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The orders should help streamline the assistance process by allowing state and local agencies to communicate more easily.

St. Louis County Councilman Ernie Trakas (R-Mehlville) is making serious allegations about St. Louis County Auditor Toni Jackson. In a letter to Council Chair Rita Heard Days, Trakas accuses Jackson of "unilaterally" increasing her own salary without council permission. He also says she has failed to disclose outside clients, despite his requests.

With record levels of rainfall Tuesday in the St. Louis region and more expected over the next few days, scheduled events around town will be up in the air as businesses wait and see how the floodwaters recede.

A Kirkwood breakfast and lunch mainstay is speaking out on social media this morning after what they say was Senate candidate Eric Schmitt's unauthorized use of their business in a campaign commercial. Spencer's Grill, which has been in the heart of downtown Kirkwood for 75 years, appears briefly in two shots in a spot for Schmitt which debuted last March but is still being seen by Missourians on TV in the final week before the primary. In one shot, as Schmitt says in his narration, "God created this wonderful country which has provided so much for so many," he is seen shaking the hand of a man wearing a Spencer's Grill T-shirt standing behind the diner's cash register.

Remember Judge Alan Albright? He was the former patent litigator who became a federal judge (the only federal judge) in Waco, Texas, which is part of the Western District of Texas. You may remember, going further back, that the Eastern District of Texas became quite infamous for being the favored venue for of patent trolls, […]

CHICAGO – The next Mega Millions drawing is tonight and the jackpot has grown again - and is now a whopping $830 million. There are multiple ways to play, so whether you're at home or on the go, it's never been easier for Illinois residents 18 years of age and older to get in on the fun by purchasing a Mega Millions ticket. Tickets can be purchased in-store at any one of over 7,000 retailers across the State or online via the Illinois Lottery website or mobile app. Every Mega Millions ticket is a chance to win - and a chance to dream. Earlier today, the Illinois Lottery shared suggestions for ways to spend a mind-boggling, life-changing windfall. What's your dream? The Illinois Lottery encourages all of its players to play responsibly. Play for fun, not for funds; and set a budget and stick to it. For more information on how to play lottery games responsibly, please visit IllinoisLottery.com Mega Millions is played every Tuesday and Friday night, with the next draw taking

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CARROLLTON - Several individuals have been arrested for drug and alcohol-related offenses in Greene County over the last few weeks, according to the most recent Greene County Jail Booking Report. Brandon Benbrook, age 47, of Chatham was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, illegal possession/transportation of liquor by driver, possession of a narcotic instrument, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cannabis in a vehicle by driver, possession of a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, improper parking on a roadway and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Benbrook was arrested on July 9 at 4:56 a.m. by the Greene County Sheriff and remains in custody. Zachary Blumenberg, 36, of Kampsville was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a narcotic instrument and a warrant for failing to appear in Calhoun County court. He was arrested by the Calhoun County Sheriff on July 15 at 11:1

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Owner James Smallwood continues to evolve the Lafayette Square wine bar.

Prosecutors in southern Illinois say an IDOT worker was stabbed to death by his ex-wife amid contentious child custody proceedings in divorce court.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate appears on track to send President Joe Biden a bill in the coming weeks that would guarantee same-sex and interracial couples can marry, even if the Supreme Court overturns the landmark cases that enshrined those rights. “I think we’re very close,” Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins said Tuesday of efforts […]

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis County Executive Sam Page declared a state of emergency due to Tuesday's flooding. He signed the executive order Tuesday afternoon in order to allow the state to ask for federal funding. "If granted, it will provide relief for residents for damage and free up funding for small businesses," [...]

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - An endangered silver advisory has been issued for a missing 61-year-old man. Jeffrey Eaton went missing from a home located in the 2300 block of Ritter Drive at about 1 a.m. Monday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Eaton has a diminished mental capacity due to a stroke. He also [...]

BETHALTO - For the second time in the past month, the Bethalto Police Department and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office teamed to conduct covert narcotics investigations in the village, that resulted in the execution of search warrants and seizures of narcotics, Bethalto Police Chief Mike Dixon said Tuesday morning. Tuesday morning, officers from both departments executed a search warrant in the 100 block of Terrace Street, seizing suspected cocaine, packaging materials, and currency, Chief Dixon added. "In addition to the noted seizures, additional evidence was seized from the home that is linked to an illegally possessed firearm Bethalto Officers seized during a traffic stop earlier this month," the chief said. "One male occupant of the home and a guest were taken into custody at the scene. The guest was questioned and released with the male occupant being detained on probable cause related to the investigation. The facts will be presented to Madison County State's Attorney

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ST. LOUIS/GRANITE CITY - St. Peters, Mo., recorded the highest rain totals Tuesday morning with 12.34 inches, but Granite City recorded 8.5 inches in the morning period. There was flash flooding on both sides of the river Tuesday. One person died when a car in St. Louis was found covered in more than 8 feet (2.4 meters) of water. Several puppies drowned when a building became flooded at Stray Paws Adoptables, a stray dog rescue operation in St. Peters, Mo., a St. Louis suburb. Firefighters in boats rescued other dogs from the building. The National Weather Service in St. Louis reported these were some examples of rainfall totals spread throughout the region: St. Peters, MO. - 12.34 inches Flint Hill, MO. - 11 inches O’Fallon, MO. - 11 inches St. Anne, MO. - 10.95 inches Moscow Hills, MO. - 10.44 inches Caseyville, IL. - 8.5 inches Granite City, IL. - 8 inches Fairmont, IL. - 6.25 inches Belleville, IL. - 6.3 inches Fairview Heights, IL. - 6.16 inches

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This is Captain Lionel Birger on the bridge of the Viking Skaga. Captain Birger was a serious guy, which I suppose is all for the good. After all, I don't really want to socialize with the captain of my ship. I just want him to drive carefully and get me home without a scratch. Which ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"

A vintage military-style trunk she bought at an eastern Michigan flea market when she was a teenager became a staple of Jennifer Poupard’s life. Poupard, now 37, originally bought it …

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, August 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM, the Soulard Community Improvement District (the “District”) will hold a public meeting to consider and act upon the matters on the following tentative agenda and such other matters as may be presented at the meeting and determined to be appropriate for discussion at […]

Interface has named Bud Homeyer as chief operations officer, a new role at Interface. Its creation comes after its former president and chief operating officer, Brent Duncan, in May was appointed as Interface’s CEO, replacing founder Michael Shaw.