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Rusty Wheat and Denise Sparks Talk Trash Removal and Litter Cleanup

8 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON - Two environmental advocates recently stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello to talk about trash pickup. Rusty Wheat, the one-man “Chain Gang” who picks up trash in Roxana and Wood River, has collaborated with Sparks Junk Removal owner Denise Sparks to spread the word about reporting litter and disposing of trash. They shared information about new laws that have taken effect and new resources in Madison County that aim to combat litter. “All I want to do is get the community cleaned up. That’s all,” Wheat said. “I think you’re going to see more concentrated police effort coming on because those new laws have only been in effect a short period of time and Chris Slusser has only been in office a short period of time. The police, I can only envision that they’re putting their brains together and their attack plan. I suspect there are going to be some big changes. In fact, if there’s not, that’s

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One dead in fatal crash in north St. Louis

8 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Metropolitan Police are investigating a deadly crash in north St. Louis. The crash happened on Broadway and Calvary around 10 p.m. Saturday night. Multiple vehicles were involved and one person died. Accident reconstruction investigators are working to determine how the crash happened.
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Teen robbed at gunpoint in Tower Grove East

8 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS – A teen was robbed at gunpoint in Tower Grove East in the middle of the day. St. Louis Metropolitan Police say a 16-year-old was walking in an alley near Juniata Street and South Compton Avenue Friday afternoon when the robbery happened. Two suspects approached the teen and the teen knew one of [...]
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Warming trend and dry through Monday, storm threat for Tuesday

8 months 2 weeks ago
Quiet and colder Sunday morning with temperatures well below freezing. High pressure controls, keeping our winds light and skies clear. As this high slides east and our winds shift our temperatures reach the mid 40s to near 50. Temperatures on Monday will be about ten degrees warmer, climbing into the mid 50s despite an increase [...]

Faron, Paul John

8 months 2 weeks ago
Paul John Faron, 92, of Creve Coeur, Missouri; died Wednesday January 15, 2025 at his residence. He was born on November 6, 1932 in Creve Coeur, Missouri; the son of the late Victor (Vic) Joseph and Hilda Marie Faron (nee…