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St. Louis music bloggers helping musicians get their money
2010-09-04 20:51:18 Globe-Democrat.comOn Friday and Saturday, Sept. 17 and 18, two bloggers from the website detone8.com are teaming up with SoundExchange, a non-for-profit performance rights organization, to connect local musicians with money they have already earned at the Play:stl music festival. Read Full Story ...
Wainwright suffers 4th straight loss, Cards lose 6-1
2010-09-04 19:12:02 Globe-Democrat.comTravis Wood allowed only one unearned run and hit his first major league homer Saturday as the Cincinnati Reds downed St. Louis 6-1. Read Full Story ...
Craigslist removes adult services section
2010-09-04 19:11:28 ksdk.comCraigslist removes adult services section Read Full Story ...
Leaders lose wheels in Detroit
2010-09-04 19:04:21 Globe-Democrat.comThe Rev. Jesse Jackson and Detroit Mayor Dave Bing experienced the city's lawlessness firsthand in recent days when they were targeted by car thieves. Read Full Story ...
Wood, Reds handle Cardinals
2010-09-04 18:36:24 ksdk.comWood, Reds handle Cardinals Read Full Story ...
Mizzou beats Illinois 23-13 in Arch Rivalry
2010-09-04 17:10:24 Globe-Democrat.comBlaine Gabbert was 34 for 48 for 281 yards, 167 of them coming in the second half as the Missouri Tigers defeated Illinois 23-13 at the Edward Jones Dome. Read Full Story ...
Teen struck and killed by car on Interstate 55
2010-09-04 16:46:00 STLToday.comA teenager attempting to cross Interstate 55 in south St. Louis with two of his friends was struck by a car and killed this afternoon. Read Full Story ...
Barn destroyed by fire in Edwardsville
2010-09-04 16:30:30 kmov.comAuthorities said the structure at 4752 Old Carpenter Road was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived just before noon. Fire officials said the barn held more than 200 large hay roles for live stock feeding. Read Full Story ...
Kirkwood apartment fire displaces 22 residents
2010-09-04 16:13:00 STLToday.comA Friday evening fire at a Kirkwood apartment complex forced 22 people out of their homes and sent a firefighter and a resident to the hospital with minor injuries. Read Full Story ...
Child struck by car while crossing I-55
2010-09-04 15:43:02 kmov.comPolice said a child was struck on southbound I-55 near Virginia. Three boys were crossing the highway when one was struck by a red Volkswagen. Read Full Story ...
Swearing sets off brawl at U.S. Open
2010-09-04 15:36:49 Globe-Democrat.comA foulmouthed New Yorker set off a brawl at the U.S. Open tennis tournament Thursday when an elderly fan and his daughter told him to shut up, officials said. Read Full Story ...
BREAKING: Teenager struck on I-55, highway closed
2010-09-04 15:21:26 ksdk.comBREAKING: Teenager struck on I-55, highway closed Read Full Story ...
Rams name Bradford starting quarterback
2010-09-04 14:32:06 ksdk.comRams name Bradford starting quarterback Read Full Story ...
2 injured, 22 displaced in Kirkwood Apartment fire
2010-09-04 14:07:01 ksdk.com2 injured, 22 displaced in Kirkwood Apartment fire Read Full Story ...
A Look Back: A new Missouri River bridge hastened migration to St. Charles County
2010-09-04 12:00:00 STLToday.com
ST. CHARLES ? Painters packed up their sprayers and laborers
dragged away the last barrels. The race was on. Read Full Story ...Kirkwood apartment fire displaces 22 residents
2010-09-04 11:04:20 kmov.comAn apartment fire at the Kirkwood Bluff Apartments displaced 22 adults Friday night. One firefighter was injured. There is no word yet on the cause of the fire. Read Full Story ...
Semi overturns near Mid-Rivers Mall Drive
2010-09-04 10:54:00 STLToday.comEmergency crews are working to clear several lanes of westbound Interstate 70 near Mid-Rivers Mall Drive after a semi-tractor trailer overturned around 9:30 this morning. Read Full Story ...
Poll: Most would agree to term limits
2010-09-04 09:32:15 Globe-Democrat.comA strong majority of U.S. voters approve of setting term limits for members of Congress, a Fox News poll indicated. Read Full Story ...
MoDOT cuts work on Boone Bridge to one weekend
2010-09-04 00:15:00 STLToday.comThe Missouri Department of Transportation has canceled the planned Sept. 10-13 closure of westbound Highway 40 (Interstate 64) in west St. Louis County. Read Full Story ...
Downtown nightclub says allegations about problems are groundless
2010-09-04 00:10:00 STLToday.comST. LOUIS ? The owners and attorneys of Lure Nightclub defended themselves Friday against city allegations that the downtown club has been linked to violence and allows drunken, lewd and harassing a Read Full Story ...
EAST ST. LOUIS > Donations sought for laid-off firefighters
2010-09-04 00:00:00 STLToday.comQ-Mart in East St. Louis is hosting a donation drive on Sunday to benefit recently laid off firefighters. Read Full Story ...
ST. LOUIS > Pet adoption fees cut
2010-09-04 00:00:00 STLToday.comThe Humane Society of Missouri is offering a break on adoption fees today and Sunday for cats and dogs six months and older. Read Full Story ...
ST. LOUIS > Some residents get first trash bills
2010-09-04 00:00:00 STLToday.comTrash bills went out to certain city residents ? mostly in north St. Louis ? for the first time this week. Read Full Story ...
MARYLAND HEIGHTS > City OKs lease for recreation complex
2010-09-04 00:00:00 STLToday.comSportport, Maryland Heights' outdoor recreation complex, will be leased to a new, private soccer operation, Ultimate Soccer Arenas of Missouri, beginning Oct. 15. Read Full Story ...
CHESTERFIELD > City puts limits on 'live' signs
2010-09-04 00:00:00 STLToday.comThe City Council voted this week to prohibit human or "live" advertising signs from street rights of way and medians. Read Full Story ...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY > Rockwood ends fiscal year under budget
2010-09-04 00:00:00 STLToday.comRockwood School District's chief financial officer announced this week that the district finished its 2010 budget year, which ended in June, $4.5 million under budget. Read Full Story ...
OLIVETTE > Work to begin on new animal shelter
2010-09-04 00:00:00 STLToday.comOfficials on Friday held a ceremony at a former furniture display store and warehouse at 10521 Baur Boulevard to mark the beginning of the structure's conversion into St. Louis County's new animal she Read Full Story ...
UMSL punished over coach's link to fantasy sports operation
2010-09-04 00:00:00 STLToday.comA former UMSL golf coach, who runs a multimillion-dollar fantasy sports organization, has landed the school on probation for two years from the NCAA for major violations regarding sports wagering and Read Full Story ...
Tailgate Before Arch Rivalry Game Pumps Mizzou, Illini Fans
2010-09-04 00:00:00 fox2news.comThe Missouri Tigers and the Fighting Illini were set to take the field at the Edward Jones Dome Saturday morning in the State Farm Arch Rivalry game. And you know what that meant: tailgating was underway early. Read Full Story ...
Teenager Struck and Killed on Interstate 55
2010-09-04 00:00:00 fox2news.comInvestigators say a 14- year old male was struck and killed on I-55 in South St. Louis. The accident happened around 2:00 p.m. Saturday. Police say the teen and two friends were trying to cross the Interstate near Virgina when he was struck. The teen was transported to an area hospital where he later died. No one else was injured. The cause of the accident is under investigation. The driver is cooperating with police. Read Full Story ...
Missouri Rallies to Beat Illinois 23-13
2010-09-04 00:00:00 fox2news.comAfter stumbling for a half, Missouri distanced itself from a distressing preseason. Blaine Gabbert rallied the Tigers from a 10-point deficit with two touchdown passes and Carl Gettis made a leaping one-handed interception and downed a punt at the 1 in the fourth quarter of a 23-13 opening victory over Illinois on Saturday. "We showed our guts," Gabbert said. "We came out in the second half and dominated." Missouri won without Derrick Washington, the school's leading rusher the last two seasons, who was kicked off the team earlier in the week after being charged with sexual assault. Read Full Story ...
Kirkwood Apartment Residents Scramble For Housing After Fire
2010-09-04 00:00:00 fox2news.com22 Displaced
The American Red Cross is now providing shelter for 22 residents following a fire at the Kirkwood Bluff Apartments . The fire broke out around 10:00 p.m. Friday night at the complex in the 2200 block of Timberview Road. The fire was contained to one unit however, multiple apartments sustained significant smoke damage. An elderly man was rescued from the burning building and suffered from smoke inhalation. The male victim is expected to survive. One firefighter also sustained injuries and he continues to recover. Fire Investigators say the fire started in the kitchen . The Kirkwood Fire Department has ruled the fire accidental. Read Full Story ...
Tour de Unite
2010-09-04 00:00:00 fox2news.comCycling Is For Everyone
The St. Louis Hills leg of the Gateway Cup Bike Race took place Saturday Morning. If you will not get to the Tour De France, this is was your chance to find out what all the excitement is about. Three organizations teamed up to host a new event to raise funds and awareness of cycling for children with disabilities. Aside from the usual lineup of kids, ammeter and professional races, The Francis Park Criterium included a "Tandemonium" featuring The Delta Gamma Tour De Unite ride to support children with impaired vision. The Tour de Unite featured celebrity riders paired with visually impaired children on tandems . All routes kicked off with a parade laps around the THF Gateway course. Read Full Story ...
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