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Saint Louis Science Center to Temporarily Close Due to COVID-19 Surge

3 years 7 months ago

Add the Saint Louis Science Center to a list of temporary COVID-19 closures.

Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, the center announced it’ll close its doors for two weeks beginning at 4:30 p.m. on January 17. Currently, the center plans to reopen its doors on February 3, but said in a press statement that it will “continue to evaluate the situation throughout the closure.”

Todd Bastean, the president and CEO of the science center, said the organization is confident its protocols have been effective in keeping the environment safe for visitors and employees, but they are following the advice of health experts.

“Throughout the pandemic, the Science Center has been following guidance from the CDC and city health officials closely to ensure the safety of our community, guests and team members,” Bastean said in the release.…
Jenna Jones

St. Louis City Firefighter Killed Battling North St. Louis Blaze

3 years 7 months ago


A St. Louis firefighter died early this afternoon battling a fire in a vacant two-and-a-half-story brick building in the 5900 block of Cote Brilliante in the Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood.

St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson told media at the scene that two firefighters entered the blaze to make sure that there was no one was trapped inside.…
Ryan Krull

Lawmakers renew debate on illegal gaming, sports wagering in Missouri

3 years 7 months ago

The annual battle over what is and what is not an illegal gambling machine began Thursday with a Senate committee hearing on a bill to ban “pre-reveal” games that have proliferated throughout the state. While several prosecutions are pending and at least two have been resolved with guilty verdicts, many prosecutors are reluctant to file […]

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Rudi Keller