The Gateway
Essential news for the St. Louis region. Every weekday, in about 8 to 10 minutes, you can learn about the top stories of the day, while also hearing longer stories that bring context and humanity to the issues and ideas that affect life in the region.
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - Fires at the Mark Twain National ForestTwo wildfires consumed more than 1,000 acres of the Mark Twain National Forest in late February. Firefighters contained the burns, but the unseasonably warm and windy conditions that let them spread quickly underscore the importance of the forest service's plans to set some fires on purpose.
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Monday, March 18, 2024 - Some states are seeing a push to reduce penalties for cockfightingIt’s illegal to fight roosters in the U.S. yet raising game fowl is a big business. There have been recent efforts in some states to lower the penalties for cockfighting. Animal rights activists call foul, while breeders say they’re simply protecting their right to raise chickens.
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Friday, March 15, 2024- Why historic old homes on Kingshighway were demolishedSt. Louis has roughly 20-thousand vacant properties spread across the city. And responding to this challenge will require a fair amount of cash and investment.
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Thursday, March 14, 2024- One month after the KC Chiefs shooting, who counts as a victim?One month ago today, Kansas City was shaken when the Chiefs Super Bowl celebration turned into a mass shooting. Since then, people around the country have donated millions to aid the victims. Now, the community needs to figure out the landscape of need.
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - St. Louis artist Kahlil Robert IrvingKahlil Robert Irving makes sculptures at his spacious studio in South St. Louis that he exhibits around the world. His latest show, an innovative mix of ceramics and digital collage, is at the Kemper Art Museum.
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - Madison County GOP Board chair race previewThe GOP candidates for Madison County board chairman, Kurt Prenzler and Chris Slusser, used to be allies — but are now bitter rivals. Since no Democrat is running, whoever wins the primary will be the chairman.
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Monday, March 11, 2024 - PFAS may be contaminating Midwest farmlandFarms across the Midwest use biosolids—a type of byproduct from wastewater treatment plants—to fertilize their land. But toxic chemical could be contaminating that fertilizer, along with millions of acres of farmland.
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Friday, March 8, 2024- Two conservative republicans vie for southern Illinois seatIn the GOP primary race to represent southern Illinois in Congress, incumbent Mike Bost is being challenged by Darren Bailey. The two Republicans have tried to differentiate themselves — despite having similar policy positions. How are they different and what are their priorities for the 12th congressional district?
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Thursday, March 7, 2024- City SC fan groups protest MLS decisionSt. Louis’ major league soccer team has started its second season as the newest member of the league. But this summer, the team will not be playing in the U.S. Open Cup. The decision by MLS has angered the supporters groups that have been called the backbone of the fan base.
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Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - Missouri GOP divided over support for UkraineOne of the most contentious topics for members of Congress right now is whether the United States should continue giving military support and money to Ukraine. It’s an issue that’s divided candidates in Missouri’s U.S. Senate contest — as well as GOP members of Missouri’s House delegation.