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A teacher in the Triad School District will have a detention hearing Tuesday afternoon on charges that he spent months attempting to groom an underage student.

Letter To The Editor: I’d like to thank the residents of the Village of Godfrey for having confidence in me when casting their votes in last week’s election. I fully intend to keep our beautiful community moving in the right direction. Thank you to my many supporters and those who wished me well, and to my wife, Linda, for helping me through this campaign. I plan on working hard to make the residents of Godfrey happy with the outcome of this election. Thank you, Michael J. McCormick Mayor, Village of Godfrey

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Highway 141 is closed under Interstate 44 due to floodwaters over the road

John Lennon’s half sister Julia Baird has some opinions about the casting of Sam Mendes’ upcoming films about The Beatles.Although the band originated in Liverpool, none of the actors cast in the film — including Babygirl…

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A National Weather Service meteorologist said heavy rainfall last week was unusual but the flooding along the Meramec is "kind of a normal-ish flood" for the spring.

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna struck a deal this weekend to avoid a floor vote that likely would have changed the chamber’s rules and given new parents the ability to vote by proxy for 12 weeks. Johnson and Luna, both Republicans, plan to use “vote pairing” — […]

WASHINGTON — Global markets plummeted Monday for the third consecutive trading day since President Donald Trump announced his “Liberation Day” tariffs — and the administration gave mixed signals on meeting other nations at the negotiating table. U.S. stocks reacted positively to a short-lived, incorrect report amplified on social media that Trump may pause the tariffs […]

WASHINGTON — Global markets plummeted Monday for the third consecutive trading day since President Donald Trump announced his “Liberation Day” tariffs — and the administration gave mixed signals on meeting other nations at the negotiating table. U.S. stocks reacted positively to a short-lived, incorrect report amplified on social media that Trump may pause the tariffs […]

A St. Louis City man is facing charges of harassment and property damage after police say video shows the man stealing an Israeli flag from a South County home

It began when a St. Louis woman was t-boned in the Ford Edge she’d recently purchased.

Joan Jett, Steve Van Zandt and Duran Duran are among the artists paying tribute to Blondie drummer Clem Burke, who died following a private battle with cancer. He was 70.“So…

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BELLEVILLE - Community members will participate in a “Take Back the Night” walk to raise awareness about sexual violence. At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) in Belleville, students, elected officials and community members will come together for a walk through campus followed by testimonials and presentations. “Showing that there’s a community that’s coming together for the event that all want to support not only sexual assault survivors but the community in general, for all facets — that’s the important part,” said Ella Huppert, who works with Metro East Every Survivor Counts. The walk was organized in part by Metro East Every Survivor Counts , a local organization that serves as a sexual assault crisis center. They provide medical advocacy, counseling and more to survivors. Metro East ESC has collaborated with HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners,

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he Missouri chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) pushed for tougher legislation Monday as it held its first-ever candlelight vigil inside of the Capitol’s rotunda in response to deaths caused by drunk driving

PIASA - Mason Cougill, a standout guard and defensive tackle at Southwestern High School, has officially signed his letter of intent to play football at Knox College in Galesburg. The announcement was made recently, highlighting Cougill's commitment to continuing his athletic career at the collegiate level. Southwestern Head Football Coach Pat Keith praised Cougill's contributions to the team, noting that he was a key player and a two-year starter. “He had a good season; he was primarily an offensive guard in our system,” Keith said. Cougill's performance on the field has earned him recognition as the Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Piasa Birds. The signing marks a significant milestone in Cougill's football journey and reflects his dedication to the sport. Knox College will welcome him as part of its football program, providing him with an opportunity to further develop his skills and compete at a higher level.

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Duane Daniels, who retired in 2022 after 34 years with the fire department, fills a vacancy left by Bettye Battle-Turner’s resignation in November.