known for being one of the first to allow Chinese people to be buried there will host a 100-year celebration of that agreement on July 21. Valhalla Cemetery signed an agreement on June 15, 1924, with a Chinese...
Semi-truck overturns, closing downtown ramp to bi-state Poplar Street Bridge
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A ramp in Downtown St. Louis was closed after a semi-truck overturned late morning Thursday. The northbound I-55 ramp leading onto the Poplar Street Bridge towards Illinois was closed after a semi-truck overturned on the road. Police believe it is a two-vehicle crash where the semi-truck hit the median before overturning.
Teen admits to beating of Kaylee Gain, released on court supervision
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The teenager seen assaulting a classmate in a video that garnered national attention earlier this year was placed under court-supervised probation, the teenager's lawyer said. Greg Smith, the lawyer for Maurnice Declue, said the case was "resolved" on June 20, resulting in Declue being...
Ste. Genevieve beats Festus in District 13 final
If anyone knows the history of the rivalry between Ste. Genevieve Post 150 and Festus Post 253 when it comes to American Legion baseball, it’s Junie Basler. After Ste. Gen, the No. 3 seed, swept through the District 13 tournament with a 4-0 record, having beaten Festus twice in three days at Yanks Field, Basler, the former manager of the Post 150 senior team, told the large crowd for both teams that they’ve met to settle the championship at least 15 of the last 20 years.
Illinois ranks 22nd for women’s healthcare in new Commonwealth Fund scorecard
Illinois ranks 22nd nationwide for women’s healthcare, according to an inaugural scorecard released by The Commonwealth Fund Thursday. The state was third in the Great Lakes region, behind Wisconsin and […]
Survey: Nearly half of small businesses couldn't cover June rent
(The Center Square) – A new survey shows that nearly a third of Illinois small businesses couldn't pay their rent on time or in full in June, but conditions have improved. The small business network Alignable survey shows that nationwide, 46% of small business owners reported rent difficulties, the highest delinquency rate since March 2021. Only 28% of small businesses said they have fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. Researcher...
4-year-old Illinois boy competes in National Mullet Competition
Showcasing his mullet named after Patrick Swayze, a four-year-old from Millstadt, Illinois, will compete in the National Mullet Competition this month. Bohdi Fischer and his mullet, "The Swayze Special," will compete in the 1-4 age group while strutting the "business-in-the-front, party-in-the-back" hairstyle.
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