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A Flordell Hills man appeared in St. Louis Circuit Court to plead guilty to a fatal shooting in the city’s Baden neighborhood.

In a slate of several bills restricting reproductive rights and divorce, Oklahoma senator Dusty Deevers suggests anyone making anything even vaguely pornographic should go to jail.

Mayor Tishaura Jones on Monday announced the replacement for former St. Louis City Justice Center Commissioner Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah, who was f in December. During Clemons-Abdullah's three-year tenure, the number of inmate deaths only went up, and health concerns inside the jail grew amid shifts between health care providers. Doug Burris, who the city recently hired as a consultant to assess the jail and provide recommendations for improvement, will act as interim commissioner as the city continues…

Alice Cooper's touring lineup is shaking up once more.The "No More Mr. Nice Guy" rocker has announced that former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke will play in his live band during his…

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ALTON - In a recent interview on Our Daily Show! with Riverbender.com host C.J. Nasello, Madison County State's Attorney Thomas Haine highlighted the critical role of community involvement in the justice system, urging residents to report criminal activities to law enforcement. Haine's comments come amid ongoing efforts to enhance public safety in Madison County. During the interview, Haine emphasized the importance of tips from the community, stating, "You have to have trust in the community that it will be reported and successfully prosecuted." Haine noted that the initial report of a crime is often undervalued but serves as the essential starting point for achieving justice. Haine referenced a recent case that illustrates the significance of community trust and reporting. He described how a key witness, who was also a nephew of the suspect, felt compelled to come forward after seeing holiday advertisements that emphasized the value of family. This emotional realization led him

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The trooper handcuffed Mathew Paul Chandler, 47, and handed him to a sheriff's deputy to keep him secure. Then, he heard yelling.

ALTON - As the consolidated election on April 1, 2025, approaches, Ward 2 Alderwoman Carolyn MacAfee is looking ahead to her goals if reelected. MacAfee has held the position of Ward 2 alderwoman for 12 years. She is facing two challengers in the April 1 election. She expressed appreciation for the accomplishments she has made over the past decade, as well as excitement about her plans for the next four years. “I’m going to continue to make Alton a better place to live,” MacAfee said. “I’m a 24/7, seven days a week alderman.” MacAfee shared that she does not work full-time and she is not raising children, so she is “available all the time.” She answers every phone call and works to make sure her constituents are heard. She pointed to the recent snowstorm as an example. As MacAfee waited in her house for two days for her street to be cleared, she took calls from her neighbors in Ward 2 and directed the Public Works Department

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According to the World Bank, the most expensive country in the world is Bermuda. The cheapest is Afghanistan. I was a little surprised that Taiwan was so low, and that Russia was as low as India.

Disclosure: I’m on the board of Bluesky, so feel free to take as many grains of salt as you want in reading it, though all of it applies equally to other decentralized social media ecosystems. The internet was supposed to liberate us. Instead, it’s left us feeling helpless, waiting for billionaires, governments, and tech giants to save […]

A 16-year-old boy was struck in the leg by a stray bullet in north St. Louis after two groups of people began firing gunshots at each other, and is now in stable condition at the hospital.

When no signs of a fire were visible from the street, firefighters used thermal imaging to locate the remnants of a fire inside a home on Apple Avenue.

COTTAGE HILLS — The Cottage Hills Fire Department responded to a fire in a shed located in the backyard of a residence on Deanna Avenue on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. Firefighters arrived at the scene in the 1200 block shortly after the call was placed to 911. Upon arrival, crews found the shed on fire. A box alarm was activated, prompting additional assistance from neighboring fire departments, including Rosewood Heights, Meadowbrook, and Fosterburg. The Alton Fire Department also sent an ambulance to the scene, along with Alton Memorial for fire standby. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation, and officials have not yet determined what led to the incident.

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The 21-page report from Doug Burris, who oversaw improvement at the St. Louis County jail after a series of inmate deaths, lists 35 recommendations in total.

ST. LOUIS — The Delmar Loop Ice Carnival, a beloved winter event in St. Louis, took place on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, drawing a crowd eager to experience a day filled with art, entertainment, and community spirit. The carnival ran from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. along Delmar Boulevard on Saturday, featuring over 55 ice sculptures, live ice carving demonstrations, and various activities for all ages. Samantha Smugala, Executive Director of the East Loop Community Improvement District, noted that this year marked the 18th anniversary of the Ice Carnival. "It is a festival unlike any in St. Louis," she said. "We are here to celebrate ice, not on the roads, but as an art form." She highlighted the impressive display of sculptures representing local businesses, as well as a large ice selfie color wall that attracted many attendees. In addition to the ice sculptures, the carnival offered a range of entertainment, including fire dancers, music, and kids' games throughout the day. One

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This time last year, the Missouri Senate was barely functioning. Members of the Freedom Caucus, a renegade group of GOP senators who’ve been at war with party leadership for years, used procedural hijinks to grind the chamber to a halt almost daily.  In retaliation, Senate leaders stripped committee assignments from Freedom Caucus members — and even mused publicly about expelling a caucus leader from the chamber.  The legislative session limped to a close four months later with fewer…