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Police Search for Missing Clark Jefferson
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Fairview Heights Police are investigating the disappearance of Clark Jefferson, who was last seen leaving his residence in the 800 block of Foxgrove Drive in Fairview Heights during the first week of June 2026, authorities said. The Fairview Heights Police Department said detectives have been searching for Jefferson since a missing person report was filed July 24, 2026. Fairview Heights Police said Jefferson left the residence with a man identified as “Marcus”
Kehoe set for trade mission to Panama
The trip to Panama follows last year's visit to Paris
Three men charged in shooting that killed mom at Ferguson gas station
Marcus Evans, of Ferguson, is accused of second-degree murder, first-degree assault and armed criminal action for Shakeela Martin's death.
Bill to allow private events on Arch grounds moves closer to becoming law
Legislation would grant National Park Service power to allow Arch foundation to manage private events on park property, including Old Courthouse
April 2022 Brian Regan opener
Missourians getting abortion pills by mail from out-of-state providers quadrupled since 2023
In the midst of navigating a turbulent divorce last year, Claire learned she was pregnant.ย ย โIt wasn’t the right time for me to have a child,โ said Claire, who lives in Kansas City and agreed to speak on the condition that she be identified by her first name, citing concerns for her privacy and the […]
The City of Alton Improves the Open Records Requests Experience for the Public
ALTON - The City of Alton is improving transparency by making public records easily accessible to the public. Requestors of public information will now have the option of submitting Open Records Requests through an online form. While other methods for submitting requests are still available, the City of Alton is excited to be able to offer a more convenient option. "The City of Alton chose Just FOIA to help streamline their citizens' open records request process and improve efficiencies within,”
Advancing Transportation in St. Louis: Executive Order 96
Mayor Cara Spencer recently took an important step in implementing St. Louisโ Transportation and Mobility Plan by issuing mayoral Executive Order 96. Signed on June 11, the order recently became publicly available ...
Phil Collins recalls near-death experience due to alcohol: โPeople were coming to say goodbyeโ
Phil Collins has been dealing with health issues for years, but in a new interview with the U.K.'s The Times, he reveals just how bad things got.The 75-year-old Collins, who…
Missouri voter turnout could hit 1.4 million as ballot measures drive interest
Officials expect as many as 1.4 million voters will cast ballots by the time polls close, continuing the historic trend of high turnout in primary elections featuring major ballot questions.
Please don't forget to VOTE!! Tomorrow is the final day to vote in the primaries.
Alton Jazz & Wine Fest to Honor Miles Davis With Expanded Aug. 29, 2026, Celebration
ALTON — The Alton Amphitheater will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Alton native Miles Davis with an expanded Alton Jazz & Wine Festival on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 6–10 p.m. Experience nationally acclaimed jazz in an intimate riverfront venue, with tickets starting at just $10. The evening will feature outstanding jazz music, wine, food vendors and premium VIP experiences—all celebrating the living legacy of one of music's greatest innovators. As the world marks the
UPDATE: Woman Hit, Killed While Crossing Gravois Identified
UPDATE: The deceased woman was identified as 36-year-old Katti Wilson. Accident Reconstruction investigators will take the lead into a deadly pedestrian crash that happened early Saturday, July 18, 2026. District 3 officers were called to the 2700 block of Gravois near Ohio around 2:40am on Saturday for a person hit by a car. When officers […]
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St. Louis woman who ran red light charged after motorcyclist dies
Bessy Oliva-Gonzalez, of St. Louis, is accused of involuntary manslaughter and driving without a license and insurance.
Why Harvest Traditions Still Matter Far Beyond the Farm
A harvest festival is never just about food. It is about fear, relief, hard work, luck, and the simple fact that for most of human history, one good harvest could mean survival. That is what gives harvest traditions their staying power. Even in places where few people farm, people still decorate tables with grain, gather for shared meals, thank the land, and mark the end of a growing cycle. These customs feel festive on the surface, but their roots run deep. They began as practical responses
Trade deadline day: What to watch from the St. Louis Cardinals
Major League Baseball's trade deadline is just hours away. It could be a busy day for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Police name woman killed while crossing street in south St. Louis
The woman was crossing Gravois Avenue at 2:45 a.m. She did not cross at a crosswalk, police say.
August 3 in History: Columbus Sails, War Erupts, and the National Basketball Association is Formed
On August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos de la Frontera in Spain on the voyage that would link Europe and the Americas in a lasting and transformative way. Backed by the Spanish crown, Columbus was searching for a westward sea route to Asia. He did not reach Asia, but his journey opened sustained contact between two parts of the world that had long developed separately. At the time, the voyage mattered because it promised trade, wealth, and strategic advantage. It still matters
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