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To ease concerns, Jefferson County safety officials implemented a Halloween safety initiative aimed at protecting children during the festivities.

This lawsuit could not be more impeccably timed. Whether or not this timing is more fortuitous than impeccable remains to be seen, but there’s no denying the bang-bang-bang effect on display here, even if it may just be coincidental. Last week, a Virginia federal court ruled three hits from Flock ALPR cameras wasn’t enough to […]

ALTON — The annual Alton Halloween Parade, sponsored by the East End Improvement Association, drew large crowds and showcased impressive floats on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. Steve Schwartz, a spokesperson for the event, noted the favorable weather conditions and the turnout, saying, "No. 1, the weather was fantastic. The crowd was as big as I have ever seen. It was a great crowd all the way through. There were some really good floats; I think it went really well." The parade featured various categories for participants, with winners recognized for their creativity and community spirit. In the Commercial category, Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Clinic took first place, followed by Mighty River Recycling and Tarrant Harman. Fred’s Towing was awarded the top spot in the Organization category, with Alton Pride and Alton Moose 951 following closely behind. The Family category was won by the Quick Family, with the Geisen Family and Trailer Park Troubadours Band securing second

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ALTON - This year’s Alton Halloween Parade recognized local first responders. The Alton Fire Department and the Alton Police Department were honored this year. Their chiefs, Fire Chief Jesse Jemison and Police Chief Jarrett Ford, served as the grand marshals of the parade. “It's awesome to have this honor,” Ford said, who rode through the parade with his son Brady. “I grew up here, came to this parade as a kid, and to now be doing this with my son is like the ultimate honor. But honestly, I know it's not about me. It's about all the men and women that are working tonight. So as I'm going down Broadway, I'm going to be keeping them in my mind, just how thankful I am for them. But it's awesome.” Jemison echoed Ford. He noted that he was “very hesitant" about accepting the grand marshal position at first because he doesn’t like a lot of attention, but ultimately, he was eager to take on the role and share the honor with his department.

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ALTON - Hundreds of community members turned out to the 107th Alton Halloween Parade. On Oct. 31, 2024, the Riverbend community flooded the streets of downtown Alton to celebrate Halloween. With 85 participants in the parade and several hundred spectators, the event was one for the books. “It warms my heart,” said Alton Mayor David Goins. “All the stuff that you deal with on a daily basis, sometimes the negativity that you’ve got to deal with, you can just kind of push that all aside and just have a moment to just enjoy and have fun. For Goins, the parade is “a big family affair.” His family and grandchildren joined him on the parade route, as did the National Council of Negro Women and Fourth Ward Alderwoman Rosie Brown. Dr. Bruce Vest is an orthopedic surgeon in Alton who has become known for his Halloween Parade participation in recent years. Vest’s float has won “Best in Show” multiple years in a row. This year, they

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In the only one-on-one debate of Missouri’s 2024 U.S. Senate campaign, Republican incumbent Josh Hawley sparred with Democratic challenger Lucas Kunce over abortion rights, border security and whether the 2020 presidential election was legitimate. The abortion issue provoked some of the sharpest exchanges about 20 minutes into the debate. Hawley said he would not vote […]

Prosecutors said Dickson Alorwornu used stolen credit card numbers to enroll two people whose identities he stole for non-degree classes, then withdrew the students and got thousands in refunds.

On Oct. 26 and 31, the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch will host Halloween Costume Cruises for those 21 and older. Enjoy music, drinks and an elaborate costume contest aboard […]

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Tyler Cowen points me to a paper from OpenAI that tests how well their AI does at answering simple, factual questions. These are questions that have a single, indisputable answer, like "What are the names of Barack Obama's children?" The answer, it turns out, is that GPT4 suffers from the Dunning-Kruger effect: it doesn't know ...continue reading "AI suffers from the Dunning-Kruger effect"

Police said two juveniles were at the home on Katie Lynn Court when they found the female victim fatally shot.

Timothy Boykins, 34, was serving a life sentence without parole for first-degree murder and other crimes.

Promise Community Homes (PCH), St. Louis’ premier provider of safe and accessible homes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, intends to expand its service model of free-standing houses to include multi-unit apartment homes. The Productive Living Board has awarded an anticipated multi-year grant to jump-start PCH’s plan to expand its residential living offerings, helping to […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — People are expected to show up in record numbers to vote on Missouri's hotly contested Amendment 3. It will reverse the state's abortion ban if it passes, which is currently one of the most restrictive in the country. Some opposition groups claim the measure would also legalize tax-payer funded transgender surgeries for [...]

The incident took place Wednesday afternoon near Natural Bridge Road and Interstate 170, police said.

KCI Construction Company proudly announces its transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), making its dedicated workforce the new owners of the company. This exciting change reflects KCI’s commitment to ensuring the company’s legacy of quality and service continues to thrive for generations to come. Founded in 1922 as a carpentry construction firm under […]

Steel your nerves and open your senses. Boogie Bus Express, a St. Louis-based party bus company, has transformed one of its buses into a paranormal portal, taking those who dare […]

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Journeying into the depths of The Darkness, you never know when your next step will be your last. Located in Soulard, the two-story haunted house was completely renovated this year. […]

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This time of year, Brookdale Farms gives us the heebie-jeebies. Here, spirits roam the land and stalk the living. Plagued by evil, the Field of Nightmares admits only the bravest […]

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