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Spencer's Grill, a beloved Kirkwood diner, has reopened under new ownership following its closure in June, with updates including new breakfast items and the return of signature dishes.

Authorities are asking for the public's help with locating a St. Louis homicide suspect wanted on several at-large warrants.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton loves to preach about “free speech” and “free markets”—except, apparently, when it comes to his political allies. In a stunningly hypocritical and authoritarian move, Paxton has launched an “investigation” to bully advertisers who have chosen not to support Elon Musk’s troubled ExTwitter platform. This is a chilling attack on both […]

ALTON - Food Is Love will host their free monthly block party from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. today, Nov. 22, 2024. Located in the “Soulcial Square” — the parking lot next to the Salvation Army in Alton — the Block Party for Good offers free groceries and hot meals to community members. There are no residency or income requirements to receive food. Community members can stop by the Soulcial Square any time during the block party until they run out of food. “Our Block Party for Good is more than just a food distribution event — it’s a gathering of love, support, and connection,” said John Michel, President of Food is Love. “We want to ensure everyone in our community has access to nutritious food while enjoying the warmth and joy of fellowship.” The block parties are scheduled for the last Friday of every month. Hosted by AltonWorks , Food Is Love and Currency of Caring , the events offer food and information about local

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A customized "WINNER" license plate spotted in Missouri came with an ironic twist: It led to the arrest of a man accused of stealing a truck with the license plate and possessing meth.

When it’s all said and done, St. Andrew will serve around 1,600 meals to families in need by Thanksgiving Day.

ALTON — Shalom Harvest is scheduled to distribute food baskets to families in need on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, from 10 a.m. to noon. The initiative aims to provide assistance amid rising prices that have left many struggling to feed their families. The distribution will take place at two locations in Alton: Tabernacle Church at 2521 Amelia St. and Today's Beauty Supply at 1415 Central Ave. In total, five hubs will be operational across the region, including the Shalom Church Lindbergh Campus, Skate King Roller Rink, and Shalom Church Berkeley Campus. Food will be distributed until it runs out. The program will distribute a total of 1,000 food baskets, with 200 available at each site. The drive-through format will be first come, first served, allowing families to collect food without leaving their vehicles. "Everything is high right now; food prices are astronomical. People are really struggling how to feed families and kids," said Jacqueline O’Quinn, emphasizing the importance

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The Train Shed at St. Louis Union Station has been transformed into a glittering holiday retreat. With wall-to-wall bling, The Sleigh Shed puts the excess of the holidays on full […]

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BELLEVILLE - Belleville’s first-ever cannabis dispensary will get a portion of their local taxes paid back to them after City Council members this week unanimously approved a sales tax rebate for the business. Mystic Greenz has a dispensary located at 360 S. Green Mount Road in Belleville. It marks the city’s first-ever cannabis dispensary, joining many other Riverbend communities which have welcomed dispensaries - and their sales tax revenues - in recent years. The company behind this Mystic Greenz location, Indus 365 Belleville LLC, has promised annual cannabis sales of at least $3.5 million in addition to a $1.2 million investment in remodeling the building. They have also agreed to create six full-time jobs and two part-time jobs within a year of opening, as well as operate at the site for at least five years. In return for this projected revenue, and to incentivize the building remodel, the city has agreed to pay the dispensary back one-third of the 3%

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Sean Ono Lennon says the only reason he decided to learn to play music was to get closer to his late father, The Beatles' John Lennon, who was killed in 1980…

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The company's longtime leader and family patriarch, Kelly Klamen, will retire at the end of 2024 after 43 years and will hand over the firm to his three sons.

GOP lawmakers in Missouri have pushed unsuccessfully for work requirements repeatedly in recent years.

The Creve Coeur-based firm said the two new partners have contributed to the firm’s recent growth, respectively on the business and adviser development side and on the operations side.

“All we want is reassurance that the case isn’t being pushed aside.”

Celebrate the magic of the season with a spirited staycation designed for kids.

On This Day, Nov. 22, 1950 ...E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts. Born Steven Lento, he took the name Van Zandt after his mother remarried. The…

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ROXANA - Felony charges have been filed against a man accused of using a stolen identity to illegally purchase a Cadillac DeVille in Roxana. William L. Green, 56, listed as homeless out of Alton, was charged on Nov. 14, 2024 with offenses related to motor vehicles (a Class 2 felony) and identity theft (a Class 3 felony). Green reportedly used the personal identifying information of another person to fraudulently obtain a Cadillac DeVille motor vehicle on Sept. 25, 2024. Green made the unlawful purchase at Roxana Auto Sales, where the car was bought for more than $300 but less than $2,000, according to court documents. The Roxana Police Department presented the case against Green, who was granted pretrial release from custody. The issuance of charges is based solely upon probable cause and is not an indication of guilt. All subjects charged with criminal offenses are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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