SUMMARY: Despite recent conflicts surrounding the issue, a plan to board up 20 vacant homes in Pine Lawn proceeded as scheduled. Volunteers from America’s Carpenter Regional Council dedicated their Saturday to assist with the project. City officials highlighted that many of these vacant properties posed safety risks to the public. Notably, the previous disputes had led to injuries during a recent board meeting regarding the initiative.

Despite a recent fight over it, a plan to board up 20 vacant homes went ahead as scheduled Saturday in Pine Lawn.

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SUMMARY: A recent Emerson College poll reveals Republican incumbent Senator Josh Hawley holds a 10% lead over Democratic challenger Lucas Koontz, with Hawley at over 50% and Koontz slightly above 40%. Nearly 7% of voters remain undecided. The poll shows strong support for Hawley among Republicans, while Democrats favor Koontz. Independent voters are evenly split, indicating Koontz needs increased support from this group to have a chance at winning. Both candidates have exchanged sharp criticisms throughout the campaign, and they are set to debate next Thursday at Fox 2 studios, an event anticipated to influence undecided voters.

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SUMMARY: A suspect is in custody in connection with the death of Sergeant Sara Rocha, a soldier from Fort Leonard Wood. Rocha was reported missing earlier in the week and was later discovered dead on Tuesday, with her body found in a dumpster. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the cause of death or any information about the person of interest involved in the case.

A person of interest is in custody after a Fort Leonard Wood soldier’s death earlier this week.

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