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It’s clear that lead exposure is a problem for Missouri’s children. An estimated 4.5% have elevated levels of lead in their blood, more than almost any other state in the country. What’s far more difficult is figuring out where children are getting exposed to lead, said Carlton Waterhouse, President Joe Biden’s pick for one of […]

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They say outer space has a smell, and it stinks. Astronauts who have come back from space walks have described the smell as oily meat. Or gunpowder and gym socks and rum. Or welding fumes. The space walkers have a hard time describing exactly what the smell is like because, reportedly, it’s not like anything else […]

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Fifty years ago today, November 8, Led Zeppelin released its classic fourth studio album, an untitled collection commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV. The massively successful album is packed with…

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Don Renner of St. James, MO became a Real Rock Hero in the Real Rock Army today

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Sunday, Made by Lia Bakery in Florissant was turned into Lyla's Dream Bakery, and it was all for a good cause

Rep. Dan Shaul believes Missouri could bring in more than $40 million per year by allowing residents to bet on sports

Police said they were called to the Biddle Housing Opportunities Center, where a man was shot in the back.

Marissa L. Nixon, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Giffords gun safety organization has sued the National Rifle Association and the campaigns of U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley and U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana, alleging group used shell …

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.