Ameren Missouri announced a key update to its preferred resource plan on Friday, one through which the company aims to expand energy resources and ensure reliable and affordable power for customers.
A former sales associate at an Affton, Missouri, auction house has been charged with stealing over $25,000 of items and selling them on his personal eBay account.
ALTON - At a recent North Alton-Godfrey Business Council meeting, John Simmons spoke about AltonWorks and his vision for Alton. But first, he told the story of how he met his wife. Simmons explained that he and Jayne were both born in the Alton a few years apart, but they didn’t spend much time in the city as John grew up in the East Alton/Rosewood Heights area and Jayne grew up in the Wanda/South Roxana area. They met at Roxana High School, and Simmons immediately new Jayne was the girl. He proposed. He was 14. “I just knew she was the one. Why mess around, you know?” he laughed. “She didn’t say yes, but she didn’t say no, either. It was one of those, ‘So you’re saying there’s a chance?’” One day, the two of them were driving to a visit a friend in Fairmount in Alton. Jayne, who had her license before Simmons, was driving her Chevy Chevette as they looked for the address. They were “toodling around Fairmount,”
A developer has denied that work to shore up the building from break-ins violated federal rules after a St. Louis agency rescinded a $2 million HUD grant.
(The Center Square) – Legislation that would give the U.S. Department of Justice more time to track down and punish pandemic-era unemployment insurance (UI) fraud is on its way to the U.S. House floor.
Perhaps the only headline just as repeatable as “‘No Way to Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens” is this other banger from The Onion: Drugs Win Drug War. 50+ years of hardline prohibition have only resulted in better prices, better purity, and a slew of states legalizing or decriminalizing personal use amounts […]
EDWARDSVILLE — The trial of Bryce V. Andrews commenced today at the Madison County Justice Center, with Judge Neil Schroeder presiding. Andrews, who is facing multiple charges related to the deaths of his adoptive father and his father’s husband, opted for a bench trial instead of a jury trial. He is represented by Ginny Smith and Mary Copeland from the Madison County Public Defenders Office. During opening statements, the Assistant States Attorney outlined the prosecution's case, stating that evidence would reveal the victims were stabbed 117 times. The prosecution alleged that after the killings, Andrews attempted to bury the bodies in the backyard, but due to frozen ground, he instead set fire to the house and the bodies. They further claimed that Andrews stole his father’s vehicle and traveled to St. Louis, where surveillance footage captured him parking the vehicle in an abandoned lot. In her opening statement, defense attorney Ginny Smith acknowledged that
Missouri Wildflowers Nursery returns to Kirkwood Farmers Market: 8 am to 4 pm Saturdays, April 5th, April 12th, April 19th, April 26th, May 24th, May 31st. Order online for pick up at Market or purchase from what they bring that day. Now thru April 15th On Line Ordering for Missouri Conservation Department annual Tree & Shrub … Continue reading St. Louis Area Seed and Plant Swaps and Sales →
ALTON/GRANITE CITY - The Salvation Army in Alton and Granite City has once again demonstrated its community spirit by surpassing the fundraising goal for The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign. The campaign raised a total of $442,700, exceeding the initial goal of $422,000 set for the Alton and Granite City locations. The announcement was made following a celebratory event where the campaign's leaders, including Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Chairs John and Cathy Keller, thanked supporters and contributors. "We couldn’t have done it without you," they both said, acknowledging the hard work of the Christmas committee, support from the Advisory Board members, along with countless volunteers and donors. As part of the campaign's conclusion, Salvation Army's Sean Grey fulfilled his promise to the Kellers to become clean-shaven if the goal was met. This week, Claudia of Happy Hour Barber Stop provided the services for Grey, who said it had been months since he wa
Missouri lawmakers have rekindled a crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion programs with a handful of bills seeking to outlaw DEI in state-funded entities.
In 2022, just two bills named DEI as a target. But the number grew to 14 in 2024. None have been signed into law. Within the first month of this year’s legislative session, four bills had been filed targeting diversity, equity and inclusion in the title with others pushing for the same restrictions without explicitly naming DEI.
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The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is searching for multiple suspects in a triple-shooting from last year, asking for the public's help in identifying them.
A Tennessee-based paper company with facilities across the country has announced it will be closing its St. Louis facility and laying off over 70 employees.
The Karpeles Manuscript Library has locations around the country but has only experienced fires in St. Louis. "It's just so bizarre," a museum official said.
ALTON - Alton’s annual Black History Month exhibit is once again open at City Hall. Curated by Sheila Goins and historian Charlotte Johnson, the exhibit features many people and events that are relevant to Alton’s history. Goins noted the importance of commemorating Black History Month and remembering the residents who have advocated for Alton’s Black community. “It is so important for the Alton community — and it doesn't matter what your background is — to come out and just expose yourself to the information that you may not know,” Goins said. “You’ll see some familiar faces here and just be so proud to be a part of Alton, Illinois.” This year’s exhibit features Dorothy H. Scott , a first lieutenant in the Six Triple Eight Battalion during World War II. This battalion of Black women successfully sorted a backlog of over 17 million pieces of mail while facing racism and sexism. Scott resided in Alton and taught
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