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Ballwin man sets new record for fastest solo kayak trip down Missouri River Original

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By Wade Smith Verified, Joey Schneider Verified
| KTVI-TV (St. Louis, MO) Verified
ST. LOUIS – A Ballwin man sets a record for kayaking the entire Missouri River faster than anyone else. Peter Larson finished his trip at the Gateway Arch on Friday. He started it on June 1. He’s paddled for 32 consecutive days with no days off, paddling 12 to 14 hours most days. The previous record was 33 days, 18 hours and 45 minutes, set by Verlen Krueger and Steve Landick in 1980.
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Charity golf tournament honors memory of fallen police officer Original

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By Wade Smith Verified
| KTVI-TV (St. Louis, MO) Verified
SUNSET HILLS, Mo. – Friends, family, and fellow first responders gathered at Tapawingo National Golf Club to honor the memory of Officer Michael Langsdorf, who was killed in the line of duty in 2019. Attendees remembered the fallen North County Police Cooperative officer not only for his dedication to service, but also the impact he had on others. Over the past four years, the Michael Langsdorf Golf Tournament has raised more than $200,000 for police, fire, and EMS scholarships in Michael’s name.
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Alton bars see mixed results from early closing time Original

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By Wade Smith Verified
| KTVI-TV (St. Louis, MO) Verified
ALTON, Ill. – It’s been six months since closing time for Alton bars was moved from 3 a.m. to 1 a.m. The city made the change with the hope of addressing concerns about late night disturbances and public safety. “So, the new rule is concerning the late-night hours, starting six months ago and since then, we’ve seen a definite decrease in business – it’s about 9%,” bartender Michelle Tia said. At Town Club Bar and Grill across town, management says the new hours haven’t really affected them.
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