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The St. Louis police issue a Silver Alert for missing 63-year-old Tony Nelson, last seen March 11.

RIVERBEND - Hop into Easter fun with an Easter egg hunt! We’ve compiled the ultimate list of Easter egg hunts in the Riverbend, perfect for you and your little bunnies to enjoy. SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025 FSS Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt Date : Saturday, April 12, 2025 Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Scott Event Center, Paegelow Street at Scott AFB Cost: Free More info: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=49360 Wood River Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 Time: 10–11:30 a.m. Location: Central Park, 633 N. Wood River Avenue in Wood River Cost: Free More info: http://riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=49304 Egg-strava-ganza Egg Hunt Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Bethalto Church of God, 800 East Bethalto Boulevard in Bethalto Cost: Free More info: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=48971

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ALTON/JERSEY COUNTY - A man and a woman were apprehended following a vehicle crash that occurred after a police chase that began in Alton and extended into Jersey County on Tuesday night, April 8, 2025. The pursuit initiated in Alton and continued north into Jersey County. According to Jersey County Sheriff Nick Manns, the suspect lost control of the vehicle near a sharp curve on Centennial Road, north of Highway 16, and crashed into a field. After the crash, the male driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot but was apprehended shortly thereafter. The female passenger remained in the car and was also taken into custody at the scene. During the investigation, law enforcement discovered drugs in the vehicle, Manns said. Sheriff Manns confirmed that both individuals were arrested and said that further details regarding the incident would be forthcoming.

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International Irish Dance Tour Returns to Fabulous Fox             Riverdance 30 coming to St. Louis May 2-4    Abhann Productions has announced that RIVERDANCE will launch a brand new North American tour in 2025. The new tour, RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION will visit over 40 cities, including five performances at The Fabulous […]

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Slash no longer has even just a little "Patience" for social platform X. The Guns N' Roses guitarist has announced that he's "decided to step away" from the social media site…

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COLLINSVILLE – For the 24th consecutive year, Collinsville High School's student council has been named a National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils. The National Council of Excellence is an award program created by NASC to recognize student councils that maintain strong year-round programs and work to improve their schools and communities through their leadership activities. The award is founded on the four tenets of NASC (Leadership, Service, Engagement and Student Voice) and provides broad recognition for worthy efforts of NASC member councils. A student council must meet a variety of criteria to earn a National Council of Excellence Award. In addition to basic requirements such as a written constitution, regular meetings and a democratic election process, the councils must have demonstrated successful sponsorship and participation in activities such as leadership development and service to the school and community. Student councils

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Patti Smith has written another memoir.The rocker shared a photo on Instagram Wednesday of her with her parents, writing, “This is with my mother and father who inspired much of my next…

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A certified nursing assistant is accused of stealing checks from an elderly woman whom she was caring for and depositing those checks into their own account.

The Post-Dispatch has released its annual list of the top 100 restaurants in the St. Louis area, the STL 100, which includes 14 restaurants that have maintained their place on the list for all ten years, and includes a variety of different types of food from Italian to Mexican cuisine.

A Missouri House staff member is being held without bond after being charged Wednesday with assault and harassment for threatening to shoot a Jefferson City restaurant owner, according to documents filed in Cole County Circuit Court. Christian Chenet, 28, “is a danger to community,” Associate Circuit Judge Joseph Shetler ruled when requested to set a […]

A Missouri House staff member is being held without bond after being charged Wednesday with assault and harassment for threatening to shoot a Jefferson City restaurant owner, according to documents filed in Cole County Circuit Court. Christian Chenet, 28, “is a danger to community,” Associate Circuit Judge Joseph Shetler ruled when requested to set a […]

For the first time in 30 years, St. Louis will have a new comptroller. Incumbent Darlene Green, who has held the seat since 1995, lost her reelection bid Tuesday to challenger Donna Baringer.

EAST ST. LOUIS – Local crime survivors, families of crime victims, and city leaders will gather on Saturday for a healing vigil aimed at raising awareness about victim compensation and other resources for recovery. The event, taking place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 5108 State St. in East St. Louis and is part of the nationwide observance of National Crime Victims Rights Week, organized by Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice. Attendees will hold photographs of their lost loved ones while mourning and sharing their stories. The vigil will also serve as a platform for participants to learn about the state's victim compensation program, which provides financial assistance for expenses such as counseling and funeral costs. A national poll revealed that only 4% of violent crime survivors are aware of such compensation options. “Every state has a program, but 96% of victims of violent crime did not receive victim compensation to help in their recovery,&rdquo

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - An Endangered Person Advisory was issued Wednesday morning after a 42-year-old woman was reported missing in Florissant. According to the St. Louis County Police Department, Shimika Braddix, 42, was reported missing around 6:45 a.m. after an incident on the 3500 block of Arpent Lane in Florissant. Braddix was last seen [...]

Don’t let the White House (or the media!) get away with calling trafficking people they don’t like to foreign slave labor camps “deportation.” As we’ve noted, deportation involves due process. It also (by definition) means removing a foreigner from a country. As we’ve covered lately, the government’s belief that it can engage in human trafficking […]

ALTON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced intermittent lane closures will be encountered on the US 67 Clark Bridge over the Mississippi River beginning Thursday, April 10, 2025, weather permitting. These intermittent lane closures are necessary to allow for the completion of cable inspections scheduled for this structure. All work is estimated to be completed by Friday, June 13. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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