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MADISON COUNTY – A collision involving a student and a school bus occurred Thursday afternoon, Jan. 30, 2025, near the entrance of Alton High School. The incident occurred when a student driving an SUV pulled out in front of the bus. The student sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The driver of the school bus also reported injuries and was taken to a hospital, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Office. "There were no students on the bus," Madison County Chief Deputy Sheriff Marcos Pulido confirmed. The circumstances surrounding the accident are still under investigation.

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Paul McCartney is the latest artist to pay tribute to British singer/actress and Rolling Stones muse Marianne Faithfull, who passed away Thursday at the age of 78.“What sad news that Marianne…

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FREEBURG - A Freeburg man who was killed Tuesday night, Jan. 28, 2025, after stepping onto the roadway in the 4900 block of Illinois 13 and being struck by an oncoming vehicle has been identified. Illinois State Police identified the man as 35-year-old Dale Blanford. The incident occurred at approximately 10:29 p.m. on Tuesday. A 31-year-old Freeburg woman was the driver of the vehicle involved in the accident, but her identity has not been disclosed. Blanford was transported to Saint Louis University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation by State Police Troop 8.

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A $462 million verdict in St. Louis brings even more attention to a decades-old problem. Underrides are considered one of the most dangerous types of car crashes.

World Wide Technology CEO Jim Kavanaugh and Ron Kruszewski, CEO of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), are participants in this year's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am tournament. The tournament involves amateur players — a roster of celebrities, sports stars and business leaders — playing alongside the professional golfers as part of the competition.

The estimated valuation of Major League Soccer franchise St. Louis City SC has increased 5% to $655 million, according to a new report detailing team valuations.

MACHESNEY PARK — A 41-year-old man from Alton, Mark Lucas, was arrested for allegedly grooming a 13-year-old girl, according to Machesney Park Police. The incident reportedly occurred on Nov. 4, 2024, when officers responded to calls about Lucas making inappropriate remarks toward the teenager in the 1000 block of Wood Avenue in Machesney Park, IL. Authorities allege that Lucas engaged in inappropriate behavior regarding a girl. Following the incident, officials attempted to contact Lucas after he returned to Alton, but he did not respond to their calls. He was ultimately taken into custody and booked into the Winnebago County Jail on Jan. 29, 2025. Lucas faces charges of grooming, and his next court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 10, 2025.

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The $2.6 billion provider of specialty insurance and reinsurance, based in Maryland Heights, said it is realigning responsibilities among its executive management "to support organizational growth."

ALTON – Charges have been formally filed against an 18-year-old male in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on Jan. 28, 2025, in the 2100 block of State Street in Alton. The Alton Police Department announced today that Brandon A. Gray, a resident of Alton, has been charged with Aggravated Battery with a Firearm, classified as a Class X felony. An arrest warrant for Gray was signed by the Honorable Judge Jumper, who has ordered him to remain in custody pending a detention hearing. Gray was apprehended by law enforcement officers on the afternoon of Jan. 29, 2025. Chief Jarrett Ford praised the collaborative efforts of the police department in resolving the case swiftly. He highlighted the contributions of the initial patrol officers, the Street Crimes Unit, and the Criminal Investigations Division. “The exceptional teamwork displayed by our officers, from the first response to the follow-up investigation, ensured that this case was quickly brought to a

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Hotter weather makes it easier for rodents to feed and breed. Washington, D.C. saw a 390 percent increase in rats over the last decade.

From an appliance retailer to a global footwear manufacturer to an international foods store, businesses here are shifting supply chains, boosting inventory and encouraging consumers to buy now.

ALTON - AP Cigar will continue to host their monthly AP Cigar After Hours events in 2025. Mike Weller, owner of AP Cigar, shared that the shop advocates for the community and promotes downtown Alton. Confluence Barber recently opened above the shop at 202 State Street, and Weller is excited to continue sharing Alton’s charm with tourists and cigar brand representatives who visit AP Cigar and the barbershop. “It’s amazing when people come in because most of the time they’re not even from this state, this region, this time zone sometimes,” Weller said. “It’s become its own thing. The reviews are good. Everything has been very good about this location, this town and what we’re doing.” Weller noted that many people have started coming to Confluence Barber and stopping by AP Cigar for a cigar to elevate the experience. He said that he recently had his first haircut from the barbershop and it was “amazing.” &ldquo

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There’s a particularly insidious and cynical form of censorship gaining prominence in America: the weaponization of “free speech” rhetoric, combined with abuses of the judicial system and executive power, to actually suppress speech. It’s a strategy that turns the First Amendment’s principles inside out, using the language of liberty to justify silencing critics and opponents. […]

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"He was listed in stable condition and later released from the hospital on Jan. 11 after treatment," the statement said.

The St. Louis locksmith shop does a changeover to a bar one night a week.