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International Horseradish Festival brings fun to main street Collinsville
The International Horseradish Festival is taking place in Collinsville this weekend, featuring horseradish preparation demonstrations, contests, a craft village, live music, and a family-friendly area.
Mite bites are booming across St. Louis. Conservationists say 'tis the season
ST. LOUIS — Residents across the St. Louis region are taking advantage of the warmer temperatures and getting outdoors. Some, however, are being met with painful, irritated bumps rather than summer relaxation. Extremely tiny bugs are leaving intensely itchy welts on people's ankles, waist and even armpits across the...
Illinois Gaming Board Renews Seven Retail Sports Betting Licenses
Illinois Gaming Board Administrator Marcus Fruchter renewed seven sports betting licenses for retail sportsbooks on Thursday. This marks the first time the licenses have been renewed since the state operators began accepting wagers in March 2020. Argosy Casino Alton, Hollywood Casino Aurora were among the operators issued a renewed sports...
St. Louis student gets EMT license before graduating high school
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A St. Louis Public Schools student is celebrating a monumental achievement that has set her on a path to saving lives in the community. Demonya Gaston is the first student in the district’s EMS program to have obtained an EMT license before she graduated high school. Her license comes after the district recently changed a policy allowing students under 18 to get the certification.
Juneteenth Celebration June 15 in Alton
For the 33rd time, Alton residents will commemorate the anniversary of end of slavery in the United States. Saturday, June 15 at James Killion Park at Salu is the annual Juneteenth celebration, and a very special guest is scheduled to attend. Lee Barham is a local organizer of the Juneteenth...
Budweiser, Folds of Honor collaborates on special beer can to raise money for scholarships for children, spouses of fallen or injured veterans
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Budweiser is donating a portion of proceeds from all Budweiser patriotic packaging sold through Labor Day to Folds of Honor. Marine Corps Sargeant Rocky Sickman and Patriot the Clydesdale visited First Alert 4 Friday to show off the new commemorative Budweiser can designed in partnership with Folds of Honor. This is a tradition a decade strong.
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