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How the St. Louis Cardinals’ new ‘DAWG’ home run celebration got started
Teenage girl, woman die in crash in Pontoon Beach
The accident took place late Saturday night on Route 111, the Madison County coroner's office said.
Former Postal Employee Admits Stealing Checks from St. Louis Mail
ST. LOUIS – A former U.S. Postal Service supervisor on Monday admitted stealing 89 checks from the mail. Benita D. Randle, 43, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of theft of mail by a U.S. Postal Service employee. John W. Harrison, 26, of Black Jack, Missouri, pleaded guilty on Feb. 10, 2026, to one count of possession of stolen mail matter. Randle was a supervisor at the St. Louis Processing and Distribution Center, which processes, sorts and distributes
Settlement reached in record label’s suit against Behr Paint over use of The Rolling Stones’ ‘Paint It Black’
ABKCO Music & Records, owner of The Rolling Stones' early master recordings, has reached a settlement in its lawsuit over Behr Paint's use of The Stones' 1966 chart-topper “Paint It Black” in a social media advertisement…
How the St. Louis Cardinals' new 'DAWG' home run celebration got started
A surprisingly strong start to the St. Louis Cardinals' 2026 season has clubhouse spirts high. And it's even sparked a new, hard-to-miss home run celebration with a chain that reads "GOT THAT DAWG IN ME."
Alton, Pontoon Beach Victims Die In Pontoon Beach Crash
PONTOON BEACH - Madison County Coroner Nicholas P. Novacich on Monday identified two female passengers who died after a two-car crash late Saturday night, May 2, 2026, in Pontoon Beach. The victims were Janecia N. Gardner, 32, of Pontoon Beach, and La Traya N. Hughes, 17, of Alton, Novacich said in information on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The crash occurred at about 11:27 p.m., May 2, 2026, north of 2188 Illinois State Route 111 in Pontoon Beach. Madison County Coroner’s Investigator Samual
Hoping to save on gas? Try this odd-looking button in your car
A sometimes overlooked button in your car may help you save on fuel, especially as temperatures heat up.
New Providers Bring Hand Surgery and Neurology Focus to HSHS Medical Group in O'Fallon
O’FALLON, Ill. – HSHS Medical Group is pleased to welcome two new providers bringing advanced specialty care to the O’Fallon area. Brandy Holthaus, MSN, FNP-C – HSHS Medical Group Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Brandy Holthaus, MSN, FNP-C, has joined HSHS Medical Group Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, located at 670 Pierce Blvd. in O'Fallon. Holthaus is accepting new patients and brings a focused interest in hand surgery and upper extremity care to the practice. Holt
This Sunday is Her Day, honor our Moms
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You’d think they’d have automatic light feature on patrol vehicles?
Driver Loses Life: Jersey County Sheriff Investigates Tragic Accident
JERSEY COUNTY - A driver lost his life in a crash on Sunday in Jersey County. At 11:38 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, the Jersey County Sheriff's Office received a report of an accident with injuries on Delhi Road near Hill Drive. Jersey County Sheriff Nick Manns said the investigation determined that it was a one-car accident. "The vehicle left the roadway as it was traveling downhill and struck a tree," Sheriff Manns said. "The driver, a 56-year-old male from Jerseyville, was killed. A 33-year-old
Grand jury indicts alleged WHCA dinner gunman on 4 charges
A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday indicted the man accused of attempting to violently disrupt the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner last month on four charges. The charges faced by Cole Tomas Allen, the alleged gunman, include attempting to assassinate President Trump at the annual black-tie dinner for journalists and public officials and assaulting an officer or employee of the United [...]
Vehicle Crashes Into Parked Car and House in Wood River
WOOD RIVER — A vehicle crashed into a parked car and then a house Tuesday afternoon, May 5, 2026, at the intersection of East Acton and 1st Street in Wood River. “A vehicle was traveling down the road and struck a parked car and then struck a house,” Wood River Deputy Fire Chief Nate Kamp said. The Wood River Fire Department, along with Alton Memorial Ambulance, responded to the scene. The driver was taken to the hospital for further evaluation. The Wood River Police
Someone Ask Alito: If December Was Too Late To Fix Unconstitutional Gerrymandering For The 2026 Midterms, Why Is May Okay?
Last December, Justice Alito told Texans they had to vote under an unconstitutional gerrymander because changing maps in December would deprive them of “certainty” before the 2026 midterms. Yesterday, with voting already underway in Louisiana, he rushed the certified copy of the Callais ruling out the door so Southern states can hurry up and redistrict […]
Squeeze announces North American tour with Adam Ant and Haircut 100
Squeeze is set to hit the road this summer on a North American tour.The "Tempted" band has announced dates for a new tour, featuring special guests Adam Ant, Haircut 100 and…
The Rolling Stones are coming to ‘The Tonight Show’s’ emotional rescue
On the heels of announcing their new album, Foreign Tongues, the members of The Rolling Stones are swinging into full promotional mode.Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood will appear individually…
Lawsuit filed over 2023 Cherokee Street festival shooting deaths
A St. Louis mother has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the organizers of the Cherokee Street Cinco de Mayo Festival after a shooting in 2023 that killed her two sons.
Missouri House bill puts police legal costs on backs of St. Louis taxpayers
Edwardsville Approves Plans For University Pointe Plaza Subdivision
EDWARDSVILLE – Edwardsville city officials are moving forward with plans for a new subdivision for future development known as “University Pointe Plaza.” Aldermen unanimously approved a preliminary plat for the University Pointe Plaza subdivision at their May 4, 2026 meeting. The proposed 24.5 acre subdivision is located at the corner of Illinois Route 157 and University Drive. The site would include seven lots and two common area lots, according to a city staff report o
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