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Man charged in shooting that left youth football coach critically injured
Heck yeah, the protected bike lane on Jefferson is coming along nicely
Charles Coyle appointed to full-time St. Louis public safety director
The City of St. Louis officially appointed Charles Coyle to the role of public safety director on Thursday after serving on an interim basis for several months.
Gavin Newsom Signs California’s Own FOSTA
A month ago, we explained how California bill AB 1394, kind of a mini-FOSTA for California, was so problematic, and was likely to be found unconstitutional, just like last year’s “Age Appropriate Design Code.” AB 1394 is yet another of those “but think of the children” laws that California loves these days, and it passed […]
St. Louis' first pet kennel at a women's domestic violence shelter will open soon
The Women's Safe House broke ground Thursday on a climate-controlled kennel that can hold up to eight animals, making it the first pet-friendly shelter in St. Louis.
Scary stories to tell in the park
Three merged north St. Louis Catholic parishes receive new name: St. Josephine Bakhita
The former Most Holy Trinity, St. Nicholas and Sts. Teresa and Bridget will now be known as St. Josephine Bakhita parish.
Johnathon Ridgley Is Art Fahrner-Edward Jones Remarkable Redbird Of The Month
ALTON - It has been busy this school year for Johnathon Ridgley leading a large group of students in the Alton March 100 while also putting in his personal time working on a tribute to one of his late friends. Johnathon is the Art Fahrner-Edward Jones Remarkable Redbird of the Month. Johnathon is currently working on his Eagle Scout project named Ariana's Memorial Garden and it is currently on display at Upper Alton Baptist Church. He saw that this particular spot was neglected during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and he has worked to take out the old landscaping and to put down new soil and plants. He is waiting on a crafted memorial bench in honor of his friend Ariana Scoggins who passed away in February 2021. Johnathon mentioned that this area meant a lot to Ariana, and he wanted to honor her memory by beautifying this area. Johnathan worked to fundraise the necessary $3,000 needed to get all of the materials needed for the project and while he has not yet fully achieved his goal
Award-Winning War Correspondent, Reporter Discusses Career, Hamas, More
ALTON - Peabody-Award-winning investigative war correspondent and reporter Robert Riggs recently gave personal insights into his experience reporting from the front lines of various armed conflicts over the years, including an investigative report on Hamas far before the current conflict in Israel. Riggs comes from a long line of military service - his father, grandfather, and uncles all served in World War II. He also graduated from Texas A&M, which he said is “one of the oldest military schools in the country.” After graduation, he began his Congressional career as a staffer on a defense committee before becoming a war correspondent for the media. During his time as a correspondent, Riggs covered the Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush White Houses, the Pentagon, Capitol Hill, and several armed conflicts over the years, including the Contra War in Nicaragua and Gulf War I. In 2003, he was offered to join a CBS station group whose material would be seen around the
Illinois 'Up' house blocked by high-rises on 4 sides
In Champaign, Illinois, a curious mystery revolves around a house that has somehow found itself encircled by city buildings on all four sides. This dwelling is situated at 509 ½ Green Street in Champaign, Illinois.
U2 releasing remastered ‘Under A Blood Red Sky’ on Record Store Day for 40th anniversary
U2 is celebrating the 40th anniversary of their iconic live album Under A Blood Red Sky with a special Record Store Day release. The band is set to drop a remastered version of…
Twenty-six students charged in fights that shut down Alton High School building
More than two dozen students are now facing criminal charges for the Aug. 30 fights at Alton High School.
Groups Team up on New Pavilion Project in Maryville Park
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: The Collinsville Area Community Foundation (CACF) has announced a partnership with Build Maryville to raise funds to build an entertainment pavilion at Fireman’s Park in the Village of Maryville. “We are very excited about this collaboration with the Collinsville Area Community Foundation,” Mike Spillers, chairman for the Maryville Parks and Recreation […]
Mix and Match, a women's boutique, closes in Southampton
Owner Maggie Laskowitz announced the closure and assured customers that Mix and Match’s City Foundry location will remain open to shoppers.
Illinois man charged with arson after argument
First responders were called to a residential fire in the 1500 block of English Pine. Upon arrival, they discovered one side of the duplex on fire. The fire occurred at approximately 1 a.m. on October 8.
Man busted trying to cash in stolen lottery tickets in south St. Louis County
A man is behind bars after he was busted trying to cash in stolen lottery tickets in south St. Louis County, tickets he allegedly acquired through a series of burglaries.
Dome Authority Begins Looking How to Spend Rams Settlement Money
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The nearly 30-year-old Dome at America’s Center could be in line for some improvements, including a new turf and cooling system. With more than $70 million in Rams settlement money sitting in its account, the body that owns the Dome at America’s Center is beginning to think about the facility’s needs […]
St. Louis police investigating 3 shootings Thursday morning
No Timeline for Ballpark Village Expansion, Cards Say
From St. Louis Business Journal: The St. Louis Cardinals and development partner Cordish Cos. still have their eye on adding another residential tower in Ballpark Village, but financial conditions mean that there’s no timeline for starting the project. Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III said in an interview Thursday the Cardinals and Cordish have plans for […]