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Alton Mayor David Goins said police determined Vernon Randle Jr. was randomly shooting at cars when the woman was struck.

Three suspects are wanted for robbing a man sitting on a park bench near The Muny.

Tickets issued declined by 91.8% and warrants issued decreased by 95.3%.

With the aging of baby boomers, Missouri roads will likely see an small uptick in drivers aged 65 and older by 2025, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Officers responded to a call around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday for a man slumped behind the wheel at Tucker Boulevard and Convention Plaza.

It turns out I am not an Olympic ice skater. I went ice skating this weekend, and I spent most of my time clinging to the wall. I wanted to gracefully glide across the ice, whirling in circles, looking for all the world like a true ice wizard. Instead, I scooted my way around the rink a few times and called it good, relieved beyond measure that I managed to do this without falling down. I am not a graceful person, generally speaking. I’m actually very clumsy. Whether I fall down while rollerblading , dancing or — on occasion — ice skating, I spend a considerable amount of time either on the ground or very close to being on the ground. It’s humbling. I can hit the floor like no one’s business. Despite my doubts, I decided to give ice skating the old college try. This particular skating party was at the Centene Ice Center, where the St. Louis Blues practice. I’m sure the rink’s employees were a little let down, as they’re

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JERSEYVILLE - Three Illinois residents face a range of criminal charges filed recently in Jersey County, including one stolen vehicle case and two cases involving thefts from the Jerseyville Walmart. Aaron E. Anderson, 36, of Jerseyville, was charged with two counts of burglary and one count of theft. Anderson allegedly entered the Jerseyville Walmart without authority on two occasions, once on April 1, 2024 and again on April 6, 2024, with the intent to commit a theft. Descriptions of the charges list multiple items reportedly stolen by Anderson, including four boxes of Boost protein shakes, three electric razors of various brands and types, and “an Xbox fridge,” with a total value over $300. Anderson faces three Class 3 felony counts for each charge described, and was released with a summons to appear in court on Sept. 17, 2024. In a similar but separate case, Aaron M. Rubio, 50, of Waukegan, Ill., was charged with retail theft, a Class 3 felony, and criminal

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From the Wall Street Journal today: Why Philadelphia Is Bucking a Nationwide Surge in Evictions In a nutshell, Philadelphia's success is chalked up to its mandatory eviction diversion program: "After a trial period [starting in 2020], the city in June made it a permanent requirement for landlords to go through out-of-court negotiations with tenants before ...continue reading "How’s the eviction crisis coming along?"

Is the arrest of Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, a justified move to combat illegal activities, or is it a case of dangerous overreach that threatens privacy and free speech online? We had hoped that when French law enforcement released the details of the charges we’d have a better picture of what happened. Instead, we’re […]

Paul Myers has been with the school district for more than 25 years. He started the superintendent role last year.

The St. Louis Preservation Board will review the project Monday.

Urban Fort is targeting an opening date in early spring 2025.

WASHINGTON — Texas and 15 states Friday filed a suit in federal court to block the Biden administration’s program that protects some people in the country without authorization who are married to U.S. citizens from deportation and grants them a pathway to citizenship. States in the suit, which was filed in United States District Court […]

An executive writes that the region has taken key steps to solving homelessness, and shares the path forward.

Earlier this year, Eminem sampled Steve Miller Band’s '80s classic “Abracadabra” for his track "Houdini," and Miller says he’s amazed at how fast the song became a huge hit.In an interview with…

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The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is seeking three suspects after a robbery in the city's Forest Park neighborhood over the weekend.