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Missing woman found in House Springs
A 28-year-old woman from Swansea, Il. was found by law enforcement officers early this morning, Aug. 16, in House Springs after she was reported missing at Rockford Park Thursday night, Aug. 15. The woman was found at approximately 5 a.m. near the McDonald’s in House Springs, at the intersection of...
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Indepdendent Lancers face new crop of opponents
With some uncertainty at quarterback, fans of the St. Pius X football team can rest easier knowing senior running back Justin Lehn returns as the focal point of the offense. A burly, straight-ahead runner, Lehn (6-1, 215) led the Lancers last season with 1,653 yards rushing on 215 carries (7.7 yards per carry) and added four touchdown receptions to finish with 28 overall. A state qualifier in wrestling, Lehn also has exceptional balance.
For the first time, all SLPS elementary schools are offering before- and after-school care
All elementary schools in the St. Louis Public Schools district will for the first time have before- and after-care programs for students beginning Monday on the first day of school. For the 42 elementary schools across the district, 1,694 slots are available for child care before school, and 3,061 slots...
Francis Howell Board of Education bans teachers from talking to students about gender identity
O'FALLON, Mo. — Teachers and staff in the Francis Howell School District are now banned from speaking with students about issues involving gender identity unless they have permission from the parents or guardians. The decision came during a heated Board of Education meeting Thursday night. School leaders were also...
If you thought cicadas were bad, what comes after might be worse
Ill. (WTVO) — If you thought cicadas were bad earlier this summer just wait for the bugs that come after. The significant presence of cicadas in Illinois this summer, resulting from the emergence of two broods, has provided a feast for Oak Leaf Itch Mites preying on the remnants of their eggs. This kind of […]
Legislator shares concerns about Logan inmate transfers ahead of closure recommendation
(The Center Square) – An Illinois legislator says the Illinois Department of Corrections has begun to transfer inmates out of the Logan County Correctional facility, a move that aligns with the Pritzker administrations’ plans to close two Illinois prisons. Recently, a federal judge ordered that all Stateville inmates must be moved to other prisons by Sept. 30. Lawmakers called that “convenient,” considering the decision aligns with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plans...
Illinois’ AG recognizes challenges in defending gun control laws
(The Center Square) – In defending gun control laws in Illinois and other states, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul recognizes the challenges posed by recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent on the right to keep and bear arms. Raoul’s office is defending the state’s gun ban in federal court. Illinois is not the only place Raoul is defending gun control laws. He’s filed friends of the court briefs in other federal courts supporting gun control laws in Massachusetts, Minnesota and beyond. ...
Federal law enforcement agencies warn children are being targeted on social media for drug distribution
— As thousands of students head back to school, federal law enforcement agencies warn children are being targeted via social media for drug distribution. "Any way of communicating electronically these dealers are taking advantage of, because they know that's where the kids are," said Tony Mattivi, director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. "There are emojis being used with drug meanings that even I can’t keep up with."
Local country music artist passes away after fight with cancer
(CAMDEN POINT, Mo.) A local country music artist has passed away after a fight with cancer. Matt Snook fought kidney cancer for nearly a year and this week, he passed at the age of 51. Here is the obituary written in his honor:. Matthew Derek Snook, 51, of Camden Point,...
LOTO Food Truck Festival Moves To Ozarks Amphitheater
It’s a change of venue for the 7th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Food Truck Festival coming up in September. After landing in Osage Beach City Park for the last couple years, the popular event is now going to be held at the Ozarks Amphitheater. The two-day event being...
MLB insider forecasts potential Cardinals apocalypse if downturn persists
The St. Louis Cardinals have lost four straight to drop below .500 in a hotly contested National League Wild Card race. It has been a downhill slide for the Redbirds ever since the All-Star break, leading to pervasive questions about what the future holds in St. Louis. For a while...
Lottery player buys ticket for new game in Vienna, wins one of five top $100,000 prizes
A mid-Missouri lottery player was $100,000 richer after playing a scratcher ticket. The Missouri Lottery said the man, whose name is not being released, bought the ticket at the Break Time on North Highway 63 in Vienna. The winning ticket was a “King of Spades” scratcher ticket. The...
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