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Multiple Fire Departments Respond to East Alton Structure Fire

11 months 3 weeks ago
EAST ALTON — The East Alton Fire Department responded to a structure fire Sunday morning, June 29, 2025, in the 100 block of Northmoor Place that caused major damage to the home. Fire Chief Jeremy Dively said firefighters arrived to find the fire extending through the roof and throughout the house. Crews initially made an interior attack but had to pull back when the roof peak began to sag. They then shifted to a defensive strategy. A box alarm was requested, bringing additional support from the Wood River, Rosewood Heights, Roxana, and Alton Fire Departments. The response was complicated by several challenges, including a water supply problem caused by a water main break, an aggressive dog in the backyard, and power line issues, Dively said. The Illinois State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire, which remains unknown. No injuries were reported.

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St. Louis County crash claims life of Caseyville woman

11 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - A fatal accident occurred on Interstate 44 westbound at Mraz Lane in St. Louis late Saturday night, involving a 2021 Ford Explorer and a 2011 Toyota Camry. The collision resulted in the death of the female driver of the Toyota Camry, who was pronounced dead at the scene by the Fenton [...]

I-44 accident blocks two lanes westbound past Antire Road exit

11 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports an accident on westbound Interstate 44 that happened at approximately 9:15 a.m. Sunday morning. Troopers report the right two lanes of WB I-44 near the 266 mile marker are closed due to a crash involving three tractor trailers. Mile marker 266 is west of the [...]
Jaime Travers

STL in 10 most affordable cities for renters who need childcare, according to Redfin

11 months 3 weeks ago
(Redfin) - Rents are high, and childcare is getting even more expensive. So, where can renters with children catch a break? Americans are having fewer children. A leading reason? Childcare is too expensive. In fact, 40% of families struggle to find an affordable option. The typical family spends between 9% and 16% of their annual income on full-day care for [...]
Jamie Forbes for Redfin via Stacker.com

This Weekend in History on June 28 and 29: World War I is Triggered; Treaty of Versailles is Signed to End the War

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June 28th and 29th are dates that echo through the corridors of history. One of the most impactful events in global history associated with June 28th occurred in 1919, when the Treaty of Versailles was signed, officially ending World War I. The treaty was signed at the Palace of Versailles in France and marked a monumental moment in international relations. The agreement held Germany accountable for the war and imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses. While it aimed to secure lasting peace, the treaty’s harsh terms sowed seeds of discontent that would eventually contribute to the outbreak of World War II two decades later. This pivotal moment reshaped political boundaries and international diplomacy, influencing global affairs throughout the 20th century. Going back further, June 28th, 1389, is etched in history for the Battle of Kosovo, fought between the Serbian Prince Lazar and the Ottoman Empire under Sultan Murad I. This battle was significant in the expansion

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