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QuikTrip deploys robots for store floor cleaning

1 year 1 month ago
If you’ve spotted a robot gliding across the floor at your neighborhood QuikTrip, it’s not science fiction, it’s part of a company-wide initiative to make cleaning more convenient in the store.
Alex Barton

Fire Departments asking farmers for help during Illinois drought

1 year 1 month ago
HOMER, Ill. (WCIA) -- Fire Protection Districts across Illinois -- including Sidney, Mid-Piatt County and Homer -- are seeking help from farmers because of a high field fire risk. Parts of Champaign and Piatt County are in a severe drought and portions of 20 Central Illinois counties are in a moderate drought. Dennis Riggs, a [...]
Peter Hanson

21 Charges Issued for Recent Affton/South County Business Burglaries 

1 year 1 month ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Devin Marcee, 25, of St. Louis, was charged Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, with multiple counts related to a series of burglaries and attempted thefts across South County and Affton business districts between Aug. 17 and Aug. 29. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed 15 counts of second-degree burglary, three counts of attempted second-degree burglary, one count each of first-degree property damage involving an ATM, attempted motor vehicle theft, and attempted second-degree tampering with a motor vehicle against Marcee. He is currently held on a $250,000 cash-only bond. According to the probable cause statement, Marcee allegedly targeted retail businesses by smashing glass doors and stealing merchandise and cash from registers. The incidents occurred at various locations, including the 2900 block of Telegraph Road, 4200 block of Bayless Avenue, 5500 and 2800 blocks of Telegraph Road, 8400 block of Watson Road, and multiple locations

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Missouri lawmakers pass gerrymandered congressional map, initiative petition limits

1 year 1 month ago
A newly-gerrymandered congressional map and limits on voters’ ability to amend the state constitution cleared the Missouri Senate Friday, capping two weeks of contentious debate that drew national attention. The changes to the initiative petition process will appear on the statewide ballot next year.  The new map, designed to give Republicans control of seven of […]
Jason Hancock

Trump says Union Pacific head asked him to send National Guard to St. Louis

1 year 1 month ago
ST. LOUIS - U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that the head of Union Pacific asked him to send the National Guard to St. Louis, but it's unclear whether troops could be deployed. Speaking on FOX News' FOX & Friends, Trump offered brief remarks on St. Louis while discussing his plans to send the National [...]
Joey Schneider

Shoppers Encouraged to "Fall in Love with Downtown Alton" at Shop and Stroll Event

1 year 1 month ago
ALTON - Riverbend residents are invited to downtown Alton for a day of shopping this weekend. Hosted by Alton Main Street, the “Fall in Love with Downtown Alton” event invites community members to shop local small businesses on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Melissa Bland, owner of Honeybee Vintage, shared that the event aims to increase collaboration between downtown businesses while inviting community members to explore the shops. “I’m here today to invite everybody in our community to come downtown to Alton to shop your small brick-and-mortar shops tomorrow during regular business hours all day. Just drop in,” Bland said. “As long as it’s clear and sunny, people should have a good time. Just pick a place to park and go for a stroll.” Honeybee Vintage, Strangelovely, Persnickety by Jen Farley, Party on Broadway, Uncle Jeff’s T-Shirts, Coco+Oak, Funky Planet Toys and Gifts, Elysian Gallery, Mooneyham Art Gallery, Picture Thi

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St. Louis-area Boeing workers back on strike after rejecting contract offer

1 year 1 month ago
Several hundred Boeing workers cheered Friday afternoon at the St. Louis Music Park in Maryland Heights after learning union members voted overwhelmingly to reject a new contract offered by the company.  “It was jubilant for a minute,” said Boeing assembly mechanic Christy Williams, “and now we’re heading back to the strike line.” About 3,200 Boeing […]
Rebecca Rivas