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"If things don't change, we'll see people really, really hurt more than they are now," the local union president said.

Missouri state representatives are coming together to help protect residents from nuclear waste left over from the Manhattan Project. A new bipartisan special committee is focused on the lasting impact of nuclear weapon programs across the state.

Purple Thursday is a national day of action each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The campaign aims to raise awareness and envision a world without violence or abuse.

Sports betting fans in Collinsville are gearing up for the new season as the FanDuel Sportsbook Race Track adjusts its schedule to accommodate ongoing construction.

ALTON - An Alton man faces multiple charges after invading a Ridge Street home and committing battery against a 16-year-old victim. Aaron T. Perry, 38, of Alton, was charged with home invasion (a Class X felony) and battery (a Class A misdemeanor). On Sept. 9, 2024, Perry allegedly entered a residence in the 600 block of Ridge Street in Alton without authority, knowing the residence was occupied. He was additionally charged for striking a 16-year-old victim “in the mouth with a closed fist,” according to court documents. A petition to deny Perry’s pretrial release states the altercation stemmed from a previous domestic dispute. “Victim and witnesses reported that the defendant forced his way into victim's home due to a prior conflict between victim and defendant's children,” the petition states. “After forcing his way in, Defendant swung his fist, striking juvenile in the mouth. Defendant was then pushed back by victim and witnesses, fallin

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"Whatever we have to do we're going to make it cute, even when it's semi-not cute," the owner of Beyond Sweet Kitchen + Bar said after windows were broken.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. - On Thursday, October 17, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Deshawn Johnson, 26 years of age, of the 14300 block of Summerfield Lane in Florissant, Mo., 63033, for Murder Second Degree and Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Johnson is being held on a $300,000, cash-only, no 10%, bond. The probable cause statement reads: On July 8, 2024, the Defendant, acting with another, helped facilitate the meeting of Unice Hobby and Dennis Cooperwood to sell narcotics. Defendant negotiated the terms of the sale, During the sale of the narcotics, Unice Hobby shot and killed Dennis Cooperwood. St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons detectives are leading this investigation. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office had already issued charges on suspect Unice Hobby IV, 25 years of age, of the 100 block of Carlyle East in Belleville, 62221, for Murder First Degree and Armed

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JERSEY COUNTY - Several residents and their representatives have expressed opposition to an AltonWorks plan to establish a Great Rivers National Park, which includes land from Madison, Jersey, and Calhoun counties. AltonWorks first announced their plans for the park in a November 2023 press release which emphasizes the projected economic benefits of a national park in the Riverbend region. Underscoring the local economic boost would be an increase in tourism to the area, which is now one of many concerns among locals. Residents React To AltonWorks Update In an Oct. 10, 2024 Facebook post , AltonWorks announced they had met with the Alton Riverfront Commission about the project after reportedly meeting with “hundreds of people from across the region” over the previous nine months. The optimistic tone of the company’s post stands in stark contrast to its comments section, where several Jersey and Calhoun residents overwhelmingly state they do not want

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ALTON - Adelia Sandifer, a senior at Alton High School, has earned one of two recognitions in October for Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club Student of the Month. Adelia would first like to thank the Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club, for choosing her as one of October Students of the Month. She feels so honored and so blessed to be receiving this award from so many kind and intelligent people. She also wants to thank her high school teachers, peers, and staff because many of her accomplishments would not have been possible without the resources and guidance that Alton High gave her. She wants to, of course, thank her parents, Tim and Susie Sandifer. They’ve been constantly supportive of everything she has done. The main objective of Rotary is service in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. She resonates personally with this mission, as she has worked throughout high school to serve the Alton-Godfrey community specifically. Adelia’s academics and her community service

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After an industry conference in Florida, Dustin Dobbs and his father, David Dobbs, decided to contact Morgan Stanley, which has a large presence in the St. Louis area and has been the personal investment adviser for both for several years.

ALTON - Rodger Zawodniak is humbled to have the opportunity to represent his school and community as one of two Rotary Students of the Month for October. A senior at Marquette Catholic High School, Rodger has made a significant impact through community service, leadership roles, and a myriad of extracurricular activities. He has been a vital member of the Marquette Interact Club, serving as President during both junior and senior years. Rodger led numerous community service projects, including a resource drive for the Oasis Women’s Shelter, which yielded over 1,500 donated items. Among other initiatives, he organized a school-wide basketball tournament to raise money for Missions International. His involvement spans a wide range of activities to include over 400 hours of community service. Rodger is active in the Student Council, having served as both Treasurer and Class President. He is also the Service Officer of the National Honor Society, President of Campus Ministry, School

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A lawmaker is asking the Missouri Highway Patrol to return to the interstates in St. Louis, particularly I-70 between downtown and Lambert airport. "Sheer and total lawlessness is the only way to describe what transpires on Hwy 70 on a regular basis."

City officials say there has been a 53% reduction in homicides in the target areas the group focuses on.

WOOD RIVER - Kelsey Moore, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the school’s volleyball team. A dedicated athlete, Moore has played volleyball since the third grade and cites the strong connections she has made with her teammates as one of her favorite aspects of the sport. Moore credits her success in volleyball to the unwavering support of her family. “My mother and my sister are always pushing me to do my best while still believing in me and trusting in me with each game,” she said. She also expressed gratitude to her father, who she described as her biggest supporter and an enduring inspiration. Kelsey is a Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month. Under the guidance of her coach, Bethany Billingsley, Moore has demonstrated resilience throughout her high school career. “I have just kept pushing even through everything that has gone on in my life,” Moore said. “I

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St. Louis had the nation's fourth-highest gain in jobs over the past year, and regional leaders say that's a great start. But for the narrative on St. Louis to change the region must sustain that trend.

The resort is set to open in late 2026 and is part of a decade-long development plan.

Police spent two hours communicating with the man before he surrendered without incident.