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Wednesday, August 30 - Lemon cuckoo bumblebee sparks a buzz Aug 30, 2023

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The rare lemon cuckoo bumblebee bee was recently spotted in a Belleville garden by an amateur citizen scientist. The bee’s population has been on the decline, but this recent sighting could mean good news for rare bee species and bumblebees in the region.

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - The legislative sports betting stalemate Aug 29, 2023

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During the past two legislative sessions, the Missouri House of Representatives has passed bills legalizing sports betting in the state. However, its continued failure to advance in the Senate could lead to the issue being decided by voters instead. (Brian Moline in for Wayne Pratt)

Monday, August 28, 2023 - Belleville, Illinois' first woman fire chief talks with us. Aug 28, 2023

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The city of Belleville made history last week: The mayor nominated and the city council approved the first female fire chief by a 15 to 1 margin. (Rod Milam in for Wayne Pratt)

Friday, August 25, 2023 - Music fans and producers are set for a big weekend at Forest Park Aug 25, 2023

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The Evolution Festival will feature headliners the Black Keys and Brandi Carlisle, plus a focus on local barbecue. Producers are counting on a strong first year in the hopes of creating a signature event in St. Louis.

Thursday, August 24, 2023 - St. Louis, Quincy and Rolla schools and businesses adjust to the heat Aug 24, 2023

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The National Weather Service says the triple-digit temperatures could end this weekend. Residents, businesses, and schools are coping with the weather that has brought near-record heat index values.

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - St. Louis area schools scramble in the dangerous heat Aug 23, 2023

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Many are holding indoor recess, providing bottled water on bus routes, and making sure teachers and staff can recognize heat-related distress. The first week for many school districts coincides with a heat index that could reach 119.

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 - Missouri vigil remembers 3 Black men killed during 1901 lynchings Aug 22, 2023

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A former newspaper reporter in the southwest part of the state wants to make sure no one forgets about the lynchings in Pierce City, which has a population of roughly 1,200. The town had a sizeable Black population, but that changed more than 100 years ago.

Monday, August 21, 2023 - Black vultures are killing newborn livestock in the Midwest Aug 21, 2023

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The expanding population of the federally protected bird is becoming a big nuisance for producers.

Friday, August 18, 2023 - Chess organizations break ties with St. Louis Chess Club Aug 18, 2023

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Two major groups are no longer working with the club as sexual misconduct allegations are increasing calls for change across the chess world.

Thursday, August 17, 2023 - Sleepy Kitty wakes up Aug 17, 2023

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The duo was one of the most successful St. Louis-based national rock acts. The group has released its first album since 2016 following a move to Brooklyn.

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