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Authorities arrested eight people on Wednesday in a federal probe targeting illegal gun sales and cocaine distribution in the St. Louis area, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

“One individual reported that he had a handgun in his possession when it discharged, striking the other male,” a news release states.

ST. LOUIS – Eight people, including six who entered the country illegally, were arrested Wednesday on charges including trafficking in firearms and cocaine. The eight are: Ivan Said Henriquez-Corea, 34, of St. Louis. Jose Edwardo Maldonado-Vargas, 21, a.k.a. Oscar Rodriguez-Lopez, of St. Louis County. Manuel DeJesus Hernandez-Maldonado, 47, of St. Louis. Heber Marcelino Figueroa-Bardales, 27, of St. Louis. Edgar Cruz-Ramirez, 36, of St. Louis County. Thomas Allen Hull, 37,

Billy Idol and David Lee Roth will be sharing a bill at The Roundup MusicFest in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.The two-day fest at Prince’s Island Park will take place July 8…

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St. Louis had a 6% increase in construction jobs between last February and this February, tying Charlotte, North Carolina and San Jose, California.

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Joshua M. Divine on Wednesday sentenced a former bartender who admitted possessing child sexual abuse material and installing hidden cameras in the bedroom and bathroom of a former residence to 13 years in prison. Judge Divine also ordered Anthony Thomas, 49, of St. Charles County, to pay $104,500 to victims who appeared in the child sexual abuse material (CSAM) that he downloaded. Thomas possessed thousands of media files containing CSAM and thousands

JERSEYVILLE – Jerseyville officials are asking the public to keep grass clippings away from public sidewalks and streets as lawn mowing ramps up amid the spring season. Mayor Kevin Stork issued a reminder regarding mowing season at the April 28, 2026 City Council meeting. “It’s mowing season and we know that with all this heavy rain we’re getting, if we can eliminate the grass clippings in the road that end up in our storm ditches, it’s greatly appreciated,”

Raids and arrests around the nation by federal immigration officers all feature the same thing: a bunch of people in masks shoving people into unmarked vehicles. What’s happening under Trump during his second term doesn’t feel like America. And it certainly doesn’t look like America. Instead, it looks like the actions of paramilitary jump-out squads, […]

ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District invites the community to join them for a special dedication ceremony and party to celebrate the library. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, library staff and members from the Illinois State Historical Society will be at the Jennie D. Hayner Park outside of the downtown library for the ceremony. The library will receive an official Illinois State Historical Society marker that will share information about the district’s history.

Foo Fighters have announced a pair of last-minute, intimate club concerts in New York City and New Jersey.Dave Grohl and company will be performing at NYC's Irving Plaza on Thursday…

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Mayor Cara Spencer said the request to transfer unspent money from last year's budget could violate city funding rules. The board says it's all completely legal.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Ashley Bailey-Smith wrote that Officer Travis "T.J." Brown, who suffered a severe brain injury has been treated at seven facilities around the country.

Quick action by a Robinson Elementary staff member helped save a student during a lunchtime emergency.

ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School has named Sam Rea and Addie Bryson as prom king and queen for “Prom 2026 - Lights, Camera, Prom,” according to a school announcement. The Marquette Catholic administration congratulated the prom court and highlighted Rea and Bryson for their prestigious king and queen honors. The court, pictured above from left to right, includes CJ Steib, Addie Bryson, Sam Rea, Livia Mallory, Elijah Heru, Sofia Lamere, Cameron Golike, Jami