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The St. Louis County Police Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing woman and boy out of St. Louis County.

Construction has started on a new apartment complex in downtown St. Louis, a rarity in a neighborhood more accustomed to the redevelopment of historic buildings.

The closing announcement came less than a week after the owner's son was found guilty of a murder-for-hire plot against her grandson.

A lot of attention has been given to the $10,000 amount, but there are a lot of other things to know about President Biden's forgiveness plan.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY - Illinois State Police is investigating a one-vehicle fatal traffic crash that occurred at 4:08 a.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, on Interstate 64 westbound at Interstate 55 southbound in St. Clair County. A Gray 2017 Mercedes C300 driven by a Bellfontaine, Mo., man and a passenger Makenze L. Coulter, 23, of Table Grove, IL., were involved in the crash. The passenger sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased. ISP released this preliminary report: "Unit 1 was traveling westbound on Interstate 64 near Interstate 55 southbound. The front seat passenger was standing through the sunroof and fell out of the top of the vehicle as the driver was navigating a curve on the interstate. Interstate 64 westbound was closed for approximately four hours for the investigation. All lanes were reopened at 8:45 a.m. The investigation is ongoing and there is no further information available at this time."

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Paint Louis held its annual spray-painting event on Labor Day weekend. Every year they hold a two-day weekend event for an artist to head over to the flood wall on the city's riverfront and showcase art.

Last November, ZZ Top debuted its own unique brand of whisky called Tres Hombres, named after the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame trio's 1973 studio album. Now the Texas…

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Join the St Louis Arts Chamber of Commerce for a casual happy hour at the Clayton Winehouse. Enjoy a glass of wine and mingle with

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GODFREY - The Godfrey Village Board of Trustees held a brief meeting on Tuesday evening, passing a number of motions and tabling one for their next meeting on October 4. Among the motions passed were the approval of a liquor license for the Eclipse Car Wash being built in Godfrey, approval for IDOT to construct gates and a sidewalk on Pearl Street, and more. After the pledge of allegiance and taking roll call, the village board began the meeting by approving the minutes from their last meeting on August 30 - no corrections or additions were made, so those meeting minutes are now on file with the Clerk’s office. Next, a proclamation was made regarding Beverly Farm’s 125th anniversary. A motion to make a presentation to Beverly Farms on October 1 celebrating this anniversary was approved with no comments, questions, or board members opposed. Ben Allen was not present to make the Public Safety Committee report, but he will be present at the next meeting on October

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating a homicide in the 4500 block of Edgewood Boulevard in the City of Northwoods which resulted in the death of an adult female. On September 21, 2022, at 10:47 AM, City of Northwoods police officers responded to a call for service for a shooting in the 4500 block of Edgewood Boulevard. Responding officers located an adult female suffering from apparent gunshot injuries. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. City of Northwoods Police requested St. Louis County Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons detectives who are now leading the investigation. Preliminary investigation has revealed the shooting to be the result of a domestic incident. A suspect is in custody. The investigation is very active at this time. Additional information will be disseminated as it becomes available. Please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak with

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SPRINGFIELD – At 1:02 a.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, an Illinois State Police District 11 Trooper was investigating a traffic crash on Interstate 270 westbound at milepost 0.5, Madison County. The squad car was stationary with emergency lights activated, Illinois State Police said. "A Truck Tractor Semi-Trailer (TTST) failed to yield to the stationary emergency vehicle and almost struck the Trooper," State Police explained. "The Trooper was able to jump out of the way of the TTST and sustained minor abrasions. "The TTST continued traveling westbound on Interstate 270. Another Trooper, in the area, was able to stop the driver of the TTST and issue the driver a citation for a violation of Scott’s Law – Improper Passing of an Emergency Vehicle." Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated two separate Scott’s Law Violations that occurred within a few hours apart. One violation involved a traffic crash with an ISP squad car in Chicago, and in th

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Warning: The following story contains a graphic description of a domestic assault. The domestic assault charges filed yesterday against acclaimed St. Louis chef Anh Huy "Tony" Nguyen, co-owner of the popular Tower Grove South restaurant Snō, include allegations of a 10-year pattern of abuse. According to a probable cause statement filed by St. Louis Metropolitan Police officer Kim Hayes, Nguyen's wife (named "J.N." in the report) told police on September 19th that "she and her husband ... got into an argument that turned physical when Nguyen put a pillow over J.N.'s face and told J.N. 'I should kill you.'

Illinois State Police (ISP) officials are investigating two separate collisions overnight in which one of the agency's patrol cars was struck. One of the collisions happened in Collinsville.

GRANITE CITY - GCS Credit Union employees joined together to raise $760.00 in the month of August to benefit Jersey County CEO through their Don’t Stop Donatin’ Jeans Program. The Don’t Stop Donatin’ Jeans Program is funded by GCS employees who make monthly, monetary donations out of their own pockets to a local organization. B By donating $15 or more to a specific organization, GCS employees are able to wear jeans and tennis shoes on Fridays and Saturdays during that month. This year, GCS Credit Union is focusing on giving back to the 18 counties that they serve. During the month of August, GCS focused on giving back to Jersey County, IL. GCS proudly raised $760.00 for Jersey County CEO. Jersey County CEO is a high school program sponsored and funded by local investors to encourage future entrepreneurs to start their small businesses. Visit jerseycountyceo.com to find out more about Jersey County CEO or to become an investor. To find out more about GCS

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GODFREY - Automotive and agriculture educators from Alton High School brought their students to Lewis and Clark Community College, Wednesday, Sept. 21, to participate in technical training on natural fuel variations from MEG Corp. Founder and President Hoon Ge. The event was sponsored by The B20 Club, Illinois Soybean Association, Illinois American Lung Association and National Science Foundation. Following the presentation, students were treated to lunch and an interactive tour of L&C Automotive Technology facilities. To learn more about the Automotive Technology program at L&C, visit www.lc.edu/program/autotech.

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Missourians could get a break on state income taxes under a proposal approved by the Republican-led state Senate on Wednesday.

Bonette Meeks was sentenced to life in prison plus 40 years in the deadly shooting of Officer Michael Langsdorf.

A Cedar County judge on Wednesday again delayed ruling on the state’s efforts to close Agape Boarding School, the Stockton-based reform school facing mounting abuse allegations — allowing the school to stay open until at least the next hearing, which is scheduled for Monday.

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The bill would cut the top income tax rate from 5.3% to 4.95% in 2023. Most Missourians pay the top income tax rate. Income taxes could gradually fall to as low as 4.5% if the state meets revenue growth benchmarks tied to inflation.