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A 21-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday in connection to the death of a 16-year-old after he was hit by a car in January.

ALTON — David Goins, the first African American mayor of Alton, is seeking a second term as he reflects on his accomplishments and the challenges faced during his initial years in office and looks ahead at the future. Elected on April 6, 2021, and sworn in on May 12, 2021, Goins said he has focused on addressing financial deficits, improving community relations, and empowering the youth of Alton. Goins, who previously served in various roles within the Alton Police Department and as a community leader, emphasized the importance of making himself accessible to residents. "I have tried my best to be a mayor for all people," he said, highlighting his commitment to serving diverse groups, including youth and seniors. Upon taking office, Goins said he inherited a financial deficit, but through strategic financial management, he reported turning that around, with what he described a $7.7 million surplus by 2024. "We put the oxygen masks on ourselves first so we could start breathing,"

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The crash happened at W. Florissant Avenue and Kingshighway Boulevard.

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An agency serving homeless service providers recently helped reopen a warming center during last month's winter weather, an executive writes.

Def Leppard has released a new music video for their cover of Ben E. King’s classic “Stand By Me,” which is helping to raise money for those affected by the…

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ALTON — Brant Walker, who served as the Mayor of Alton from 2013 to 2021, is campaigning to return to office in the upcoming municipal election on April 1, 2025. Walker is focusing his campaign on economic development, public safety, and infrastructure improvements. Walker, who founded Lighthouse Hiring, highlighted his experience in the private sector and his commitment to the community during a recent candidate forum hosted by the East End Improvement Association. "We are knocking on a lot of doors and getting a lot of positive responses right now," Walker said. He emphasized the need for leadership that delivers results, citing his previous accomplishments, including freezing the property tax levy, securing millions in grant funding, and helping 189 families achieve homeownership through the City’s previous HOMEownership Program. During the forum sponsored by the East End Improvement Association earlier this week, Walker addressed what he said he views as key issues

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Authorities are investigating after a driver fatally struck a pedestrian Friday afternoon in north St. Louis.

James Pointer was in his housing unit at the Moberly Correctional Center when the cap on a femoral catheter became dislodged.

The Sovereign, the Grand Center venue first proposed in 2019, plans to open this summer.

Interim county Prosecuting Attorney Hannah Dunakey had nighttime ride-alongs with the sergeant while he was on duty, creating "obvious" conflicts of interest in at least 200 cases.

The Super Bowl wagers continue to pile up just a few days before the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles face off.

In a stunning escalation that confirms our worst fears, the UK government has finally shown its true hand on encryption — and it’s even worse than we predicted. According to a bombshell report from Joseph Menn at the Washington Post, British officials have ordered Apple to create a backdoor that would allow them to access […]

The St. Louis Development Corporation is calling out KMOV over a short story they aired featuring the agency’s CEO, Neal Richardson. The development arm of the city accuses the CBS affiliate, also known as First Alert 4, of false and misleading coverage that “breaks the tenets of journalism.”

Five suburbs in the St. Louis region ranked within the top 50 places to live in the country, according to a new report.

The administration of St. Louis County Executive Sam Page this week pitched its latest major plans to address deficiencies at the government’s Clayton headquarters, as legislators remained skeptical of the information.

Here's what the president had to say at a news conference Friday afternoon with the Japanese prime minister.

Three upcoming St. Louis Blues games set to air on KMOV-TV (Channel 4) will also be broadcast by a new streaming service.

The International Institute of St. Louis is trying to raise $500,000 in contributions from the private sector and nonprofit groups as it struggles with anti-immigration executive orders and policies from President Donald Trump.

On our live show, David and Moe break down who is really running the show in Washington.