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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...
Downtown Columbia eatery inspected after complaint made to health department
A complaint lodged against a downtown eatery with Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services meant another inspection for an establishment that recently had its regular inspections. A department inspector observed pests and signs of pests at Sub Shop, 209 S. Eighth St., near a grease trap and a food preparation table July 9. The restaurant had until Monday to remove pests and the conditions that allowed them in first place, along with providing documents of...
Explore St. Louis's Thriving, Immigrant-Driven Food Scene at the 'Festival of Nations'
For almost a century, St. Louis has celebrated the end of summer with the Festival of Nations, a two-night party featuring the sights, sounds, and flavors from various countries and cultures around the world. Hosted by the International Institute of St. Louis, the festival raises funds for wraparound services IISL provides to newly arrived individuals and families (they’re the largest service provider and recruiter of immigrants to the area).
Marquisha Williams' legacy: Her daughter receives a gavel after announcing she wants to become a judge
ST. LOUIS — Last year, four children lost their 29-year-old mother Marquisha Williams at the hands of their father. Since that time, the family has surrounded the children with love and support. Noelle, Williams' 6-year-old daughter, shared she wanted to become a judge during her kindergarten graduation in May....
St. Louis All Local PM: Police Chief who originally hired Ferguson Officer Travis Brown speaks
A woman is dead after an officer-involved shooting this morning in Dutchtown. The St. Francois County Sheriffs Department is releasing more information about a fatal shooting involving a deputy.
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.
Kansas City Chiefs News & Rumors On Nick Bolton & Kinglsey Suamataia Ahead Of NFL Preseason Week 2
<__slot-el _="@=2584,x=320,y=612,w=100,h=36,co=15;15;15;1.0">. <__slot-el _="@=2600,x=320,y=648,w=0,h=0,co=15;15;15;1.0">. Kansas City Chiefs news and rumors are hot today on Nick Bolton, Kinglsey Suamataia and more ahead of the second Chiefs Preseason Game against the Lions on Saturday. Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp is wrapping up, as Andy Reid and Brett Veach have put together an impressive Kansas City Chiefs roster. On this Ka.
Boil Water Advisory issued for Fenton homes
FENTON, Mo. — A large portion of Fenton in St. Louis County is under a boil water advisory after a main break on Friday, according to Missouri American Water. "Any water to be used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for 3 minutes," the water utility said in an alert Friday. "Water is OK for bathing, washing and other non-consumable uses. You will receive another notification should additional action be required or conditions change, or when normal water use may be resumed."
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...
Some hit and miss strong storms this evening and tonight. Plus, a look at the weekend forecast.
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Crane’s Broiler Festival preparing to crank up the heat
Crane’s premiere community event comes back to roost for its 73rd year. The 73rd annual Broiler Festival, at Crane City Park on August 21 through 24, will feature heart pounding rides, vendors’ tents and goodies, live music and of course the traditional barbecued chicken meal which started it all. The Broiler Festival has some classic events making a return this year like the classic car show, beauty pageant and the cornhole tournament. Chicken dinners will be served on Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24, but the event will have something going on Wednesday and Thursday leading up to the real star of the festival…the dinner.
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