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Follow up to last week's post on Mini Painting meetups
Kirkwood Farmers' Market prepares for Halloween season
After an unforgettable hot start to September in St. Louis, cooler temperatures allow fall preparations to ramp up at The Summit All-Seasons Market in Kirkwood.
Events/Festivals this weekend? Sept 12-13
Copper thieves target St. Louis riverfront, leaving areas in the dark
City officials say copper wire thefts have escalated in recent months; hitting the riverfront, the Eads Bridge, and other locations.
St. Louis' longtime planning chief to retire
Executive Don Roe's announcement comes nearly a month after a chaotic meeting in which Mayor Cara Spencer and her office sought to have commissioners reconsider their votes on data center regulations.
No more free air at QT?
Skweezy Jibbs turns fan-funded movie into nationwide tour
Internet creator Skweezy Jibbs is conducting a 71-city theater tour for his self-released film, which was funded by a Kickstarter campaign supported by his TikTok audience.
Potosi inmate’s death ruled a homicide
An autopsy of a Potosi Correctional Center inmate reveals that his February death at the prison has been deemed a homicide.
Judge Demands Answers From DOJ For Refusing To Dismiss Reflecting Pool Case With Prejudice
There are multiple things this administration is incapable of doing: winning wars, curbing inflation, not acting like Nazis, wearing shoes that fit them, etc. But if there’s one thing it’s most known for, it’s the unwillingness to take a loss and move on. That’s why the DOJ is still trying to imprison/jettison into a war-torn […]
Teamsters Local 525 Warns of Possible Strike in 15 days Amid Alton Contract Dispute
ALTON — Teamsters Local 525, representing the dedicated members of the City of Alton Public Works Department, announced on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, that its members are prepared to initiate a lawful strike in 15 days following months of prolonged stall tactics, bad-faith bargaining, and a lack of meaningful negotiation from city leadership. Despite repeated attempts by the union to negotiate fair, competitive wages and address critical workplace concerns, the City of Alton has consistently
Edwardsville Man Charged With Leaving Accident Scene, Driving On Revoked License
EDWARDSVILLE – A man from Edwardsville accused of leaving the scene of an accident while driving with a revoked license for the eighth time faces new charges in Madison County. Clayton C. Shaffer, 50, of Edwardsville, was charged on Sept. 2, 2026 with one count each of driving while license is revoked (a Class 4 felony) and leaving the scene of an accident (a Class A misdemeanor). Shaffer allegedly drove a 2005 Lincoln Navigator on State Route 143 in Edwardsville on July 20, 2026, while
Edwardsville High School Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
EDWARDSVILLE – Three Edwardsville High School seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing them among a select group of academically talented students from across the country. Alan Chen, Jude Luesse, and David Maloney were named National Merit Semifinalists as part of the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. More than 16,000 students nationwide were named Semifinalists in this year’s program, representing less than one
Swansea Police Traffic Stop Attempt Ends In Crash And Arrest
SWANSEA - A traffic stop attempt over mismatched license plates led to a crash and arrest Sept. 7, 2026 near North Belt West and North 17th Street, according to the Swansea Police Department. Tazia J. Beison was arrested at approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, after a Swansea Police officer attempted to stop a 2003 Hyundai Sonata because the license plates displayed on the vehicle did not return to the Hyundai, police said. The driver, identified by police as Beison, did not stop
City of St. Louis Invites Community to ZOUP Open House Events
Residents, business owners, neighborhood leaders, and other community members are invited to participate in the next round of public workshops.
Mayor’s Celebration of Business to highlight new investment in St. Louis
The Mayor's Celebration of Business is scheduled for Oct. 1 and will recognize several companies, more than half of which have built new projects in St. Louis.
Wentzville Parkway ramp will close overnight this weekend
ST. CHARLES COUNTY — Missouri Department of Transportation crews will close the eastbound Interstate 70 exit ramp to Wentzville Parkway overnight Friday and Saturday to install a drainage structure at the ramp.
MoDOT will close lanes of I-70 in St. Charles County next week
ST. CHARLES COUNTY — Missouri Department of Transportation crews will close all lanes of Interstate 70 between Wentzville Parkway and Route Z for 15-minute durations overnight Monday and Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Reported Knife Attack Prompts East St. Louis Police Response
EAST ST. LOUIS - A woman was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2026, in East St. Louis after police said a male victim reported she injured him with a knife and bit him when he tried to intervene in a physical altercation inside a residence. Officers with the East Saint Louis Police Department were dispatched Sept. 8, 2026, to the 1800 block of Missouri Avenue in reference to a reported aggravated battery. Police said the victim reported he had been assaulted by a female later identified as Bonnie
Civic Memorial Students Prompted to Think About Future Plans with CM Next and Scholarship Initatives
BETHALTO - It was an exciting morning for senior students at Civic Memorial High School as they learned more about available scholarships. On Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, senior students gathered to engage with the high school’s CM Next initiative, which encourages students to think about their future after graduation. As part of this, all students learned more about their individual scholarship offers through VU Scholarships, a program offered by the Bethalto Community Unit School District
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