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4 inmates stabbed at Mo. jail during fight between detainees
ST. LOUIS — Four detainees at the city’s downtown jail were stabbed and injured in a fight Wednesday afternoon. Monte Chambers, a spokesperson for the city Department of Public Safety, said the trouble started around 1:20 p.m. when a guard sent out a distress call about a disturbance in one of the jail pods.
Grizzlies Explode In Extras To Sweep Slammers
The Gateway Grizzlies and Joliet Slammers needed extra innings to decide the finale of their three-game series on Thursday night, and after being held down all game long offensively, they scored four runs in the top of the tenth inning for a 5-1 victory at Slammers Stadium, capping a 5-1 Chicago road trip and sweeping the series.
Sherraden honored as ‘Social Work Pioneer’
Michael Sherraden, the George Warren Brown Distinguished University Professor and founding director of the Center for Social Development in the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named a Social Work Pioneer. The honor, announced July 19 by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Foundation, has...
5 things to know about Olympic runner Karissa Schweizer
ST. LOUIS — Long-distance runner Karissa Schweizer might be from Iowa, but she’s a top athlete to watch for Missourians due to her connection to the Show Me State. She’s set to make her Paris debut with USA track and field at 11:10 a.m. CDT on Aug. 2 in the women’s 5,000-meter race. She also qualified in the 10,000-meter, set to compete at 1:55 p.m. CDT on Aug. 9.
Vatican rules on appeals of Saint Matthew the Apostle, Our Lady of Sorrows
ST. LOUIS — The Vatican this week upheld two more decisions on parishes as part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis Archdiocese's All Things New restructuring plan. In a press release, the archdiocese said the Vatican upheld the decisions on Saint Matthew the Apostle and Our Lady of Sorrows.
Buy a $50 Gift Certificate for only $25 and Be Our Guest at Copper Fire
SPONSORED – STL Burger Week ends July 28 and the party continues at Copper Fire. They are offering three specialty burgers being “Scooter Burger” and “Humpty Dumpty” and are topping off STL Burger Week with “The Three Little Pigs” burger. Visit Copper Fire in Belleville, Illinois.
Rockwood Student Explores Interest in Mental Health, Community Service Through PIE Internship
Rising Marquette High senior Navin Ramamoorthy was familiar with NAMI St. Louis through mental health awareness work in clubs at school. The local staff at NAMI – the National Alliance on Mental Illness – was also familiar with the service Marquette students have shown in the mental health realm. So having NAMI’s first Rockwood Partners in Education (PIE) summer intern come from Marquette was the perfect fit.
St. Charles native Patrick Schulte is heading to the Paris Olympics. Here are 5 things you should know about him
ST. LOUIS — The St. Charles native and professional soccer player Patrick Schulte, 23, has joined Team USA in the Paris Games. Schulte made his Olympic debut on Wednesday as Team USA played against France. France won 3-0. He is scheduled to play again on July 27 as Team USA faces New Zealand and one last time on July 30 as Team USA plays Guinea.
New deli to soft launch at recently closed Kohn’s Kosher location
CREVE COEUR, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Hope is not lost for St. Louis area lovers of authentic Kosher deli-style food, who may still be reeling from the announcement earlier in July that local staple Kohn’s Kosher Deli would be shuttering the doors at its Creve Coeur location. On...
Wentzville Man Seriously Hurt When Thrown from Waverunner at Lake of the Ozarks
One person allegedly failing to keep proper lookout is seriously hurt when the waverunner he was riding at a high rate of speed hit something in the water ejecting him from the vessel. The highway patrol says it happened around 8:45 Friday morning (July 26, 2024) at the 6.8 mile...
Drive-by shooting suspect found hiding under blanket in Ferguson
Darion Thomas, 38, has been charged with four felonies, including armed criminal action and assault, after he allegedly committed a drive-by shooting and was later found by police hiding in the basement of his father's house.
Smoke N For The Kids BBQ Competition, Fundraiser Bringing Weekend Of Family Fun To Troy
TROY - Troy area residents can enjoy some good barbecue for an even better cause at the third annual Smoke N For The Kids festival and fundraiser from Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 at 8 a.m. to Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024 at 4 p.m. The jam-packed, family-friendly festival features live musical entertainment, the Rodz n Ribs Car Show, and much more, with proceeds allowing the Troy Edwardsville Shrine Club to continue supporting the Ainad Shriners and local communities.
Pritzker moves closer to creating a 'Silicon Valley of quantum development' at former South Works site
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s goal to make Illinois “the Silicon Valley of quantum development” took a massive leap forward Thursday with the announcement of the 128-acre Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park at the former U.S. Steel South Works facility. The campus will be anchored by PsiQuantum, a Palo...
Important News for Illinois Low Income Families Receiving TANF Payments
Illinois has set a precedent now that all child support payments collected for families receiving or having received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will now be directly passed on to them without state deductions. Child Support Changes in Illinois Now in Effect. This landmark policy was effective as of...
SIUE Volleyball 2024 Season: Strong Schedule and New Venues Revealed
The SIUE volleyball team's head coach, Kendall Paulus, has revealed the schedule for the upcoming 2024 season, expressing excitement about the balanced and competitive lineup of opponents. The season will kick off with four preseason tournaments, including hosting the 2024 SIUE Cougar Classic from Sep. 13-14. The schedule encompasses various tournaments and OVC matchups, emphasizing the team's anticipation for strong competition and growth opportunities.
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