ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Thursday, October 31, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Je’von Henderson, 30 years of age, of the 9900 block of Sloane Square in St. Louis, Missouri 63134, for Assault First Degree Special Victim, Armed Criminal Action, and Resisting Arrest. A booking photo of Henderson is not available as he is currently hospitalized. Henderson is being held on $500,000, cash only, no 10%, bond. Please note, charges are merely an accusation, and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement reads: Police conducted a traffic stop on a 2014 Lexus being operated by the defendant for a license plate violation and excessively tinted windows. During the traffic stop, the officer observed what he believed to be clues of possible intoxication and asked the defendant to exit the vehicle. The officer also placed a tire-deflation device in front of one of the vehicle’
WOOD RIVER – LoveJoy United Presbyterian Church proudly announces the installation of new solar panels, a major step forward in its commitment to ecological stewardship as an Earth Care Congregation. The panels are projected to produce 68,874 KWh of electricity annually, powering the church and reducing its carbon footprint. As an Earth Care Congregation, LoveJoy United actively engages in practices that honor God's creation. We are committed to recycling, using reusable dishes, cultivating a community garden, and nurturing native prairie and butterfly habitats on our grounds. These actions reflect our dedication to sustainable living and decreasing the harm we inflict on the world around us. This commitment is deeply rooted in our faith. Scripture calls us to care for creation: Psalm 19 reminds us that "the heavens declare the glory of God," and Psalm 104 celebrates God's wisdom in creating the earth and its creatures. Our faith leads us to live out our baptismal calling
Not that it matters to anyone, but here's a way to look at today's inflation report: Inflation right now is within a hair of Donald Trump's average before the pandemic. The pandemic created the surge and the pandemic ended it. It's over. Everyone can relax.
ALTON - Alton Little Theater’s production of “The Rocky Horror Show” continues with a midnight showing on Halloween night. At 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2024, community members are invited to ALT for the show, complete with prop bags, treats, coffee and lots of fun. There will be three more shows this weekend. “It’s a lot of singing and dancing,” said Lee Cox, ALT executive director. “Everybody’s so into it. It’s a young-ish and energetic cast, and they love it and they’re all bonded together, as you can tell. They're very cohesive. They work well with each other.” Cox said the show is “just so hokey” and very fun for the performers and audience members alike. Directed by Becca Peach, “The Rocky Horror Show” tells the story of Brad and Janet, an innocent couple who find themselves at the mansion of a mad scientist. The cult classic movie “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is based
EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s surveying and geomatics program has raised $520,000 to market their program to high school students. The four-year bachelor’s program is new to SIUE and is a collaboration between the School of Engineering (SOE) and the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences. This program has a strong advisory board comprised of corporate and professional leaders in the field. The degree program is the only one of its kind within 300 miles of the St. Louis area. The need for an excellent talent pipeline is a pressing concern for SOE stakeholders, and with this professional program employers are ready to hire SIUE graduates. John Cabage, PhD, associate professor and Chair of the Department of Construction, said the funds for marketing the program came from surveying companies in Illinois and Missouri. “In six short months, we were able to get investments from 22 different companies,” said
Americans are worried about the effect of artificial intelligence on the election, as polls show, but the public probably doesn’t understand the full extent of its influence on what they experience every day, an academic studying the technology says. There have been obvious examples of AI-generated misinformation, like false audio of President Joe Biden, a fake video […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: Town & Country Bank has opened its second St. Louis-area location with a loan production office in Creve Coeur in a move that puts it closer to business clients. The location at 707 N. New Ballas Road in The Plaza Shops reflects the ambition of the bank, which is headquartered […]
EAST ALTON-Wood River High School will host its third College and Career Night on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Missy Stuif, a coordinator said: "We will have over 45 representatives from college and tech schools, the military, and from the workforce." The event will be held in East Alton-Wood River's Memorial Gymnasium. "Please join us for a chance to talk to several college representatives, plus the workforce, military, and tech school reps," Stuif said. "There will also be some attendance drawings for students."
Hunters harvested a new-state-record 15 black bears during Missouri’s fourth black bear hunting season, the Missouri Department of Conservation announced Thursday.
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: Ryan Zwijack, Edwardsville city engineer, announced the anticipated timeline for the project to replace water lines that were installed in the 1800s. The city is finalizing its design plan that will be submitted to the Illinois Department of Transportation. If everything is approved, construction on the project is expected to begin […]
JERSEYVILLE — Students at St. Francis Holy Ghost Catholic School were introduced to the intersection of faith and science on Wednesday when Sister Pieta Keller, a biomedical engineer and member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George, visited the school to share her unique vocation with fifth through eighth graders. Sister Pieta, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University, serves as an innovation engineer with OSF HealthCare, primarily working at the OSF Innovation Jump Simulation and Education Center in Peoria, Illinois. During her visit, she explained to the students how she integrates her religious calling with her engineering career to benefit others. “I truly feel that God has placed me here. He led me to choose a field that allows me to pursue my love of engineering, in addition to answering His call to serve Him. This work combines to positively affect people’s lives every day,” Sister Pieta said. Her work involves creating
Authorities are seeking information regarding four masked suspects involved in armed robberies across three states, including the robbery of a Winchester jewelry store last month.
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