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Alcohol, Drugs, Battery Among Felony Charges
WOOD RIVER - Robert R. Kopp, 33, of the first block of Carroll Wood Drive, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance. He allegedly possessed less than 15 grams of fentanyl on March 11. The charge was filed on March 14. Bail was set at $30,000. EAST ALTON - Neal L. Proffer, 31, of Hillsboro, was charged with forgery. He allegedly delivered a fake $50 to an employee of Jimmy John’s, 1203 E. Edwardsville Road. Bail was set at $15,000. The alleged crime was committed on Feb. 22. Proffer was charged on March 15. WOOD RIVER - Isaiah Thurmond, 25, of Granite City, was charged with criminal trespass to a residence, criminal damage to property, and obstruction of identification. He allegedly broke into a home in the 500 block of Colonial Drive while the resident was present. Thurmond is accused of damaging an exterior door frame. Because of the value of the damage, that charge is a misdemeanor. A charging document also claims he furnished false identification,
St. Louis County police release dashcam video of January chase that led to shooting of officers
Bird infected with avian flu found in St. Louis County
A bird in St. Louis County has tested positive for bird flu. While transmission is rare, authorities are monitoring everyone who came in contact with the bird.
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'Highly pathogenic' Avian flu found in St. Louis County
Four people were monitored for symptoms but have been released. Bird-to-human transmission is considered rare.
St. Louis man killed two men suspected of stealing his catalytic converter, charges say
Deandre Walton, 40, was jailed Wednesday on charges that he fatally shot two men on Feb. 28.
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announces major renovation and expansion of Powell Hall
The project, estimated to cost more than $100 million, is the first major renovation since the symphony took up residency in Powell Hall in 1968.
Texas developer new to St. Louis breaks ground on St. Charles County warehouse
The ENTIRE food hall at City Foundry Joins GiftAMeal Program
Thanks to City Foundry, foodies of all types can make a difference locally in St. Louis. The announcement follows breakout success among Sureste Mexican, Patty’s Cheesecakes, Good Day, and Sub Division - four independent kitchens making headway in the popular new complex.
Torguard Blocks All U.S. BitTorrent Traffic After Entertainment Industry Lawsuit
Over the last few years, the entertainment industry and big copyright have ramped up a war against VPN providers here in the U.S., culminating in a lawsuit against VPN provider Torguard by nearly two-dozen movie studios. The same studios had demanded $10 million in damages from another VPN provider, LiquidVPN, earlier last year. In both […]
Shutting off your own water won't stop MSD from billing you
Man charged in fatal Fountain Park shooting
Authorities have charged an 18-year-old Ferguson man in connection to the shooting death of a man Aug. 22 in the Fountain Park neighborhood of St. Louis.
Alleged Burglar Took $17,000 In Goods From Dr. John's
WOOD RIVER - Michael S. Butler, 37, of the 200 block of Whitelaw Avenue, Wood River, was charged with burglary and forgery after he allegedly took $17,000 in merchandise from Dr. John’s in Wood River and allegedly tried to cash a bogus check at Wood River Market. Butler entered the Dr. John’s building just before closing time on Feb. 21, and hid as employees were leaving, according to John Coil operator of the store, which is officially known as Dr. John’s Lingerie and Novelty Boutique 100 North Wood River Ave. Coil said that Butler took a shopping cart and filled it with merchandise. “He went shopping,” Coil said. In addition to lingerie, among the items sold at the store are adult toys. The owner said Butler allegedly turned off the electricity to the store so as to defeat the security cameras; however, he was unaware that the cameras included backup batteries. Officers were able to identify Butler from the video. The forgery charge alleges
'It’s Okay to Not be Okay'
St. Louis-based investment manager to fund $1B in renewable energy projects
Six options for a St. Louis Cardinals rotation in need
The St. Louis Cardinals are awaiting word on Jack Flaherty's shoulder to see if he'll miss the start of the regular season.
Why memory problems may not be 'normal aging'
Pressure ramps up to halt Trump-era policy that expels migrants at border
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats and immigration advocates are pushing the White House to end a controversial Trump-era immigration policy enacted during the pandemic that allowed U.S. officials to expel migrants and …