SUMMARY: Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe vetoed $600,000 in funding for a statewide science and engineering fair, part of House Bill 3, aimed at promoting STEM education and workforce development. The veto follows Kehoe’s stance to limit new state-funded programs currently. Students previously rallied at the Missouri State Capitol for the fair, which the state lacks. Missouri State University’s Dean Dr. Tamera Jahnke emphasized the importance of this funding to expand regional fairs and create statewide opportunities. Kehoe vetoed 208 items totaling nearly $300 million, including numerous projects in the St. Louis metro area like flood studies, park projects, and local police initiatives.

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SUMMARY: Chuck’s Arcade, a new arcade chain from Chuck E. Cheese’s creators, targets older gamers and lifelong fans seeking classic games like “Ms. Pac Man” and “Mortal Kombat” in mall locations. Designed primarily for adults but welcoming all ages, these arcades mix vintage games such as “Donkey Kong” with modern racing simulators and VR experiences. Some locations, like Kansas City, offer pizza, while others do not. Animatronic characters from Chuck E. Cheese’s past appear as nostalgic decorations rather than performers. Chuck’s Arcade has opened in multiple U.S. cities, with more locations planned, including one soon in Brea, California.

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SUMMARY: Our Brothers Keepers of Southern Illinois, a local nonprofit, helps formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives. With six full-time employees, the organization has assisted over 160 people this year alone by providing essential services like obtaining birth certificates and Social Security cards, and helping with job searches. Director Kevin McReynolds and agency director Kirsten Peterson emphasize giving people a second chance to avoid reoffending and reduce crime in the community. The nonprofit seeks donations, volunteers—including dentists to provide donated dental care—and hygiene items to support those transitioning out of prison and starting fresh.

A local nonprofit is looking for donations and volunteers to help give a second chance to people getting out of prison.

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