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Possible punishments for eclipse viewing Wright City students not enforceable, district says
WRIGHT CITY, Mo. — While thousands of students across the St. Louis region enjoyed either a canceled school day or early release to view the eclipse on Monday, other students received threats of punishment. 5 On Your Side received numerous reports from viewers that a Wright City High School...
Local Infrastructure Boost: Commission Grants Contracts for Bridge Painting and Sidewalk Upgrades in Northeast District
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has granted contracts for bridge painting and sidewalk upgrades in the Northeast District. These contracts were given during a regular meeting on April 3. S&A Equipment & Builders, LLC., was awarded a $385,263 contract for sidewalk upgrades in Elsberry, Eolia, and Paynesville.
Identity revealed for ‘Lincoln County Jane Doe’ after 46 years
Lincoln County's last-remaining Jane Doe has been identified after more than four decades. The breakthrough is thanks to a multi-agency collaborative effort utilizing forensic DNA testing as well as osteological and dental analysis.
Missouri cracks down on Goldner Capital Management over nursing home mismanagement, but contractors say they're still out thousands of dollars
ST. LOUIS — Behind the serene façade of nursing homes around Missouri lies a troubling reality: Local businesses, essential to their operation, are being left in financial ruin. An investigation into the nursing home industry reveals a troubling pattern of financial problems and unpaid debts. Local businesses are...
Identity revealed for ‘Lincoln County Jane Doe’ after 46 years
Lincoln County's last-remaining Jane Doe has been identified after more than four decades. The breakthrough is thanks to a multi-agency collaborative effort utilizing forensic DNA testing as well as osteological and dental analysis.
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