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China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, treasury secretary says

China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans.

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Man fatally stabbed, juvenile detained in St. Charles overnight

St. Charles City Police are investigating after a man was fatally stabbed overnight.

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Metropolis Pound Capacity – Officer John Roman – WMOK Coffee Break – 10.15.25

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Man fatally stabbed, juvenile detained in St. Charles overnight

St. Charles City Police are investigating after a man was fatally stabbed overnight.

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Federal government shutdown threatens SNAP food aid as several states scramble to help

Several states have announced help for low-income households that rely on the funds to eat.

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Dictionary.com reveals 2025 Word of the Year

Dictionary.com announces its 2025 Word of the Year as 67, or six-seven.

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Layoffs are piling up. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently

It’s a tough time for the job market.

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Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi in South Korea

Trump told reporters he decided to reduce the current rate from 57% after the talks.

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Boys and Girls Clubs shining a light on the next generation

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis is shining a light on the next generation

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Head Start programs feeling the strain of the federal shutdown, as local program’s funding is in limbo

Youth in Need is digging into its funding to keep families from being impacted, but it’s a short-term solution as the federal government shutdown drags on.

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Woman accused of shooting man to death in front of 12-year-old boy watching ‘Toy Story’

Authorities in Connecticut say a man was shot and killed in front of a young boy in an area home earlier this week.

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St. Louis neighborhood organizations taking legal action to repair vacant, dilapidated buildings

First Alert 4 continues to dig into the problem properties and vacant buildings that plague St. Louis.

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St. Louis neighborhood organizations taking legal action to repair vacant, dilapidated buildings

First Alert 4 continues to dig into the problem properties and vacant buildings that plague St. Louis.

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St. Louis County likely to ditch HQ in Clayton; Council deciding on relocating to Brentwood or St. Ann

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Food banks see surge in demand as SNAP benefits end

Local pantries report increases up to 37% as government shutdown affects millions in Illinois and Missouri.

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Food aid at risk of expiring as effort to fund SNAP benefits fails in Senate

Food aid for more than 40 million Americans is at risk of expiring at week's end.

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Entertainment Listing Oct. 29 – Nov. 5

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APA Missouri breaks ground on $27M campus in St. Louis County

The APA of Missouri broke ground on its second location on Wednesday in north St. Louis County.

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Man accused of breaking into tornado-damaged school in St. Louis

Mark Upchurch, 56, is charged with second-degree burglary, possession of burglary tools & stealing for the crimes that occurred on Wednesday.

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Family reacts after video footage of deadly officer-involved shooting released

New video shows the moments before, during and after St. Ann police officers shot and killed a man outside their jurisdiction, bringing new questions about the fatal shooting.

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Teacher’s Union heads to capital, pushes lawmakers for promised funding that’s gone undelivered

On Wednesday Morning, educators and union leaders from the Metro East boarded a bus bound for the Illinois State capital to call on lawmakers about money for public education and state services.

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What to know about the Medicare enrollment period

The Medicare enrollment period goes through Dec. 7. Here's what you need to know.

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Missouri governor taking steps to expedite food assistance

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced steps his administration is taking to expedite food assistance.

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Missouri lawmakers on both sides align on SNAP funding amid ongoing shutdown

Missouri lawmakers Sen. Josh Hawley and Rep. Wesley Bell are pushing a similar message on SNAP as the federal shutdown continues.

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APA Missouri breaks ground on $27 M campus in St. Louis County

APA Missouri breaks ground on $27M campus in St. Louis County

The APA of Missouri began broke the grounds on its second location Wednesday in North St. Louis County.

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