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Mom and baby found safe in Maryland Heights after missing person alert, Overland police say
A missing baby and her mother were found safe Tuesday, hours after police issued an endangered missing person alert for both.
Easter storm tornado total up to 10 for St. Louis region
Ameren plans 66-acre training complex near Wentzville
The Wentzville Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Ameren's proposal Wednesday as part of its regular meeting.
Former St. Charles County school bus driver sentenced for recording sexual abuse of minors
A federal judge has sentenced a former school bus driver in St. Charles County who admitted to recording the sexual abuse of minors.
Easter storms brought at least 10 tornadoes to the St. Louis region, meteorologists say
Fatal crash on I-270 causes traffic, lane closures
A fatal crash on Interstate 270 has shut down several lanes this afternoon, causing significant traffic disruptions.
St. Louis rapper pleads guilty to fentanyl, gun charges
A rapper from St. Louis pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal gun and drug charges.
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ producer Roy Thomas Baker dies at 78
Music producer Roy Thomas Baker, the man behind some of Queen’s biggest records, has died. Baker passed away April 12 at his home in Lake Havasu, Arizona, at the age…
Apartments Approved at Ex-Garden Shop Site
From St. Louis Business Journal: A new apartment complex has been approved for the former site of a family-owned garden shop. The Station, a 156-unit apartment complex, is to be developed at the former Jefferson County site of Bayer’s Nursery, the family-owned garden shop that closed both of its St. Louis-area locations in 2022 after […]
OSF St. Anthony's Celebrates 100 Years with Anniversary Mass and Bishop's Blessing
ALTON - Community leaders gathered at OSF St. Anthony’s for a Mass and Blessing to mark the hospital’s 100th year in the community. On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Bishop Thomas John Paprocki from the Diocese of Springfield traveled to Alton to give Mass and bless the hospital and its staff. The hospital was founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George in 1925. Those in attendance, including today’s sisters, said it was a powerful experience. “I knew this was going to be a day where I would tear up multiple times, and that came true,” said Sister Beata Ziegler, FSGM. “The sisters truly pray for this community every day. It’s an important part of what we do. We don’t just do the work, but we also support the community with our prayers. That’s a privilege for us.” Invited guests and OSF mission partners reflected on the significance of St. Anthony’s 100th anniversary. Sister Beata Ziegler, FSGM, and
Missouri bill to void NDAs in child sex abuse cases approved by House
Legislation that would void nondisclosure agreements in child sexual abuse cases received overwhelming approval from Missouri’s House on Tuesday afternoon.
Missouri bill to void NDAs in child sex abuse cases approved by House
Legislation that would void nondisclosure agreements in child sexual abuse cases received overwhelming approval from Missouri’s House on Tuesday afternoon.
Senator Erica Harriss Announces Over $17,000 in Library Grants
GLEN CARBON – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) is proud to announce that more than $17,000 in state-funded library grants have been awarded to public school libraries throughout the 56th Senate District. These grants aim to enhance educational and research opportunities for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. “This funding is a direct investment in our students' academic success and personal growth,” said Senator Harriss. “I’m glad to see this investment in our local schools, giving students access to the tools and technology they need to thrive in and beyond the classroom.” The annual Library Grant Program, administered by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, supports the development of school library services by funding resources such as books, e-books, audiobooks, periodicals, multilingual materials, technology, and educational programs. The following school districts in the 56th Senate District have been
Brentwood Seeks Ideas for ‘Town Center’ Redevelopment at City Hall
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: City leaders of this suburb, known for its big-box stores, retail plazas and busy commercial thoroughfares, are exploring whether they can create a walkable “town center” of new businesses and residences around its current city hall. Brentwood is asking developers to pitch ideas for the site in the heart of the […]
Governor Pritzker Announces 25 Awards To Revitalize Main Streets And Downtowns Across Illinois
JACKSONVILLE – Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and local leaders in Jacksonville today to announce state-funded grant awards totaling $30 million for 25 grantees through the Rebuild Illinois Downtowns and Main Streets (RDMS, $20 million) and Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Recovery (RISE, $10 million) programs to revitalize commercial corridors and downtown areas throughout the state and accelerate local economic initiatives. “As Governor, one of my top priorities is to reverse decades of neglect and broken promises and bring jobs, opportunity, and hope back to communities across Illinois, while breathing new life into our downtown corridors and beyond,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This program will directly support 25 communities across the state by funding critical community development projects, housing and infrastructure all while revitalizing commercial corridors.” "These investments
April Is Hazardous Materials Safety Month
SPRINGFIELD – Annually, Illinois adds more than 100 new, active Tier 2 chemical facilities and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) tracks each one of them. “We monitor stored chemicals as well as all reports of releases or spills,” explained IEMA-OHS Interim Director Adnan Khayyat during Hazardous Materials Safety Month. “We should all be familiar with the chemicals that are used near us by more than 9,000 active facilities,” IEMA-OHS Interim Director Khayyat continued. “These chemicals could be used every day as detergents, fuels, medicines, and more and IEMA-OHS is prepared for any incident that involves these chemicals.” IEMA also works with Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs), first responders, and emergency managers to inform the public about hazardous materials located at more than 8,800 active chemical facilities throughout Illinois. It addition, it partners with the Illinois Fir
Transgender troops ban, nationwide freeze argued in U.S. appeals court
WASHINGTON — A three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Tuesday grilled the Trump administration and the attorney for transgender service members who won a lower court order reversing President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender troops. One judge on the panel voiced serious concerns about the lack […]
Transgender troops ban, nationwide freeze argued in U.S. appeals court
WASHINGTON — A three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Tuesday grilled the Trump administration and the attorney for transgender service members who won a lower court order reversing President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender troops. One judge on the panel voiced serious concerns about the lack […]
Electrical Connection Donates Services/Materials To Improve Homes for Rebuilding Together St. Louis
For the 22nd year, the IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection partnership again marshaled its workforce to make free home repairs and improvements for St. Louisans who are older adults, veterans and individuals with disabilities. It is all part of an enduring partnership with Rebuilding Together St. Louis. Skilled IBEW Local 1 electricians evaluated electrical infrastructure needs in […]
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