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ST. LOUIS – In response to the severe storms and tornadoes affecting the bi-state region, United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) is reminding residents in need of support to contact 211 Powered by United Way of Greater St. Louis . Individuals and families seeking assistance can visit 211helps.org to complete a disaster relief form or those without internet access, 211 can be reached by simply dialing 211 . 211 is a public information tool designed to connect individuals to available services and resources. Critical information from our trusted partners who provide services, and as new information and resources become available, 211 is here to help connect people to those services 24/7. Our goal is to ensure that individuals can access the available support they need throughout our community. Individuals needing support can call 211 or go to 211helps.org . About United Way of Greater St. Louis United Way of Greater St. Louis unites people, resources, and fundin

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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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GODFREY - A local outdoors sports store will host their first Bluff City Outdoors Fest. Bluff City Outdoors, an Alton-based shop that specializes in fishing, archery and trapping, invites community members to their festival from May 30 to June 1, 2025, at the Alton-Godfrey Sportsmen’s Club in Godfrey. Attendees can enjoy trapping seminars, a 3D archery shoot, a kids fishing derby, a memorial catfish tournament and more. “It’s our inaugural event,” said organizer Mark McMurray. “We decided to pull the trigger and get it done.” From Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, 2025, attendees can shoot the 3D archery course for $15. On Friday, the course will be open from 1–5 p.m., followed by 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Most of the fest’s activities will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The kids fishing derby runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with prizes for biggest fish, smallest fish, and other winners.

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Police said they found two men and two women dead in the downstairs area of the two-story apartment building.

ALTON – Alton High School has officially released the full list of graduates from the AHS Class of 2025. This year’s graduating class includes 404 students in total: Emma Alemond Gabriel Allen Molly Allen Audrey Alm Gage Anderson Michael Anderson Ta'Riah Anthony Edgar Anzaldo Meyonna Banks Amiyah Barbee John Barnard Ra'Shakeyla Barnes Antwan Baskin, Jr. Chloe Baze Madelyn Bearley Blake Beck William Beiser, V Jamison Belcher Adeline Bemis Chad Betlach Jayden Bierman Travis Billups, Jr. Elizabeth Blackmon Connor Bockholdt Ava Boley Tionne Bostic Julia Bounds Eli Bowers Elise Boyd Charles Brake Terry Brandon, Jr. Logan Branham Eric Braundmeier Carsen Bristow Silas Brooks Christian Brown Connor Brown Dakota Brown Ryshawn Brown NeVaeh Bryant Julianna Buchanan Tayden Buchanan Kameron Burnett Jesse Burnett, II Nolan Buss Keyser Butler Madison Calame Ayden Calvert Braxton Campbell Jocelyn Carrington Emily Carter Jayda Carter Isa

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With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance. During tornado season, forecasters try to get the word out about staying safe during a storm — but also planning for it ahead of time.

Since the start of the Trump administration, many of our biggest concerns about how MAGA would attack free speech have not only proven true, but have turned out to be understated. Nearly all parts of the administration are seeking to silence critical speech. Meanwhile, the self-proclaimed “free speech warriors” who signed the infamous Harper’s Letter […]

Soundgarden bassist Ben Shepherd has revealed the name of a song off the band's unreleased album, which they'd been working on leading up to the 2017 death of frontman Chris…

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COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced the conditional award of more than $50 million in state and federal funding to spur the development of permanent supportive housing throughout Illinois. These critical investments will enable the construction or rehabilitation of seven developments, creating 129 units of affordable housing integrated with comprehensive services to help vulnerable individuals and families attain stable housing. Awardees were selected after a competitive application and review process and approved by IHDA’s Board. “Today, my administration is reaffirming its commitment to housing equity by awarding $50 million to seven permanent supportive housing developments across the state,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Our critical investment will not only help Illinois’ most vulnerable residents achieve long-term housing stability, but it will also inspire hope by allowing people, regardless of illness

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GRANITE CITY - Granite City Mayor Mike Parkinson expressed gratitude to emergency responders and residents for their efforts following recent disruptions in the city. In a statement issued Friday, Parkinson praised police, fire, and public works employees who worked to clear streets and assist those affected despite personal hardships. “Many of them selflessly reported to work despite dealing with damage to their own homes and families,” Parkinson said. He also commended the citizens of Granite City for their “remarkable resilience and community spirit,” noting the numerous individuals who came together to help their neighbors. The mayor indicated he has been in contact with Ameren, the local utility provider, advocating for enhanced emergency response measures. He said he was assured that a significant number of utility workers would be deployed to restore power and prevent further outages. In addition, Parkinson addressed the postponement of the city’s

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A parvovirus outbreak at the Olivette animal shelter led to the euthanization of 19 dogs.

GRANITE CITY - Granite City School District #9 has announced that all school buildings have power restored and the roof of Prather's gym has been repaired following damage from a recent tornado, allowing classes to resume on Monday, May 19, 2025. Granite City School District Superintendent Dr. Donald J. Harris credited the City of Granite City's public works, police, fire departments, and Ameren employees for their support and commitment during the recovery efforts. He noted that "countless dedicated individuals have worked tirelessly" over the past three days to overcome the challenges caused by the tornado. The district's update comes as students and staff prepare to return to school after the severe weather event disrupted normal operations. The coordinated response among local agencies and utility workers was instrumental in ensuring the facilities were safe and ready for use. After a tremendous amount of work by school officials, the Granite City officials and volunteers,

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MacGillivray Freeman’s Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels is now showing at the OMNIMAX Theater at the Saint Louis Science Center. Exploring the inner workings of the human body, the 45-minute […]

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