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They kept drugs, cash and guns separately. They never used phones to discuss business. And they lived by a code.

Kids across the country get excited about new animated series and can’t wait to see them. That’s one reason students at City Academy in St. Louis were thrilled to be the first to get an exclusive look at the trailer for the "Iyanu", a fantasy animated series that premiered on the Cartoon Network, Saturday, April 5, and on Max, Sunday, April 6. The series is about a teenage girl who lives in a magical land and discovers she has superpowers.

WEST ALTON - The Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, the Audubon Center at Riverlands and the national Leave No Trace program have collaborated for several days of environmental fun. At 6 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, community members are invited to a trivia night at Old Bakery Beer Co. in Alton. The free event will include trivia about birds, the Leave No Trace principles, and more. On April 12, community members can sign up for a “Trash Bash” cleanup on Ellis Island, followed by the Watershed Festival at the Audubon Center in West Alton. “Essentially, the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary is being recognized as a National Spotlight area,” explained Corrine O’Brien. “That is a good environmental natural space that folks can come out from the community and celebrate how lucky we are to have it, and also give back and learn a lot about the Leave No Trace principles.” As part of this recognition, the Riverlands Migratory Bird

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More than a decade ago, Congress tried to pass SOPA and PIPA—two sweeping bills that would have allowed the government and copyright holders to quickly shut down entire websites based on allegations of piracy. The backlash was immediate and massive. Internet users, free speech advocates, and tech companies flooded lawmakers with protests, culminating in an “Internet Blackout” […]

Wine distributors and importers are pausing shipments amid uncertainty with costs, an official with a local shop said.

A man shot overnight in north St. Louis remains in critical condition at the hospital.

Homicide Detectives are investigating after the body of an unidentified female was located on March 30, 2025 in the rear of the 4400 block of Marcus Avenue.

The post UPDATE: Death Investigation Underway in Penrose appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Original Beatles drummer Pete Best is retiring.The news was announced on social media by Pete’s brother Roag Best.“Well what an absolutely wonderful ride we’ve had. However, everything comes to pass,”…

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Levels of distressed real estate debt are rising in the St. Louis region, according to an analysis from a real estate data analytics firm.

GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that rehabilitation of a crossing by Norfolk Southern railroad on Missouri Avenue between Konzen Court and West Pontoon Road in Madison County will require a full closure beginning, weather permitting, Monday, April 14. A posted detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around the closure, which is expected to conclude Friday, April 18. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to detour signs in 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 Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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TROY – A teacher for the Triad School District has been charged with grooming a 14-year-old student and more, according to newly released court documents. Michael L. Smargiassi, 59, of Highland, was charged on April 4, 2025 with Official Misconduct (a Class 3 felony), two counts of Grooming (both Class 3 felonies) and Battery (a Class A misdemeanor). From Aug. 21 to Oct. 7, 2024, in his capacity as a public school teacher, Smargiassi allegedly attempted to “seduce, solicit, lure, or entice a child … to engage in any unlawful sexual contact” on multiple occasions, according to charging documents. A petition to deny his pretrial release states the victim was one of his students. “Two students reported to school officials with the Triad School District that was having inappropriate communication with his student on October 7, 2024,” the petition states. “School officials discovered hundreds of pages of emails between the defendant and starting

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A woman who was in the process of being moved to a jail cell allegedly assaulted multiple correctional officers at the St. Ann Police Department.

A publicly held global insurance company has added to its St. Louis-area footprint with the acquisition of a local brokerage.

In its 30th season, the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival returns to its new home at the B&B Theatres in Creve Coeur for two weeks of cinema excellence from March […]

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Over the years Elton John has publicly said numerous nasty things about Madonna. But the two have finally made up — and may even collaborate in the future.To recap: In 2012 Elton told an…

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President Trump's DEI orders have companies and organizations that depend on government contracts facing an uncertain future. It's no small matter in St. Louis, where the contracts are big business.

ALTON - The Alton Community Unit School District #11 Board of Education has approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Alton Education Association. Board of Education President David Lauschke explained that teachers will be working under a new contract following the agreement between the Board of Education and the AEA. The new contract will go into effect on July 1, 2025, and expire on June 30, 2028. “We have certainty for the next three years in terms of salary schedules and verbiage in the contract,” Lauschke said. “That gives them a great deal of certainty, knowing what they’re going to be making and what the contract itself says.” In a statement, the Alton School District said the agreement was reached “through a streamlined, collaborative process.” After six negotiation sessions, a “tentative agreement” was reached on March 27. The AEA members voted for the contract on April 2, and the Board of Educatio

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