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'Scathing' Report Exposes Broken Promises of Cori Bush's Primary Challenger
A local coalition on Wednesday released a report blasting the record of St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell, who is challenging progressive Congresswoman Cori Bush in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st District. The report about Bell's five years in his current office was published by the Prosecutor Organizing Table, which includes Action St. Louis, ArchCity Defenders, Freedom Community Center, Forward through Ferguson, MacArthur Justice Center, and Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty. "Early on, Bell cast himself as a progressive looking to make fundamental changes to the way that the St. Louis County prosecutor's office operated," the report explains. "He...
St. Louis Transgender Center not shutting down, Washington University officials say
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey celebrated a "huge win" on Tuesday after a whistleblower claimed that Washington University's Transgender Center was soon shutting down. Washington University officials, however, said the claim was unfounded. "The scope of care provided at the Center changed last year after Missouri...
Work planned to resume at Gateway Studios construction site
Nearly a month after its general contractor walked off and was blocked from the worksite, Gateway Studios & Production Services officials say they are close to resuming work on the 23.8-acre building site in Chesterfield. On July 15, Gateway announced it is in talks with Chesterfield-based firm A.J. Brown Construction...
Battlehawks select hometown star Cody Schrader in UFL Draft as he continues to compete for NFL job
ST. LOUIS — A Mizzou star and Lutheran South graduate could play his professional football in his home town. The St. Louis Battlehawks selected Cody Schrader in the second round of the United Football League's college player draft on Wednesday. Schrader was eligible for the UFL College Draft after going undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Wright City woman killed in crash on I-70 westbound at Blanchette Memorial Bridge
ST CHARLES, Mo. — A Wright City woman died Wednesday after a crash on westbound Interstate 70 involving a tractor-trailer and two passenger vehicles. The crash happened just past the Blanchette Memorial Bridge over the Missouri River. A traffic camera showed a backup on I-70, multiple firetrucks and law enforcement SUVs on Wednesday.
Swansea’s and 2023 Alton River Dragons Pitcher Evan Gray Makes MLB Draft History
SWANSEA – A Swansea native and Belleville East High School grad Evan Gray earned congratulations on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, as he became the first Alton River Dragons player to be selected in the Major League Draft. Alton River Dragons General Manager Dallas Martz said: “Huge congrats to Evan...
Charges filed against Illinois deputy in death of Sonya Massey
An Illinois sheriff’s deputy has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old woman who had called authorities over concerns about a prowler, officials said Wednesday. Sonya Massey was killed inside her home after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call at around 12:50 a.m....
OPPD mutual aid shifts to Illinois
WESTERN ILLINOIS - The Omaha Public Power District’s 17-person mutual aid team arrived in Des Moines, Iowa, Tuesday evening to assist MidAmerican Energy with power restoration efforts. Photos courtesy of OPPD. A storm on Monday left tens of thousands without power in Iowa. Their work location shifted Wednesday to...
Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
To help folks who need to store personal belongings and other items while cleaning up, that company that's America's #1 choice for do-it-yourself movers is giving people free storage for the next month.
Severe storms slam the area
A severe weather system slammed northern Illinois and the Chicago area Monday night, producing severe. thunderstorms, wind gusts of up to 75 mph in some areas, and tornadoes. Warning sirens were heard throughout DuPage County after 9 p.m. As many as 10 tornadoes were reported in the Chicago area Monday night, including one outside O’Hare Airport.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Northeast Missouri seeks grants to double fiber internet by 2026
MARION COUNTY, Mo. (KHQA) — The Northeast Missouri region aims to broaden its broadband internet access by exploring grant opportunities to enhance its extensive access network. Chariton Valley Internet, based in Macon, along with local Northeast Missouri commissioners, have invested over $40 million to develop nearly 5,000 miles of...
Two Galesburg girls take top places in Li’l Miss Illinois Pageant
A pair of Galesburg girls took the top two places in the Li’l Miss Illinois pageant Sunday. Kynleigh Fox, the daughter of Stacy Dunham, and Lia Barraza Sloan, the daughter of Leno and Sabrina Barraza, both competed in the Miss Illinois Youth Program along with other contestants for the title of Li’l Miss Illinois.
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