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ALTON - Bring your furry friends to the Canine Carnival at the Alton Farmer’s & Artisans’ Market on Saturday, Sept 24 th from 8:00 a.m. until Noon for a morning full of fun just for them. At this free event organized by Alton Main Street and Hope Animal Rescues, there will be many activities to enjoy and pet-related vendor booths to browse. Plus, you can learn about many local animal welfare charities and services for your pets. Features of the event include a Pet Parade at 10:00 a.m. and a Costume Contest at 10:30 a.m. Bring your dog dressed to impress, because the winner of the costume contest will receive a $20 gift certificate to Petco! Rescue agencies will be holding an adopt-a-thon, so if you are looking for a new best friend come to meet some loveable dogs who need a good home. There will be face painting, balloon animals, and activities for pets and families. Vendors will be selling pet-related products such as handmade dog treats, toys, bandanas, clothing, collars

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce is again spearheading the community’s award-winning restaurant week dining campaign, SAVOR 2022©, to be held from Saturday, October 1 through Monday, October 10. Several locally owned restaurants including foodie favorites like 1818 Chophouse, Bella Milano, Cleveland Heath, and Chava’s Mexican Restaurant are busy crafting their restaurant week specials. This year’s initiative will also feature brand new destinations like 1818 Offshore, Twisted Biscuit, and Creations by Kiki. Specially priced offerings – at convenient price points of $15 for lunch and $30 or $60 for dinner - will be highlighted by each participating establishment in addition to the regular menu. “SAVOR 2022© is a salute to our community’s restaurateurs, cuisine, and diners, and a celebration of the delicious fare that makes our region a culinary hot spot,” said Desiree Bennyhoff, Ed/Glen Chamber president

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After 32 years, St. Louis' most notorious serial-murder cold case appears to have been solved. Today, St. Charles County prosecutors filed charges against 73-year-old Gary Muehlberg who, according to a probable cause statement, murdered five women in south city over the course of a year beginning in 1990. See also: How Notorious serial Killer Gary Muehlberg Terrorized St. Louis

MADISON - World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) solidified its standing as a premier motorsports venue as NASCAR officials today confirmed the 1.25-mile oval’s second year as a host track on the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series schedule. “Our inaugural race in June delivered a sold-out crowd and fantastic racing,” said Curtis Francois, WWTR owner, and CEO. “We are thrilled to have NASCAR return, along with our title and presenting sponsors – the Illinois Department of Tourism and TicketSmarter – to deliver another epic weekend of racing.” Details on the inaugural race weekend attendance and events are featured in the WWTR Impact Report . The start time will be announced at a later date, as will details related to the Confluence Music Festival, which entertains fans throughout race weekend with live music and STEM-related activities. The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Toyota 200 will add to the weekend of racing and take the track on Saturday, June

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1972 Fischer/Spassky: The Match, its Origin, and Influence celebrates the 50th anniversary of the American Robert “Bobby” Fischer’s historic win over the Russian Boris Spassky

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Ozzy Osbourne's Patient Number 9 debuts in upper reaches of the top 10 of this week's Billboard 200. The latest solo effort from the Prince of Darkness lands at #3…

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Bryant Creek State Park, covering nearly 3,000 acres in the southern Missouri Ozarks, opens on Friday.

After two years of pushback from the City of Wildwood, the fire district plans to break ground on the new fire station No. 2 before winter.

The St. Louis-based firm is seeking Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification, which represents a serious commitment to improving diversity of its leadership, partner base and C-suite.

Eighty open cases of child abuse and neglect sat on Matt Cordova’s desk in 2017 during the height of the “hole I found myself buried in,” he remembers. Twenty open cases would have been a lot to handle; 80 was impossible. An investigator at Missouri’s child welfare department for two years, Cordova was tasked with […]

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MARYVILLE — State Senator Kris Tharp is launching a listening tour in the Metro East to address concerns with the SAFE-T Act. “My family and I have worked in law enforcement our entire lives,” said Tharp (D-Bethalto). “My priorities remain ensuring our communities are safe, keeping criminals off our streets and providing law enforcement with the tools to do their job. The goal of my listening tour is to make sure these vital concerns are addressed and heard in Springfield.” Newly-appointed Tharp does not support several provisions in the SAFE-T Act and is working with the law enforcement community to file new legislation to address concerns about: Ensuring those accused of violent offenses are kept behind bars until trial to keep communities safe; Providing an appropriate amount of judicial discretion while trying cases and; Clarifying the definition of flight risks to ensure it is clear and address the issues created by individuals who fail to

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On Sept. 16, Everything Is Golden, a solo exhibition by St. Louis-based artist Lizzy Martinez, opens as the first exhibition of the 2022-2023 Millstone Gallery

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Greater St. Louis Inc. is pushing to ban new large clubs in most of downtown and require any new drinking establishment to close by 1:30 a.m.

Dozens of nervous, excited dogs take over the public pool for one day after it closes for the season.

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.02% for the week ended Sept. 15 — up from 5.89% the prior week.

In order for the city's plan for a new Lambert terminal to succeed, it must convince the airlines that serve the airport that the investments are necessary.

New York state-based artist Jean Shin, Laumeier’s 2022 Visiting Artist in Residence, describes her work as “giving new form to life’s leftovers.” Her sculptures and

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