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A recreational poker player from the St. Louis suburbs won a six-figure top prize earlier this week by outlasting more than 400 other players at a World Series of Poker event in Mississippi.

Red Cross: 20K donations uncollected due to winter storms, give blood or platelets now — The American Red Cross urges people to take action now to help offset the severe impact of recent winter storms on efforts to rebuild the blood supply during an ongoing blood shortage. Donors of all blood types are asked to […]

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ALTON - Dr. Erin Benson of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey will speak about how archaeology and conservation efforts intersect in southern Illinois during an upcoming Sierra Club Speaker Series event in Alton. The event will be held at Old Bakery Beer Co., 400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton, Illinois. The talk is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to arrive early for food and beverages. Chris Krusa, program chair for the Sierra Club, said Benson will address “the relationships

The man shot to death late Saturday in south St. Louis was identified Wednesday as 42-year-old Anthony Medley of Pilot Knob, Missouri.

A new box set collecting the discography of the Black Sabbath offshoot Heaven & Hell will be released on March 27.The collection, dubbed Breakout Out of Heaven 2007-2009, includes the lone Heaven &…

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A proposal by Sen. Jamie Burger, a Benton Republican, would raise the speed limit on rural interstates and freeways from 70 mph to 75 mph.

Over the past week, two federal judges have issued rulings on immigration cases that aren’t just legally significant—they’re genuinely extraordinary documents. One includes a photo of a five-year-old in a Spiderman backpack, biblical citations, and closes with Ben Franklin’s warning about keeping the republic. The other spends 83 pages methodically dismantling a cabinet secretary’s decision, […]

The SunFounder GalaxyRVR Mars Rover Kit is your gateway to hands-on learning on robotics, coding, and Mars-like adventures! Its durable aluminum frame and rocker-bogie suspension easily handle tough terrains, while smart sensors ensure smooth navigation. It’s compatible with the Arduino UNO R3, runs on solar power, and includes real-time FPV with app-based control for day […]

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A bill to move school board elections to November and extend members’ terms got a public hearing Tuesday in the Missouri Senate Committee on Education. Sponsored by state Sen. Adam Schnelting, a Republican from St. Charles, the bill would align school board elections with four-year general elections and extend board members’ terms to four years, […]

DoorDash users can now use SNAP benefits to purchase groceries from Dierbergs and CVS Pharmacy locations, as well as other stores, with over 50,000 stores nationwide now accepting EBT and SNAP benefits through DoorDash.

Republicans in Illinois' 13th Congressional District, which includes much of the Metro East, will need to decide if Wilson is the better candidate to run for the seat that's currently occupied by Democratic Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski.

O’FALLON – On August 29, 2025, the O’Fallon Police Department requested the Illinois State Police (ISP) Zone 6 to investigate an officer-involved shooting. At approximately 7:43 p.m. on August, 29, 2025, O’Fallon Police Department officers responded to a call in the 600 block of W. Madison St. in O’Fallon, IL for a report of a disturbance and a man armed with a knife. ? Upon arrival, officers saw two people covered with blood running from a man, 53-year-old Matthew

A judge has cleared the way for Missouri voters in 97 counties to see a property tax cap question on their April ballots, at least for now.

Ready Readers is hosting a 36-hour online fundraising campaign to celebrate World Read Aloud Day, featuring volunteers reading books aloud to support literacy efforts for children and families in the St. Louis area.

Officials announced Marie Peoples' departure during a city council meeting Tuesday night but provided few details about the move.

Are you still with us?It’s Weigh-In Wednesday during Fresh Start for Fat Ass… and because it’s the first weigh-in Wednesday of February, that question matters.Because that New Year, New Me…

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WOOD RIVER – A man from East Alton accused of recklessly fleeing police at high speeds faces a felony charge in Madison County. Michael A. Malloy, 45, of East Alton, was charged with a Class 4 felony count of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer on Jan. 26, 2026. Malloy allegedly knowingly attempted to elude a police officer who had given him a visual or audible signal to stop the vehicle he was driving on Nov. 11, 2025, reportedly fleeing from the officer at over