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Police said the victim was struck by gunfire while driving on northbound Illinois Route 3.

President-elect Donald Trump is suing The Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer for publishing a poll that showed Vice President Kamala Harris leading in Iowa in the days before the 2024 election, claiming the poll amounted to “fraud and election interference.” The lawsuit, filed in the Polk County District Court Monday, seeks unspecified […]

Detectives need help finding 23-year-old Dalys Hill, who is wanted for a kidnapping and assault incident that happened on December 9 in Midtown.

The post WANTED: Suspect Sought for Kidnapping, Assault in Midtown appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

The Polar Express Train Ride at St. Louis Union Station is an important holiday tradition. Set to The Polar Express motion picture soundtrack, the magical experience takes guests on a […]

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A Missouri lawmaker recently introduced a bill to prohibit the carrying of firearms into parades. The proposal comes as a response to the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chief's victory rally in February.

Next year will mark the start of one key traffic law in Missouri and the first full year of two others for drivers to keep in mind as they navigate the roadways.

EAST SAINT LOUIS — A shooting in East St. Louis on Illinois Route 3 northbound near Interstate 55/64 left one person injured on the morning of Dec. 17, 2024. The incident was reported to the Illinois State Police (ISP) at approximately 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday. According to preliminary investigations by the ISP Zone 6 Division of Criminal Investigation Major Crimes Unit, the victim drove their vehicle to the East St. Louis Police Department after sustaining gunfire injuries. Emergency responders transported the individual to a local hospital for treatment. As a result of the shooting, Illinois Route 3 was closed to traffic, with the roadway reopening around noon, Illinois State Police said. Authorities have not released further information regarding the incident or the condition of the victim.

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Cutting the value of the vacancies makes a modest dent in the county's estimated $38 million budget deficit.

WOOD RIVER - Captain Bill Hall was honored this week for serving three decades with the Wood River Fire Department, marking a major milestone in his long and dedicated career in public safety. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Tom Stalcup presented Captain Hall with a Certificate of Recognition for his 30 years of service with the Wood River Fire Department. Stalcup also outlined some of Hall’s career highlights while presenting his certificate. He said Hall started as an on-call firefighter from May 30, 1989 to Nov. 14, 1994 before being hired the next day as a full-time firefighter and EMT on Nov. 15, 1994. Hall also previously served as an Engineer with the Wood River Fire Department before being promoted to Captain on March 16, 2021. Fire Chief Wade Stahlhut presented Hall with an honorary plaque, noting the changes Hall has seen over his decades of service. “Bill’s seen an evolution of the fire service. In that time, we’ve

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Just to get serious for a moment, there's really no mystery about New Jersey's mystery drones. Most of them are just ordinary airplanes and whatnot, while the rest are . . . drones. Right? I mean, what else could they be? Even if, for the sake of discussion, there are lots of them around, they're ...continue reading "The mystery drones are . . ."

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged 36-year-old Kyle Tweedy with Assault First Degree and Armed Criminal Action following a shooting incident on December 17, 2024. The incident occurred during an altercation in the 1200 block of Darding Drive, where Tweedy is a resident. According to the probable cause statement, Tweedy shot the victim during the altercation, which was witnessed by multiple individuals and partially captured on video. Officers from the St. Louis County Police Department South County Precinct responded to the scene and arrested Tweedy, who was found to be in possession of a firearm and identified as the shooter. Tweedy is currently being held on a cash-only bond of $200,000, with no option for a 10% release. It is important to note that charges are merely an accusation, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Please note, charges are merely an accusation, and Defendants

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From Webster-Kirkwood Times:  Kirkwood residents should expect to see even more street repairs and upgrades in the coming year, as the city has secured extra funding for two major road projects. City officials are also in the process of formalizing a newly-approved transportation development district expected to raise roughly $2.8 million annually for street projects. […]

We're more than 100 days out from Tax Day, but there are some impending updates you may want to prepare for.

The third and final 2024 Midwest Energy Policy Series was hosted by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1 at its St. Louis union hall on Dec. 12, 2024. The event by the Missouri Energy Initiative (MEI) focused on economic development and engaged more than 60 industry leaders, policymakers, and professionals to explore […]