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Fat federal grant for St. Louis police draws complaints from mayor

When is more federal money not a good thing? When it comes in the middle of a bitter battle, perhaps, and the city receiving it says it was cut out of the application process. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer is raising concerns about a potentially massive infusion of money headed to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department through a federal grant that she never signed off on. She’s troubled that Police Board president Chris Saracino signed the application in a spot she says called for the mayor’s signature—and did so without her knowledge.

St. Louis, MO · 2d
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Local veterans share stories of service, sacrifice and changing times

Veterans Day began as Armistice Day in 1919, recognizing the first anniversary of the end of World War I, which ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, becoming a legal federal holiday in 1938. Renamed Veterans Day in 1954, it is a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

St. Louis, MO · 3d
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St. Patrick Center hosting 11th annual Veterans Day 5K to combat veteran homelessness across St. Louis region

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The St. Patrick Center is hosting its 11th annual Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk this Saturday, November 7th at Soldiers Memorial in Downtown St. Louis. The annual event serves as the organization’s second-largest fundraiser of the year, directly supporting housing, employment, and wellness initiatives...

St. Louis, MO · 2d
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St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer unveils plan to replace trees lost in May 2025 tornado

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer announced a new initiative Thursday to replace trees in north St. Louis lost in the deadly May 2025 tornado. As part of the Regreening North STL initiative, officials seek to replace every tree lost in the storm by May 2027. City officials plans to replant more than […]

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Veterans Museum in O’Fallon Honors Local Vets

He was a U.S. Army combat engineer in France during World War II. She was a member of the French Resistance. They met at a dance one night and fell in love. After the war, they moved to the U.S., raised a family, and ended up retiring in St. Charles County.

St Charles, MO · 3d

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November school board meetings for Alton, Bethalto, Wood River, Jersey and nearby areas

November school board meetings for Madison, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, and Macoupin counties

Alton, IL · 2d

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Midterm Voters Split on Abortion and Trans Healthcare Ballot Questions

St. Louis — Voters’ sweeping support of Democratic candidates in Tuesday’s midterm election didn’t translate into similarly clear outcomes for ballot initiatives on abortion access and transgender issues. In Missouri, a state that President Donald Trump carried by an 18-point margin in 2024, voters rejected a...

Missouri · 2d

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IBEW Local 1 member makes sure veterans are remembered one flag at a time

South St. Louis County – For years the Boy Scouts of America placed flags on the graves of service members at Jefferson Barracks Nation Cemetery for Memorial Day. But when COVID hit in 2020 and restrictions were issued on group gatherings, the Boy Scouts flag turn program came to a grinding halt. That’s when IBEW Local 1 retiree Rick Dinnella jumped into action.

St Louis County, MO · 2d

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Zimmerman promises cooperation after county victory

Democrat Jake Zimmerman has been elected St. Louis County executive, winning 65.1% of the vote Tuesday against Republican Dennis Hancock, who received 32.9%, and Green Party candidate J.D. McFarland, who received 2.1%, according to unofficial results. Zimmerman will succeed County Executive Sam Page, who decided not to seek reelection and...

St Louis County, MO · 2d

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Branches and Cut Wood Lay Across Headstones at Calvary Cemetery in North St. Louis After a Tree Removal, and the Archdiocese Says More Cuts Are Coming

Branches and cut wood lay across headstones at Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis after a tree removal, and the Archdiocese says more cutting is coming soon.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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Democrat Mark Osmack Flips Longtime GOP Seat on St. Louis County Council

Democrat Mark Osmack has flipped a St. Louis County Council seat that Republicans held for more than a decade, beating GOP challenger Andrew Koenig in the District 3 race on Tuesday. Osmack took 54.85% of the vote to Koenig's 45.15%, according to unofficial results, continuing a years-long drift away from Republican dominance in the district.

St Louis County, MO · 3d

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Robertson defeats Democrat candidate in District 97 race

Republican candidate David Robertson defeated Democrat Dan Schaefer in the race for Missouri House District 97. Robertson of High Ridge received 6,496 votes (53 percent) while Schaefer of Fenton received 5,621 votes, according to complete, but unofficial election results. Robertson defeated incumbent David Casteel in the August primary. Casteel had...

Missouri · 3d

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Data Center Information Sessions Planned

St. Charles County Government is planning two information sessions on data centers—although no data center proposal is waiting in the wings. One session is planned for January and another in April. The information sessions are part of a moratorium on data centers countywide, which the County Council enacted in...

St Charles, MO · 3d

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St. Louis Schools Board Race Pits Closure Foes Against Projected $41M Deficit

Five candidates competed for two seats on the St. Louis Public Schools board in Tuesday's election, with incumbent Donna Jones and newcomer Wendy Goss emerging as early leaders in voting. The race unfolded as the district wrestles with a projected $41 million deficit, declining enrollment, longstanding low test scores and the threat of losing its full state accreditation.

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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Edwardsville Unemployment Rate Dips To 3.1 Percent In September 2026, Alton's Mark Also Drops To 4.2 Percent

EDWARDSVILLE - Unemployment fell in September 2026 across Madison, St. Clair, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin counties, as well as Edwardsville, Alton, Granite City and East St. Louis, while the Illinois portion of the St. Louis metropolitan area added 500 jobs compared with a year earlier. The declines were part...

Edwardsville, IL · 2d

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Panelized Homes Could Address St. Louis’ Affordable Housing Shortage

Posted In: Offsite Construction, What we are thinking about. From St. Louis Magazine: In July, drivers zipping along West Florissant Avenue in St. Louis’ Mark Twain neighborhood likely caught a glimpse of something unfortunately not more familiar in North City: a new home under construction. In just a matter...

St. Louis, MO · 4d

The Telegraph

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Jersey County property transfers: See who bought and sold homes Oct. 26-30

Home sales in Jersey County include a house in Jerseyville that sold for $225,000

Jersey County, IL · 4d

FOX 2

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St. Louis unveils enhanced winter weather and snow plans

City leaders say St. Louis is better prepared than ever for what winter may bring.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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U.S. Bank, Freedom Alliance give Ford Bronco to Army veteran

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - U.S. Bank and Freedom Alliance gave a Ford Bronco to Army veteran Scotty Walling on Tuesday. Walling suffered serious head and knee injuries during a deployment to Afghanistan. Since returning to the U.S., he has had two knee replacements, surgeries on both eyes and other rehabilitation.

St. Louis, MO · 4d