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Milton's wind speeds skyrocketed by 90 mph in 24 hours. It’s one of the fastest intensification events scientists have ever witnessed in the Atlantic.

The first 100 customers at the grand opening on Oct. 17 will get a gift bag.

A man on on Saturday was charged with following a child into a public bathroom, exposing himself and grabbing the child's head.

BELLEVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent daytime lane closures will take place on Lebanon Road from West Boulevard to Cross Street in St. Clair County, weather permitting, on Thursday, Oct. 10. The lane closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all signage and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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On this first anniversary of October 7, I have a bit of an unusual observation. I don't even know if it's correct, but here goes. On the Israeli side of things, there's no shortage of people who will publicly say exactly what they think Israel should be doing. Their point of view is pretty simple: ...continue reading "What is the pro-Palestinian argument?"

A high school senior from Lebanon has died after running a weekend race.

MADISON COUNTY - Illinois State Police Troop 8 is investigating a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 northbound at Illinois Route 4 in Madison County at 12:33 p.m. on Oct. 7, 2024. ISP said the following from a preliminary investigation into the crash: "The investigation indicates the following occurred: ISP Troop 8 responded to the location above for the report of a single-vehicle crash involving a commercial motor vehicle. "Unit 1, a Freightliner Truck Tractor Semi-Trailer was traveling northbound on I-55, when for unknown reasons, it left swerved and left the roadway, causing the trailer to overturn. No injuries were reported at the scene." The crash investigation remains open and there is no further information available for release at this time.

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A man is accused of shooting and killing a person in Pagedale shortly after he told a cop they had stolen a pound of marijuana from him.

A St. Louis woman appeared in federal court on Monday and admitted to stealing her late grandmother’s government benefits.

It is now OK in Germany to use an apostrophe to indicate the possessive: Guidelines issued by the body regulating the use of Standard High German orthography have clarified that the use of the punctuation mark colloquially known as the Deppenapostroph (“idiot’s apostrophe”) has become so widespread that it is permissible. The Deppenapostroph is not ...continue reading "Germany caves in on apostrophes"

WASHINGTON — In an interview released Sunday on a widely heard podcast geared toward young women, Vice President Kamala Harris stressed the importance of reproductive rights, a central topic in her bid for the White House. The “Call Her Daddy” host, Alex Cooper, specifically centered the 40-minute interview around issues affecting women such as domestic […]

After performing the final Beatles song, “Now and Then,” in concert for the first time in Uruguay, Paul McCartney has made it part of the set on his Got Back tour. Now, he’s…

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Earthbound Beer, a popular brewery in St. Louis, will close in December 2024 after ten years of operation, as the owners plan to pursue new ventures.

A majority of voters support using the $280 million NFL Rams settlement for infrastructure improvements, with 55% favoring redeveloping vacant buildings and infrastructure in Downtown and underinvested neighborhoods.

“We were like family,” one customer said from the front of the line on Monday.

The St. Louis region's biggest water utility has paused billing after a “cybersecurity incident." The company said its water remains safe to drink.