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Before Jon Hamm became the well-known actor he is today, the St. Louis native was selected to narrate a 1994 physical fitness VHS for schools across the state.

Ellie Bentley was dragged in Feb. 2024. This week, St. Louis prosecutors dropped the charges against the man she said left her bleeding in the street.

MEMPHIS, TENN. – Alee Goodman, a cheerleader from Civic Memorial High School in Bethalto, has been selected to perform in the 2025 Varsity Spirit Spring Break Performance at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Fla. The event is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2025, and will feature over 300 performers from across the United States. Goodman is among a distinguished group of school cheerleaders, all-star cheerleaders, studio dancers, and aspiring cheerleaders and dancers invited to take part in this exclusive event. She will perform at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park in front of hundreds of fans, showcasing her skills in a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere. Goodman is a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of The Month for CM. In addition to the performance, participants will have the opportunity to connect with fellow cheerleaders and dancers from around the country, making the experience not only a showcase of talent but also a chance for camaraderie

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A former executive at GardaWorld, with its North American headquarters in Brentwood, pleaded guilty Friday to a federal count of wire fraud, in connection with an embezzling scheme.

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine provided a full statement on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, after a defendant has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of two victims, one of whom was the perpetrator’s adoptive father. Bryce V. Andrews, 26, formerly of unincorporated Alton, was found guilty of first-degree murder for fatally stabbing Robert Andrews, 59, and Leonard “Jim” Ebrey, 67, in February 2021. Robert Andrews was the adoptive father of Bryce Andrews. Ebrey was the legal spouse of Robert Andrews. Haine said the victims were stabbed a combined 115 times. Bryce Andrews will be sentenced later. He faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison, due to being convicted of murdering two victims. Associate Judge Neil Schroeder announced the verdict Monday following a bench trial that took place last week in Circuit Court in Madison County. The murders were discovered by emergency personnel who responded to a fire a

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Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar on Monday revealed he's been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, calling it a "new, significant challenge."

Here was a fun surprise last night. John Oliver just delivered what might be the most accessible and accurate mainstream takedown of content moderation myths we’ve seen yet. The latest episode of “Last Week Tonight” tackled content moderation head-on, while systematically dismantling Mark Zuckerberg’s increasingly dubious justifications for Meta’s policy changes. In this era where […]

Two employees at a south St. Louis County steakhouse are under federal indictment for allegedly using the restaurant’s credit cards to fund lavish purchases over a five-year period.

EDWARDSVILLE — Derek Ruehl, a junior diver for the Edwardsville Tigers, won the one-meter springboard diving competition on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, securing a spot at the state championships with a score of 428.25 points. Andrew Kotner of Springfield also qualified for state by finishing second with 389.30 points. Micah Finckbone, another diver from Edwardsville, placed fourth with 207.10 points. Derek is a Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of the Month for the Tigers. Ruehl, who has made his debut in springboard diving this year, has transitioned from a successful career in tumbling. He began tumbling at the age of nine and has had incredible success on both a national and international level. Derek described his experience in diving as "really fun" and a "new thing to figure out." He expressed enthusiasm for the challenges the sport presents. "This was my first year in diving, and it has been great," Ruehl said. "I love a challenge." His coach, Gayle Lindsay, has played a significant

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RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy and lead guitarist Warren DeMartini have added another show to their upcoming reunion.The duo is already set to headline the annual M3 Rock Festival, which takes place May 2-4 at the…

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The documentary and coming-of-age story about the Bosnian and Herzegovina luge team will play at Affton High School on March 3.

Elton John's concert at LA's Dodger Stadium in 2022 was billed as his final North American show — except for the fact that he'll be rocking a different stadium in…

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District 3 is investigating a shooting that left a 38-year-old man injured on February 24 in the 3600 block of Wisconsin.

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GODFREY - Madison County Chief Deputy Sheriff Marcos Pulido addressed the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council this past week at the Godfrey Meat Market, discussing the role and operations of the sheriff's office in the region. Pulido's presentation was aimed at informing local business leaders about law enforcement coverage in the region and the sheriff's office's collaboration with the Alton Police Department and other area departments. Prior to his position with the Madison County Sheriff's Office, Pulido was the Alton Police Chief and he has years of experience in law enforcement. Pulido emphasized the expansive jurisdiction of the Madison County Sheriff's Office, noting that the county encompasses nearly 700 square miles and has a population of approximately 260,000 residents. "I frequently say our deputies do also cover unincorporated areas of Madison County, which can be pretty far," he said, highlighting the challenges of law enforcement in both urban and rural settings. Th

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Treasury workers don't know who the person is or why he is sending emails from a "Secretary of the Treasury" email address.

EDWARDSVILLE — Bryce Andrews was found guilty of all eight charges related to the homicides of his adoptive father and husband, with a judge determining that he suffers from mental illness. The ruling was made by Judge Neil Schroeder on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, following a trial that centered on the events of February 1, 2021, when Robert “Bob” Andrews and Leonard “Jim” Ebrey were killed at their residence in Godfrey. Andrews faced serious charges, including four counts of First Degree Murder, one count of Aggravated Arson, one count of Offenses Related to Motor Vehicle, and two counts of Concealment of a Homicidal Death. Despite the judge's acknowledgment of Andrews' mental health issues, Madison County State Attorney Tom Haine said that this finding would not affect the sentencing. Bryce Andrews will be sentenced later. He faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison, due to being convicted of murdering two victims. Madison County Assistant State

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