The district temporarily closed seven of its buildings after the deadly May 16 tornado damaged a dozen of the district’s schools. Nearly 2,000 students were reassigned to other schools within the district.
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Congressman Sam Graves of Tarkio is trying to pass a major overhaul of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including taking it out of the purview of the Department of Homeland Security.
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Historian Chris Naffziger scoured Adam Lemp’s earliest records, finding tragedy and new mysteries.
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The nationwide "No Kings" protests included several rallies in the St. Louis area, including one attended by hundreds in St. Peters.
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"It's the right thing to do, even though, right now, we're unfortunately seeing a breakdown in leadership,” said the owner of a Swansea restaurant that’s given away more than 600 free meals since the shutdown.
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It’s been nearly three weeks since the last time the parties met to negotiate. On Thursday, the union filed an unfair labor practice complaint against Boeing.
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The Gateway Arch, which has been closed since Oct. 1 because of the government shutdown, will reopen thanks to donations from local organizations and nonprofits.
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The board voted to end its contract with Superintendent Millicent Borishade, who has held the top role for just over a year.
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President Donald Trump’s Department of Energy eliminated a $197 million grant for the plant.
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Thousands of "No Kings" protests are planned nationwide, and more than a dozen are scheduled in the St. Louis region.
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St. Louis native Shamari Jackson began studying mortuary science after her boyfriend was fatally shot. Now she uses her work as a form of therapy.
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