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Incident occurred at about 3:15 p.m. Monday near Genevieve and Prange avenues, police said.

WOOD RIVER - Mason Shewmake, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, has been recognized for his achievements in soccer, earning a spot on the Cahokia Conference All-Conference Team for 2025. Shewmake has played soccer since he was three years old and currently plays club soccer for Gateway Rush. Shewmake is also a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month. “I’ve been playing since I was 3, and what I like most about playing soccer is how it has shaped me to do

From KMOV: Construction crews will begin infrastructure work Tuesday on the $2 billion Downtown Chesterfield project, marking the start of a development that promises to transform west St. Louis County. The project sits on the site of the former Chesterfield Mall, which closed 14 months ago. Michael Staenberg, founder of the Staenberg Group, said the […]

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ST. LOUIS – Communities in the tri-state Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) St. Louis Division safely disposed of 25,726 pounds of unneeded and expired medications, October 25, at the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Nationally, the DEA and its law enforcement partners removed 571,054 pounds of medication at 4,317 collection sites. Nearly 150 law enforcement partners across Kansas, Missouri and Southern Illinois joined the DEA in hosting 216 Take Back Day locations.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has ordered for U.S. and Missouri state flags to be flown at half-staff at all government buildings in the state, starting on Tuesday.

From Construction Dive: The images of the East Wing demolition at the White House stood in stark contrast to the modest alterations originally floated by the White House in July. When first announced to the public, President Donald Trump said the ballroom project “won’t interfere with the current building” and would sit “near it but […]

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St. Louis’ KAI Build welcomed back Marisol Ramos as Project Manager at its St. Louis headquarters. Ramos was previously an Assistant Project Manager for KAI 360 Construction Services in 2021 before transferring to the Build group until 2024. Ramos is a talented Project Manager with more than nine years of experience in the construction industry. […]

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EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville School District #7 offers a unified sports program to promote inclusion by allowing students with and without disabilities to play together on the same team. Unified sports are currently offered at the middle school and high school levels, with some sports open to students as young as eight years old. This year’s unified sports lineup includes flag football, soccer, bowling, dance, bocce, bags, esports, basketball, and track and field. Looking ahea

The report recognizes the city's strong financial management, robust reserves, and positive fiscal trends.

BELLEVILLE - Althoff Catholic High School’s math team secured first place in its division for the fall season, capping off their successful run with strong individual and team performances at the final competition. The event, held recently as part of the fall math competition series, saw several Althoff students achieve top rankings. Freshman Marlena Youngmeyer placed first individually, followed closely by fellow freshman Marshall Hagene in second and Mason Barnhart in fourth. Sophomor

From Hoodline: The City of Kirkwood has tapped Double Eagle Development to revamp its Public Works facility into a new multifamily living space, an announcement made after a rigorous RFP process. This 5.9-acre site is poised to blossom into an integrated community, uplifting the neighborhood with an emphasis on walkability and a communal spirit. According […]

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In response to the federal government shut down since October 1, and the pause of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds being distributed several local organizations are stepping up to help those in need.

ALTON — Joseph Roberts, an Air Force Airman from Alton who served from 1967 to 1973 during the Vietnam War, is honored in a Veteran Salute. Roberts earned the National Defense Service Medal and the AFM 900-3 Vietnam Service Medal in recognition of his military service. The salute was submitted by Gwen Clark-Roberts, who included a message expressing gratitude: “Thank You for your service.” The Veteran Salute form allows community members to recognize and thank local veterans

Two people from out of state face charges in St. Louis County after police found them with more than $18,000 in stolen merchandise inside a hotel room.

TROY - The Triad High School Math Team delivered a strong performance Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at the Southwestern Illinois Math Conference competition, finishing second overall in their division. Eleven of the 12 participating Triad students earned awards, marking a successful conclusion to the season. Triad students demonstrated their mathematical skills against other schools in the region. Triad award winners included Brooklyn Carter, Carter Mallette, Wes Bruns, Brody Busch, Caden

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 15 attorneys general and two cities, filed a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to rescind the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. The program is designed to collect accurate and comprehensive data on greenhouse gas emissions from large industrial sources across the United States. Its primary purpose is to provide policymakers, businesses, researchers and the public with

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office announced today that fire departments across the state are beginning the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS)—a secure, cloud-based platform built to modernize how emergency incidents are reported and analyzed. Departments across the country are onboarding to NERIS as part of a phased national rollout led by the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), the Department of Homeland Security Science

CHICAGO – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a multi-state coalition in filing comments opposing a proposed federal rule that would sharply limit the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) ability to hold employers accountable for known hazards in inherently risky professions. The coalition’s comments urge OSHA to withdraw its proposal, which seeks to reinterpret the General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The

GLEN ELLYN — Governor JB Pritzker joined local, state, and community leaders today to celebrate the opening of a new facility at the Philip J. Rock Center and School, the only publicly funded residential school for deaf-blind children in the nation. The new facility will provide residency and education for up to 20 full-time students. This project was made possible by a $21.5 million investment from the Governor’s Rebuild Illinois capital program. “For nearly 50 years, the Philip

Whether you’ve lived here your whole life, you’re just visiting, or maybe thinking of moving to St. Louis, you might be surprised at just how much you can experience without spending a dime. From world-class museums to scenic parks and live music, we've put together a guide to some of the best free attractions the St. Louis area has to offer. Full list on Fox2now.com.