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Surveillance capabilities used and justified by extreme circumstances often trickle down to be used on lesser crimes.

From St. Louis Magazine:  The Centennial Malt House building (2017 Chouteau)—former home to Hamilton Hospitality’s Vin de Set, PW Pizza, 21st Street Brewer’s Bar, and Moulin Events—never reopened after being damaged by a fire in September 2022. The company put the building up for sale shortly thereafter. Last week, Malt House Lofts, LLC, acquired the […]

The double homicide occurred at John DeShields Homes, a public housing complex in East St. Louis.

With the exception of ABC News being weird and just throwing cash at Trump for no apparent reason, every libel lawsuit filed by Donald Trump (or his various business holdings) has failed. This is another one for the loss column. And, despite all these losses, Trump will continue filing lawsuits whenever and wherever there’s a […]

If you've seen Billy Joel in concert, you know he often drops Led Zeppelin's song "Rock and Roll" into the set. But on New Year's Eve, he got to play…

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Mark your calendars. If you’re looking to plan ahead for a bucket-list concert in 2025, the St. Louis area has plenty of options for you.

The St. Louis Business Journal has extended the deadline to submit your nomination for the 2025 Best Places to Work Awards program. The new deadline to secure your spot in the contest is Wednesday, Jan. 15. Submit your nomination here. Applying for this awards program is a two-part process: First, fill out the Best Places to Work Awards nomination form. You'll then receive further instructions from our third-party surveyor, Quantum Workplace, on how to proceed with the online, anonymous and confidential…

It was a new venue for the annual Florissant Senior New Year’s Eve afternoon Party  held Dec. 31, 2024 from, 10 am -2 pm after years at the James Eagan Center More than 300 persons attended the annual event kicking off the New Year complete with the St. Charles Band, many attendance  prizes provided by […]

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COLLINSVILLE — A fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a truck-tractor semi-trailer occurred late Wednesday night, Jan. 1, 2024, on Interstate 55 southbound near milepost 8, just outside Collinsville in Madison County. According to preliminary information from Illinois State Police Troop 8, the incident took place at approximately 11:11 p.m. on Wednesday. For reasons that remain unclear, the 26-year-old male pedestrian from St. Louis entered the roadway from the shoulder and was subsequently struck by the semi-trailer. Emergency responders pronounced the pedestrian deceased at the scene. The Madison County Coroner's office has been notified, and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing. As of now, authorities have not released further details regarding the incident.

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers acted alone, the FBI said Thursday, reversing its position from a day earlier that he likely worked with others in carrying out the deadly attack, which officials say was an act of terrorism inspired by [...]

A report says Nippon Steel is negotiating directly with the White House over the purchase of U.S. Steel, which has its Granite City Works in St. Louis' Metro East.

GODFREY/COLLINSVILLE - Hope Animal Rescues will host their 19th annual trivia event to raise money for their dog rescue mission. On Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, community members are invited to Madison County Fireman’s Hall at 9510 Collinsville Road in Collinsville for a retro 50s-themed trivia night. The evening will include a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, grab bags, prizes and more, and all proceeds will go to Hope Animal Rescues. “We have a blast,” said Jackie Spiker, director of Hope. “It’s one of our biggest fundraisers of the whole year, so it really helps us with our mission each year to be able to pay for the vetting of the rescue dogs that we take in. It’s a great event. Every year we have a lot of fun.” Hope rescues dogs from animal control facilities on the day they are scheduled to be euthanized. The organization pays to get the dogs spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. They also handle any additional veterinarian

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Jana Parker comes to Webster Groves from Highline Public Schools in Washington state, where she serves as executive director of curriculum and instruction.

GODFREY/JERSEYVILLE - Riverbend Dental has opened a new office in Jerseyville, and they welcome Dr. Ryan Schmidlkofer to their team. The dental business previously had offices in Alton and Godfrey. They welcome new and returning patients to their Godfrey office at 5209 Mae Drive and their new Jerseyville office at 105 South State Street. Amy Sikes, Director of Lab Operations, noted the business’s eagerness to expand and introduce additional doctors to the community. “Honestly, the timing just all fell into place,” Sikes said. “We’re very excited that this move worked out. I know both of our dental office teams are super excited.” Riverbend Dental decided to close their Alton office and open in Jerseyville when Dr. Randall Toppmeyer, a dentist based in Jerseyville, reached out wanting to sell his practice and retire soon after. Riverbend Dental realized that many of their patients were traveling from Jerseyville (and surrounding towns) to

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ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District has a busy new year ahead. Mary Cordes, Hayner’s executive director, outlined some of the upcoming programs and events that the library will offer in the next few months. She encourages people to come by the library and enjoy all of the activities they have planned. “It has been a very good year,” Cordes said. “We’ve got a lot coming up in January, and we hope to see everybody there.” Starting in January, community members are invited to a three-part series on dementia that the library is sponsoring in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association. Caregivers can attend “Building Foundations of Caregiving and Supporting Independence” from 6–7:30 p.m. on Jan. 16, 2025. This will be followed by “Communicating Effectively and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors” on Feb. 20 and “Exploring Care and Support Services” on March 13. “There

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MAGA voters thought they elected an America First government. Tech billionaires think they are running the show.

GRANITE CITY - A local sex offender remains in custody after failing to register and repeatedly failing to comply with court orders. Bryon G. Rodgers, 58, listed as homeless out of Granite City, was charged with failure to register with local authorities on a weekly basis, as is legally required for sex offenders with no fixed address. A petition to deny his pretrial release states Rodgers was seen by officers in a CVS shortly before he was arrested for failing to register. The petition notes Rodgers has not registered since September of 2024 and has since “picked up two prior charges for failure to register, for which he is on conditions of release.” He also reportedly failed to appear in court for two other criminal cases against him, both of which were filed in Madison County within the past year. At the time of the petition’s writing, Rodgers had still not registered as a sex offender. Rodgers faces a Class 3 felony in his latest case, which was presented

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Driving in winter conditions can be challenging and dangerous if you’re not properly prepared. Snow, ice, and reduced visibility require extra caution and preparation. Use this checklist to ensure you and your vehicle are ready for winter roads. 1. Prepare Your Vehicle Ensuring your car is ready for winter conditions can make all the difference in staying safe. Inspect Tires : Check the tread depth on your tires or consider switching to snow tires for better traction. Properly inflated tires also improve handling in icy conditions. Check Battery Health : Cold weather can weaken your car battery. Ensure it’s fully charged and in good condition. Top Off Fluids : Keep windshield washer fluid full with a winter-grade solution to prevent freezing. Check your oil and antifreeze levels as well. Replace Wiper Blades : Worn-out wipers can’t handle heavy snow or ice. Install winter-grade blades for optimal performance. Carry Chains or Traction Aids : For areas wit

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