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Alton Municipal Band Opens 136th Season Tonight
ALTON - The Alton Municipal Band will open their season with a concert tonight. At 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, community members can gather at Riverview Park in Alton for the concert, themed “June is Bustin’ Out All Over.” This will be followed by the same concert at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, at Haskell Park. Chairman Adam Rogers expressed his excitement to kick off the band’s summer concert series. “We are going to start our 136th season tonight,”
Violent Crime down 8% through May
Closed elementary school in Riverview Gardens to reopen as community center
Former students and staff toured the 70-year-old Danforth Elementary building, sharing memories and signing commemorative ceiling tiles.
Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of The Month: Lilly Hannigan Caps Another 'Dynamic' Track and Field Season At Marquette
ALTON — Lilly Hannigan, who recently completed her junior year at Marquette Catholic, has emerged as a key contributor for the Explorers’ track and field team, with coach Billy Sprague describing her as “a dynamic athlete” and a leader for the team in 2026. Lilly Hannigan is a Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of The Month for Marquette Catholic High School. Hannigan has been an important member of Marquette’s 4x100-meter relay in recent years. O
Man admits to buying 27 guns that were recovered in crimes
A Ferguson man admitted in federal court Tuesday that he bought nearly 27 firearms, which were located in the possession of other individuals who had been arrested.
St. Louis police roll out email for video tips after car break-ins caught on camera
The email was announced at a news conference Thursday amid what a police spokesman described as a "surge" in car break-ins across the region.
Steve's Hot Dogs owner copes with new tragedy amid store vandalism
First, his South Grand restaurant was targeted twice by a vandal who shattered multiple windows. Now, Ewing says his family is mourning the loss of their beloved dog after a violent attack in Tower Grove Park.
St. Louis awarded 2028 US Olympic Marathon Trials
St. Louis will officially host the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Team Trials.
Nelly's legal fees to be paid by lawyer who filed lawsuit over 'Country Grammar' songs
The ruling follows a lower-level judge's recommendation, which sided with Nelly and said the lawsuit's claims were too old to be brought to court and were also “legally frivolous.”
Metallica sets a new attendance record with M72 show in Bologna
Metallica has broken another attendance record.The band's concert Wednesday night at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna, Italy, broke an attendance record with over 47,000 fans in attendance.According to Metallica's post on Instagram,…
St. Louis feds will seek the death penalty in case of kidnapping, killing of Clayton woman
Authorities say on Nov. 20, 2024, two men abducted a woman in Clayton, took her to banks to withdraw money and then shot her in an alley in St. Louis.
St. Louis wins bid to host U.S. Olympic marathon team trials in 2028
Ruby Lowder Named 2026 Miss Macoupin County Fair
MACOUPIN COUNTY - The Macoupin County Fair Pageant has introduced its 2026 Fair queens, naming Ruby Lowder as Miss Macoupin County Fair. Charlee Steward was announced as Junior Miss Macoupin County Fair, and Mae Lewis-Hahn as Little Miss Macoupin County Fair. The Macoupin County Fair Pageant organizers said it was proud of the three winners and looked ahead to their roles representing the fair over the coming year. The pageant identified the winners as: Miss Macoupin County
Bear spotted in St. James: Residents urged to stay cautious
The St. James Police Department has advised residents to use caution and take preventative measures after a recent bear sighting in the North Springfield area.
WashU’s new dorm takes its name from a librarian it laid off (and then rehired)
St. Louis man sentenced to 25 years for attempted kidnapping, attacks in Tower Grove Park
A man who tried to kidnap two women at gunpoint in Tower Grove Park and assaulted others last year was sentenced to 25 years in prison Thursday.
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St. Louis man sentenced after attacks at Tower Grove Park
A St. Louis man has been sentenced to decades behind bars after the attacks of multiple people over two days at Tower Grove Park last year.
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