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Wentzville man sentenced for murder of girlfriend, unborn twins
BreAnna L. Johnson, 28, was killed shortly before 2 a.m. October 31, 2024, in the 100 block of Katie Lynn Court.
Who is running for St. Charles County Executive?
Five candidates are running for St. Charles County Executive this year. Three candidates are set to debate in-person Tuesday evening.
Metro East fireworks enthusiast remains locked up in triple manslaughter case
A judge refused to release Colton Cissell from jail.
Watch the first trailer for the new Peter Frampton documentary, ‘Frampton’
Music fans are getting their first look at the new Peter Frampton documentary, Frampton.The first trailer for the film has just been released. It features a whole lot of archival…
Judge Denies Release for Colton Cissell in Troy Blast
EDWARDSVILLE - Colton Cissell, a 22-year-old from Troy, was ordered held in the Madison County Jail pending trial after a detention hearing before Judge Hackett in Edwardsville on Tuesday in connection with an April house fire and explosions in Troy that left three people dead. Cissell is charged with one count of unlawful possession, storage or transfer of explosives material with intent to commit another offense, a Class 1 felony; two counts of involuntary manslaughter of a family member,
Missouri Realtors pour $1.9 million into campaign to defeat Amendment 5 tax plan
The Missouri Association of Realtors donated $1.9 million to the campaign opposing Amendment 5 on Tuesday, escalating the fight over a proposed constitutional amendment that would create a pathway for lawmakers to eliminate the state income tax through expanded or increased sales taxes. The contribution to Missourians for Fair Taxation came days after Missouri Promise […]
Grave Restoration Workshop to Preserve Local History at Alton Cemetery
ALTON - Riverbend residents can help restore gravestones at Alton Cemetery. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, Atlas Preservation 48 State Tour will offer a workshop teaching people how to clean and restore graves. Sponsored by the Episcopal Parish of Alton and the Alton Cemetery, this workshop will teach basic skills that people can use to restore cemeteries across the region, with the goal of eventually creating a volunteer corps to maintain Alton Cemetery. “If people
indie/shoegaze/emo show at Moshmellow on Thursday
Glen Carbon Police Honors Officers Amid Promotions, Awards, Retirements
GLEN CARBON – Last Tuesday, May 26, 2026, was an eventful evening for the Glen Carbon Police Department. At the May 26, 2026, Village Board meeting, Sgt. Greg Boyer was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, and Detective Leon Robinson was sworn in as the department’s newest patrol sergeant. At the same meeting, Lieutenant Ned Miller was recognized by State Senator Erica Harriss for his 27 years of service with the GCPD. Trina Vetter with Harriss’s office was in attendance on
Free kids lunches offered at St. Louis County Library branches
Free summer lunches are back at several St. Louis County Library branches, offering kids a place to eat, learn and stay active while school is out.
Everyone In This LEGO Dispute Should Have Spoken To A Lawyer Earlier Than They Did
On Techdirt, we often complain about lawyers and bad lawyering and bad cases. But there are times when lawyers are helpful, and my one-sentence summary after spending many days trying to understand a viral dispute about [checks notes] some old Star Wars LEGO sets is that a lot of people should have spoken to competent […]
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Missouri's first Aritzia opens soon at Plaza Frontenac
FRONTENAC, Mo. – Popular fashion retailer Aritzia will open its first Missouri location on Thursday, June 4 at Plaza Frontenac. The Canadian clothing retailer is known for its “Welcome to Everyday Luxury” brand and offers a range of women's apparel, accessories, and lifestyle products. Located on the first floor of Plaza Frontenac, the 10,000-square-foot store [...]
Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month: Blake Sorgea Builds Bright Future in Oilers Track
WOOD RIVER - Blake Sorgea, a junior at East Alton-Wood River High, is being recognized for track and field, an honor that highlights both his athletic involvement and his growth as a student-athlete. He is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Oilers. Sorgea said one of the things he enjoys most about track and field is the opportunity to meet new people and make friends. “I have been on the boys' track and field team for two years,” he said. "I have met
Two men charged in Lincoln County firearm thefts
Two men from St. Charles and Lincoln County face felony charges after investigators recovered several stolen firearms during an investigation into vehicle break-ins in Elsberry.
Congratulations to the 2026 Saint Louis Hills Neighborhood Association Scholarship Winners!
Membership in the St. Louis Hills Neighborhood Association is an excellent way to meet your neighbors and contribute to the success and beauty of our neighborhood. Another great benefit of […]
St. Louis City SC owner donates $10 million, creates new SSM fund to help poor patients
The fund was started with a $10 million contribution from sports executive and philanthropist Carolyn Kindle.
Songs by The Kinks, David Bowie, Elton John among Billboard’s Greatest LGBTQ Anthems of All Time
Happy Pride Month! In honor of the occasion, Billboard has put together a list of the 100 Greatest LGBTQ Anthems of All Time, which features songs from Elton John, David Bowie and…
$19K in stolen cosmetics linked to Chesterfield theft ring
Police say a woman tied to a large retail theft ring was caught in Chesterfield with nearly $19,000 worth of stolen cosmetics.
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