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The Train Shed at St. Louis Union Station has been transformed into a glittering holiday retreat. With wall-to-wall bling, The Sleigh Shed puts the excess of the holidays on full […]

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ALTON — Duke Bakery in the Middletown Historic District again commemorated the holiday season with a special event on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2024, featuring Santa Claus and his reindeer. The festivities were scheduled for Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to noon, and the bakery encouraged families to capture the moment with photographs. Amy Hollis, one of the bakery's owners, described the event as a beloved tradition that has grown in popularity over the years. "It has become a tradition here and grown every year," she said. "We had kids showing up, Christmas mamas, a lot of dogs — it really has become a sight to see." Hollis emphasized the bakery's commitment to the community, stating, "This is something we feel we can give back to the community that supports us all year. It shows our appreciation." The bakery was fully stocked for last-minute holiday needs, offering a variety of baked goods including rolls, pies, cakes, decorated cookies, and breakfast items for Christmas

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We admit about a million lawful permanent residents every year: Of these, about two-thirds are eligible to be naturalized and about half eventually become US citizens.

Apparently the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed yesterday was the victim of Russian anti-aircraft fire. The flight was headed from Baku to Grozny—a milk run of about 30 minutes—when it entered an area of drone conflict. Russian air defense was busy shooting down Ukrainian drones and an errant shot hit the plane. However, Grozny refused ...continue reading "Russian AA probably brought down Azerbaijani airline"

GODFREY - On Christmas Day, emergency responders from the Godfrey Fire District celebrated a remarkable moment as they assisted in the delivery of a baby, marking a highlight in their challenging work. The incident occurred while Assistant Chief Shawn Bloemker and the team were on duty, bringing joy to a day typically filled with family gatherings and holiday cheer. At approximately 11:22 a.m., on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2024, Bloemker, along with Firefighter/EMT-B Aaron Blackford, Captain/EMT-B Chris Stratton, and Firefighter/EMT-B Payne Hubbs, responded to a call regarding a patient in labor. Initially, the team believed the patient would need to be transported to the hospital without delivering the baby, as there was no crowning observed. However, as they arrived and prepared to move her, contractions intensified, and the baby was delivered on-site. "It was an amazing day for us, a real highlight for everybody on shift," Bloemker said. "Christmas meant a little bit more this year."

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District 5 is investigating a shooting that led to a man barricading himself in a home on December 25 in the 5900 block of Hamilton Terrace.

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District 6 is investigating a shooting that left a 20-year-old man injured on December 24 at Genevieve and Thekla Avenues.

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District 6 is investigating a home invasion that happened at approximately 11:15 p.m. on December 24 in the 4500 block of San Francisco.

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On This Day, Dec. 26, 1970 ...George Harrison landed at #1 with the song “My Sweet Lord,” which went on to spend four weeks in the top spot. The chart-topper, produced by…

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EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois State Police (ISP) Statewide Anti-Violence Enforcement South group conducted a violent crime suppression detail December16-19, 2024 in St. Clair and Madison counties, focusing its efforts on East St. Louis and neighboring Metro East communities. The operation utilized intelligence and technology to target known high crime areas, violent offenders, and structured criminal groups in the communities of the Metro East. Detail Results Arrests 24 Felony Charges 36 Criminal Charges 48 Firearm Related Charges 18 Firearms Seized 9 Controlled Substance Seized 28.3 grams Stolen Vehicles Recovered 1 There were several notable events and arrests during the detail. On December 16, 2024, troopers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for an Illinois Vehicle Code violation (IVC). The vehicle fled the traffic. A short while later, troopers located the vehicle parked and the driver

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Wednesday, December 25, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Mahkya Anderson, 25 years of age, of the 4600 block of Whisper Lane, St. Louis, Missouri 63136, for Assault First Degree, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, and Burglary First Degree. Anderson is being held without bond. Please note, charges are merely an accusation, and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement reads: On Tuesday, December 24, 2024, the Defendant and her boyfriend, co-defendant, and a third individual broke into victim's apartment. The third individual, not yet identified, was armed with a firearm. After the three made entry by breaking in the front door, the defendant and boyfriend attacked the victims inside the apartment. While Defendant was fighting with victim, Co­ defendant grabbed the hair of two other victims, causing them pain, to restrain them

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Tom Friedman says China feels different: In the three decades I have been visiting Beijing and Shanghai, I had never felt what I felt on this trip — as if I were the only American in China. He's right: The pandemic is over, but travel to China is still less than a quarter of what ...continue reading "Travel to China has cratered"

Opening Reception Friday, Dec 6th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Kooyumjian Gallery at Webster University. This exhibit showcases the artistry of high school student photographers. The choice of subject, creativity and […]

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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]

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Presented by the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, The Artist Who Captured Eichmann is a captivating temporary exhibition that tells the exciting exploits of Peter Malkin, a Mossad agent […]

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American artist Scott Burton (1939–1989) made what he described as “sculpture in love with furniture.” Highlighting the breadth of Burton’s innovative practice as a sculptor, performance artist and public artist, […]

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