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Missouri cannabis testing director details new random product sampling 

1 month ago
The head of Missouri’s cannabis testing unit said the new unannounced visits to collect product samples shouldn’t impact business, in a podcast by the Missouri Cannabis Regulation Division. “This is going to be just another arm of compliance, guys,” said Ryan Bernard, the division’s testing and research unit manager. “So keep this business as usual […]
Rebecca Rivas

Dangerous heat and humidity, spot showers Tuesday

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ST. LOUIS - Monday’s 1.57” of rain at Lambert Airport was a new record for St. Louis. But the really heavy rain fell in Fayette County, IL and Montgomery County, MO, where totals of 4 to 7 inches were common. Brownstown, IL reported more than 13 inches. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for [...]
Angela Hutti

Suspect Attempts To Escape Police By Jumping Into Mississippi River During Madison County Pursuit

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ALTON — The Madison County Sheriff’s Department attempted to stop a white truck Tuesday around 2 a.m. on College Avenue, but the vehicle fled the traffic stop, leading to a pursuit that ended in the Argosy parking lot. The truck was chased from College Avenue onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, where it traveled on MLK before entering the Argosy parking area and coming to a stop. One suspect was taken into custody at the scene, while a second suspect fled the vehicle and jumped into the Mississippi River. The Alton Fire Department fireboat was requested, but the suspect exited the water before the boat was needed and was taken into custody. Scanner communications indicated the truck may have been stolen. An ambulance was also requested after reports that one of the suspects may have swallowed narcotics. The Alton Police Department assisted Madison County authorities during the incident. No further details about the suspects or their condition have been released.

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Carter, Jerome “Jerry” Blaise

1 month ago
Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Monday July 14, 2025, at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Marie Carter (nee Lauber). Loving father of Jerome Jr. (Rebecca), Karen (Frank) Carter, Kelly (Eric) Schneider, Kathleen (Marc) Groppe,…

Essig, Gloria

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age 86. Services: Visitation Thursday, July 24, 2025, Zion Lutheran Church, 10:30 am — 11:30 am. Service Thursday, July 24, 2025, Zion Lutheran Church, 11:30 am. Contact 636-946-7811 or visit baue.com

Ludwig, Shirley E. (nee Michely)

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Baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection, July 18, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Orville Ludwig; dear mother and mother-in-law of Linda (Joseph) Meyer and John Ludwig; loving grandmother of Danielle (Earl) Anderson, Angela Meyer and Johnny and Art…

Wilcoxen, Harold Dean

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With sadness for Harold “Dean” Wilcoxen who passed on July 6, 2025. Born to George Wilcoxen and Esther May (née Babcock). Preceded in death by his parents, his brothers George, Carl, and Paul, and two wives, Mary Lou (née Buschhorn)…

Cardinals snap 3-game losing streak against Rockies

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DENVER (AP) — Willson Contreras homered and drove in two runs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-2 victory over the MLB-worst Colorado Rockies on Monday night. The Cardinals ended a three-game losing streak after being swept by Arizona, while the Rockies marked their 100th game with their 76th loss. Brendan Donovan and [...]
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