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The shooting has seemingly sparked tensions between University of Missouri and Columbia officials.

O'FALLON, IL. - The O'Fallon Marching Band and Drill Team capped off a spirited homecoming week with a memorable halftime performance at the Panthers-Alton Redbirds football game on Friday night, Sept. 26, 2025, showcasing their talent and school pride. Throughout Homecoming Week, the band and drill team played a central role in various events, including a parade and pep rally, energizing the student body and community. The celebrations highlighted the band's involvement not only on the football field but also in other school activities, clubs, and even the Homecoming Court. Dr. Melissa Gustafson-Hinds, the O'Fallon High School band director, has also received national recognition, being honored with the 2025 CMA Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence award. The accolade celebrates music educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication to inspiring students, building music programs, and sustaining the importance of music in schools and communities. An alum from the Class

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A noise disturbance in St. Louis has left a Florissant man behind bars after he allegedly rode his ATV in the downtown area "like a playground."

A source confirmed Tuesday that British Airways has committed to nonstop flights to the English capital.

The Making an IMPACT Foundation, a charitable organization established by IMPACT Strategies in Fairview Heights, IL, successfully held its fourth annual Sporting Clay Classic on September 12. Held at NILO Farms in Brighton, IL, the event successfully raised over $25,000 for SIHF Healthcare, an organization dedicated to transforming healthcare by embracing the community with inclusivity, […]

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WASHINGTON — A group of Democratic caucus leaders on Tuesday blasted a vulgar deepfake of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries posted by President Donald Trump on social media.  The chairs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Democratic Women’s Caucus, New Democrat Coalition, […]

A new era begins for the St. Louis Cardinals as Chaim Bloom assumes the team's top front-office role, succeeding John Mozeliak as the President of Baseball Operations.

Bax Engineering Company today announced a planned leadership transition as Dan Bax, son of company founder Harold Bax, will assume both majority ownership and the role of President effective January 1, 2026. Dan will work closely with Jeff Simmons to guide the company’s future growth and client service. Simmons will also take on an ownership […]

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A St. Charles woman is in custody for fatally shooting and stabbing her teenage son while he slept in bed.

Support us on Patreon » Last year, Renée DiResta joined us on an episode of the podcast to talk about her book, Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality, all about the people who have crafted a massive fictional narrative about the state of social media and government’s involvement in content moderation. Now that […]

Billy Idol and The Cars guitarist Elliot Easton are among the artists set to perform at the Above Ground benefit concert on Oct. 26 at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood,…

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SLPS Superintendent Millicent Borishade is expected to recommend school closures to address declining enrollment and crumbling buildings.

EAST ST. LOUIS — Illinois State Police arrested Jamal L. Wilson, 42, of East St. Louis on a first-degree murder charge following the fatal stabbing of a woman in her apartment last week. On Sept. 27, 2025, Illinois State Police Special Agents were called by the East St. Louis Police Department to investigate a homicide at an apartment in the 3200 block of State Street. The victim, 38-year-old Shanika S. Barbee of East St. Louis, was found stabbed inside her residence and was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services. Following an investigation by ISP and East St. Louis police officers, Wilson was identified as a suspect. The case was presented to the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office, which filed first-degree murder charges against Wilson on Sept. 29. He is currently being held pending further proceedings. No additional details have been released at this time. Under the law, defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in

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by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]

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University of Missouri System President Mun Choi’s call for a campaign to address crime in Columbia earned support Monday but few details emerged on how it would play out. Support ranged from Gov. Mike Kehoe to several members of the Columbia City Council and Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, who has agreed to form a community task […]

Ciera Steele, 34, of Edmundson, was found early Sunday morning off of West Florissant Avenue near the intersection of Northport Hills Drive, just north of Interstate 270, police said.

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced Monday that her office has filed felony charges against a St. Peters insurance agent. This lawsuit comes after an investigation into deceptive practices of Pamela Walsh, of J. Walsh Insurance, a now-closed agency owned by her husband.