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Prosecutors charged Michael J. Roberts, 44, with felony child abduction. He was not in custody as of Thursday.

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. said Friday that its real estate arm has the two-building Pierre Laclede Center under contract to buy.

ALTON – Mayor David Goins, alongside elected officials including State Representative Amy Elik, Senator Erica Harriss, and other local leaders, are actively collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure the safety and well-being of the City of Alton and its residents. In ongoing discussions with the Illinois Municipal League (IML) and the City's insurer, the Risk Management Association (RMA), the primary focus remains the protection of public spaces and residents. Safety First: Mayor Goins and the City Council are committed to prioritizing the safety of Alton’s citizens. The City continues to work diligently with experts, including civil engineers and geotechnical specialists, to ensure public areas are thoroughly evaluated before reopening. Recent efforts have been coordinated with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and other relevant agencies to assess the situation and determine next steps. Positive Partnerships: The City of Alton has received significant

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Brenda Huddleston and Janice Griffin have gone to great lengths to verify oracles over the years about their great-great-great-grandmother.

This is Charlie sitting innocently next to a tree in our backyard. A few seconds after I took this he galloped up the tree, jumped onto the wall, and made his escape. He showed up shortly afterward in our neighbor's backyard. This is the first episode of catblogging taken with my new camera. Did I ...continue reading "Friday Cat Blogging – 13 September 2024"

Today on TAP: A different course on the Middle East is urgently needed, and harder than you might think.

A play inspired by an infamous drug bust involving The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Jagger's then-girlfriend Marianne Faithfull has inspired a new play, which will premiere Sept. 20 at…

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I don't know whether to laugh at this piece from Politico or to be disgusted or something else: Whenever Vice President Kamala Harris mentions Project 2025 — the Heritage Foundation’s now-toxic blueprint for the next Republican administration — blood starts throbbing in the temples of certain conservative Heritage veterans.... “I cannot think of a study ...continue reading "What’s the matter with Project 2025?"

Climate scientists have been saying this would happen for years. It will only get worse from here.

The Missouri Highway Patrol identified the man as Alexander R. Hedrick, 31.

It’s hardly surprising that someone who makes a living trafficking in things other than facts would have trouble recognizing facts when they’re applied to him. That’s the case here with Philip Godlewski — a self-proclaimed “patriot reporter” and QAnon conspiracy theorist. (h/t Volokh Conspiracy) According to claims made in court, Godlewski is “one of the […]

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ST. LOUIS - A Haney Hills man was charged after a road rage pursuit incident ended in a shooting in north St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s probable cause statement, the shooting happened on September 5 on the 4900 block of Natural Bridge Road in the Kingsway East neighborhood. The pursuit [...]

EDWARDSVILLE - Near noontime on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, a massive fire engulfed a Devon Court Apartment Complex in Edwardsville leading to a partial roof collapse and the deployment of multiple firefighting units. Heavy flames were visible shooting through the roof of the building in the 100 block of Devon Court, which houses an estimated six apartments. The entire roof eventually collapsed, prompting firefighters to temporarily evacuate the interior of the building for their safety. A fire was reported at an apartment complex on Devon Court just after 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13. The fire appeared to have started on the second floor and spread to the attic, Edwardsville Fire Chief James Whiteford said. The City of Edwardsville reported there were some occupants inside the building when the fire broke out, many of whom helped to ensure the building was empty. The Edwardsville Fire and Police Departments also helped to ensure the building was empty, the city said. "Several occupants

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The family’s passion for piloting hot air balloons is a hobby that’s spanned decades and ignited a community-wide tradition.

A new startup in Fediverse space offers a unique way for people to support their favorite creatives and builders on the network.

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