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While a pair of voter protection lawsuits have been filed against the state of Missouri and Attorney General Jay Ashcroft, St. Louis’ first election under now-challenged state law is Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

We are thrilled to collaborate with Manchester Arts to present our first concert in the Amphitheater at Schroeder Park in West County!   This setting

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Celebrate St. Louis’ jazz legacy and future, at the Wednesday Night Jazz Jam. Free and family-friendly, this weekly gathering brings jazz within reach for people

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Lamar Johnson was convicted in the 1994 killing of 25-year-old Marcus Boyd in an alleged drug dispute. Johnson’s claims of innocence and other new evidence in recent years convinced St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner that he was wrongfully convicted.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12), along with the entire Illinois Congressional delegation, sent a letter to President Biden requesting that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provide federal assistance to the State of Illinois to help St. Clair County respond to significant damage from the flash floods on July 26. “We write in support of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s request for federal assistance for the State of Illinois to help St. Clair County to recover from severe flooding that occurred last month. Governor Pritzker has indicated that this incident is of such severity and magnitude that effective response and recovery is beyond the combined capability of the state and local governments. As such, he requests Individual Assistance for St. Clair County to help the residents clean up and rebuild amid this large-scale flood damage,” the lawmakers wrote. In their letter, the lawmakers laid out the severity of the storm,

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SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) are encouraging families in need to apply for $300 million in available funding for energy bill assistance through the Help Illinois Families program. All families who meet the criteria and provide required documentation are eligible to receive bill assistance for natural gas, propane, and electricity through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). “Every Illinoisan deserves access to reliable energy—regardless of their economic status,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Thanks to LIHEAP, we are making natural gas, propane, and electricity assistance accessible for our state’s family that are feeling the squeeze from rising costs of living. My administration has always been—and will always be—committed to making sure that every resident has access to the services they need to keep the lights on.” Beginning September

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WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School senior Launa Crank is the Midwest Members Credit Union “Oiler of the Month." A senior student is selected each month by members of the EA-WR faculty. Each student is awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. The seniors selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a $1,000 “Oiler of the Year” scholarship at the end of the school year. Launa is involved with soccer, Student Council, Spirit Club, Band, newspaper, Peer Leadership, Art Club, volleyball, Scholar Bowl, Academic Challenge, and Drama Club. Launa has received honors for DAR Youth Citizen Award, Top Oiler, and 3rd place in English for Academic Challenge. After graduation, Launa plans to attend SIUE and look to obtain a degree as a Nurse Anesthetist. Congratulations Launa and we all wish you good luck in your future! Midwest Members Credit Union has been serving your community for over 87 years. To find out more information about Midwest Members

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ALTON – If your loved one is in an emergency, you want the ambulance to have the latest life-saving technology on board. You can make that happen by participating in the second annual Duck Pluckers Online Auction that runs from 7 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 through 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. You can preview the items now at www.virtualauction.bid/DUCKPLUCKERS . The auction has dozens of items, including: 2 person, 4-hour guided fishing adventure with a captain specializing in catching trophy catfish Sports memorabilia including a package commemorating the final ride of Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright Golf packages, including a Sunset Hills Country Club experience Canope party in your home for 20 people Wine tastings in your home Baskets from local boutiques Beer for a Year The online auction will support the Duck Pluckers, Deer Skinners & Fish Hookers Ball, an outdoor event Sept. 10 at NILO Farms near Brighton that includes a quail flush competition,

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A Jefferson County man appeared in federal court Wednesday to be sentenced on a child pornography charge.

It's the latest in a string of break-ins at dispensaries across the St. Louis area.

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with 11 counts of armed vehicular hijacking, including nine on the same day.

Were you ever so terrible at your job that your entire place of employment was put out of business? Let’s just say, for the sake of argument, that none of you are that inept or unprofessional. But it only takes one bad apple to result in the tossing of the whole bunch, provided that the […]

Wednesday’s clear skies were perfect for some stargazing. That’s a first for the St. Louis Astronomical Society this summer.

Dennis and Tracy Combs said the driver dropped their son off at a nearby daycare center Friday afternoon and left even after staff said it wasn't their student.

The Maryland Heights Police Department is mourning the loss of a longtime officer and former deputy chief who died after a battle with cancer.

BETHALTO - The Bethalto Police responded at approximately noon on Wednesday, August 31, to Kickapoo Village Mobile Home Park in the 700 block of South Moreland Road, in reference to a male subject who had been shot. Police from multiple agencies responded along with the Bethalto Fire Department and Alton Memorial Ambulance. Bethalto Police Chief Mike Dixon said the male victim was taken to an area hospital for care and treatment. Chief Dixon said the man was in "stable" medical condition when transported. "The suspect was taken into custody," he said. "The scene and surrounding areas are secure."

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The company that paid for the airfare is tied to a longtime Parson ally and Capitol lobbyist.

GODFREY – Local college instructor and Lewis and Clark historian Brad Winn is the top adjunct faculty member in the state for 2022. Winn attended the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) conference this summer as Lewis and Clark Community College’s nominee for the Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member Award – and won. While the college typically nominates an Outstanding Faculty Member each year, Winn, who has taught classes at Lewis and Clark for 20 years, was its first nominee for the adjunct award. “I am truly honored to be selected as this year’s ICCTA Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member for 2022,” said Winn, who also works as the superintendent of the Lewis and Clark State Historical Site in Hartford. “It has been my sincere pleasure to be a part of the Lewis and Clark family now for over 20 years and my privilege to spend those years helping educate students in our community. I am proud to represent the college this

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ALTON/GODFREY - For most drivers, cheaper gas is a good thing - so it makes sense to seek the gas station with the lowest prices. But in a market where big, corporate-backed chain gas stations can buy in bulk and undercut the local competition, saving a few cents at the pump could cost drivers their beloved independently-owned gas stations, like Hit-N-Run in Alton. Hit-N-Run owner Dwight Fowler said there’s no way local, independently-owned gas stations can compete in this gas market. “We’re actually having issues with certain stations in this area that are undercutting everybody just to steal the business - like Walmart and Sam’s, those guys are the big ones that do it,” Fowler said. “In this area up there on Godfrey Road, the Walmart is literally almost selling under cost just to pull the people in and it’s killing all the other independents. We can’t compete.” As of this writing, the Walmart on Godfrey Road is selling gas

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Hip-hop and pop are the most popular genres of music in America, according to online marketing and search startup My Telescope.