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Chris Goodson’s Fields Foods was an anchor in the community nonprofit Beyond Housing’s development in Pagedale until the store abruptly closed in July 2023.

It’s not enough to go after the “worst of the worst.” It was never a sustainable effort, what with migrants committing fewer crimes than natural citizens. The attempt to rid the country of as many non-white people as possible under Trump always had to go bigger. It has become ICE raiding swap meets and Home […]

From Construction Physics: It’s unfortunately not uncommon for pedestrians to be killed by cars in the US. More than 7,300 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle accidents in the US in 2023, around 18% of all motor vehicle deaths that year. Until around 2009, pedestrian deaths in the US had been falling, declining from 7,516 […]

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Bill Brown, a former Eureka High School teacher, says his one-man protest is guided by principles.

GODFREY - Gerard Fischer with American Family Insurance wants the best for his clients. Located at 3014 Godfrey Road in Godfrey, Fischer’s American Family office works closely with local businesses like Andy’s Auto Body Center to assess damage and turn in claims. Fischer collaborates with his clients to make sure they get the service they need, so his insurance office can help them afford the repairs and get back on the road. “If my client’s not happy with the claims adjuster or the claims adjuster’s not getting back with them or whatever, then they can contact me,” Fischer said. “I can step in and help. I can get the ball rolling, put a stick of dynamite underneath somebody and get the ball rolling so they can take care of my client.” Fischer shared that insurance coverage has changed a lot in recent years. As the technology in cars has increased, insurance companies have adjusted their rates. “Five or seven years ago

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Why are moderate liberals so unable to meet the moment?

From Virginia Tech: The 2018 collapse of a pedestrian bridge in Miami, Florida, served as a headgear wake-up call for Scott Greenhaus. A 40-plus-year veteran of the construction industry, Greenhaus was working with his team to install a post-tensioning system when the bridge collapsed. It killed five motorists and one team member and left the […]

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GILLESPIE — Adam L. Bray, 44, of Gillespie, was charged with domestic battery on Oct. 1, 2025, after allegedly punching a family member in the face on Sept. 30, 2025. Bray was previously convicted of domestic battery in 2018. The charges state Bray knowingly caused bodily harm to the victim during the latest incident. In his earlier case, Bray was found guilty and sentenced to one year of probation and five days in jail with time served. The current charges are being handled by the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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From St. Louis Public Radio: After an hour of public testimony Tuesday night, University City’s stormwater commission recommended the city council deny a proposal to build more than 100 townhomes in an unused part of a local cemetery. The commission’s decision, while not the final determination, serves as a temporary victory for nearly all the […]

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ALTON - No matter what your car needs, you can get it serviced at Andy’s Auto Body Center and Andy’s Tire & Auto Service in Alton. Mark Anderson, owner of both businesses, expressed his excitement to serve the Riverbend community. From emissions testing to registration stickers to auto repairs, Andy’s can handle anything your car needs. “On the mechanical side, we do pretty much everything there,” Anderson said. “You have to be transparent about it, too. I’m not doing the bait-and-switch thing where it’s $285 and then when you get out it’s $490.” Located at 3001 Washington Avenue in Alton, Andy’s has seen its customer base increase in recent years. They average 2,000 emissions tests a month. Anderson noted that it’s much faster to go to Andy’s for stickers and emissions tests than going through the DMV. Andy’s works closely with insurance companies to make sure your repairs are covered a

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According to a new report from Puerto Rican newspaper El Vocero, Yadier Molina was quoted as saying "Right now we're in contact with St. Louis to coach the Cardinals and help [Oli] Marmol. He's still the manager, but I'd be there by his side. Nothing is concrete yet, but we're working on it."

Ringo Starr's post-Beatles solo career is being celebrated with new colored vinyl reissues. The rocker's first four solo albums are set to be reissued on new limited-edition pressings on Oct. 24.Reissues include Ringo's two…

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Quentin Wilson served in cabinet-level positions under Democratic Govs. Bob Holden and Mel Carnahan

In a notable infrastructure mishap, a City of St. Louis Water Department boom-truck struck the Union Avenue pedestrian bridge over Forest Park Parkway late last week, delivering structural damage that engineers now say is beyond economical repair. The incident has prompted the city to expedite plans for demolition and removal of the span. The Accident […]

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Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, […]

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The biggest fans of Budweiser must book a Beermaster Tour while they’re in St. Louis. The two-hour tour gives guests an all-access look at how the King of Beers is […]

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The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis explains the life of an Anheuser-Busch beer from seed to glass. Along the way, you’ll visit the Clydesdales Paddock […]

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For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in […]

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