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A St. Louis County man is charged with a shooting at a Hot Shots restaurant in Mehlville.

SWANSEA - The Swansea Police Department celebrated the graduation of Deputy Chief Keith Howard from Session 292 of the FBI National Academy recently. The ceremony marked the completion of an 11-week training program that included 256 law enforcement professionals from 48 states and 27 countries. Deputy Chief Howard’s achievement is notable, as less than 1% of law enforcement personnel are selected for this prestigious program. The FBI National Academy is recognized for its rigorous training and educational curriculum, aimed at enhancing the leadership skills of law enforcement officials. The graduation ceremony took place at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va., where participants engaged in a range of advanced training modules designed to prepare them for future challenges in law enforcement. The program emphasizes physical fitness, leadership, and specialized training, fostering a network of law enforcement leaders from around the world. In a statement, the Swansea Police

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The Chairwoman of the St. Louis County Council is speaking out about what she says are significant budget challenges in the New Year. As the County Council prepares for the 2025 fiscal year, Shalonda Webb says that despite efforts to maintain fiscal stability, rising costs and an increasing demand for essential services have left STL…

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From Spectrum News:  A proposal to transform approximately 500 acres in Festus into a mountain bike park was approved Thursday by the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission. Applicants Chris and Renee Creed of Festus are seeking to turn their 576 acres of land, located two miles south of Festus and Crystal City off Plattin […]

JERSEYVILLE - The Jersey Community High School girls bowling team recently achieved a notable accomplishment, finishing second in the Silver Division at the Southern Illinois Team Challenge held at Bel-Air Bowl. This performance has earned the team recognition as the Sparklight Female Athletes of the Month for the Panthers. The team, consisting of Mayere Maynard, Emily Benz, Abbi Benz, Corree Yates, Lauren Towell, and Mila Lancaster, demonstrated strong skills and teamwork throughout the competition. Their success in the tournament reflects their dedication and hard work under the guidance of their coach, Trent Morgan. The Southern Illinois Team Challenge provided a platform for the girls to showcase their talents against various competitors. Their second-place finish in the Silver Division highlights their potential and commitment to the sport.

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U.S. House Democrats awarded committee leadership positions to three members on Tuesday, completing a post-election shakeup that saw some longtime lawmakers ousted. The caucus voted to make Virginia’s Gerry Connolly the ranking member on the House Oversight & Accountability Committee, Minnesota’s Angie Craig the top Democrat on House Agriculture and California’s Jared Huffman the ranking […]

CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, in partnership with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced a $25 million settlement agreement with Grubhub Inc. over its alleged deceptive business practices that harmed customers, delivery drivers and restaurants. Raoul’s office initiated an investigation into Grubhub’s practices after receiving dozens of consumer complaints about the company. The Attorney General’s office worked with the FTC on the investigation and nationwide settlement. “This settlement is the culmination of a multi-year investigation into deceptive and illegal business practices perpetrated by Grubhub,” Raoul said. “I thank FTC Chair Lina Khan for another successful partnership between our offices that has resulted in relief for Illinois consumers, and I remain committed to holding businesses like Grubhub accountable for their deceptive business practices.” “Our investigation found that Grubhub tricked its customers,

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Long before TikTok histrionics took root, you might recall that numerous members of Congress spent numerous years freaking about another Chinese company: Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei. The argument, made without much in the way of public evidence, was that Huawei was systematically using its network gear to spy on Americans at a massive scale. Congress then […]

COLLINSVILLE - A Collinsville man facing multiple felony charges in his third case of domestic battery has been ordered to remain in custody. Robert J. Williamson Jr., 34, of Collinsville, was charged with aggravated domestic battery (a Class 2 felony) and domestic battery - second or subsequent (a Class 4 felony). On Dec. 8, 2024 Illinois State Police troopers were responding to a report of a hit-and-run crash on I-55 in Madison County. When they arrived at the scene, they found Williamson and the victim on the side of the road, where the victim reported being battered during an argument inside Williamson’s vehicle. “She reported that the defendant choked her multiple times and struck her about the body,” the petition states. “Troopers observed the victim to have consistent with her statement.” The petition notes Williamson has “multiple prior convictions for domestic battery” including two previous Madison County cases from 2020

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From The St. Louis American:  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Department of Labor Job Corps Program leadership joined St. Louis Housing Authority in launching a Customer Assistance and Resident Engagement Center (CARE). “[We are] proud to partner with HUD in identifying residents ready to take the next step toward financial independence […]

Skeletal human remains were discovered near Creve Coeur Lake Tuesday afternoon.

JERSEYVILLE — The Jersey Community High School boys bowling team recently secured a first-place finish in the Silver Division at the Southern Illinois Team Challenge, which took place at Bel-Air Bowl. The event showcased the skills of numerous teams from the region, with JCHS's boys team standing out among the competition. The boys are Sparklight Male Athletes of the Month for the Panthers. The victory was celebrated by Trent Morgan, the boys bowling coach at JCHS, who has been instrumental in guiding the team throughout the season. In addition to the boys' success, the girls team also performed admirably, finishing in second place in their respective Silver Division. The boys team comprised players Michael Gardner, Aaron Hughes, Joey Kiel, Isaac Wargo, Hayden Longley, and Jacob Hetzel, who collectively demonstrated strong teamwork and skill during the competition. Their achievement at this event highlights the growing talent within the JCHS bowling program and sets a positive

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U2 is giving fans a peek inside the studio with some never-before-seen footage of a recording session for their 2004 album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb.The video, shared on Instagram, shows…

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Breckenridge Hills police released body camera footage last week of a police pursuit that led to an officer-involved shootout off Natural Bridge in October.

Police said the victim was taken to a hospital after the vehicle drove to the East St. Louis Police Department. Police didn't say if the victim was the driver or a passenger.

Manufacturing, agriculture, transportation and technology have been identified as key industries to help grow the Illinois economy next year.

NEW YORK (AP) — The accused killer of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism. Prosecutors disclosed the indictment Tuesday as they worked to bring Luigi Mangione to a New York court from from a Pennsylvania jail. The 26-year-old Mangione already had been charged with murder in the Dec. 4…

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The Francis Howell School District superintendent is resigning to take the top job at Kirkwood School District in 2025.