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GRAFTON - Grafton is known for its New Year’s Eve fireworks and fun. Starting on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, and continuing through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, this weekend promises plenty of excitement in Grafton. Paula Jameson, who runs the Enjoy Grafton Facebook page , is eager to see people come out to Grafton and have a great weekend. “Grafton is really coming together as a family destination. I love that. It really showcases that around the holidays,” Jameson said.

Inventory will be on sale until the store’s last day on Jan. 26.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a death possibly caused by a dog attack.

BOURBON, MO. — Police here are investigating the death of a woman killed by two dogs in a home here Saturday.

The Trump administration, for all intents and purposes, declared war on Chicago back in September. It was inevitable that Chicago and the state of Illinois would eventually be targeted by Trump, what with its Democratic leadership and Trump’s faux concerns about gun violence. Less than a month into his second presidential term, the administration sued […]

GRANITE CITY – Granite City police have charged two local residents with burglary of a vehicle and Granite City home. Angela R. Brown, 40, of East St. Louis, was charged on Dec. 18, 2025 with one count each of burglary (a Class 3 felony) and theft (a Class A misdemeanor). Brown allegedly knowingly entered another individual’s 2011 Ford F-250 without authority on Nov. 19, 2025 with the intent to commit a theft. On the same day, she reportedly stole a tan purse containing a wallet,

This article originally comes from Riverbend.com on December 9, 2025 The 2025 Take Flight Forum, hosted by Bi-State Development’s St. Louis Regional Freightway, brought together aviation leaders, educators, and students to explore the region’s dynamic aerospace ecosystem and the expanding opportunities for youth in aviation and STEM careers. The event, themed “STEM to Sky!,” featured a compelling panel discussion with […]

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ST. LOUIS – The City of St. Louis Department of Human Services and its partners are activating emergency shelters on Sunday at 6 p.m. and will keep most of them open through Tuesday at 9 a.m. Currently, 290 emergency shelter beds are available, in addition to 400 year-round shelter beds. Walk-up shelter is available at the following locations: North City: Peter & Paul - Jugan Shelter (single men, single women, and family rooms) 3225 N. Florissant Ave. Central City: Biddle Housing

The Warning performed alongside Billy Idol during a special called A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music, which aired Sunday.The set began with the sister trio rocking out the iconic Mexican folk…

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For this exhibition, the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum spotlights more than 50 works from the Shah Garg Collection, which is committed to amplifying the voices and visions of women […]

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This year, St. Louis lost iconic eateries, major mall retailers and a number of small, local businesses.

This article original comes from the Constructions Digest in December 2025 The East-West Gateway Council of Governments recently approved the 2026 Priority Projects List featuring the top infrastructure needs for manufacturing and logistics industries in eastern Missouri and southwestern Illinois. The 2026 list includes 29 projects that represent a total investment of nearly $8.9 billion. As of May 2025, more […]

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PERRY - When Brian White and his wife decided to purchase a wood stove, they had no idea they’d one day be the people selling them. White now owns Backyard Boilers, a wood stove business out of Perry that sells stoves from Central Boiler. He emphasized that comfort, safety and savings are the best parts of owning an EPA-certified wood stove, and he believes these stoves are perfect for anyone in the Riverbend area who needs a little extra warmth. “We thought if we sold two o

Former Rams wide receiver and two-time Super Bowl winner Ricky Proehl has been named head coach of the St. Louis Battlehawks.

MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- Two tornadoes touched down in Macon County as severe weather battered Central Illinois Sunday afternoon. Tammy Schneider, the Macon County EMA Director said a tornado briefly touched down on Sunday afternoon around 3:05 p.m. near Blue Mound. Schneider said no damage was identified in the Blue Mound area. A second [...]

The St. Louis Regional Freightway welcomed leaders from five of the region’s busiest airports on Nov. 13 for the 2025 Take Flight Forum, where airport directors shared significant operational achievements, economic impacts and major capital investments shaping the region’s aviation landscape. Their insights highlighted a unified, collaborative regional ecosystem experiencing growth and preparing for continued expansion. Mary Lamie, Executive Vice […]

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