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The 16 aldermen who said farewell on Monday marked a collective 90 years of experience at the board, although half had served less than five years.

Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson announced the charges against Andrew D. Lester late Monday afternoon after days of national outcry.

Briana Morales, currently doctorate student at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and a high school teacher in East St. Louis, is Illinois' 2023 Teacher of the Year.

Three companies want to capture carbon dioxide from Midwestern ethanol plants, transport it by pipeline and store it underground. Many in the ethanol industry claim it’s essential to the industry’s survival. Environmentalists and even farmers argue the pipelines are a boon for the industry — not a real solution for climate change.

Mosques, worship centers and community centers across the St. Louis region are celebrating Ramadan with Iftar celebrations for all faith-based communities. Many Muslims say iftar dinners are communal times to reflect with family and friends and bring communities together.

The bill now goes to the Missouri Senate, which has already passed its own bill on the same topic. It’s unclear if the Senate will consider the House bill. Senate leadership said Thursday they would prefer the House pass the Senate version.

Temporary emergency regulations that prohibit doctors from providing gender-affirming care to transgender people unless they meet stringent requirements are slated to take effect April 27. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey says the rules are meant to protect minors from hasty and risky medical procedures. Transgender patients say the rules go against the recommendations of medical professionals.

Child care providers in the St. Louis region have had a tough past few years, as some closed during the coronavirus pandemic. Others have had trouble finding enough workers. Low staffing and low wages are taking a toll on child care centers and parents.

U.S. captain and Olivette native Becky Sauerbrunn came home to lead the reigning World Cup champions in their final tuneup before the 2023 World Cup begins in July in Australia and New Zealand.

All of the 2,203 public housing tenants make less than $9,000. Leaders of the housing authority hope these renovations will attract residents and help beat generational poverty.

County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler said Monday the agreement had not yet been finalized or signed. He declined to comment further until then.

A Canadian fund management has pushed back among lawmakers as legal costs rise for Missouri retirement fund.