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Potbelly Sandwich announced on Wednesday its plans to open seven new shop locations throughout the St. Louis region.

COLLINSVILLE – A Collinsville resident was released from custody pending his second domestic battery case in Madison County. Stacey D. Thomason, 57, of Collinsville, was charged on Feb. 18, 2025 with his second or subsequent offense of domestic battery, a Class 4 felony. On Feb. 17, 2025, Thomason allegedly struck a household or family member “about the face with his hands, causing pain,” according to court documents. Thomason has previously been convicted of domestic battery in a 2009 criminal case, which was also filed in Madison County. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office presented the latest domestic battery case against Thomason, who was granted pretrial release with additional conditions. Among the conditions of his release are that he have no contact with the victim and refrain from entering their residence for at least 72 hours upon his release. Thomason was also ordered to surrender any firearms and Firearm Owners Identification Card in his possession

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Today on TAP: A new White House effort to block domestic and foreign rules on data security is at odds with the U.S. government’s long-standing efforts to shield data from China.

Rod Stewart and Def Leppard are among the artists set to headline Festival d'Été de Québec, an 11-day music festival held July 3-13 in the heart of Quebec City, Canada.Stewart…

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The building will have renovated floors and ceilings, and new museum exhibits.

Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has echoed President Trump when it comes to election misinformation.

FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, which airs the Blues and Cardinals, is getting a new leader.

After an explosive back-and-forth at their last hearing with the Missouri State Public Defender’s Office, it was business as usual for the House Budget Committee Wednesday as the MSPD director was able to make her budget pitch to the legislative body, without interruption.

Two endangered Przewalski horses, Nika and Sarnai, are settling into their new home at the Saint Louis Zoo's WildCare Park in north St. Louis County.

February 26, 2025 - Craig Ohlau, a Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus and former student-athlete, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology in 2004 and later earned his master’s degree at SIUE in educational administration in 2014. Ohlau has gone on to make a lasting impact in the Edwardsville community as an educator, award-winning author, and as a highly decorated coach for the Edwardsville High School Baseball team. Dedicating his life to making a lasting impact on and off the field, Ohlau continues to inspire those around him, exemplifying Cougar excellence. During his playing days at SIUE, Ohlau became a true standout player and is still mentioned in the SIUE record books five different times in the following categories: a lifetime on-base percentage of .432, starting 155 games, hitting 43 doubles, collecting 84 walks, and 16 hit-by-pitches. Reflecting on his athletic experience, Ohlau stated, "Playing for SIUE was a defining time in

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Chief Justice Mary R. Russell on Wednesday delivered the annual State of the Judiciary address to lawmakers at the Missouri Capitol.

Daiso, a Japanese-based chain, opened its first Missouri location in Wentzville in January.

Lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday sponsored by Sen. Mike Henderson that would create Bentley’s Law, named for a Missouri child whose parents were killed in a Jefferson County accident caused by an intoxicated driver.

U.S. Representative Mark Alford of Missouri drew the ire of his constituents earlier this week while fielding questions about President Donald Trump and advisor Elon Musk's plans to slash federal jobs.

  NJT to open its 27th season with a bold and immersive production of the classic musical Cabaret, running March 20 through April 6. Directed by NJT’s Artistic Director Rebekah Scallet in her first musical production for the theatre, Cabaret promises to transport audiences to the thrilling yet ominous world of 1929 Berlin. Written by […]

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A former executive of security company GardaWorld with headquarters in St. Louis County pleaded guilty on Friday to embezzling $300,000.

EAST ALTON — Fred H. Bright, Jr., a prominent area figure in local law enforcement and politics, died at the age of 82 on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at his home. Bright's death marks the end of a significant chapter in the Village of East Alton, where he dedicated much of his life to public service. Born on June 24, 1942, in Granite City, Bright served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War before embarking on a lengthy career in law enforcement. He began his career with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department at the County Jail, later joining the Alton Police Department. His tenure culminated in a role as Chief of Police for the Village of East Alton, after which he served as Major with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. Notably, Bright was a graduate of the FBI Academy. Bright also held the office of Mayor of East Alton for five terms, during which he was known for his commitment to the village and its employees. Darren Carlton, the current Mayor of East Alton,

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