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If the purchase goes through, the ferry to St. Charles County will run 7 days a week year-round, starting next April. Now it runs Friday through Sunday from April to November.

KISS founding guitarist Ace Frehley is being remembered by his former bandmates, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Peter Criss.Stanley and Simmons released a joint statement following the news of Frehley’s…

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In a tragic turn of events, Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan was killed in a plane crash just weeks before the 2000 election, but he still won the U.S. Senate seat posthumously, with his wife Jean Carnahan being appointed to the seat after his death.

MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss who captivated audiences with his elaborate makeup and smoke-filled guitar, died Thursday. He was 74. Frehley died peacefully surrounded by family in Morristown following a recent fall, according to his agent. Family members said in a statement that they are “completely devastated and heartbroken” but will cherish his laughter and celebrate the kindness he bestowed upon others. Kiss, whose hits include “Rock and Roll All Nite” and “Detroit Rock City,” was known for its intense stage shows, which included fireworks, smoke and eruptions of fake blood performed by band members in black-and-white painted faces, platform boots and black wigs. Frehley and his band mates were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.

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St. Louis native John O'Leary is advocating for blood donation, emphasizing its importance for burn victims like himself.

From Construction Dive: Rising costs and slowing deal flow are pressuring contractors’ pipelines, said Anirban Basu, chief economist at Associated Builders and Contractors, during an Oct. 8 webinar on construction’s outlook. Firms active in data center work report about 12 months of backlog, but high input and labor costs are putting a dent in contractors’ […]

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EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County officials celebrated leadership, learning, and legacy on Wednesday as they recognized local 4-H members and presented the 2025 Nick Petrillo Champions of Mental Health Scholarships. Chairman Chris Slusser began the meeting by presenting a proclamation to Meghan Cope, 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator with the University of Illinois Extension. Slusser said although he never participated in 4-H growing up, his personal connection to the organization is through his wife. He said she grew up in Colorado in a farming community, and she didn’t show livestock, but learned photography, baking and cake decorating skills. “It’s not what a lot of people think about with 4-H,” he said. “They think about livestock. Really it’s an organization that teaches lifelong skills. “It’s great to see so many young people carrying that tradition forward.” Cope thanked county leaders for their continued support

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Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway once served as a U.S. Attorney and prosecuted federal cases. She says she’s never seen anything like what we’ve seen with St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery.

ALTON — Charges have been filed against three individuals in connection with a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, the Alton Police Department announced on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Following an extensive and fast-moving investigation, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine charged Rico F. Long, Stacey T. Samuels, and Chelsea N. Stout with multiple offenses related to the incident. Long and Samuels each face two counts: aggravated battery with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender. Stout faces three counts: aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated battery, and obstructing justice. All three individuals are being held at the Madison County Jail pending a detention hearing under the SAFE-T Act. The Alton Police Department emphasized its commitment to thoroughly investigating violent crimes and holding offenders accountable to maintain community safety. All those charged are presumed innocent

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The long-awaited demolition of Jamestown Mall is finally complete. After more than a decade of sitting vacant, St. Louis County leaders say the site is now clear and ready for a new chapter.

Ace Frehley, the founding guitarist for the rock band KISS, has died at age 74.His death was confirmed in a statement from his family."We are completely devastated and heartbroken," the…

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Jeffrey Leslie's sentence was issued by Circuit Judge Annette Llewellyn.

A Vietnam veteran who served his country now gets to sit back and let his country serve him.

GRAFTON — Pere Marquette State Park hosted a well-attended Fishing and Owl Night program recently, combining outdoor education and nighttime exploration for families and children. The event, which has been running for about 35 years, offers participants the opportunity to learn about fishing, owls, and the experience of being in the woods after dark. Scott Isringhausen, the park’s urban fishing coordinator with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, described the evening as “definitely one of the most successful ones we have ever had.” He also describes the event as "one of his favorite times of the year at the park." This year's program began at 5:30 p.m. at the Pere Marquette educational pond with a session on fish and fishing. Following the presentation, children fished at the bluegill pond adjacent to the visitor center, where some of the kids caught over 20 fish individually," he said. "I think they all caught at least 10 fish or more," Isringhausen

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According to SLCPD, this childcare center for officers is the first in the St. Louis region.

Frehley, 74, was on life support earlier in the day Thursday, TMZ reported.