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Trump announces ‘warrior dividends’ for military
Trump announces ‘warrior dividends’ for military
The president made the announcement during an address to the nation, previewing his agenda for 2026.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Trump announces ‘warrior dividends’ for military
US government admits negligence in helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington
US government admits negligence in helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington
The U.S. government admitted that the Federal Aviation Administration and the Army played a role in causing the collision.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:16 AM
US government admits negligence in helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington
Man pleads guilty in DWI crash that injured 5 officers in Maryland Heights
Man pleads guilty in DWI crash that injured 5 officers in Maryland Heights
A man who crashed into two police cars in March 2023, injuring five officers, a police K9 and a 2-year-old, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to nine felonies.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Man pleads guilty in DWI crash that injured 5 officers in Maryland Heights
Teen shot and killed in South City, police say
Teen shot and killed in South City, police say
A boy in his early teens was shot and killed Wednesday evening in the Gravois Park neighborhood of South City.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Teen shot and killed in South City, police say
Missouri politicians sued by China, targeted in apparent online attack
Missouri politicians sued by China, targeted in apparent online attack
Missouri politicians are on China’s radar, and it’s manifesting both online and in the courtroom.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Missouri politicians sued by China, targeted in apparent online attack
Missouri politicians sued by China, targeted in apparent online attack
Missouri politicians sued by China, targeted in apparent online attack
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December 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Missouri politicians sued by China, targeted in apparent online attack
As winter break approaches, parents encouraged to plan ahead to avoid child behavior mishaps
As winter break approaches, parents encouraged to plan ahead to avoid child behavior mishaps
As winter break approaches for thousands of students across St. Louis, many parents are preparing for their children to be home for the holidays.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:26 AM
As winter break approaches, parents encouraged to plan ahead to avoid child behavior mishaps
Firefighter falls through floor of vacant building as vacant-building fires ramp up in St. Louis
Firefighter falls through floor of vacant building as vacant-building fires ramp up in St. Louis
A St. Louis firefighter is okay after falling through the floor of a burning vacant home in north St. Louis Wednesday.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Firefighter falls through floor of vacant building as vacant-building fires ramp up in St. Louis
Discussions underway to expand Gateway Arch grounds to East St Louis
Discussions underway to expand Gateway Arch grounds to East St Louis
For decades, the Gateway Arch has drawn people to the Mississippi River and to St. Louis, now efforts are underway to expand the arch grounds into Illinois
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December 18, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Discussions underway to expand Gateway Arch grounds to East St Louis
NAACP says SSM Cardinal Glennon Hospital is not fulfilling promises
NAACP says SSM Cardinal Glennon Hospital is not fulfilling promises
The St. Louis chapter of the NAACP is calling out SSM Health, claiming they aren’t fulfilling their commitment to hire minorities in the construction of the new Cardinal Glennon Hospital.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:21 AM
NAACP says SSM Cardinal Glennon Hospital is not fulfilling promises
Trump is previewing his 2026 agenda in an address to the nation as his popularity wanes
Trump is previewing his 2026 agenda in an address to the nation as his popularity wanes
President Donald Trump plans to give a preview of his 2026 agenda in a speech at the White House.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Trump is previewing his 2026 agenda in an address to the nation as his popularity wanes
Trump will sign executive order to reclassify marijuana, loosen federal restrictions
Trump will sign executive order to reclassify marijuana, loosen federal restrictions
President Donald Trump is reportedly set to ease restrictions on marijuana.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Trump will sign executive order to reclassify marijuana, loosen federal restrictions
‘Cannabis friendly’ event space opens in the Delmar Loop
‘Cannabis friendly’ event space opens in the Delmar Loop
A new “cannabis friendly” event space is opening in the Delmar Loop. Called “The Church on Delmar,” the venue seeks to support local businesses and artists, host charitable events and community...
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December 17, 2025 at 10:36 PM
‘Cannabis friendly’ event space opens in the Delmar Loop
High school teacher accused of sexually abusing multiple students who were learning to speak English
High school teacher accused of sexually abusing multiple students who were learning to speak English
A teacher in Nebraska was arrested Tuesday on four counts of sexual abuse.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
High school teacher accused of sexually abusing multiple students who were learning to speak English
10-year-old arrested for ‘intentionally’ shooting 8-year-old, police say
10-year-old arrested for ‘intentionally’ shooting 8-year-old, police say
A 10-year-old boy in Louisiana was arrested after police said they believe he intentionally shot an 8-year-old earlier this month.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
10-year-old arrested for ‘intentionally’ shooting 8-year-old, police say
Man investigates strange smell coming from car and finds python under the hood
Man investigates strange smell coming from car and finds python under the hood
What a Tennessee man thought was car trouble actually turned out to be a secret passenger under his hood.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Man investigates strange smell coming from car and finds python under the hood
Massac Unit School District #1 Post-Game Show from Tuesday Night’s Win for the Lady Patriots –> 57-23
Massac Unit School District #1 Post-Game Show from Tuesday Night’s Win for the Lady Patriots –> 57-23
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December 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Massac Unit School District #1 Post-Game Show from Tuesday Night’s Win for the Lady Patriots –> 57-23
Wednesday WMOK News Check “Yellow Sheet” – 12.17.25 WMOK – Metropolis and Massac County News
Wednesday WMOK News Check “Yellow Sheet” – 12.17.25 WMOK – Metropolis and Massac County News
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December 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Wednesday WMOK News Check “Yellow Sheet” – 12.17.25 WMOK – Metropolis and Massac County News
Entertainment Listing: Dec. 17 – Dec. 21
Entertainment Listing: Dec. 17 – Dec. 21
Wednesday Dec. 17 Hangar 9 • Carbondale Open Deck Night, 8 p.m. Hawthorne Art • Carbondale Girly Pop Warhammer Paint Party, 6 p.m. Underground Poets Club, 9 p.m. PK’s • Carbondale Advertisement...
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December 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Entertainment Listing: Dec. 17 – Dec. 21
9-year-old dies after house fire in Bellefontaine Neighbors
9-year-old dies after house fire in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Investigations are underway after a 9-year-old died in a north St. Louis County house fire over the weekend.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
9-year-old dies after house fire in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Police: Multiple people shot in Cahokia Heights apartment complex
Adult, juvenile shot at Cahokia Heights apartment complex
A large police presence is at a St. Clair County apartment complex Wednesday.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Police: Multiple people shot in Cahokia Heights apartment complex
Gil Gerard, star of TV series ‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,’ dies at 82
Gil Gerard, star of TV series ‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,’ dies at 82
Actor Gil Gerard, best known as the star of the NBC series “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,” died Tuesday at 82.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Gil Gerard, star of TV series ‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,’ dies at 82
Clayton police continue searching for leads after ‘Death to IDF’ written on street, multiple car fires
Clayton police continue searching for leads after ‘Death to IDF’ written on street, multiple car fires
Police in Clayton are continuing to search for leads in a hate crime investigation.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Clayton police continue searching for leads after ‘Death to IDF’ written on street, multiple car fires
Hyundai and Kia will repair millions of vehicles under a deal to fix anti-theft technology
Hyundai and Kia will repair millions of vehicles under a deal to fix anti-theft technology
Automakers Hyundai and Kia have reached a settlement with dozens of states over anti-theft technology in models of their vehicles.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Hyundai and Kia will repair millions of vehicles under a deal to fix anti-theft technology
Trump to deliver prime-time address Wednesday, expected to talk about what’s coming
Trump to deliver prime-time address Wednesday, expected to talk about what’s coming
President Donald Trump will deliver a prime-time address from the White House on Wednesday.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Trump to deliver prime-time address Wednesday, expected to talk about what’s coming