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Days after a FOX 2 report highlighting south St. Louis residents' growing frustrations with sinkholes in their neighborhood, the city's Street Division has responded.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Police are looking for two people who held up a 61-year-old woman working as a parking attendant near Downtown St. Louis. They consider the suspects to be armed and dangerous. Officers were called to investigate a "hold up" at the intersection of South 7th and Lasalle Streets on Sunday, June 12 [...]

This is a Louisiana egret resting in a bed of daisies that match his beak. Apparently this egret has an excellent color sense.

The longtime television and radio broadcaster has released "Radioland," which has elements of fantasy and time travel. This is his sixth book in two years.

The owner of a Sunset Hills Jimmy John's is alleging that two employees may have stolen as much $100,000.

An area bank has donated a branch to a nonprofit that pairs minority contractors and youths to rehabilitate houses. The group will make the building its headquarters, with plans for courses, training and neighborhood meetings.

What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “a community bank?” Friendly faces? Top-notch service? Whether you use a community bank or not, most associate these concepts with them. But have you ever thought about what a community bank really means or does? They are more than just a trustworthy and friendly place to bank — they are constantly working to make sure your neighborhood is thriving. From donations to sponsorships, to participating in and hosting events that better serve their areas,…

As the big push is on to approve two internet-focused antitrust bills, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) and the Open App Markets Act, we’ve been calling out that while the overall intentions of both may be good, there are real concerns with the language of both and how it could impact content […]

Today on TAP: Floods, fires, droughts, and the increasing uninhabitability of much of the American West demonstrate that we should be spending a great deal more.

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has announced a new signature guitar as part of his partnership with Gibson. The Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Rust in Peace is a new take…

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On the heels of releasing his debut solo album, Speed of Heat, last Friday, former Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers guitarist Jeff "Skunk" Baxter has lined up a series of…

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A Republican attorney working as an investigator for the Congressional committee probing the Jan. 6 insurrection is reportedly leaving his position early in order to explore a run for Missouri’s open U.S. Senate seat.  John Wood, who is a former federal prosecutor who clerked for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, is being encouraged to run […]

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GRAFTON - Multiple individuals were honored at the Grafton City Council meeting on June 21. Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Stan Gula of Dream Home Realty Centre, Inc., for selling all thirty of the city-owned residential lots in the Grafton Hills subdivision. In November 2021, reporter Teri Maddox of the Belleville News-Democrat wrote and published an article about the "free lots" being given away in Grafton. Her story went viral and started the ensuing land rush! Within 24 hours, Stan received over 500 calls and emails from as far away as Canada, eventually culminating in a new owner for every lot. “The deluge of phone calls, emails, and texts we received inquiring about our free lot program was incredible,” said Gula. Mayor Morrow said, “Because of Stan’s dedication and hard work, Grafton can look forward to welcoming these new residents and families to our historic little river town. The Grafton Hills lot program

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Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

Twelve tenants and some of their family members are seeking shelter after an overnight fire damaged a St. Charles apartment complex Wednesday morning.

ALTON – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced upcoming lane closures on the U.S. 67 Clark Bridge over the Mississippi River that will impact traffic flow. The lane closures will occur Thursday, June 23, Friday, June 24, and Monday, June 27, through Thursday, June 30. IDOT said these lane closures are necessary to allow for the completion of routine inspections scheduled for the structure. IDOT also said that motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. "Motorists should avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered," IDOT added. "Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices, and be alert for workers and equipment." Traffic will be reduced to one lane in the direction indicated during the following dates and times, weather permitting: June 23 - SB Left Lane Closed - 9:00

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All aboard! New Ozzy Osbourne music is dropping this week. The latest solo offering from the Prince of Darkness is a song called "Patient Number 9" and is scheduled to…

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