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Thursday, April 15, 2021 - Farmers On Missouri River Take Army Corps Of Engineers to Court Apr 15, 2021

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Farmers along the Missouri River are suing after flooding-related property damage. They have fought for years over whether the government should prioritize the river’s endangered animals or human interests.

Wednesday, April 14, 2021 - Space Force At Scott Apr 14, 2021

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Scott Air Force Base swore in roughly 20 members of the new U.S. Space Force in February. The former Airmen are now called Guardians. They will remain at Scott for another 12-to-18 months before they transfer to an official Space Force installation.

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - Barge Industry May Be A Mixed Bag For Green Energy Apr 13, 2021

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Much of the green energy focus on transportation is on cars and trucks. But barge traffic along inland waterways is critical to shipping crops. More focus on climate change could lead to improvements in the industry or leave it behind.

Monday, April 12, 2021- Latino Leaders In Meatpacking Towns Fight To Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy Apr 12, 2021

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Latinos are far less likely to receive the COVID vaccine. A reluctance to get the shot grounded in language, culture, and other factors piles onto the health care inequities that many Latinos already face. That could leave many meatpacking communities at risk.

Friday, April 9, 2021 - Will COVID Relief Money Ease St. Louis County Tensions? Apr 09, 2021

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St. Louis County is slated to receive about $190 million in federal coronavirus relief funding from the most recent stimulus package. Officials are still figuring how to spend the money. And with a majority of the council opposed to County Executive Sam Page, there could be a fight.

Thursday, April 8, 2021 - Fans Return For Cardinals Home Opener Apr 08, 2021

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The Cardinals are ready for their second consecutive pandemic-influenced home opener. A limited number of fans will be allowed in Busch Stadium, unlike last year when they were not inside the ballpark because of COVID-concerns.

Wednesday, April 7, 2021 - St. Louis Economic Development Leader Approaches Retirement Apr 07, 2021

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After more than two decades at the St. Louis Development Corporation, Executive Director Otis Williams is retiring. His exit comes as the organization shifts how it does business.

Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - Faulty Locks Blamed For Another Uprising At St. Louis Jail Apr 06, 2021

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The day after inmates at the St. Louis Justice Center broke out of their cells, smashed windows and started a fire, city officials again blamed faulty locks in the downtown jail.

Monday, April 5, 2021 - The Fight To Regain Voting Rights Apr 05, 2021

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Lawmakers and advocates in Missouri are pushing to restore voting rights more quickly to formerly incarcerated people. Current state law delays them from being able to vote before completing parole or probation.

Friday, April 2, 2021 - Mayoral Candidate Spencer Says St. Louis Is Ready For Change Apr 02, 2021

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As the race for the next mayor of St. Louis heads to the finish line, we preview candidate Cara Spencer. The 20th Ward alderwoman is running against city Treasurer Tishaura Jones in Tuesday’s election.

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