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HIGHLAND - After a car accident almost cost 14-year-old Brayden Baer his life, the Highland community has rallied around their own “hometown hero.” As Baer is recovering from his injuries, including two total lung collapses and a traumatic brain injury, Highland community members will host “Battle for Brayden” to help pay for medical expenses. This all-day event on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, will offer several activities and chances for people to participate, up to and including the main fight planned for that evening at the K of C hall. “Everybody likes this kid. Everybody does,” explained Chris Freimann, who helped organize the event. “The lucky part is, we’re very thankful that he is home now and he’s starting to live a version of a normal life.” The Battle for Brayden event starts at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday with a 5k. This is followed by a yoga class at 8:45 a.m., then a cornhole tournament at 11 a.m. All of these

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The Wainwright Office Building, a prominent structure in Downtown St. Louis, has a new owner.

ROXANA – Ridley Allen, a standout player for the Roxana Shells, had an exceptional girls' softball season this past spring. As a senior in 2025, Allen is expected to continue her impressive performance at the plate. Allen is a Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month. She has demonstrated remarkable versatility on the field, her head girls softball coach Wade Stahlhut said. "Ridley is a very athletic player," Stahlhut added. "She can play multiple positions and has even been slated in the catcher position." During the 2024 season, Allen secured her place as a formidable hitter, and will likely be the No. 4 hitter for the Shells next season. She recorded seven home runs, 24 RBIs, and 21 hits, achieving a batting average of .328. These statistics underscore her potential as a future college player. In addition to her athletic prowess, Allen is also active in the drama group and theater at Roxana High School. "She has a beautiful voice," Stahlhut remarked, highlighting

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In the ongoing battle between Elon Musk and the Brazilian Supreme Court, it appears that Elon was the first to blink. At least a little bit. What started to shape up as a new front in the battle, with Elon’s SpaceX defying the order to block X on its Starlink satellite internet service, crumbled on […]

A 31-year-old St. Louis County man was found guilty on Tuesday for a fatal crash that claimed the lives of his ex-girlfriend and her toddler daughter.

A St. Louis City resident is concerned with a sinkhole that is swallowing up his front yard and part of the road in front of his home near Gravois Park.

Should Cook County, home to Chicago and sprawling suburbs, break away from Illinois to form a new state? Voters in several Illinois counties could encounter a striking question, similarly phrased, on their ballots this fall.

GODFREY – The motorcyclist involved in the crash with a vehicle at the intersection of Godfrey Road and Stamper Lane in Godfrey has died, Madison County Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido said on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. Godfrey Fire Department responded to the crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle last Wednesday night. The rider was initially taken to Alton Memorial Hospital and then airlifted to a hospital in St. Louis for additional treatment, but he did not recover. The victim was taken off life support Friday night. The Illinois State Police Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating the accident. Pulido said at this time the name of the victim could not be released.

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Metallica has premiered a new video for their Kill 'Em All instrumental "(Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth," featuring previously unpublished photos of late bassist Cliff Burton."We recently acquired hundreds of photos shot by…

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BELLEVILLE — The Belleville Labor Day parade on Monday provided an ideal setting for the Marching Maroons to showcase their traditional uniforms in full splendor. The event, marked by clear skies and mild temperatures, drew substantial community support. The Marching Maroons expressed gratitude towards parent chaperones who played a pivotal role in the day's success. "Special thanks to all of our parent chaperones who helped our day be so successful," the group noted. Community support was also highlighted as a key factor in the parade's positive atmosphere. "We give a special shout-out to our communities for giving the band so much support this weekend!" the Marching Maroons added in a statement.

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The three-day fair brings hundreds of top-notch artists together alongside food, music, live art experiences, and more.

I see that Rep. Jamie Raskin is trying to follow up on a weird Washington Post story from a month ago: Democratic leaders on the House Oversight Committee released a letter Tuesday asking former president Donald Trump if he ever illegally received money from the government of Egypt, and whether money from Cairo played a ...continue reading "Did Donald Trump take $10 million from Egypt?"

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites prospective students to learn more about its opportunities in the Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy and Engineering at its upcoming fall Explore Days. Explore Days allow students and their families to interact directly with faculty, staff and current students as they learn more about an academic area of interest and the benefits of earning a degree in nursing, pharmacy or engineering from SIUE. SIUE Explore Days include: School of Nursing: Saturday, Sept. 14 School of Pharmacy: Saturday, Oct. 12 School of Engineering: Saturday, Nov. 9 “Explore Nursing Day is a great opportunity to discover what SIUE and the School of Nursing has to offer,” said Danielle Allen, EdD, director of Student Services. “Students will be able to tour our simulated nursing lab and the new WE CARE Clinic REACH mobile health unit. Also, they will hear from staff, current students and faculty and gain insight

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Rolling Stone has published a list of the 100 best television episodes ever, and there's not much point arguing over it.¹ It's a matter of taste, right? But there's one thing that bugs me. If your reviewers are all people whose TV experience goes back only to the '80s, that's fine. I get that it's ...continue reading "I guess TV really sucked in the ’50s and ’60s"

A new portrait of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury is helping to raise money for an important cause.The portrait, “The Mercury,” was painted by Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and is described as…

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A new dating survey named three Missouri parks as top spots in the U.S. for lovers to enjoy a romantic and secluded setting.

Specific plans for the historic building weren't revealed.