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On the eve of his trial, accused sex trafficker Mack Mitchell admitted picking up a teen girl from a children’s home so he could sell her for sex.

The AAR showcases successes and opportunities for improvement during future winter seasons.

St. Louis content creator Doug Weaver, who has amassed over 1.3 million followers, recently purchased a building downtown to establish an art studio and community space set to open within a month.

Illinois lawmakers have advanced legislation aimed at cracking down on predatory towing companies by expanding the secretary of state's authority to revoke registrations and licenses.

Nearly 100,000 Illinois residents who recently lost SNAP benefits will soon receive a one-time $400 payment from the state under a new program designed to assist those who lost benefits due to new federal work requirements.

A former Missouri adult day care provider has been charged with allegedly defrauding the state's Medicaid program out of almost $1.5 million by billing for services that prosecutors say were never given.

ALTON - Alton Mayor David Goins on Thursday, July 30, 2026, announced that the Madison County Circuit Court has issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) providing immediate relief in response to actions taken by the Alton City Council that are alleged to have violated Illinois law and the city’s governing procedures. Alton City Council members voted on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, to accept the reappointments of the vast majority of city officials appointed by the mayor, except for two.

Billy Idol will launch a new leg of the It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again! tour in August. He’s getting fans excited for the trek with a funny new promo video,…

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The City of St. Louis has hired Dr. Faisal Khan as the city's next health director.

A collaborative investigation with FBI agents has St. Louis Police to make an arrest in a 2022 homicide case.

BELLEVILLE - A 22-year-old woman has been charged with aggravated robbery after authorities said a seller trying to complete a Facebook puppy sale in unincorporated Belleville was allegedly threatened at gunpoint and had the dog taken. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department said its emergency communications center received a call at 9:41 p.m. July 23, 2026, reporting an armed robbery in the 7700 block of Myrtlewood Drive. According to the sheriff’s department, the victim said

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Labor breezed through a key U.S. Senate committee vote Thursday to advance his nomination.  The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted 12-11, along party lines, to send acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling’s nomination to the full Senate.  The Floridian, vying […]

Take a look to the sky just before you start Gears of War: E-Day, it's the last time you will.The upcoming video game, the latest installment in the long-running Gears of War…

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GODFREY - A serious fire at a home in the 300 block of Gladys Avenue in Godfrey was reported at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, prompting a response from the Godfrey Fire Protection District, with assistance from the Alton Fire Department, Fosterburg Fire, and an Alton Memorial Hospital ambulance. “It was reported as a working structure fire with a possible trapped victim,” Assistant Godfrey Fire Chief Chris Dennison said. Dennison said crews arrived within five minutes and foun