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New upgrade: St. Peters rolls out recycling carts to replace plastic bags

Animals

A forgotten war was lost against crows in Illinois. Here's why conservationists stopped bombing the birds

Countless crows call the Midwest home during the colder months. It's territory they won in a bombastic battle for survival against Illinois conservationists.
Health

Battery plant fire didn't contaminate Missouri city's water supply, officials say

Thousands of dead fish washing up in a nearby waterway triggered resident fears of possible contamination.
Environment

Fish kill after Fredericktown battery plant fire sparks urgent questions on safety, accountability

Fredericktown is reeling from the fallout of a massive fire at a lithium-ion battery recycling plant, and the community wants answers.
Environment

Fish kill after Fredericktown battery plant fire sparks urgent questions on safety and accountability

One week after a massive fire at a lithium-ion battery recycling plant, some Fredericktown residents are still concerned about the fallout.
Local News

Firefighters continue to treat smoldering battery plant in Fredericktown

Crews were trying to produce as little smoke as possible while keeping the contaminants contained and preventing runoff.
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Nearly 3 miles of dead fish found in Fredericktown after battery plant fire, official says

Officials are monitoring the nearby Little St. Francis River to see if fish kills are happening further downstream, the Missouri Department of Conservation said.
Local News

Battery plant fire is 'controlled' but evacuation order still in place for some Madison County homes

A company spokesperson also said that using water from the Village Creek is not recommended while testing is being done, after dead fish were found Friday.
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Battery plant fire is 'controlled' but evacuation order still in place for some Madison County homes

A company spokesperson also said that using water from the Village Creek is not recommended while testing is being done, after dead fish were found Friday.
Environment

Fredericktown schools close Friday amid new possible air quality concerns after battery plant fire

Those living in the area are asked to take precautionary measures by shutting windows and turning off air conditioning units.
Local News

'Thousands' of dead fish in Missouri town under investigation after nearby battery plant fire

The washed-up carcasses are triggering resident worries about potential chemical contamination.
Environment

St. Louis County will soon get a new methane power plant. Experts worry it won't be cold-weather-ready

Gas plant failures were the main cause of sweeping power outages during previous extreme winter storms throughout the U.S.