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Cops and obscenities don’t mix. Don’t get me wrong. Cops love swear words. They’re a huge part of law enforcement’s arsenal when attempting to achieve “control” of a “scene.” This act usually involves contradictory shouted instructions peppered by F-bombs delivered as frequently and quickly as possible. Swearing at people is completely acceptable. But swearing at […]

GODFREY - Pride, Inc.'s 8th annual Local Celebrity Roast will be held next Thursday, March 31 at The Commons at Lewis & Clark Community College located at 5800 Godfrey Road. This year's Roast Master is State Farm Insurance Agent and long-time Pride, Inc. Board Member Karen Wilson. This year's Roastee is Zeke Jabusch, president of North Alton/Godfrey Business Council and entrepreneur. This event is a time when supporters of Pride, Inc., friends, family, colleagues and local business owners get together for some good-natured ribbing at the expense of a local business leader. Pride, Inc. Executive Director Pat Stewart shares that there are still tables to fill for the upcoming roast. "Pride's Celebrity Roast of Zeke Jabusch will be a great time, and there are still many tables available," Stewart said. "All event proceeds will go toward beautification projects in the Riverbend area. Individuals can purchase a ticket to the roast for $60. A table of 8 costs $450. Ticket prices include

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The movement has launched dozens of candidates for nonpartisan school board seats that just a year ago were unopposed.

The beloved Wydown Boulevard restaurant will reopen in June with a fresh menu and revamped space.

The Missouri House gave first-round approval Wednesday to a bill that would allow betting on major college and professional sports. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Dan Houx, R-Warrensburg, is the proposal …

A new archival Rolling Stones concert album, Live at the El Mocambo, featuring performances from two Toronto club shows that the British rock legends played on March 4 and 5,…

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The last thing people want to hear right now is that the coronavirus might have mutated yet again into yet another deadly variant, extending the pain, death and inconvenience of a pandemic that we long hoped would be over. However, whether the subvariant of omicron known as BA.2 will hit the United States as hard […]

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Police are offering a $5,000 reward to anyone with information on who shot and killed a man in Robertsville earlier this week.

The latest from Ukraine: Not long after Mr. Biden arrived in Poland, the Russian military signaled that it might be reducing its war aims. After a month of a grinding war in which Russian forces have been met by unexpectedly fierce Ukrainian resistance and have failed to capture major cities across the country, Maj. Gen. ...continue reading "Russian general says Russia will focus on Donbas"

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.2 percentage point to 4.8 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by +19,600 in February, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The January monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report from +8,600 to +10,800 jobs. The January unemployment rate was unchanged from the preliminary report, remaining at 5.0 percent. The February payroll jobs estimate and unemployment rate reflects activity for the week including the 12th. In February, the industry sectors with the largest over-the-month gains in employment were: Trade, Transportation and Utilities (+8,300), Manufacturing (+4,800), Leisure and Hospitality (+4,800) and Educational and Health Services (+4,300). The industry sectors that reported monthly payroll declines were: Professional and Business Services (-3,400) and Financial

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ALTON - SIHF is highlighting Endometriosis Awareness Month; it’s an important time to bring women, families, and medical communities together to recognize the signs and symptoms of this disease that affects nearly 176 million women worldwide. “Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue – similar to endometrial tissue (the inner lining of the uterus) – spreads to areas outside the uterus, including the ovaries and the Fallopian tubes’” explained Jamie Hardman, OB/GYN Physician at SIHF Healthcare in Alton. Common signs and symptoms of endometriosis include pelvic pain, painful periods, pain with intercourse, pain with bowel movements or urination, excessive bleeding, and infertility. Other signs and symptoms include fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, or nausea, especially during menstrual periods. “Endometriosis can be a challenging condition to manage. An early diagnosis, a multidisciplinary medical team, and an understanding of your

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A jury found John Hamm guilty in the stabbing and beating deaths of Robert Hall and Shannon Larock.

ST. LOUIS - Five pet care startups from across the U.S. pitched their businesses to pet industry influencers and investors at Global Pet Expo for a chance to win the 2022 Pet Care Innovation Prize powered by Purina. The Global Pet Expo is the pet industry's largest trade show attracting pet-focused entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes and stages from around the world. The grand prize is worth $10,000 and comes with support from pet care leader Purina. This year's grand prize winner was FluentPet . The San Diego-based startup is the company behind the FluentPet HexTile System: a way to combine recordable sound buttons and connecting HexTiles that enables dogs, cats, and other animals to express themselves and be understood by humans. FluentPet uses cognitive science and academic research to make teaching, learning, and communicating easier for pets and their people. "We are so grateful to be this year's Grand Prize winner, a prize we've been working toward for a number of years

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Why is Biden’s attorney general reluctant to charge Donald Trump and his cronies? Jeff Hauser explains.

ST. LOUIS - Since the founding of the Nat'l Museum of Transportation in 1944, the museum and staff have worked to curate the largest collection of its kind in the world. Today, their mission is to be the leader in protecting and interpreting North America’s transportation heritage. The Museum’s rail and transit collections have grown to encompass more than 190 major exhibits. The collection is recognized as the largest collection of transportation vehicles in the world. A day at the National Museum of Transportation is the "perfect St. Louis family outing." With a new year comes new exhibitions, and TNMOT has much to offer. Raffle to Win a 1924 Model T – through June 19 The 'Road to the Big Raffle' prizes include a beautiful 1924 Ford Model T Coupe, gas gift cards (Who doesn't need that right now?), WeatherTech Gift Card, Mobile Detailing, and more! Each day from June 12 through June 19 a winner will be drawn. Tickets are $25 each or five for $100.00. Two tickets

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Police said the shooting happened shortly after 9 a.m. on the 9300 block of Lasalle Park Court.