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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch is set to release a new album with his new band The Speaker Wars in May, and they've just shared another preview…

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Walmart has announced future plans for remodeling stores throughout Missouri over the next few years. The retail chain announced nine new stores planned to undergo remodeling over the next five years in Missouri. "Our stores often serve as the heartbeat of the communities we operate in, and these remodels are a [...]

A bill that would void non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in child sexual abuse cases received unanimous approval from Missouri’s House on Tuesday, April 22.

MARINE – A man from Marine faces multiple felonies after a police search of his home yielded various stolen items and a pipe bomb. Chad W. Vaughn, 40, of Marine, was charged with possession of explosive or incendiary devices (a Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (a Class 2 felony), residential burglary (a Class 1 felony), and theft (a Class 3 felony). Charging documents state that on April 9, 2025, Vaughn knowingly possessed an explosive compound in the form of a “pipe bomb.” His possession of the explosive carried additional penalties as a felon previously convicted in 2021 of unlawful possession with the intent to deliver methamphetamine, also in Madison County. Vaughn was additionally charged in this case with offenses stemming from Oct. 23, 2024, when he is accused of burglarizing a residence in Marine and stealing “assorted tools, musical instruments, appliances, and assorted home goods” worth over $500 from the residence.

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Five international college students in Missouri have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the termination of their student registrations by the Department of Homeland Security — a revocation that essentially threatens their ability to legally remain in the United States. The students believe that prior nonviolent incidents might have triggered DHS to revoke their records in a government database that tracks international students. An international student in Missouri from Nigeria, for example,…

BUNKER HILL - A local cafeteria worker is advocating for free school lunches for all kids. Shelly Wuellner, Food Service Director at Bunker Hill Community Unit School District #8, recently traveled to Springfield, Illinois, and Washington, D.C., to speak with legislators about providing free meals for all students. She serves as the Illinois Public Spokesperson for Healthy Meals for All and as a member of the School Nutrition Association. “Kids do matter and school food matters,” Wuellner said. “Come to school, eat your food, be full, enjoy it. How are we going to educate our kids if we’re not setting them up to be educated?” BHCUSD8, Wuellner’s district, participates in the Community Eligibility Provision, which provides free breakfast and lunch to all students regardless of their ability to pay. She said some districts make it into that program “by the skin of their teeth,” and she believes it’s a great resource for

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The Moline Acres Police Department in north county is requesting the public's help in searching for man who went missing Tuesday.

The men allegedly defrauded victims by pretending to be with financial institutions, law enforcement, government agencies like the IRS and Department of Treasury.

MoDOT Hosts Public Meeting on May 6 for Route AC Project in North St. Louis County – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has scheduled an open-house style public meeting for its Route AC (New Halls Ferry Rd.) corridor upgrades project. The meeting will be held Tuesday, May 6 from 4-6 p.m. at Meadows Elementary […]

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ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford reported two separate crashes in Alton on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, occurring within 10 minutes of each other. The first incident took place at 3:25 p.m. on Wednesday at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and West 10th Street. According to Chief Ford, there were no injuries, and the crash caused minimal traffic disruption. A citation was issued to the at-fault driver for failure to reduce speed, with no other citations issued. Shortly after, at 3:36 p.m., a second crash occurred in the 3000 block of Brown Street. A 60-year-old female driver, determined not to be at fault, was transported by ambulance for minor injuries. The driver found to be at fault received a citation for failure to reduce speed, with no additional citations issued. Chief Ford’s statements highlight speed as a common factor in both crashes, emphasizing the importance of cautious driving to prevent such incidents.

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Police are investigating after a body was found in Granite City Thursday morning.

The Saint Louis Zoo announced Thursday morning that one of their harbor seals, 14-year-old Gabby, died last week.

The longtime anti-communist saw programs that support overthrowing the Cuban government restored after they were initially cut off.

Here's a list of independent bookstores celebrating on Saturday, April 26.

Gang databases are just handy racism. They’re a way for cops to harass, arrest, or otherwise make minorities’ lives more miserable. Very little in the way of logic or evidence is required to allow officers to add people to these databases. That’s why victims of gang violence and the occasional infant have been labelled “gang […]