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The legal marijuana industry is sharing concerns with local hemp farmers over unregulated products that advertise as hemp but are in reality unlicensed marijuana.

The initiative, announced by County Executive Sam Page, aims to assist the more than 47,000 families in St. Louis County who rely on SNAP benefits each month.

The City’s Community Development Administration (CDA) has announced $1.14 million in new Neighborhood Plan Implementation Awards, funding transformative, community-led projects across seven neighborhoods — including Skinker DeBaliviere, West End, Downtown, Downtown West, Covenant Blu-Grand Center, Jeff-Vander-Lou, and St. Louis Place. Funded through the City’s Economic Development Sales Tax (Ordinance 70435), the program allocates 10% of […]

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St. Charles County Police confirm as many as 15-20 guns were stolen from Crown Guns on Tuesday. Now, three suspects are facing charges in multiple counties.

From Multi-Housing News: The development and design team of Lawrence Group and New + Found are beginning work on a full rebuild of Mansion House apartments, a nearly 60-year-old multifamily community located in downtown St. Louis, Mo. near the Gateway Arch. The sister firms, both headed by CEO Steve Smith, are partnering with ownership entity […]

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GRANITE CITY - Livia Goebel is a junior middle hitter for the Edwardsville High girls volleyball team, and she's proving to be an important part of the Tigers' success going into the IHSA Class 4A regional final Oct. 30, 2025, at Granite City Memorial Gym. In the Tigers' 25-14, 25-3 win over the host Warriors in the semifinal on Oct. 28, 2025, Goebel had five kills, seven points, two aces, a block, and two digs in the match. She has played a vital role in helping Edwardsville to a 24-11 mark going into the final against Quincy. In a post-match interview held after the win over Granite, Goebel felt good about the happenings of the evening and felt confident going into the final. "I feel pretty great," Goebel said. "I feel like my team came together well, and we were able to come out with a good win tonight." Livia is a Spencer Homes Female Athlete of the Month for the Edwardsville girls' volleyball team. It's been another good season thus far for the Tigers, with only two seniors

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From ENR: Nearly two-thirds of construction workers have experienced anxiety or depression in the last 12 months—64% compared to 54% in 2024—according to a mental health survey conducted by St. Louis-based contractor Clayco. Reporting or talking about those struggles is still a challenge for workers who fear they will be treated differently on the job, […]

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ALTON – Residents of Alton and Granite City face felony charges in two separate cases of battery in Madison County. Andre D. Prayer, 45, of Alton, was charged on Oct. 20, 2025 with a Class 3 felony count of unlawful possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine and a Class A misdemeanor count of domestic battery. On Oct. 17, 2025, Prayer allegedly placed his arm around the victim’s neck and held her without legal justification. Charging documents state the victim in this case was a family or household member of Prayer’s. The Bethalto Police Department presented the case against Prayer, who was granted pretrial release from custody. 59-year-old Kevin C. Lee Sr. of Granite City was charged in an unrelated case from Oct. 24, 2025 with two counts of aggravated battery, both Class 3 felonies. Lee reportedly struck an individual about the head and hand without legal justification, causing the victim to sustain a laceration and a fractured finger on Oct. 14

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Rocker Alice Cooper is teaming with magician Criss Angel for a new Las Vegas show, Welcome to Our Nightmare, at The Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.The…

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said there is not “sufficient” evidence that Tylenol causes autism, softening warnings he and President Trump have repeatedly made to discourage the medicine's use by pregnant women and young children.   During a press conference Wednesday, Kennedy reiterated that pregnant women should use Tylenol only when “absolutely necessary.” “We've all said from the beginning [...]

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The lot at Kingshighway and Oakland Avenue, occupied until last year by a row of dilapidated houses that laid out a gritty welcome mat for motorists coming off the interstate, will stay empty for now. Kansas City-based NorthPoint Development, which had planned a $120 million apartment complex with more than 300 […]

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GLEN CARBON – A local “mini storage” facility is one step closer to realizing its plans to expand. Village Board members on Tuesday unanimously approved an expanded site plan for the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Mini Storage facility at 5214 Chain of Rocks Road in Edwardsville. Director of Community Development Erika Heil said the expansion will consist of two new storage facility buildings. One building will measure about 9,000 square feet, while the other will total approximately 7,300 square feet. Mayor Bob Marcus asked if the exteriors of the new structures will match those of the site’s existing structures, which Heil confirmed, stating they will be “in concert” with the current structures. Heil said the facility’s initial expanded site plan from 2012 had previously been approved, but expired in 2013. The project will now be built under more modern guidelines as the expansion plans are revisited. “As you know with our continuation

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There's a new sheriff in town. A judge has appointed former St. Louis police chief John Hayden as the interim sheriff for the City of St. Louis.

From UMSL Daily: The building sits just north of the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, though it predates the center by more than a quarter century. It has served a few purposes since opening in 1975 to house central support services. Less than a decade ago, it was home to the Office of Human […]

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The Normandy Schools Collaborative broke ground on a charging station Thursday morning for 15 electric busses.

ALTON — Jack Beaber, a standout guard and linebacker for Marquette Catholic, has been instrumental in the Explorers’ strong 2025 football season, which has positioned the team as a contender in the Illinois High School Association state playoffs. Beaber’s athleticism has made him a leader on both offense and defense throughout the season. In addition to his football achievements, he excels in track and field, holding Marquette Catholic’s school records in the shot put (51 feet, 1 inch) and discus (167 feet, 11.75 inches), both set in 2025. He is recognized as an Auto Butler Male Athlete of the Month for the Explorers and is anticipated to remain among the state’s top shot put and discus competitors in the 2026 outdoor track and field season. Marquette Catholic head football coach Eric Dickerson praised Beaber’s work ethic and character. “He is an incredible athlete and fun to be around and a great kid,” Dickerson said. “These

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The music of the Grateful Dead is featured in an upcoming movie from pro skier and artist Chris Benchetler.Mountains of the Moon, which opens in select theaters Nov. 14, is described as…

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