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Why drought looks different depending on your region
The Northeast's 'flash drought' is a reminder that dryness isn't just a U.S. West problem.
New statewide program will support Missouri firefighters battling cancer
The Missouri Fire Fighters Critical Illness Pool program is designed to help financially support firefighters facing one of 17 nationally recognized cancers that occur more frequently in the fire service occupation.
The ‘climate dystopia’ displacing millions of Pakistanis
Parts of the country have received 5 times more rainfall this August than average.
Implementing Student Debt Relief Is Critical
There are a lot of ways the government can mess this up.
The Coming Republican Inquisition
Biden has been spared the harassment of congressional investigations. That could change for the worse in November—unless Democrats can hold the House.
These Progressives Won in the Suburbs. Can They Survive in 2022?
Two state legislators in Pennsylvania work to build on past successes, in a new political environment.
An American! An American! Fueled by raw eggs and brandy, a hero was crowned in the 1904 Olympic marathon
Thomas Hicks wins with 'a gallant finish of a lion-hearted athlete in the greatest endurance test of the century.'
The Dog Wars
Listen to an episode about the dog wars on our Here’s History podcast with KDHX. If you’ve lived in St. Louis for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that pretty much everyone owns some sort of animal . . . dogs, cats, chickens, you name it. And that when one of those animals escapes or is …
Wayne Sanford of Belleville, IL
Wayne Sanford of Belleville, IL joined the Real Rock Army today
Gateway to Pride Exhibit
LGBTQIA+ communities have been contributing to St. Louis’s history for centuries. Now the Gateway to Pride virtual exhibit will begin to uncover the rarely-shared or
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Stepped out the door, heard a big pop, then a car screeched off down the street, looked over to see this. Only the second time in my life I’ve had to call the fire department. I really love downtown Stl during the day. At night it’s a terrifying.
One year later: Afghan refugees reflect on moving to St. Louis
One year after Kabul fell to Taliban rule, local refugees from Afghanistan reflect on their struggle to get to the U.S. and what creating a new life has been like so far from home.
Man dies after SUV collides with train in St. Charles County
The St. Charles County Police department is investigating a fatal crash at a railroad crossing in the northern part of the county.
Jefferson County residents win first victory of blocking new apartment complex plan
Jefferson County residents won the first victory in stopping a proposed plan to build a new apartment complex near Arnold.
Texas Activist Weaponizes Law Requiring Religious Posters In Schools Against Its Fans
Secularists teaching the state of Texas a lesson in unintended consequences appears to be becoming something of a theme. To be fair, this is a problem of Texas’ own making, as the state continues to churn out laws that aren’t just conservative, which would be fine, but at least questionable from a constitutionality standpoint. The […]
Senior Goal Scoring Machine Bryce Davis Is Tom Lane State Farm Male Athlete Of The Month For CM
BETHALTO - Senior forward for the Civic Memorial boys soccer team Bryce Davis says he goes into every game like it could be his last. He just wants to finish out his senior year on a high note. He’d love to do two things this season. Get back to and win another Regional Championship, and maybe break the school’s scoring record again. That’s right, again. He shattered the record last year with his 35-goal campaign, taking over the school’s single-season scoring record by eight goals. He believes he has what it takes to one-up himself his senior year. Davis is a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete of the Month. He claims he’s not counting, but if he matches his tally of 35 from last year, he’ll finish in triple-digit scoring for his high school playing career. The crazy part? He’s already just about a third of the way there and the Eagles are only four games into the season. After a five-goal performance in his last game, he’s
Patrol: Collision between buggy and car leaves 5 injured
Five people were injured when a car struck a horse and buggy southeast of Kansas City during the weekend, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.
Divisive rhetoric and the campaign for Illinois governor
Jeremy Gorner, political reporter for the Chicago Tribune, and Brenden Moore, political reporter for Lee Enterprises, join Capitol Connection to discuss the divisive political rhetoric from the Illinois State Fair.
Illinois Police chief faces battery, official misconduct charges
Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) officials have announced the indictment and arrest of 62-year-old Christopher G. Sullivan of Aledo for battery (a Class A misdemeanor) and two counts of official misconduct (a Class 3 felony).
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