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A Missouri House bill aimed at reducing the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is concerning for the partners at the Right Side Law Firm.

ALTON — A body was discovered just after 1 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2025, in a wooded area around Piasa Street and Market Street in Alton, prompting an investigation by local authorities. The Alton Police Department responded to the scene and immediately called in detectives from the Investigation Division. The Madison County Coroner's Office was also contacted to assist with the case. A nearby neighbor discovered the body and contacted the police, who responded. Alton Police officers set up crime scene tape around the wooded area. Officials have not released further details about the identity of the deceased or the circumstances surrounding the discovery. The investigation remains ongoing. More to come.

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A coalition of cyclists wanted to call attention to traffic violence in St. Louis on Sunday — and to push for change on one of the city's deadliest thoroughfares.

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an overnight fatal shooting at a bar just outside Alton, Illinois.

A St. Charles man died over the weekend in a one-car crash along Highway 94.

BELLEVILLE - Belleville Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, July 13, 2025, on the 500 block of North 40th Street. At approximately 12:55 a.m. on July 13, officers responded to a disturbance involving a person who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers found a 50-year-old man in the front yard of a residence suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite first aid administered by officers and the arrival of emergency medical services, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives and the Crime Scene Unit processed the area and launched an investigation. One individual was taken into custody at the scene and is currently being held at the Belleville Police Department as authorities continue their inquiry. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Officials have stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.

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The Show Me State is preparing for its Dec. 1 launch of legalized sports betting, and as the deadline draws near, many crucial steps in the amendment process are underway.

The St. Louis Cardinals activated Iván Herrera from the 10-day injured list before the series finale against the Atlanta Braves. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals placed outfielder Lars Nootbaar on the 10-day IL with a left rib injury. Herrera hasn’t appeared in the lineup since June 19 when he strained his hamstring rounding first base after a hit in the first game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox.

Congress’ passage of President Donald Trump’s spending and tax cuts bill this month could help grow the market for sustainable aviation fuel, a nascent industry that could be a boon for corn-producing states as airline operators are betting on it to decarbonize the sector. The Republican budget reconciliation law that Trump signed July 4 pared back […]

Four people were struck by gunfire at the Richmond Road Baptist Church, police said Sunday. Two women were pronounced dead.

This week, both our top winners on the insightful side come in response to our post about DOGE and the disaster in Texas. In first place, it’s That Anonymous Coward with a reaction to the government’s response: Devoting a large portion of a press conference to patting themselves on the back & praising the god […]