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Josh Hawley makes bipartisan bid to curb large corporate mergers
Hawley, Missouri's senior GOP senator, has teamed with U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, on a bill to eliminate tax breaks for large mergers
Adrian Shropshire wins Ferguson mayoral race
Voters have elected Adrian Shropshire as the next mayor for the City of Ferguson. He will become the first African American male to hold the position in the city's history.
Alton Felon Charged With Possession Of iPhone-Shaped Stun Gun
ALTON – A convicted felon from Alton has been charged with possessing a stun gun resembling an iPhone while he was being booked into jail. 45-year-old Joshua J. Butkovich of Alton was charged on April 1, 2026 with a Class 3 felony count of felon in possession of a weapon. Butkovich was allegedly in possession of a “stun gun designed to look like an iPhone” on Oct. 9, 2025, according to charging documents. His possession of the weapon was illegal as a felon previously convicted
Live from New York it’s Paul McCartney on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Paul McCartney is returning to Saturday Night Live.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to be the musical guest on the season 51 finale of SNL, airing…
Headlight Glare Problems Surge Among Drivers
ST. LOUIS - A new AAA survey highlights a growing concern among U.S. drivers: headlight glare after dark. AAA found that six in 10 drivers say glare is a problem, and nearly three-quarters of those affected believe it has worsened over the past decade, raising concerns about safety, headlight regulations, and modern lighting standards. “Headlight glare has become a major source of frustration and concern for millions of drivers,” said Greg Brannon, director of automotive engineering
Police name man who died in double shooting near Bel-Ridge
One man who was shot died at a hospital. A second shooting victim was found nearby, in the 7700 block of Chorman Avenue. He is expected to survive.
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Trailnet Champion: Jay-Marie Hill
Each month we feature a member or members of our community that work to push Trailnet’s vision of Streets for All. Jay-Marie Hill is an incredible example of building community …
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City, groups plan large-scale volunteer tree planting event
The St. Louis Forestry Division and Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, in partnership with the O’Fallon Community Development Organization, Great Rivers Greenway, and Black Healers Collective, are planning a large-scale volunteer tree planting event at O’Fallon Park on Saturday.
Man and girlfriend stop arguing to beat up acquaintance: Police
A Woodson Terrace man is appearing in St. Louis Circuit Court on Wednesday after he and his girlfriend beat up an acquaintance.
Fairmount Park opens for racing 4/14
Judge Tells Border Officers (Again!) That They Can’t Arrest Migrants Without Real Warrants
The courts keep pounding the nails home. What this government is engaged in is illegal, on multiple levels. If you subtract the pro-MAGA Fifth Circuit and 6/9ths of the Supreme Court, you have a judicial quorum that says rights are still rights, despite this administration’s claims otherwise. DHS has issued memos claiming (without facts or […]
Clerk Typist – Lab
Provides administrative support functions to include file in-take, routine correspondence, and performing special projects and research as assigned.
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The surprising story behind '(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66'
The man who wrote “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66” didn’t exactly get too many “kicks” from his first trip down the road.
Alton Police Enhance Security for Springfest 2026
ALTON - The Alton Police Department will assign officers throughout all operating hours at the Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Alton First Responders Springfest, scheduled for April 10 through April 19, 2026, at the Alton Amphitheater. Alton Police also announced on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, that it will enforce a parental escort policy on Fridays and Saturdays as part of its public safety measures. The annual event is intended to bring “families, residents, and visitors together for a week
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St. Clair County Faces Elevated Fire Danger With Dry, Gusty Conditions
BELLEVILLE - The National Weather Service has declared an elevated fire danger for a large portion of St. Clair County on Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2026, citing gusty south winds and low relative humidity that could contribute to erratic fire behavior, according to the St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency. The St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency urged residents to “avoid outdoor burning" under these circumstances. “The combination of gusty south winds and low
Made By Moms Vendor Fair Promises Kid-Friendly "Celebration of Moms" and Shopping Fun
WOOD RIVER - A special Made By Moms Vendor Fair will provide a space for people to shop mom-owned businesses. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Rustic Roots Event Space in Wood River, Samara Helton with Kory’s Konfections will host the Made By Moms Vendor Fair. This vendor fair features a space for kids to play while their parents browse businesses owned by local women. Helton hopes the event is a fun chance for mothers to connect. “I participate in a lot of
Macoupin County Man Arrested For Allegedly Possessing, Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material
GIRARD – Illinois State Police special agents recently arrested a man from Girard, Ill. on felony charges of possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material. James M. Barnard, 48, of the 200 block of N. Harrison St. in Girard, Ill., was charged on April 2, 2026, with possession of child sexual abuse material depicting a child under the age of 13 and dissemination of child sexual abuse material, both Class X felonies. The investigation began after special agents with the Illinois State
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