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Beginners Night

1 month 2 weeks ago

Looking to try out chess in a welcoming, judgment-free environment? Come to the Saint Louis Chess Club to learn and play with other beginners! Led by our friendly and experienced […]

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Myranda Levins

Former St. Louis Television News Anchor Arrested for Fatal Stabbing Of Elderly Mother In Wichita

1 month 2 weeks ago
WICHITA, Kan. — The Wichita Police Department has announced that 47-year-old woman - Angelynn "Angie" Mock - was arrested early Friday morning, Oct. 31, 2025, in connection with the fatal stabbing of her 80-year-old mother in southeast Wichita. Mock previously worked as a news anchor at FOX 2 in St. Louis from 2011 to 2015. Wichita Police said Mock was taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder after officers responded to a reported cutting at a residence in the 1500 block

Symbolic Strength More Important Than Facts When It Comes To Misinformation

1 month 2 weeks ago
Why do some people endorse claims that can easily be disproved? It’s one thing to believe false information, but another to actively stick with something that’s obviously wrong. Our new research, published in the Journal of Social Psychology, suggests that some people consider it a “win” to lean in to known falsehoods. We are social psychologists who study […]
Randy Stein and Abraham Rutchick

Illinois State Police Conduct Safety Checks in Two Counties

1 month 2 weeks ago
COLLINSVILLE — The Illinois State Police announced the results of Roadside Safety Checks conducted in Madison and St. Clair counties in October, aimed at reducing impaired driving and enhancing road safety. During the enforcement period, troopers issued a total of 80 citations and arrests, including one for driving under the influence and nine for other alcohol or drug-related offenses. Additional citations included 14 occupant restraint violations, 41 registration offenses, 38 driver’s

211 Powered by United Way of Greater St. Louis Available 24/7 for Residents Seeking Food Resources

1 month 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS – With the escalating local demand for food-related resources, the United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) 211 team and Volunteer Center, alongside our dedicated partners, are unwavering in our commitment to delivering vital support and resources to neighbors in need. Together, we are taking proactive measures to ensure that assistance is readily available to those who need it most. United Way’s 211 is here to help through the uncertain times ahead. We are here to

Green Gift Bazaar Discontinued; Organizers Urge Community to Shop Local This Holiday Season

1 month 2 weeks ago
ALTON - After 22 years of hosting and over a decade of co-hosting with Alton Main Street, the Green Gift Bazaar has served its purpose and will not be held this year. The event began in 2002, when Small Business Saturdays weren’t yet a widespread movement and Black Friday was the primary focus of the holiday shopping season. The Sierra Club and Alton Main Street would like to thank all of the artists, makers, hosts, volunteers, and participants for many years of dedicated participation

Collinsville Police Capture Wanted Man Andrey Wilke Amid Public Tips

1 month 2 weeks ago
COLLINSVILLE - Andrey W. Wilke, 28, wanted on multiple warrants, has been arrested in Missouri and is currently in custody, the Collinsville Police Department announced. Collinsville Police said Wilke, whose last known address was in Collinsville, faced active felony warrants for unlawful use of a credit card and financial exploitation of the elderly. He also had an outstanding warrant from another agency for identity theft, the police said. Authorities had been seeking Wilke as part of their

Free Hot Meal Available in East Alton This Week

1 month 2 weeks ago
EAST ALTON - Community members are invited to East Alton for a free spaghetti dinner. From 5–7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, you can stop by the town hall at 33 S. 9th Street in East Alton to enjoy a hot meal and a sense of community. Organized by Jennifer Maher, the community spaghetti dinner aims to bring people together and help those who might be struggling. “We are offering warm meals to anyone and everyone in the community,” Maher said. “Times are tough,