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Doug Burris, hired earlier this year to clean up a troubled City Justice Center, is nearing the end of his contract and does not intend to stay, Spencer said.

MILLSTADT - After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) was happy to select Millstadt’s IGA to be his “Business of the Month” for July. Rep. Schmidt presented the owners, Craig Norrenberns and TJ Norrenberns, with an official certificate of recognition for their commitment to their employees and engagement with other local businesses in the community. “Craig Norrenberns and TJ Norrenberns make a positive impact on the community of Millstadt through their dedication to go above and beyond for their employees and customers,” said Schmidt. “Working together, they have the ability to use Christian-based beliefs and apply them to their work ethic which has helped build the success of the Millstadt IGA and the relationships they have created with other businesses.” Millstadt IGA prides themselves on supporting local businesses and over thirty union employees. Aside from offering

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From The New Republic: On May 16, a mile-wide tornado with winds up to 152 miles per hour ripped through the city of St. Louis, its worst damage leaving parts of the city’s already disinvested northern neighborhoods in rubble. Missouri’s only statue of Martin Luther King Jr. was toppled. Century-old trees were uprooted. Homes were […]

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Charges say Lori N. Grayson, 42, waited for hours to call 911 and left to go to the store while her child became lethargic and her blood sugar spiked.

A St. Louis suburb in west county has earned national recognition as one of the Top 10 "hottest ZIP codes" for U.S. homebuyers.

SAINT LOUIS — Principia School is pleased to announce Terry Grigsby as its new Head of School. A Principia alumnus and retired U.S. Navy Commander, Mr. Grigsby brings 20 years of distinguished experience, most recently as Principia’s Assistant Head of School for Enrollment Management & Residential Life. His leadership advances Principia’s mission to cultivate character, academic excellence, and spiritual growth for students in Pre-K through grade 12. “I’m honored to lead our remarkable community of day and boarding students, faculty, and staff,” said Mr. Grigsby. “At Principia, we lead with love and prayer, and are founded on Christian Science values, which includes viewing each student as limitless. Our applied learning model connects classroom knowledge to real-world purpose—helping students uncover their God-given strengths and develop the confidence to be leaders in an ever-changing world.” Since joining Principia in

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From St. Louis Business Journal: Roofing contractor Amigo Roofing has sued the principals of Lux Living, claiming nonpayment for repairs to the developers’ apartment properties affected by the May 16 tornado. St. Peters-based Amigo Roofing in a suit filed July 28 in St. Louis County Circuit Court alleges $517,272 is owed from contracts signed with […]

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ALTON - Community members are invited to expand their spirituality at an upcoming free three-part series at River Bend Yoga. At 1 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month for the next three months, attendees can study “Ancient Wisdom for Today” and grow their spirituality from a new perspective. On Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, the first of the series — “The School of Life: What’s In It for You?” — invites community members to River Bend Yoga for a conversation about spirituality and growth. “It’s a spiritual adventure of a lifetime,” said Flora Van Koten, one of the organizers. “Am I practicing fear, or am I practicing love? That’s all it comes down to.” Organizers Van Koten and Sheila Aehle practice Eckankar, the path of spiritual freedom that encourages your personal connection with the divine. What they have learned by being students of Eckankar will be part of the discussion on Aug. 7, but they emphasize

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From St. Louis Business Journal: A homebuilder has acquired property on The Hill with plans to submit a proposal for 80 townhouses. McBride Homes, based in Chesterfield, plans to submit a proposal for zoning to the city of St. Louis in the next few weeks for the project, said McBride CEO Jake Eilermann. The long-vacant […]

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ALTON/GRANITE CITY – Men from Alton and Granite City face felony charges in separate criminal cases of domestic violence. Garrett E. Redden, 19, of Granite City, was charged on Aug. 1, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 3 felony count of theft, and a Class A misdemeanor count of domestic battery. On July 31, 2025, Redden allegedly intentionally strangled a household or family member before throwing them to the ground, causing bodily harm. Redden was also accused of stealing the victim’s iPhone from them, valued at over $500. The Granite City Police Department presented the case against Redden, who was ordered remanded to jail until his initial appearance in court. Daniel L. McKee, 28, of Alton, was charged in a separate case on July 29, 2025 with a Class 4 felony count of possession of a controlled substance and one count each of domestic battery and battery, both Class A misdemeanors. McKee reportedly struck a family or household

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From St. Louis Public Radio: About 1,000 construction workers in the U.S. died as a result of work injuries in 2022. That same year, there were 5,200 deaths by suicide and 17,100 from overdoses among construction workers. The peer support group and 24/7 hotline LEAN-STL was launched in 2023 to bring those numbers down. Since then, utilization of […]

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WASHINGTON — The House Committee on Oversight issued subpoenas Tuesday for testimony from former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, among other ex-government officials from both Democratic and Republican administrations, regarding knowledge of Florida sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Committee Chair James Comer of Kentucky also subpoenaed the U.S. Department of Justice for […]

Up to $480 million has been approved for use in a project with Universal Music to revitalize a historic area of Downtown Kansas City. Port KC announced on Monday, July 28, that the Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to issue bonds and authorize a new development in the 800 block of Grand Blvd. “It’s […]

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DOW - The Tri-County Antique Club will host their 34th annual Olden Days Festival with demonstrations, vendors, tractor pulls and lots of fun. On Aug. 23 and 24, 2025, community members from across the region can travel to 23946 State Highway 3 in Dow for the festival, which will run from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Attendees can enjoy threshing and sawmilling demonstrations, a garden tractor pull, a pedal tractor pull for kids, the blacksmith shop and more fun all weekend. “We really try to cater to family fun and have things to do for the kids,” said Tom Bechtold, one of the organizers. Bechtold noted that breakfast will be served from 7–10 a.m. both days, and then they will sell barbecue pork chops, pulled pork and other favorites for lunch. At 9 a.m. on Sunday, people can attend a Country Church sermon, followed by a car show at 11 a.m. and a plowing demonstration at 1 p.m. The Flautt Building Museum is home to many

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A 41-year-old father was charged with child abuse after allegedly punching a teenager while he was experiencing a seizure, resulting in a concussion and jaw pain.

ROXANA - Roxana High School is a school that prides itself on student-athlete excellence in the classroom. The Roxana High School girls basketball squad in 2024-2025 was a perfect example of that, as every member earned high honors or honor roll recognition. "We are proud of these student-athletes," Roxana High School Athletic Director Mark Briggs said at the time of the recognition. The girls are recognized as Midwest Members Credit Union Athletes of the Month. The Roxana girls are primed for a solid season in 2025-2026 as the new school year is about to unfold. Those listed on the 2024-2025 roster were: Zayda Oller, Ava Strohmeier, Ava Cherry, Lexi Ryan, Mikala Murphy, Mia Skinner, Alyssa Luck, Josie Brannon, Karsyn Kamp, Hannah Steinback, Kylee Slayden, Tatum Shaw, Madison Herrin, Daisy Daughtery, Leah Newton, Josie Janes, and Hayley Schlemer. The Roxana girls' achievement was one of the strongest accomplishments of any athletic team in the 2024-2025 school year, as the new year

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