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Stefhon M. Hawkins, 28, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the shooting death of 33-year-old Ryan Thompson at a home in the city's Baden neighborhood.

The Trump Administration is apparently going to be a law unto itself. There have been plenty of people put up against the wall in recent days, but the weekend concluded with Donald Trump — perhaps illegally — firing at least 15 Inspectors General. This mass firing leaves the Defense Department, State Department, Department of Veterans […]

Bryan will share the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre stage with DJ Rock, George Birge, Randall King and Mae Estes.

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ST. LOUIS - Police are investigating a shooting that occurred inside the Cross Keys Schnucks in Florissant on Monday afternoon. According to the Florissant Police Department, the shooting took place Monday afternoon at the Cross Keys Schnucks, located in the 13000 block of New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant. When officers arrived on the scene, [...]

DeepSeek R1 has hit the AI community like a slow-rolling tsunami wave. First it was intriguing. Then definitely cool. Then the talk of Silicon Valley. Then the hottest thing since the original ChatGPT. Now it's broken out of the tech world and come crashing down on Wall Street. Who knows? Maybe we never needed all ...continue reading "DeepSeek R1 has the world in a tizzy"

A Flordell Hills man appeared in St. Louis Circuit Court to plead guilty to a fatal shooting in the city’s Baden neighborhood.

In a slate of several bills restricting reproductive rights and divorce, Oklahoma senator Dusty Deevers suggests anyone making anything even vaguely pornographic should go to jail.

Mayor Tishaura Jones on Monday announced the replacement for former St. Louis City Justice Center Commissioner Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah, who was f in December. During Clemons-Abdullah's three-year tenure, the number of inmate deaths only went up, and health concerns inside the jail grew amid shifts between health care providers. Doug Burris, who the city recently hired as a consultant to assess the jail and provide recommendations for improvement, will act as interim commissioner as the city continues…

Alice Cooper's touring lineup is shaking up once more.The "No More Mr. Nice Guy" rocker has announced that former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke will play in his live band during his…

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ALTON - In a recent interview on Our Daily Show! with Riverbender.com host C.J. Nasello, Madison County State's Attorney Thomas Haine highlighted the critical role of community involvement in the justice system, urging residents to report criminal activities to law enforcement. Haine's comments come amid ongoing efforts to enhance public safety in Madison County. During the interview, Haine emphasized the importance of tips from the community, stating, "You have to have trust in the community that it will be reported and successfully prosecuted." Haine noted that the initial report of a crime is often undervalued but serves as the essential starting point for achieving justice. Haine referenced a recent case that illustrates the significance of community trust and reporting. He described how a key witness, who was also a nephew of the suspect, felt compelled to come forward after seeing holiday advertisements that emphasized the value of family. This emotional realization led him

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The trooper handcuffed Mathew Paul Chandler, 47, and handed him to a sheriff's deputy to keep him secure. Then, he heard yelling.

ALTON - As the consolidated election on April 1, 2025, approaches, Ward 2 Alderwoman Carolyn MacAfee is looking ahead to her goals if reelected. MacAfee has held the position of Ward 2 alderwoman for 12 years. She is facing two challengers in the April 1 election. She expressed appreciation for the accomplishments she has made over the past decade, as well as excitement about her plans for the next four years. “I’m going to continue to make Alton a better place to live,” MacAfee said. “I’m a 24/7, seven days a week alderman.” MacAfee shared that she does not work full-time and she is not raising children, so she is “available all the time.” She answers every phone call and works to make sure her constituents are heard. She pointed to the recent snowstorm as an example. As MacAfee waited in her house for two days for her street to be cleared, she took calls from her neighbors in Ward 2 and directed the Public Works Department

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