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Miles of LED Christmas lights synchronized to rocking Christmas music – that’s what you’ll find at WonderLight’s Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway. Open nightly from Nov. 15 to Jan. […]

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden dazzles visitors with its exquisite light displays year after year. Come to celebrate the season with more than two million twinkling lights, beautiful […]

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Police said the incident took place Monday morning in the 5500 block of Thrush Avenue.

Mike Fabrizi examines the forthcoming Wildcare Park’s impacts on our region.

Some of these are economic, which stem from the construction project itself, increased Zoo operations, spending by visitors, more tax revenue, and increased property values.

In addition to economic impacts, however, there are also the benefits stemming from enhancing our region’s “creative community”. They make our Saint Louis an even more attractive place in which to live, and tend to attract the “creative” and “entrepreneurial” classes, as do other cultural and civic institutions.

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BELLEVILLE – Daryl S. Muhammad, a 48-year-old resident of Marietta, Ga., has been convicted for his role in a shooting and armed robbery that occurred at the Casino Queen in 2017. Following a week-long trial that concluded on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, Muhammad was found guilty of multiple charges, including Armed Robbery, Aggravated Battery with a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon. The incident took place on Sept. 17, 2017, when three men armed with rifles entered the Casino Queen around 2:55 a.m. During the robbery, an unarmed security guard was shot, and the assailants made off with over $47,000. The Illinois State Police (ISP) launched an extensive investigation that ultimately led them to Muhammad in Cobb County, Georgia. He was charged and arrested in January 2019. ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly emphasized the gravity of Muhammad's actions, stating, “The defendant’s egregious actions show a complete lack of respect for life and the law.

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Jerome Baker, 19, was shot and killed in the 4800 block of Farlin Avenue at around 5:15 p.m. May 8, police said.

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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The 37-year-old driver was killed when his vehicle crossed the roadway and drove the wrong direction in the southbound lanes.

A man died Tuesday from injuries suffered in a wrong-way crash in St. Charles, police say.

The former Aston Villa star and Sweden captain will lead St. Louis in its third MLS season in 2025.

EDWARDSVILLE - Owen Mahler, a central midfield defender for the Edwardsville boys soccer team. closed his career with an appearance in the IHSA Class 3A State Boys Soccer Tournament final four recently. He had a goal in a shootout against Naperville Central in the super-sectional where the Tigers won the shootout to head to state. Mahler is a Spencer Homes Male Athlete of the Month. Mahler assumed a leadership role for the Tigers for the 2024 season. "I saw myself as a leader," he said. "I played varsity last year, and I felt like I should take a step up, and not just be here to play, but be here to help lead other people." Mahler's expectations for the team were very solid and high all season. The Edwardsville player was very excited to play in the final four matchups of the state tournament. In the end, Edwardsville was one of the premier teams in Southern Illinois, catching fire late in the season. Edwardsville lost to Chicago Lane 3-2 and Hinsdale Central 3-1 in the third-place

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From dazzling lights and snow-tubing to themed pop-up bars and live entertainment, JINGLE! will transform CarShield Field into a festive wonderland for the first time starting this weekend.

A Hazelwood man has been charged with stealing $750 or more of power tools from a Menards near Manchester.

GRANITE CITY — Senior linebacker and defensive back Alex Poston emerged as a key player for Granite City's football team this season, playing a pivotal role in the Warriors' defensive efforts. His contributions have earned him recognition as the Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete of the Month. Under the guidance of new head coach Steve Roustio, Poston and his teammates were focused on improving the program. "We were just being a better team altogether this season," Poston said, reflecting on the positive culture changes brought by Roustio. "He's made a big difference. He's a better coach for the kids." Poston accepted a leadership role, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and focus among his peers. "I was one of the leaders," he noted. "My goals were just getting the team together, letting people know what they were supposed to do, and staying focused." Throughout the season, Poston consistently contributed to the Warriors' defensive efforts. In games against O'Fallon,

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A rare handwritten letter by John Lennon to Eric Clapton is set to go up for auction in Spain in December.International Autographs Auctions Europe SL will auction off the eight-page document from…

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Support us on Patreon » Last week, we launched the crowdfunding campaign for One Billion Users, our new card game where players compete to build the biggest and best social media network. As is tradition when we launch a new game, myself and our game design partner Randy Lubin joined Mike on an episode of the […]

President-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the Biden administration already uses to help make crucial decisions in tracking, detaining and ultimately deporting…

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