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U.S. stocks swung wildly in a manic Monday after President Donald Trump doubled down on his tariffs, despite seeing how much Wall Street wants him to do the opposite.

Blondie drummer Clem Burke has passed away at the age of 70. The news was announced on Blondie’s social media accounts, which revealed his passing “following a private battle with…

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When most people make a serious mistake that harms someone else, they try to fix it. That’s basic human decency. But when the Trump administration admits to “mistakenly” trafficking someone with protected status to an El Salvador slave labor camp, their response is to mock the judge who ordered them to try to fix it. […]

St. Louis County lawmakers are accusing County Executive Sam Page of improperly using tax money for campaign mailers against a controversial ballot initiative, being voted on Tuesday.

The Meramec River is expected to crest at 28.5 feet on Tuesday, posing a significant flood risk to areas around Eureka and Valley Park, with potential closures of Highway 141 at I-44 and the Vance Road floodgate near Valley Park High School.

The price tag for a tax cut poised for passage in the Missouri General Assembly is likely many times bigger than estimated, and lawmakers should learn more before voting, the research director of the left-leaning Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy said last week. On Monday afternoon, the state Senate Fiscal Review Committee will hold a hearing on a bill to exempt income from long-term capital gains from the state income tax. The bill would create the deduction immediately for individuals…

As the next mayor takes office in St. Louis, either incumbent Tishaura O. Jones or challenger Cara Spencer, old storylines await.

The race for three open seats is a referendum on the one held by Antionette “Toni” Cousins, the only incumbent running for reelection.

EAST ALTON/WOOD RIVER – Charges have been filed against residents of East Alton and Wood River after they allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of copper products from Wieland. Reggie R. Runion, 34, of Wood River, and Donald G. Gibson, 60, of East Alton, were charged in separate but related cases with one count each of theft, both Class 2 felonies. From July 13, 2023 to Nov. 19, 2024, the two reportedly stole over $10,000 worth of copper metal sheets and wire from Wieland in East Alton. The East Alton Police Department presented the cases against Runion and Gibson, who were both granted pretrial release from custody. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District has several events planned for the next few weeks, from genealogy classes to line dancing lessons. “We like to try to do something different,” explained Executive Director Mary Cordes. “We’ve got all kinds of things coming up.” Hayner Library has partnered with Jacoby Arts Center and Lewis and Clark Community College’s YouthBuild program to construct little free art libraries. These libraries will operate like lending book libraries, but with art supplies. They will be scattered across the community and open to the public to take and trade art supplies, including art books. Throughout April, community members can participate in the Adult Spring Scavenger Hunt , which will take participants through Alton and the library to find different items. For every item found, participants earn a raffle ticket for the chance to win a birdfeeder, a wicker swing chair, or a raised planter. Also in April,

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ALTON - Michael Anderson is an Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club March 2025, Student of the Month. Throughout Anderson’s high school career he took honors classes and Advanced-Placement Courses, as well as College Preparatory Courses. He maintained a 4.6 GPA through his senior year. He received the Silver Medallion Award (top 8% in the graduating class) and Platinum Alpha Award (maintained a 4.5 GPA). He is currently a member of the National Honors Society as well as Mu Alpha Theta (a math honor society in which I tutor students). He played soccer for Alton High School in my junior and senior years and football in his freshman and sophomore years. He is also a 4-year varsity letterman for the swim team. He is a proud and active member of the RedBird Nest. He is also a current member of the Pickle-Ball Club and Social Studies Club. He remains active in the community and looks for opportunities to give back. He has volunteered for the Alton Athletic Association events, concessions and

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ALTON - Wren Crawford is an Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club Student of the Month for March 2025. Crawford is a senior attending Alton High School and is the daughter of Whitney Campbell and Marlon Crawford. She is thankful that the Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club has selected her as one of March’s Rotary Student of the Month recipients. Wren is grateful for her family, friends, teachers, and mentors for being a guiding light throughout her academic journey. Throughout her time at Alton High School, Wren has taken the necessary steps to achieve her goals and leave an everlasting mark on her school and community. Wren’s enrollment in Honors, Advanced Placement, and Dual Credit courses has molded her into a better student by developing fundamental skills and setting herself up for the college-bound path. Her triumph in these classes has granted her a 4.4 GPA, and she is currently on track to graduate as a Platinum Alpha, the highest honor a senior can receive by maintaining a 4.5 GPA.

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The deadline to submit your nomination for the 2025 Business of Pride program has been extended to Sunday, April 13. The St. Louis Business Journal is again seeking nominations for its Business of Pride program, which recognizes and celebrates outstanding LGBTQIA+ business leaders and companies that are advocating for inclusion and equality in the St. Louis region. Click here to submit your nomination now. Individuals and companies will be recognized in the June 20 issue of the Business Journal.…

ALTON - Ania Sneed of Marquette Catholic High School was one of the Students of the month for March 2025 at a regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Alton-Godfrey at Gentelin’s on Broadway Restaurant. These were comments by Sneed about the honor: "My name is Ania Sneed, and I am a Class of 2025 senior at Marquette Catholic High School. Throughout high school, I have dedicated myself to academic excellence, leadership, and creative growth. With a 4.24 GPA, I have maintained straight A’s and earned the distinction of high honor roll all four years. I am a proud member of Marquette’s National Honor Society and the National Society of High School Scholars. My passion for learning has led me to take several honors and dual-credit courses in history and English, allowing me to challenge myself and expand my perspective. "Beyond academics, service and creativity have been central to my journey. I have completed over 143 hours of community service, reflecting my commitment

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O'FALLON - Members of the Looking Glass Prairie Chapter, NSDAR, want the local community to appreciate their local library. In honor of National Library Week, April 6-12, four members of the chapter visited the O’Fallon Public Library and presented a yard sign displaying the library’s importance to chapter members. “Our members and their families rely on the library in a multitude of ways,” said Melissa McArthur, the chapter’s registrar and librarian. “We want the library workers to know how much they are needed and appreciated in today’s world. We especially appreciate coordinating with them for displays and ensuring sufficient copies of books are available for the chapter book club meetings.”

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