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In the wake of disasters like the St. Louis tornado, the need for blood donations has never been greater in our area.

According to the department, countless phishing texts containing false and threatening messages have been reported.

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis City officials question whether money problems are the sheriff’s fault, as Alfred Montgomery threatened to cut vital inmate health transports – a move he’s now taking back.

Two men are in custody—one in St. Louis City, the other in Madison County, Illinois—for last week’s double shooting that claimed the life of an Alton man.

All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]

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GRAFTON — Approximately 645 Grafton area customers are currently without power due to damage at a local substation, Ameren Illinois officials said around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025. Karly Combest, a public relations strategist with Ameren Illinois, reported that crews are actively working at the substation in the Grafton area to restore service. The exact cause of the damage has not been disclosed. Combest said the utility company expects to have power restored in the Grafton area by 6:30 p.m. Monday. “Crews are actively working and trying to get everyone restored as quickly and safely as possible,” she said.

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A former Pagedale police officer is being accused of his role in a police pursuit that happened in Fairview Heights, Illinois. According to news partners at the Post-Dispatch, Theo Ryans, 35, was driving over 80 miles per hour in a 55-mile-per-hour zone back in February. Court documents say that police [...]

The opening of the legislative special session Monday put partisan and intraparty fights in the Missouri Senate on display as Democrats called for expanded storm relief and Freedom Caucus members called for tax cuts as the price for supporting stadium subsidies. Gov. Mike Kehoe called lawmakers together just two weeks after they finished work in […]

A federal appeals court just delivered yet another reality check to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s transparently retaliatory investigation into Media Matters — and the timing couldn’t be better, given that the FTC just opened its own bullshit investigation into the same organization for the same supposed “crime”: reporting factual information that made Elon Musk […]

Looking to try out chess in a welcoming, judgment-free environment? Come to the Saint Louis Chess Club to learn and play with other beginners! Led by our friendly and experienced […]

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St. Louis City is finalizing plans on a six-month lease of a 140,000-square-foot warehouse to store large donations and supplies for tornado recovery efforts, Mayor Cara Spencer said Monday.

JERSEYVILLE — A fundraiser has been launched to support Hannah, a local woman critically injured in a car accident on Reddish Road in Jerseyville. The accident left her with multiple severe injuries, including broken limbs, fractured ribs, a collapsed lung, brain bleeds, and a broken back, according to Sonni Dale, who is organizing the GoFundMe campaign. Hannah’s condition remains critical as medical staff continue to monitor her closely. Doctors have placed an intracranial pressure monitor to assess brain swelling and determine further treatment steps. She is currently unable to breathe unaided and has several chest tubes to manage lung complications. Additional concerns include strokes affecting the left side of her brain and a clot in the right artery of her neck. Hannah is a mother of two young daughters, Zadie, who will turn 5 on June 4, and Austyn, 8 months old. The fundraiser aims to assist with the extensive medical expenses she faces, including dental work and facia

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The death of a three-year-old at a Park Hills daycare is now in the hands of the prosecutor as the daycare’s owner continues to operate a separate facility right next door.

ALTON - The Alton Knights of Columbus host six blood drives a year, including one this week. From 1–5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, community members are invited to 1015 Milton Road in Alton to give blood. Richard Ruedin with the Knights of Columbus noted that the need for blood is urgent, especially as summer approaches and donation rates drop. “Come out and give blood,” Ruedin said. “It’s really critical now during the summer period. The need for blood will be even more because everybody’s on vacation, traveling, and donations are really low at this time of year. So please come out and help your community.” You can sign up online for a time slot to donate blood or simply walk in from 1–5 p.m. on Wednesday. Ruedin said they “really could use some walk-ins,” and he hopes many people come out. As an organization, the Knights of Columbus try to organize up to six blood drives every year. The group recognizes

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