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Perhaps no one is happier to see the arrival of summer than those pesky mosquitoes that invade our space over the next three months. Seemingly, they’re everywhere. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are 3,700 types of mosquitoes around the world, wreaking havoc. They’ll try to ruin your picnic, they love it when you relax in the backyard and they feast on anything that’s happening near a body of water. According to the CDC, only female mosquitoes bite people and animals to get a blood meal, which they need to produce eggs. Adult mosquitoes live for about two to four weeks, depending on the species, humidity and temperature. But why do some people tend to be mosquito magnets while others get off scot-free? There are plenty of reasons, including blood type (most mosquitoes like Type O), body heat (female mosquitoes detect heat) and even diet (eating sweet, salty or spicy foods can draw mosquitoes). One study even suggests mosquitoes

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A Missouri state audit of the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office under Wesley Bell found no evidence of major misconduct, but raised concerns about office practices, including credit card use, secondary employment and insufficient timekeeping.

A soccer fan was kicked out of a stadium for wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat during a match on July 26.

ALHAMBRA - The Legendary Mustang Sanctuary will host two upcoming events to raise funds for their horses. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, community members can stop by the Collinsville American Legion for a day of bounce houses, face-painting, vendors, a car show and live horses at the “Mustangs for Mustangs” event. On Sept. 28, a tea party will be held in Wood River for kids and loved ones to enjoy. Both events aim to raise money and awareness of the Legendary Mustang Sanctuary mission. “All proceeds go back to help us with the horses,” said Kathy Lewis with LMS. “We do it all. We don't just go out and say, hey, we do this. We literally do it.” The Mustangs for Mustangs event brings together classic cars and mustang horses. LMS will have two horses at the event and a cooler of carrot sticks for kids to feed them. There will also be a car show and over 20 vendors with crafts and antiques for sale. “Classic cars,

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EDWARDSVILLE — Barrel & Brü Tap House, a new establishment offering an extensive selection of beers and cocktails along with elevated bar food, opened recently at 6151 Trace Parkway Drive Suite D, in Edwardsville. Owner Aaron Coleman said the timing and location felt ideal to enter the thriving craft beverage industry, which has seen continuous innovation over the past decade. “We wanted to be part of this industry,” Coleman said. “The Tap House is about the people you meet, regular customers, and watching what you have created grow in the area. We look forward to integrating more into the community.” The tap house features 54 beers on tap, along with coolers stocked with beer, wine, seltzers, canned cocktails, and non-alcoholic beers. Bartender Brad Ziegler highlighted the variety available, noting that the establishment is dog-friendly. In addition to beer, the bar offers a full cocktail list including mocktails, beer flights, and mimosa flights.

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GODFREY – A Godfrey resident faces several felonies after allegedly firing a weapon at a fleeing domestic battery victim, leading police to search his home and find "an active cannabis farming operation." Kevin M. Buel, 47, of Godfrey, was charged on July 31, 2025 with the following offenses: Armed violence (Class X felony) Unlawful manufacture or delivery of cannabis (Class X felony) Aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony) Aggravated domestic battery (Class 2 felony) Possession of cannabis manufacturing equipment (Class 2 felony) Reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) Domestic battery (2 counts, both Class A misdemeanors) Buel allegedly struck the victim in the mouth and discharged a firearm in their direction on July 29, 2025. He was additionally accused of possessing over 5,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver while armed with a semi-automatic handgun. According to the state’s petition to deny Buel’s pretrial

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The contractor alleges that Lux Living founders, Victor Alston and Sid Chakraverty, owe it more than $500,000.

The native of Detroit led an Episcopal flock of 14,000 across Missouri until his retirement in 2002.

Last week, a man accused of killing two men and wounding a teenager in a triple shooting appeared in St. Louis Circuit Court and pleaded guilty in the case.

EAST ALTON - Larry Thatcher, the long-time rink manager of East Alton Ice Arena, retired after 32 years on July 31, 2025. Thatcher was recognized at a recent East Alton Meeting for his long-time dedication to the rink and the region. Thatcher was commended for a lifetime of dedication to the community and the game of hockey by East Alton Mayor Darren Carlton in a presentation. Thatcher is a long-time East Alton resident and Navy veteran. He was a founding member of the Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association. He coached Roxana Shells, Alton Redbirds, East Alton-Wood River Oilers, Bethalto Eagles and the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars. “His passion and leadership earned him spots in both the St. Louis Hockey Hall of Fame and East Alton-Wood River Hall of Fame,” Mayor Carlton said. “We thank him for inspiring generations of players and families.”

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ALTON - The Grandpa Gang in Alton is gearing up for the holidays! Volunteers are needed to help bring Christmas Wonderland to life in 2025 and a meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 12 to begin planning for this family-friendly holiday favorite in Rock Spring Park. The meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Munstermann Building in Gordon Moore Park. Anyone interested in volunteering to help decorate the park is invited to attend. Please see the attached press release for more information. The holiday transformation of Rock Spring Park in Alton will begin in early September, and new Christmas Wonderland volunteers are always needed to help put together displays to ensure the holidays sparkle in 2025. An informational meeting for volunteers is planned for 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12 at Munstermann Building, at Gordon Moore Park in Alton. The Grandpa Gang, which coordinates the annual Christmas event, is looking for volunteers to help with tasks like setting up wooden displays and hanging

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The Trump administration wants you to know they’re very, very tough. So tough, in fact, that they’re launching a comprehensive purge of the Naval Academy to eliminate “corrosive DEI programs” and restore what they call the “warrior ethos.” Because nothing says “fearless military leadership” like being absolutely terrified of books about civil rights and the […]

SAINT LOUIS - As summer winds down and cuffing season approaches, 612North invites guests to send off the season in unforgettable fashion at the Find Your ‘Love’ Island Party, taking place on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 8:30 PM to 1:30 AM. Designed as the ultimate end-of-summer celebration, the event will be held at 612North Event Space, at ARC venue, located on the St. Louis riverfront. Guests can expect an elevated nightlife experience with high-energy music, refreshing cocktails, and an atmosphere designed for connection. Highlights of the event include: Live DJ performance by DJ FERG, spinning throughout the night Complimentary cocktail and passed appetizers for the first 100 guests Full cash bar and VIP bottle service options Tickets available now for $15 Admission is 21+ only “Whether you’re single, taken, or somewhere in between, this party is your chance to celebrate the end of summer with great music, good vibes, and an amazing St. Louis

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Matthew Tkachuk, A St. Louis-raised hockey star and back-to-back Stanley Cup champion, will be featured on the cover of the NHL 26 video game.

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Missouri drivers will see a multitude of changes within the next two years, including the discontinuance of temporary tags.

SPRINGFIELD – Today, the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) announced its plan to implement Senate Bill 1195, known as "Anna's Law," which was recently signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker. Anna’s Law, effective January 1, 2026, was spearheaded by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen, D- Ill., significantly enhances trauma-informed training requirements for law enforcement officers across the state, particularly concerning interactions with victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse. Anna's Law mandates that the curriculum for probationary law enforcement officers will now include a dedicated block of instruction on trauma-informed programs, procedures, and practices designed to minimize victim traumatization. Furthermore, critical trauma-informed principles will be integrated into the minimum in-service training requirements that all law enforcement officers must complete every three years. The law also requires ILETSB to conduct or approve training programs

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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) said on Tuesday that “nothing will be off the table” in response to the plan by Texas Republicans to redraw their congressional boundaries in a way they hope will give the state five more GOP seats in Congress after the midterms.