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Cast named for new version of Phantom of the Opera

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ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S  LEGENDARY MUSICAL REVITALIZED: Plays the Fabulous Fox Feb. 18-March 1    Cameron Mackintosh and LW Entertainment (formerly The Really Useful Group) have announced the complete casting for the St. Louis engagement of their new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, coming to The Fabulous Fox February 18 […]

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Granite City Duo Charged After Firearm Allegedly Thrown From Vehicle During Police Pursuit

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GRANITE CITY – Two Granite City men face felony charges after a rifle was allegedly tossed from a vehicle window during a 100 mph police chase. Brandon P. Rogozinsky, 33, and Christopher L. Marcum, 49, both of Granite City, were charged on Feb. 5, 2026 with one count each of unlawful possession of a stolen firearm (both Class 2 felonies) and felon in possession of a weapon (both Class 3 felonies). Rogozinsky was additionally charged with one count of aggravated fleeing or attempting to

Alton Symphony Orchestra Hosts Fundraiser and Spring Concert to Support Local Classical Music

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GODFREY/WOOD RIVER - Community members have multiple fun opportunities to support the Alton Symphony Orchestra while enjoying live music. From 6–8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, Rustic Roots in Wood River will host ASO’s biggest fundraiser, “Sips and Strings.” Attendees can shop local vendors and enjoy wine tastings while listening to the ASO string quartet. At 3 p.m. on Feb. 28, the full orchestra will perform its spring concert at Hatheway Hall on the Lewis and Clar

BUDGET CUTS will effect St. Louis County programs

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County Executive Page Details Service Reductions Due to Council’s Budget Cuts – On Wednesday Feb/ 11, Saint Louis County Executive Sam Page outlined initial service reductions affecting residents due to the\budget cuts made by the County Council. “Let’s be clear. These are not cuts my office wanted to make,” said Dr. Page. “St. Louis County […]

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UPDATE: Teen Certified as Adult for Shooting in Wells-Goodfellow Grocery Store

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UPDATE: The 17-year-old arrested for this incident has been certified to stand trial as an adult. The case was presented to the St. Louis City Circuit Attorney’s Office who elected to charge the teen with Murder 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action on February 10, 2026. UPDATE: A 17-year-old has been taken into custody and […]

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Evita Caldwell

Jobs report shows a historic stall in hiring last year

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U.S. jobs increased by 130,000 in January, buoyed by hires in health care, social assistance and construction. But in another sign of anemic hiring last year, estimates for 2025 were revised down by more than a million jobs to a level of low growth rarely seen outside of recessions.  The revisions show the United States […]
Tim Henderson

Democrats decry ‘authoritarian’ Trump attempt to indict them for illegal orders video

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WASHINGTON — Democratic members of Congress said Wednesday the Trump administration was using the “authoritarian playbook” when it tried to secure a grand jury indictment against them for releasing a video that reminded members of the military and intelligence communities they can refuse illegal orders.  Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin said […]
Jennifer Shutt

Missouri AG sues St. Louis smoke shop for selling intoxicating THC candy bars

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Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is suing a St. Louis smoke shop for allegedly violating state consumer-protection laws by selling highly-potent THC edibles in wrappers that mimic popular candy. It’s the attorney general’s first lawsuit against a company selling intoxicating hemp products after nearly two years of investigating more than 20 companies for potentially violating […]
Rebecca Rivas

IL State Senator Candidate Marsie Geldert-Murphey Shares Platform for 56th District

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RIVERBEND - Marsie Geldert-Murphey wants people to know that she cares about the future of the 56th District. Geldert-Murphey (D) is preparing for the primary election on March 17, 2026, as an Illinois State Senator candidate for the 56th District. She stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello for a conversation about her platform, which encompasses infrastructure, public education, and healthcare. “I was told by a client I’m a bulldog with class,”