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A Cardinals-White Sox trade that will get St. Louis to top of NL Central
Don't look now, but the biggest bat on the trade market is getting hot at the perfect time to raise his trade value. The Chicago White Sox outfielder, Luis Robert Jr. was once imagined to be the most likely player traded at the trade deadline. But, thanks to his injuries, some offensive struggles and a huge trade price tag attached to him, the odds of him being moved have slowly gotten smaller and smaller.
We interviewed the 'fastest boy in America' 11 years ago. Now his Olympic dreams are coming true
ST. LOUIS — When Brandon Miller was 11 years old, he was already dreaming about the Olympics. "Every day I wake up, you know, I dream about it — being in the race, standing on the podium, getting the gold medal around my neck," the young boy told 5 On Your Side's Frank Cusumano in 2013.
Taxpayers on the hook for $40K a month for now-ousted St. Louis official
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- Explore St. Louis announced Tuesday that its president, Kitty Ratcliffe, will be retiring early amid mounting criticism about construction on the convention center. First Alert 4 Investigates has learned Ratcliffe will exit her job at the end of next month but will still collect...
'They might do this again': St. Louis police chief anticipates protests at Fourth of July parade
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis police and firefighters are taking extra safety measures ahead of the 141st America's Birthday Parade that runs along Market Street. Police Chief Robert Tracy said at a news conference that he believes pro-Palestinian protesters might attempt to interrupt the parade in downtown St. Louis. He thinks it could be the same type of protest that stopped the Grand Pride Parade on Sunday.
They spent years addicted to drugs. A college scholarship gave them a second chance
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- Christy Ivory was scared when she found out she was pregnant at 26 years old. She had a crack cocaine addiction she didn’t know how to overcome. She was trying to lead a normal life. She was still working, but the prevalence of the drug at that time made it difficult to stop.
Ameren Illinois Volunteers Help to Remove Aging Lighting and Poles
Safety is paramount at Ameren, and when the company was contacted by the East St. Louis Community Tennis Association with a problem it couldn't resolve, a handful of employees from Ameren Illinois volunteered to resolve the concern. The outdated lights around the newly resurfaced Al Penelton tennis courts in Lincoln...
All Mascoutah School District Students to Receive Library Cards through Grant
In an initiative to provide a wider array of educational resources for students, the Mascoutah School District 19 (MSD19) has partnered with the Mascoutah Public Library to ensure every student who attends the school district, whether residing in the district or not, has access to a library card. This collaboration, made possible through the Literacy in Teaching DoDEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) Grant Program, is designed to provide comprehensive library services to all MSD19 students, regardless of residency.
Distinctive Property: 2203 Devonsbrook Drive | Chesterfield
Welcome to your private oasis, situated on a one-acre lot in a highly desirable subdivision! This 1.5 story home welcomes you with a grand glass entry door leading into soaring ceilings and a wall of windows. The updated kitchen boasts high-end appliances, and the main floor primary bedroom features a private deck and a spa-like bathroom with a soaking tub and jetted shower. Every bedroom has its own private bathroom and numerous walk-in closets.
Rising Mississippi River creates concern in river towns
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- From Hannibal to Kimmswick, river town residents and elected officials are keeping close watch on the rising Mississippi River. The National Weather Service is predicting the river will crest at 23 feet on Saturday in Hannibal, which is in the moderate flood stage. In response, the town installed its five flood walls on Tuesday.
L&C ‘lands’ $346k grant to develop avionics program
Lewis and Clark Community College has been awarded $346,762 in grant funds from the State of Illinois to start an Avionics program, which will address a critical skills gap in local industry. “We are excited to be able to offer new career training opportunities in up-and-coming fields like this one,”...
Trash truck crashes into Arnold-area home
A trash truck crashed into a home on Crystal Wood Drive just outside of Arnold city limits. No one was injured in the accident, but the house was significantly damaged, the Rock Community Fire Protection District reported. Rock Fire was dispatched at about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 2. No one...
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT/NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG) seeks comment on amendments to Connected2050, the St. Louis Region’s long-range transportation plan, including the FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and related Air Quality Conformity Document. The comment period will also satisfy Madison County Transit District’s and Metro’s public hearing and program of projects requirement of the Federal Transit Administration Sections 5307, 5309, 5310, 5337, and 5339 programs in the St. Louis Region. The public comment period begins Friday, 6/28/24, and ends Thursday, 8/1/24. The documents, comment forms, and a summary of the documents will be available on EWG’s website at www. ewgateway.org. Throughout the comment period, EWG staff will answer questions on the documents. Comments or questions must be received or postmarked by midnight, Thursday, 8/1/24. Send comments via the comment form on the website, by email to TIP@ ewgateway.org, or by mail to East-West Gateway Council of Governments, Attn: TIP, 1 S. Memorial Drive, Ste. 1600, St. Louis, MO 63102. The public is also invited to view these documents and supporting materials at a series of open house meetings. Dates and locations are listed below. Each meeting will be held between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
SIUE School Of Business Names New Dean; Mario Hayek, PhD, To Lead Business School’s Continued Global Impact
EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomes incoming Dean of the School of Business, Mario Hayek, PhD. Hayek, an entrepreneur, accomplished professor, and administrator, assumed his responsibilities on July 1, 2024. “I am deeply honored to join Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as the Dean of the School of Business," said...
SIUE Newcomer Among High School All-American Honorees
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - Incoming SIUE women's soccer freshman Emma Czech (Lockport, Illinois) has been selected as a high school All-American by the United Soccer Coaches. A total of 43 individuals nationwide were selected for the honor. A top-level defender, Czech graduated from Lockport Township High School after leading her team...
Illinois Trying to Ban Gas-Powered Vehicles By 2035?
I don't want to be the old man on the porch constantly complaining about why things have to change and wishing we could go back 30 years to "the good times", but there's a new proposal in Illinois that wants to ban gas-powered vehicles by the year 2035 and I'm grumpy about it.
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