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Because he is not in the country legally, officials say they plan to deport Falcon when he is released from prison.

Caleb Murphy is facing first-degree murder and armed criminal action charges. He was in custody Monday on a $2 million cash-only bond.

Two men accused in a St. Louis County kidnapping case have pleaded guilty to the crime in federal court.

The Missouri House gave initial approval Monday to legislation that would increase the threshold to pass constitutional amendments proposed through initiative petition. The bill passed largely along partisan lines, with five Republicans voting in opposition. It needs to be approved by the House one more time before heading to the Senate. If it passes that […]

WOOD RIVER - Pro Automotive Services will celebrate 35 years of business with an open house this weekend. From 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, community members can stop by Pro Automotive Services in Wood River for food, attendance prizes and games. Owners Mike and Jennifer Baggett expressed their excitement to share the 35-year milestone with the community. “It’s been an adventure,” Mike said. “My dad told me a long time ago, if you find something that you know you love to do, you’ll never work a day in your life. I don’t feel that I’ve worked for 35 years. It’s just something I enjoy doing.” On Sept. 13, community members can enjoy free hotdogs, chips, soda and Dippin’ Dots. Those who are up to the challenge can shoot a hole-in-one on a 35-foot putt to win a free oil change. There will also be attendance prizes and additional games for kids to enjoy. Mike and Jennifer are eager to celebrate. While

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GRANITE CITY — Granite City will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony for First Responders at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2025. The event will take place in front of the Police and Fire Departments located at 2330 and 2300 Madison Avenue. The ceremony aims to honor the service and sacrifice of first responders on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2025, attack.

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ALTON - Community members are invited to the Alton Moose Lodge 951 for a full weekend of live music. On Friday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, the Moose Lodge will host Moosestock, a music festival complete with four bands, ten vendors, and plenty of fun. Tickets cost $5 pre-sale or $8 at the door on Saturday. Lodge Administrator Keith Northway encourages people to come out and see what the Moose has to offer. “If people come to the Moose this weekend, one thing they can expect is some great music,” Northway said. “I was looking for a way to increase the activity of the members, so I came up with this idea for Moosestock. I thought it was an awesome idea.” On Friday, #4 Combo Band takes the stage at 7 p.m. This will be followed by Rum Boogie Band at 1 p.m. on Saturday and City Heat Band at 5 p.m. The evening concludes with Array of Saint Louis at 9 p.m. But the fun doesn’t stop there. While the bands conclude at midnight, Northway promises

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ST. LOUIS - Daniel Tossey, a 17-year-old senior at Edwardsville High School, began his first season with the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra by performing at the ensemble’s inaugural concert in the newly renovated Powell Hall on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. Tossey, who plays clarinet, joined the Youth Orchestra after nearly a decade of musical development and local recognition. Tossey joined a fellow EHS player, violist Ian Kim , in the orchestra on Sunday. The St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra is a 100-member ensemble composed of accomplished young musicians from the St. Louis region and beyond. The orchestra, which performs expert-level repertoire at three concerts each season, is nationally recognized for its artistic quality. Musicians aged 12 to 22 receive coaching from St. Louis Symphony Orchestra members and participate in a peer mentorship program. Founded in 1970 by SLSO Conductor Laureate Leonard Slatkin, the Youth Orchestra has more than 2,000 alumni. Tossey began playin

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CheapTrick’s Rick Nielsen and Daxx Nielsen, Toto’s Steve Porcaro and The Go-Go’s Jane Wiedlin are among the artists taking part in the upcoming Freezing Man concerts, raising support for epilepsy research and education.The concerts, put on by the…

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EDWARDSVILLE - Ian Kim, a 10th grader and violist, and an Edwardsville student, joined other young musicians in the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra at the newly renovated Powell Hall on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in St. Louis. The event marked a significant milestone for the youth ensemble, showcasing emerging talent in a celebrated concert hall. Kim, a rising sophomore at Edwardsville High School, is in his second year with the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra’s viola section. He studies under Chris Tantillo of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and also pursues piano studies through Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Keyboard Program. Kim began his musical journey on the violin before switching to the viola at age 7. Throughout his musical career, Kim has earned top marks at the Illinois Grade School Music Association Solo and Ensemble Competitions since sixth grade. He has participated in multiple Illinois Music Educators Association festivals, including serving

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday lifted a lower court’s ban on immigration agents’ racial profiling of Latinos in Southern California, backing President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. The order is temporary as the suit continues in lower courts, but it indicates a majority of the court is likely to side with the Trump administration’s […]

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court on Monday upheld that President Donald Trump must pay an $83 million penalty for defaming writer E. Jean Carroll in 2019, rejecting Trump’s argument that presidential immunity shields him from the punishment. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit in Manhattan reaffirmed a lower court decision denying […]

Mary Lamie serves as the go-to source on the St. Louis region’s role in transportation and logistics. As executive vice president of multimodal enterprises for Bi-State Development, she leads the St. Louis Regional Freightway. Future of Transportation On Friday, Sept. 5, Lamie delivered a TEDx St. Louis talk titled Future of Transportation during the Future […]

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Al Bond, former St. Louis carpenters union leader, approved $4 million in payments to companies owned by his friend, union alleged. The lawsuits settled last week.

ALTON – Alton officials are set to consider $10,000 in ARPA funds for a 40-day initiative to host six weeks of nonviolent events and programs to curb violence in the city. A resolution appears on the Alton Committee of the Whole agenda for tonight, Sept. 8, 2025, authorizing the disbursement of $10,000 worth of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the 40 Days of Nonviolence Initiative. The resolution was referred to the committee by Alderwoman Rosetta Brown at the last Alton City Council meeting. According to the group’s mission statement, 40 Days of Nonviolence is “a faith-based and community-driven initiative whose purpose is to deter and ultimately eliminate violence in our communities through education, awareness, and job creation.” Since its founding in 2014, 40 Days has partnered with several state and local organizations to host events and improve recreational facilities, starting in East St. Louis. Among other initiatives, the group facilitated

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