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ALTON - The Overnight Warming Center of Alton is activating Thursday, February 17 – doors open at 5pm, at the Deliverance Temple Church at 1125 East Sixth Street in Alton. Doors are located on Cherry Street. "We are aware that multiple days coming up are going to be cold overnight," Chelsea Boyles, a spokesperson for the Overnight Warming Center, said. "We will still continue to make the decision each morning on whether we will be open. "Part of this reason is that we need to ensure that we are staffed properly. We are looking for more volunteers. If you know anyone interested please send them to our Facebook page to sign up to be a volunteer!" Contact Boyles at (877) 467-3123 if you wish to volunteer.

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ST. LOUIS - As of 1:15 p.m. Thursday, there were various reports of accidents in the late morning and early afternoon because of inclement weather conditions throughout the area. Illinois State Police was addressing crashes on I-255 and I-55, I-64, and Alton Police responded to one on Homer Adams Parkway. St. Louis National Weather Service Meteorologist Melissa Mainhart said after 3 p.m. today the weather will continue to deteriorate. “We will go from freezing rains to snow in the St Louis region after 3 p.m.,” she said. “Rush hour should be really challenging. We are really concerned about the afternoon. If you can leave work or school early that would be good. Motorists need to be especially careful on bridges and overpasses.” Mainhart pointed out that bridges and overpasses freeze more quickly than the rest of the roadway. Mainhart’s advice for motorists this afternoon and tonight was to take it slow and leave a lot of room between the car in front

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ALTON - An Alton man and his granddaughter have filed suit against his neighbors, claiming two American bulldogs attacked the young girl and her grandfather when he tried to rescue her. Gerald L. Harrison and Kayleigh Harrison, a minor, and Shemetra Matlock on behalf of her daughter and herself have named Anthony A. Chiello, Brittany R. Ritchey and Steve Atkins. “Defendant knew or should have known that said dogs had a dangerous and vicious propensity,” the suit claims. The alleged attack was in the yard of Harrison at his home at 2918 Sunnyside St., Alton, on May 21, 2021. The dogs allegedly entered the plaintiff’s yard from the owner's yard at 523 Winkler Ave., Alton. “As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid unprovoked attack, the plaintiff was caused to suffer temporary and permanently disabling injuries and scars this hand and pain and suffering, and disfigurement by reason of which plaintiff has expended and incurred obligations for medical

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GLEN CARBON – Nathan J. Foote, 25, of the 100 block of Bayhill Boulevard, Glen Carbon, was charged Thursday with unlawful marijuana trafficking, unlawful possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, and criminal fortification of a residence or building. He allegedly brought more than 5,000 grams of marijuana into the state, possessed with intent to deliver more than 5,000 grams of the drug and placed surveillance devices at his home. Bail was set at $250,000. The trafficking and delivery charges are Class X crimes, punishable by prison terms of between six and 30 years. BETHALTO - Robert T. Yates, 29, of Springfield, was charged Wednesday with burglary. He allegedly entered the Walgreen Drug Store, 172 McArthur Drive, Bethalto, with the intent to commit a theft. Bail was set at $50,000. COTTAGE HILLS - Bennie L.Thompson, 53, of the 1300 block of Lee Avenue, Cottage Hills, was charged Wednesday with unlawful possession of methamphetamine. He allegedly possessed

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"It's truly a way to keep people alive in the hopes they will seek treatment," the bill's sponsor, Democrat Trish Gunby of St. Louis County said.

A Clinton County man has a history of trying to contact underage girls via social media, prosecutors said.

The woman admitted to police that she killed her son in a bathtub and decapitated him. A decapitated dog was also found in the basement.

Robert Smith was charged with one count of sexual abuse.

ST. LOUIS--"Never has one victory meant more to an NFL franchise than the Rams winning this game," the Los Angeles Times said in a commentary this week. "It was not only a referendum on the philosophy of trading away draft picks to build a star-studded team that could win right now, but also it was rocket fuel [...]

Many schools that didn't cancel classes or switch to remote learning are now dismissing early. Here's our full list of closures.

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The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has charged a Villa Ridge man with having sexual contact with an individual that has Down's syndrome.

The breakup of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham fueled many of Fleetwood Mac's most famous songs.  But Stevie now says that if they'd split when they really wanted to, Fleetwood…

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ST. LOUIS - Please be advised that the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court will dismiss early on Thursday, February 17, 2022, due to inclement weather. Court staff with approval from their supervisor are permitted to leave at 1:30 p.m. Judges who have trials or hearings scheduled for today can decide individually whether to dismiss early. The Grand Jury will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. after indictments are handed down. The Court will continue to operate with a skeleton crew of staff who must provide continuing coverage for essential functions of their departments until the close of regular business hours. People with business before the Court can follow our social media platforms or call our weather hotline at (314) 622-4427 for updates.

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"Paintings on Stone: Science and the Sacred, 1530–1800" opens February 20.

The book, "Bone Deep," was written by former Post-Dispatch reporter Charles Bosworth Jr. and STL lawyer Joel Schwartz.

Nathaniel Reid Bakery takes top honors from the national brand "Eat This, Not That" The best croissant in the entire state of Missouri is right here in the St. Louis metro area, according to the popular food brand "Eat This, Not That." The company announced on its website, EatThis.com, that Nathaniel Reid Bakery (11243 Manchester Road, Kirkwood; 314-858-1019), the five-year-old Kirkwood pastry shop, takes top honors for the Show-Me State, singling out its croissants from its dazzling array of "savory dishes and exquisite pastries."…

Joel Schwartz and Charles Bosworth cowrote "Bone Deep," available for preorder now.