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Police say the suspect was holding a knife around the child's throat and another around his waist when the officer fired one shot, killing both individuals.

Emily Hubbard called for board leaders to step down. The superintendent was placed on a leave of absence last month.

History is a tapestry woven with countless events, each contributing to the world as we know it today. On August 3, 2024, we celebrate a significant milestone in space exploration history: NASA's Mars Rover marks its 10th anniversary on the Red Planet. A decade ago, on this very day, the rover touched down on Mars, embarking on a mission that has since provided invaluable insights into the Martian environment, geological history, and the potential for past life. The rover, equipped with state-of-the-art instruments, has traversed the Martian surface, sending back high-resolution images and data that have deepened our understanding of our neighboring planet. This anniversary not only highlights the achievements of the rover but also underscores humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and the spirit of exploration. Shifting our focus from the wonders of space to the chronicles of Earth, August 3 has witnessed several other noteworthy events across the ages. Let’s embark

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In 1989, Gina Dawn Brooks was abducted from her hometown of Fredericktown, Missouri, and despite three men being accused of her kidnapping and murder, no evidence has been found to convict them.

Outdoor enthusiasts – this is the tour for you! Join Big Muddy Adventures for a full day of biking and paddling in St. Louis this summer. Every eight-hour trip features […]

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ST. LOUIS, MO. - St. Louis native and New York-based performer, Lisa Ramey, will headline the Festival of Nations on Saturday, August 24 on the Global Artist Stage in Tower Grove Park. Ramey joins a roster of talented musicians including Mai Lee, Mali Music and Mannywellz. Ramey caught national attention as a finalist on NBC's "The Voice" with Team John Legend. She exudes gritty soul and passion with a soul meets rock vibe that emphatically captures her roots. Learn more about Ramey's sound and career at lisarameymusic.com . As the official beer vendor for the Festival of Nations, 4 Hands Brewing Co. has collaborated with artist Brock Seals on a new can design for their charitable brew City Wide. A portion of the proceeds from all 4 Hands beer sales during festival events will be donated to the International Institute of St. Louis. As a community partner, Goshen Coffee has created a special edition roast with proceeds being donated to programs to help immigrants and refugees

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PONTOON BEACH - In an effort to optimize service efficiency and meet the evolving needs of Madison County residents and visitors, Madison County Transit (MCT) will be implementing its regularly scheduled August Service Change on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Changes include: #2 Granite City Shuttle Relocate service to College and Meredocia, removing stops on Meredocia and Salveter between College and Allen. Modify routing in Nameoki Commons to serve Ollie’s, Dollar Tree, and Family Dollar. #9 Washington Shuttle Introduce weekday, hourly service to Alton High School between 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. #10 State & Elm Shuttle Reinstate weekday service to the group home on Bachman Lane, adding a morning and afternoon trip to/from Beverly Farm Developmental Training Center on Airport Road in Godfrey. #19 Edwardsville - Collinsville Adjust service times to Collinsville/Maryville/Troy YMCA. #20 Granite City-Pontoon Beach Shuttle Increase coverage throughout Gatewa

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CARLINVILLE - Blackburn College has announced its Dean’s List for the 2023-2024 academic year. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. Area students include: HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, TERM HONORS Alton, IL Justin Atkinson, Fall 2023 semester Luke Atkinson, Fall 2023 semester Bethalto, IL Nic Vaughn, Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters Brighton, IL Natalie Keith, Spring 2024 semester Erika Pfitzner, Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters Carrollton, IL Delcy Brannan, Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters Diana Varble, Spring 2024 semester East Alton, IL Dawson Klunk, Fall 2023 semester Dylan Klunk, Fall 2023 semester Godfrey, IL Megan Van Deusen, Spring 2024 semester Granite City, IL Ashley Schardan, Spring 2024 semester Jerseyville, IL CJ Brunaugh, Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters Evan Hopper, Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters Shelby Koenig, Fall 2023 and

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ALTON - The band Little Victory, represented by Alton-based record label Harbor Music, released their single “Asleep at the Wheel” on July 31, 2024. Based in Chicago, Little Victory is composed of husband-and-wife duo Vince and Erika Camerano. The band has rock and blues influences, and their latest single is the first from an EP set to be released later this year. “When you feel such a deep passion towards something, I do believe that you owe it to yourself to at least give it a solid go-around and really commit to it at least once in your life, whatever that passion thing is for you,” Erika said. “We both agreed that if we didn’t really fully chase it and give it our all, we knew that we would have regrets later on in life, because it’s something that is very much just woven into the fabric of who we are.” Erika was in L.A. auditioning for “The Voice” when she connected with a fellow Chicagoan who happened to know

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The presidential campaign’s policy director and deputy chief of staff are sitting with Hoffman on a “Business Leaders for Harris” Zoom call.

Bill McClellan writes: An Outsider has disappointed us again. Shocking, isn't it? They’re supposed to be so much smarter than we are.

Known for its downtown location at 1601 Washington Avenue, the venue has hosted and fed countless weddings, celebrations, social events and corporate outings since 2005.

Dry weather and heat are expected in St. Louis this week, with a cold front passing through on Tuesday but not bringing any rain, and temperatures dropping to the mid-80s by Saturday.