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Missouri park shut down by a male elk 'acting like a teenager' in mating season

A teenage male elk, excited by mating season, prompted officials to temporarily close Lone Elk Park in St. Louis County on Monday. "We have a younger, more inexperienced herd bull this year," said Eric Johnson, acting director of St. Louis County Parks and Recreation. "It's his first year, and he's acting a little bit like a teenager."

St Louis County, MO · 4d
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Lawsuit alleges Onder mocked Black people, targeted Ferguson

St. Louis attorney Jim Onder routinely mocked Black people, imitated African American speech and once said Black residents could not read, according to a lawsuit accusing him of plotting a campaign to discredit Ferguson after city officials rejected tax breaks for his proposed data center. The lawsuit, filed Nov. 5...

Ferguson, MO · 4d
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East Alton-Wood River district considers wearable panic badges for staff

East Alton-Wood River studies panic badges as another layer in campus security

East Alton, IL · 1d

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Your guide to holiday events around St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - With the start of winter and the excitement of multiple holidays approaching soon, here is where you can enjoy all that the St. Louis Metro has to offer. Cardinals. The St. Louis Cardinals are bringing back their Holiday Season Opener, where fans can...

St. Louis, MO · 3d
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Adam Pearson’s annual quest: Helping St. Louisans survive the winter’s cold

For years, the City of St. Louis seemed caught off guard by winter. It wasn’t just the lack of urgency around snow plows (although that was certainly striking to anyone moving from a colder climate). It was also that seemingly every winter, people froze to death because the city didn’t have enough shelter beds to get them out of the cold.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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New headstone placed on Civil War veteran’s grave

A new headstone was recently placed on the grave of a local man, William Barklage, who served with the eastern Missouri militia during the Civil War and was killed Sept. 10, 1863 in a skirmish with a band of Southern guerrillas, known as bushwhackers, west of Wright City. While attending...

Wright City, MO · 2d

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SCI Fulfills Geotech Engineering, Materials Testing Roles on Chain of Rocks Bridge

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – What motorists won’t see as they travel across the newly rebuilt Interstate 270 Chain of Rocks Bridge is a completed geotechnical feat on a grand scale. SCI Engineering, Inc. served as the geotechnical engineer of record and geotechnical and materials testing consultant on the $530 million reconstruction of the I-270 Chain of Rocks Bridge over the Mississippi River for project owners IDOT and MoDOT. The project included constructing two wider bridge structures as well as widening of the existing approach embankments. The total new structure lengths are approximately 5,450 linear feet of bridge in each direction. There are approximately 4,000 feet of embankment widening with heights ranging up to 30 feet tall.

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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St. Louis using trees to restore tornado-impacted zones

ST. LOUIS—The early stretch of November has sprouted new life in St. Louis throughout the area impacted by the May 2025 tornado. Over 5,000 trees fell and/or were removed following the tornado, and city officials vowed to replant what was lost. As part of the Regreening North St. Louis Initiative, the Forestry Division spent the first week this month planting 2,300 trees alongside city roadways. Dozens of forestry workers tackled the staggering amount, faster than expected.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

West Newsmagazine

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Ellisville hosts 2026 Bluebird Business Awards

The city of Ellisville recognized local businesses and organizations for contributions to the community during its annual Bluebird Business Awards dinner, hosted by the Ellisville Economic Development Commission (EDC). The event celebrates the achievements, growth and community involvement of businesses of varying sizes and industries for their innovation, longevity, community...

Ellisville, MO · 2d

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LCCOA invites community to support meals, connection, independence for older neighbors

TROY — The Lincoln County Commissioners recently signed a proclamation recognizing November as Embrace A Senior Month, and the Lincoln County Council on Aging (LCCOA) is inviting residents, businesses, churches, and community organizations to turn that recognition into action. With the message “Give a meal. Share connection. Show you...

Lincoln County, MO · 2d

The Telegraph

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Jersey County puts ambulance tax increase on 2027 ballot

Jersey County voters to decide if sales tax increase will keep ambulance service running

Jersey County, IL · 2d

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Kehoe announces two new judicial appointments in Jefferson County

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced two judicial appointments to the 23rd Judicial Circuit, which serves Jefferson County. Jeffrey Coleman, of Arnold, was appointed circuit judge for Jefferson County in the 23rd Judicial Circuit. Coleman currently serves as an associate circuit judge in Division 10 of the 23rd Judicial Circuit. He...

Jefferson County, MO · 3d

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Illinois prepares for Gateway Regional Medical closure

Granite City, IL · 3d

The Telegraph

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New Chain of Rocks Bridge opens to four lanes on I-270

New Chain of Rocks Bridge opens after years of work, with another lane still to come

Granite City, IL · 4d

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St. Charles County Parks Opens Their 20th Park Location

The newest location in the St. Charles County Park System, Spring Bend Park, is officially open to the public. Holding 126 acres of land just off Upper Bottom Road in St. Charles, the property was donated to the park system back in 2007 by Nancy Knowles and her family, who have deep roots in the area and operated a small farm on the land for years. The park now holds some beautiful prairie and river views to be explored.

St Charles County, MO · 5d

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Cities Seek $10 Million In Damages Against Ameren

Kirkwood and four other Missouri cities aren’t ready to take no for an answer just yet. Late last month, the cities — Kirkwood, Hannibal, Fulton, Marceline and New Madrid — filed an appeal in a lawsuit seeking more than $10 million in damages from utility giant Ameren.

Kirkwood, MO · 5d

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Granite City Fire Chief Warns of Longer Ambulance Transports

GRANITE CITY — Staffing limitations at Gateway Regional Medical Center’s emergency department have halted its acceptance of patients transported by ambulance since Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, potentially increasing wait times for emergency services, Granite City Fire Chief Todd Richey said. The emergency department is on diversion status and...

Granite City, IL · 2d

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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