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A coalition of hemp businesses filed a federal lawsuit Thursday in an attempt to halt a statewide ban on intoxicating hemp products from going into effect in November. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District, claims the ban state lawmakers passed this spring contains “unconstitutionally vague” definitions for hemp and […]

In the spring of 2021, Cecilia Williams lost her son, daughter-in-law and grandson to a drunken driver. Williams, who lives in Bonne Terre, is now raising the two orphaned grandchildren who survived, Bentley and Mason. A year later, Melanie Wankum was hit head-on by a drunken driver, killing her instantly and injuring a passenger on their […]

Bruce Springsteen will be honored by the ACLU with the ACLU Ralph Ellison Award for Defenders of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Arts, Business, Science, and Sports.According to a…

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ST. LOUIS — A man was charged with first-degree murder after police said he shot at a group of people breaking into his car in the Lindenwood Park neighborhood.

There’s no way to close off the open-air stadium where stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are slated to square off.

James Leonard Lucia Bess of Desloge, Missouri, was charged Monday with first-degree murder, first-degree assault and five other felonies.

EAST ALTON - Police from East Alton and several neighboring departments responded to the 600 block of Valley Drive in East Alton after a report of "a male with a gun," and with the arrival of all the law enforcement, the subject was taken into custody without injuries, East Alton Police Chief Scott Golike said. East Alton, Wood River, Roxana and Alton Police officers responded to the scene. Golike said it was “a domestic” case and “a weapons-related case.” Golike said

ALTON - As the Alton Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market continues through October, Alton Main Street looks forward to introducing new weekly activities and fun for the families who attend. Sara McGibany, executive director of Alton Main Street, noted that the Alton Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market continues to grow. With nearly 200 booths of handmade or homegrown products, the market promises plenty of unique finds from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Saturday morning. “We

Homicide is investigating a shooting after two males were dropped off at a hospital during the early morning hours on July 16, 2026.

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EAST ST. LOUIS - Illinois State Police Troop 8 responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 255 just south of Interstate 64 at about 2:49 p.m. on July 16, 2026, authorities said. One driver died from injuries suffered in the crash, ISP said later on Thursday. A preliminary investigation indicates that Unit 1 was traveling southbound on I-255 and Unit 2 was traveling northbound when, for an unknown reason, Unit 1 left the roadway, crossed the median into the northbound lanes and struck Unit

On This Day, July 17, 1981…Journey released their seventh studio album, Escape, which hit #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart and went on to become a huge hit for…

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A St. Louis man faces felony charges after authorities say he opened fire on a group of people he saw allegedly breaking into his vehicle, killing one person and wounding another.

Police said they are still investigating the case and have yet to arrest the two gunmen.

Green Door Art Gallery in Presents “Bee” Intrigued July 8 - August 19! The exhibit features Patrice Aitch - Glass Alison Bozarth - Mixed Media 2D Marilyn Callahan - Pastels […]

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