SUMMARY: Live horse racing has resumed at the FanDuel Sportsbook Racetrack in Collinsville, now hosting races on Thursdays in addition to Saturdays and Tuesdays, effective October 17th. This season’s schedule is shortened due to casino construction starting in November, aimed for completion by next May’s Derby. Following FanDuel’s acquisition by Accel Entertainment, future expansion could bring more jobs and tourism, revitalizing the area. Missouri’s upcoming November ballot may legalize sports betting, potentially impacting Collinsville’s business. The new casino plans to feature 250 slot machines, dining options, and summer concerts, promising year-round entertainment for visitors.

Starting Oct. 17, horse races at FanDuel Sportsbook Race Track will now additionally take place on Thursdays, with a shortened schedule this year due to casino construction plans starting in November.

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SUMMARY: Missouri state representatives have formed a bipartisan special committee to address the health risks associated with nuclear waste from the Manhattan Project. Led by Representative Tricia Burns, the committee is investigating 11 sites, particularly focusing on North County locations like Weldon Spring. They aim to ensure public awareness of contamination risks, with a priority on groundwater testing and private well safety. The committee also seeks to educate primary care physicians about these sites to enhance patient safety. Their ultimate goal is to drive legislative action and bolster cleanup efforts by the EPA and federal government.

Missouri state representatives are coming together to help protect residents from nuclear waste left over from the Manhattan …

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The man charged with critically injuring a Ferguson Police Officer during a protest is due in court Thursday morning.

The pre-trial conference is set for 9 a.m. Thursday morning in the case against 28-year-old Elijah Gantt. The Ferguson officer whom Gantt is accused of assaulting, Travis Brown, remains hospitalized with a serious brain injury.

Ferguson police released video of what happened in this case back in August. It all unfolded during protests outside of the Ferguson Police Department, marking the tenth anniversary of the Michael Brown shooting.

Police, including officer Brown, moved in to make arrests after protesters tried to knock over the fence outside of the police department.

Authorities say in the video, Gantt runs into Officer Brown, knocking Brown to the ground. Brown was trying to stop Gantt from running away from the scene. Gantt was taken into custody, but Brown fell backwards, hitting his head hard on the ground, leading to the critical brain injury.

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