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Def Leppard has had a lot of highlights over the course of their career, but for frontman Joe Elliott one stands out above the rest.In a video post on Instagram,…

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COTTLEVILLE, Mo. - The City of Cottleville could soon hit pause on certain construction and housing projects, a move officials say would support long-term planning amid rapid population and neighborhood growth. On Wednesday, the Cottleville Board of Aldermen will hold a second reading and possible final vote on a bill proposing a six-month moratorium on [...]

You may recall a year or so ago, when Mark Zuckerberg whined to Jim Jordan about how the Biden administration “repeatedly pressured our teams for months to censor certain… content.” Or maybe you remember when he went on Joe Rogan and whined some more about Biden pressure on moderation, even though he admitted there that […]

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A person has died after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening in north St. Louis, according to police. Officials say an adult man was struck by at least one car in the 9800 block of Halls Ferry Rd. near Sun Valley Drive just before 8 p.m. He was pronounced [...]

Christopher R. Murray, 44, had a blood-alcohol limit of .096% when he hit the man, resulting in the man's lower leg being amputated, charges say.

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Devin Dunbar, whose last known address was in Florissant, was convicted of the murder of Brandon E. Scott, who was shot while playing a video game inside his house near Belleville in 2023.

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has approved a referendum petition that could overturn new redistricting laws passed earlier this year. That means the group behind the petition can now start collecting signatures from voters to get the issue on the November 2026 ballot.

ALTON - Alton Main Street will host their Downtown Chili Cook-Off this weekend. From 12–3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, community members can stop by FLOCK Food Truck Park for the chili competition. Entry costs $10 for adults and $5 for children. Each attendee will receive a two-ounce sample from every chili competitor and can vote for their favorite chef. “You just pay once to get in the door, and then you go around and eat to your heart’s content,” said Alton Main Street Executive Director Sara McGibany. This year’s Downtown Chili Cook-Off will feature 17 teams, divided into categories for individuals, businesses, organizations and restaurants. A panel of judges will decide on a winner in each category, who will receive $100. The best decorated booth will also receive a $100 prize. When attendees arrive, they receive a ticket that can be deposited at their favorite booth. Whoever collects the most tickets will win “the coveted silver

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ALTON - Riverbender.com's Ryan Schlueter provided a morning view of the remains of the home in the 1200 block of Seasons Drive in Godfrey on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. Charlie Schlueter and Ryan both contributed to the photos above. The fire started at about 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. The Godfrey Fire Protection Chief Eric Cranmer has described the home as "a total loss." Six fire departments fought the serious blaze valiantly to extinguish it. There was some damage to the siding and some other issues with a home next door during the massive blaze, but the fire department's efforts protected other structures in the neighborhood. Chief Cranmer said the fire spread into the attic of the home and eventually the roof collapsed. Thankfully, the family and neighbors were able to get out safely after the fire broke out.

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A St. Louis police officer is facing charges in a drunk driving crash that severely injured a scooter driver.

ALTON – Alton authorities have charged two area residents with obstructing justice after allegedly giving false information to police investigating separate shootings from earlier this year. Deveon J. L. Burger, 24, of East St. Louis, was charged on Oct. 10, 2025 with obstructing justice, a Class 4 felony. Burger allegedly gave police false information about Hosea J. Burgess, who was charged last June with a Class X felony count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a repeat offender in connection to the fatal shooting of Donald R. Lane of Alton on May 28, 2025. On May 30, 2025, Burger allegedly falsely told the police “that he did not see Hosea Burgess with a firearm” on the night of the shooting, according to charging documents. Burger was ordered released from custody pending trial in the case presented by the Alton Police Department. In a separate but similar case, a Collinsville man was also charged on Oct. 10, 2025 with a Class 4 felony count of obstructing

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — Detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred early Wednesday morning, Oct. 15, 2025, in the 8300 block of Eaton Place. Officers from the City of Jennings Precinct responded at 3:13 a.m. to a ShotSpotter activation in the area. Upon arrival, they found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. No suspects are currently in custody, and the investigation remains active. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477), where a reward may be available. Additional details will be released as they become available.

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Bruno David presents in the Project Room, Broken, But Beautiful, by Jean Mason, an exhibition of photographs revealing the earth’s power over our lives, as demonstrated by the June 2025 […]

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