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Noose found at Francis Howell Central High School
COTTLEVILLE, Mo. – School administrators discovered a noose on the campus of Francis Howell Central High School Thursday. According to a letter Principal Dr. Suzanne Leake sent to families, the noose was hanging in a men’s bathroom at the stadium. There was no note or anything accompanying in the stall.
NFL Report Names Kansas City Chiefs’ Top Trade Block Candidate
Even after winning the Super Bowl earlier this year, the Kansas City Chiefs must still find a way to optimize the Patrick Mahomes-led roster. As it stands, the most obvious candidate to be traded by the franchise is offensive tackle Lucas Niang. Niang, once a notable Chiefs draft pick, finds...
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,...
Several nonprofits, sent eviction notice by SLPS
The Clay Community Education Center, formerly Clay elementary, is owned by SLPS and leased to St. Louis University who operates the facility. Now several non profits are being evicted by SLPS after rejecting a rent increase from the district.
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...
Bobby Witt Jr. goes viral for ‘Backyard Baseball’-themed bat
Bobby Witt Jr. is truly a man of the people. The Kansas City Royals star shortstop Witt is celebrating this year’s annual Players Weekend in style. An image of Witt rocking a legendary custom bat made the rounds online on Friday. Witt’s bat featured the incomparable Pablo Sanchez of “Backyard Baseball” fame. Take a look... The post Bobby Witt Jr. goes viral for ‘Backyard Baseball’-themed bat appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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...
Some hit and miss strong storms this evening and tonight. Plus, a look at the weekend forecast.
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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...
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