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Family dedicates first headstone for William Barklage, killed in Civil War clash in Warren County

WRIGHT CITY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - On Veterans Day, a local family is honoring William Barklage, a man who fought in the Civil War. A new headstone now marks his grave at Harmonie Cemetery near Wright City. Barklage died at age 36 in an armed clash with guerrilla soldiers...

Warren County, MO · 2d
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The Brass Rail preparing free Thanksgiving meals

O’FALLON, Mo. (First Alert 4) - We’re just a few weeks from Thanksgiving and a St. Charles County restaurant is once again planning to feed thousands for the holiday. Every November, hundreds of volunteers prepare and pack meals at The Brass Rail in O’Fallon. Those free meals...

O'Fallon, MO · 3d
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Ameren plans three more Missouri battery plants

Utility company Ameren has received the green light to add a new-to-Missouri type of infrastructure to the electric grid: batteries. The utility is expanding energy storage in the state. It is currently building its first battery facility in Missouri and recently received approval from state regulators for three more. Last...

Missouri · 3d
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lhstoday.org

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A Ban on Two Wheels

For many students, getting to school means riding the bus, riding with their parents, or driving themselves. For others, electric bikes, also known as e-bikes, can be another way for them to get there. However, some schools have banned e-bikes, and now some students have lost another option for transportation.

Wentzville, MO · 3d
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Chesterfield Ranks No. 5 Among Best Small Cities in America

Chesterfield, Mo. (KFMO) - Chesterfield, Missouri, is receiving national recognition after being ranked among the best small cities in the country. The city placed No. 5 on Livability.com's inaugural list of the 50 Best Small Cities in America. The data-driven ranking recognizes communities with populations between 15,000 and 75,000 that offer residents a high quality of life at an attainable cost.

Chesterfield, MO · 1d

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SLPS issues test emergency alert same day as stabbing at school in Warren County

SLPS issued a test emergency alert Thursday, the same day a stabbing happened at a Warren County middle school.

Warren County, MO · 2d

horseillustrated.com

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Rogue

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Rogue! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse. Adoptable Horse:...

Union, MO · 2d

West Newsmagazine

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New St. Louis County Executive, council members prepare for new term

With nearly two-thirds of the vote, St. Louis County voters delivered victory to Democratic candidate for St. Louis County Executive Jake Zimmerman, giving the longtime county assessor the opportunity to put his own stamp on county government beginning Jan. 5, 2027. According to unofficial election results, Zimmerman won 65.07% of the vote, totaling 251,305 votes.

St Louis County, MO · 1d

Sullivan Independent News

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Area Schools Face $5.5 Million Funding Shortfall Under State Budget Proposal

Ten area school districts could receive a combined $5.55 million less than Missouri's school funding formula calls for in the next fiscal year, according to estimates released by Crawford County R-I Superintendent Brian Witt. The projected shortfall includes $907,480 for Potosi, $835,223 for St. Clair, $755,760 for Sullivan and $338,498...

Crawford County, MO · 1d

midriversnewsmagazine.com

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Wentzville prepares for 24th annual Spirit of the Season Christmas Parade

Wentzville’s 24th annual Spirit of the Season Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday, Dec. 6, directly following the Tree Lighting ceremony. This will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Luetkenhaus Boulevard and Pearce Boulevard. During the Nov. 4 Wentzville Board of Aldermen meeting, Mark Rosenblum of...

Wentzville, MO · 1d

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Seniors Can Celebrate the Holiday Season with Wonderful Wednesdays at The National Museum of Transportation

Celebrate the holiday season with Wonderful Wednesdays at The National Museum of Transportation on December 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2026. Seniors can spend a Wonderful Wednesday exploring magical model trains, including the original Famous-Barr downtown window display from the 1950s and 1960s. These nostalgic displays offer a delightful opportunity to revisit holiday memories and make new ones with friends.

St Louis County, MO · 9h

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Drone delivery regulations pass in Wentzville

The Wentzville Board of Aldermen unanimously passed a bill to regulate drone delivery services within the city. Proposed regulations were tabled in September due to concerns regarding noise, privacy, property damage and injury risks. The board requested more information on the new delivery technology along with legislation that took all concerns into consideration.

Wentzville, MO · 2d

backfirenews.com

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A University City, Mo., Tow Truck Took 150+ Cars From Driveways and Backyards in 3 Years, No Warrants, a Lawsuit Says

In Missouri, renewing your plates means gathering paperwork first. The state wants a paid personal property tax receipt and, for many vehicles, a safety or emissions inspection certificate no more than 60 days old, according to its plate renewal requirements. St. Louis County cars also have to pass the Gateway emissions program. If any one of those steps fails, the tags lapse, and plenty of owners leave the car in the driveway while they save for the fix.

University City, MO · 2d

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Competing plans emerge to move St. Louis County employees from Clayton building

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page and the St. Louis County Council can’t even agree on how to move out of the county’s aging headquarters. The debate comes after years of disagreements between Page and the council over matters including COVID-era mask mandates, Page’s continuing work as an anesthesiologist and funding for medical care at the St. Louis County jail.

Clayton, MO · 2d

Boone Country Connection

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Westbound Interstate 64 Exit Ramp To Eastbound Interstate Reopens on November 18

Crews on the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project expect to reopen the westbound Interstate 64 exit ramp to eastbound Interstate 70 (exit 1B) on Wednesday, November 18, weather permitting. The ramp was closed for 30 days starting October 12 as part of the reconstruction of the Interstate 70/64/U.S. Route...

Wentzville, MO · 1d

stljewishlight.org

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Team St. Louis recruiting Jewish teen athletes for 2027 Maccabi Games

The St. Louis Jewish Community Center (the J) is recruiting Jewish teen athletes ages 13–17 to represent Team St. Louis at the 2027 JCC Maccabi Games, scheduled for July 25–30 in Austin, Texas. Families interested in learning more are invited to an informational meeting Wednesday, Dec. 2, from...

St. Louis, MO · 1d