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3 Charged In Alton, Granite City Battery Cases

15 hours 6 minutes ago
ALTON – Two incidents of battery in public and one against an elderly victim have yielded felony charges against three local residents. Flynn M. Shaffner, 44, of Alton, was charged on Jan. 28, 2026 with a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery. Shaffner allegedly pushed a victim who was 60 years of age or older out of their wheelchair on Nov. 17, 2025, knowingly causing bodily harm without legal justification. In a separate case, 37-year-old Donald L. Berry Jr. of Wood River also

St. Louis welcomes Running USA Industry Conference

15 hours 10 minutes ago
The U.S. running industry is landing in downtown St. Louis this week. More than 700 industry leaders will gather at Union Station February 1–3 for the Running USA Industry Conference, the sport’s largest national education and networking event.
Kimberly Young

United Way of Greater St. Louis and Partners Offer Free Tax Preparation Services to Help Local Residents

15 hours 13 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS, MO. – United Way of Greater St. Louis is providing free tax preparation services to local families with a household income of $69,000 or less in 2025. Through the 211 referral system and in partnership with local tax coalitions, over 600 certified volunteers will seek to help working families file taxes and maximize returns. Most tax site locations require appointments, which can be scheduled online or by phone. Local residents can dial 211 or visit 211helps.org to find their

OSFM and Camp I Am Me Unite to Promote Burn Safety During Burn Awareness Week

15 hours 18 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance are partnering to raise awareness about the importance for burn prevention during Burn Awareness Week February 1-7, 2026. This year’s theme, “Burn Prevention Where You Live, Work, and Play – Preventing Burns in the Workplace,” highlights how small, proactive safety steps can prevent serious injuries. Burn injuries continue to be a significant public

Daily Deal: Rosetta Stone (All Languages)

15 hours 36 minutes ago
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MLB to produce, distribute St. Louis Cardinals games in 2026

15 hours 39 minutes ago
MLB will produce and distribute all in-market games for the St. Louis Cardinals during the 2026 season, with fans able to watch on traditional cable and satellite providers, as well as through MLB's direct-to-consumer streaming platform, Cardinals.TV.
Nick Gladney