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PONTOON BEACH – A woman facing felony charges for attacking her husband with an axe claims she was intoxicated and "feeling homicidal" during the incident. Stacy K. Fitzpatrick, 56, of Granite City, was charged on Jan. 21, 2025, with aggravated domestic battery and aggravated battery, both Class 2 felonies. O n Jan. 19, 2025, Fitzpatrick allegedly struck a victim “in the head with an axe, causing a severe laceration to the victim’s head.” A petition to deny Fitzpatrick’s pretrial release states officers immediately saw evidence of the attack upon meeting the victim. “ Victim reported that his wife struck him in the head with an axe ,” the petition states. “ Officers observed him to have a bleeding laceration to the head.” Fitzpatrick later admitted to striking the victim with the axe, adding she was “intoxicated and was feeling homicidal.’” Fitzpatrick’ s criminal history shows prior

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY: ? ?On Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued?charges?on suspect Tawiand Cleafton, 31 years of age, of the 10100 block of Baron Drive Avenue, St Louis, Missouri, 63136, for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, Abuse or Neglect of a Child, and two counts of Domestic Assault. A booking photo of Cleafton is attached. Cleafton is being held on $500,000 bond. ?? Please note,?charges?are merely an accusation, and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.? ? The probable cause statement?for the Failure to Register as a Sex Offender reads:? The Defendant is required to register because he plead guilty to attempted forcible rape in 2013 under Chapter 566, RSMo, an unclassified felony. He established residency in St. Louis County and was arrested for domestic violence charges. The Defendant was incarcerated on those charges and released from incarceration on November 4, 2024.

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​Robert Charles Simino, 42, confessed to the crime, police say.

A 53-year-old man was allegedly kidnapped and robbed while with his daughter in the city's Baden neighborhood on Saturday night.

WOOD RIVER — Madison County Emergency Management Agency wants to remind the public about the dangers of playing on ponds and lakes this winter. EMA Director Fred Patterson said police and fire departments throughout the county have received phone calls about children playing on the ice of ponds, including retention ponds. He said in hopes of avoiding water rescue emergencies and fatalities this winter, emergency officials want to remind the public about the dangers. “The best way to stay safe is staying off the ice,” Patterson said. “It’s an important reminder for children to make sure they're not using retention ponds for hockey or playing or even walking across it.” Retention ponds can have hidden dangers. Often times they can have pumps and aerators circulating water, causing water levels to vary, also weakening the ice. Also the change in temperatures from freezing to above freezing creates thinning of the ice as some areas start to melt.

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From the owners of Taj Palace, the new restaurant will featuring a menu of Indian dishes, a fast-casual format, and, of course, butter chicken.

Kansas and 38 Special are teaming up for a new tour.The two bands will hit the road this summer on a 14-date tour that kicks off June 6 in Richmond,…

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ALTON – A mudslide occurred at Riverview Park on Jan. 13, 2025, prompting the Alton Parks and Recreation Department to temporarily close the area above the bluffs. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and nearby structures, including the Abbott Machine Shop, sustained no damage. The mudslide was triggered by a combination of weather conditions, including snow-covered bluffs, frozen ground, and recent sunny days that melted the snow. These factors caused the top layer of soil and vegetation, classified as loess soil, to slide off the steep bluff face, accumulating at its base. In response to the incident, Lyndsey Younger, the Interim Parks and Recreation Director, emphasized the department's commitment to public safety. "We recognize the importance of Riverview Park to our community and are exploring all viable options to ensure the safety of our visitors while preserving access to this cherished space," Younger said. The department is aware that addressing the stability o

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Stefhon M. Hawkins, 28, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the shooting death of 33-year-old Ryan Thompson at a home in the city's Baden neighborhood.

The Trump Administration is apparently going to be a law unto itself. There have been plenty of people put up against the wall in recent days, but the weekend concluded with Donald Trump — perhaps illegally — firing at least 15 Inspectors General. This mass firing leaves the Defense Department, State Department, Department of Veterans […]

Bryan will share the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre stage with DJ Rock, George Birge, Randall King and Mae Estes.

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ST. LOUIS - Police are investigating a shooting that occurred inside the Cross Keys Schnucks in Florissant on Monday afternoon. According to the Florissant Police Department, the shooting took place Monday afternoon at the Cross Keys Schnucks, located in the 13000 block of New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant. When officers arrived on the scene, [...]

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