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WATERLOO HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT MARQUETTE CATHOLIC 63, RED BUD 28: In the third-place game of the Waterloo Holiday Tournament, Marquette jumped out to a big early lead, and never looked back in taking the win over Red Bud. Allie Weiner led the Explorers with 19 points, while Delaney Ortman had nine points, Laila Davis scored five points, Jami Jones had four points, Kel'c Robinson came up with three points, Kaylyn St. Peters had two points, and Izzy Hough hit for a single point. The girls went 3-1 at the tournament with victories over Columbia, Marissa, and their 43-28 win today vs Red Bed. Kel’c Robinson was named to the All-Tournament team. The Explorers have now won 6 of their last 7 games and move to 9-6 on the season. The Musketeers slip to 12-6. The 2024-2025 varsity roster for the local high school girls' basketball team has a mix of talent and experience among its players. The roster features a total of 14 players, with a blend of forwards, guards, and centers.

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Jimmy Carter left office under a hail of scorn, but his reputation has improved over the years. I personally would take this only so far. Carter wasn't a great leader. His malaise speech was a bad idea even if he never used the word malaise. Purging his cabinet in 1979 was an act of public ...continue reading "Jimmy Carter’s economic legacy"

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A Christmas Eve hangout turned deadly when a High Ridge father pulled a gun on his son and his son’s pregnant fiancé.

The St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors has announced the awarding of its first scholarship. This scholarship was awarded to Leah Guss of Truxton, MO. Leah has been working with Lewis-Bade, Inc., in Warrenton, MO, as part of a field-to-finish survey crew while completing Warrenton high school with honors. She has […]

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred late Saturday night, resulting in the death of an adult male. The incident took place at approximately 11:22 p.m. on Dec. 28, 2024, in the 10100 block of Gravois Road, near the intersection with Laclede Station Road. Officers from the Affton Southwest Precinct in St. Louis County responded to a call reporting a person struck by vehicles. Upon arrival, they found the male victim who had been hit by two motor vehicles. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim was in the roadway when he was struck. Both drivers involved in the incident remained at the scene and are cooperating with law enforcement. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous or potentially receive a reward

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GLEN CARBON — A two-vehicle accident occurred on the northbound lanes of Illinois Route 159 at Illinois Highway 270 on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The incident took place around 7 p.m. The Glen Carbon Police Department on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, said there were no serious injuries reported in the crash and both vehicles did sustain damage. Emergency responders from the Glen Carbon Fire Department and Police Department were called to the Route 159 scene. According to reports, law enforcement has noted that a traffic light in the area is not functioning and has requested additional units for traffic control. Authorities are advising motorists to avoid the area while they manage the situation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation, and further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

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A 19-year-old woman has died following an accident Saturday afternoon in Franklin County.

GODFREY — A traffic crash involving a bicyclist and a pickup truck on Sunday evening, Dec. 29, 2024, resulted in the death of the cyclist, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Madison County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred around 6:26 p.m. on Dec. 29, 2024, in the 4100 block of Humbert Road in unincorporated Alton. According to preliminary investigations, a vehicle, described as a blue pickup truck, struck the bicyclist and subsequently fled the scene. The Madison County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the bicyclist was pronounced dead following the collision. Authorities have not released the identity of the victim pending notification of family members. As investigators work at the scene, Humbert Road between Union School Road and Randolph Street has been temporarily closed to traffic. The sheriff's office has stated that further updates will be provided as the investigation develops.

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Police have taken a suspect involved in a pursuit into custody Sunday evening.

As 2024 is drawing to a close soon, many are now on the hunt for their plans on New Year's Eve. St. Louis and the surrounding area have plenty to do to ring in the new year for all ages.