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Syntrell Howard pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter, armed criminal action and unlawful gun possession in the May 3, 2023, death of Miguel Johnson, 29.

Yes, it’s that time of year again! We’re gearing up for the latest edition of our annual public domain game jam, Gaming Like It’s 1929! We’ve been running these game jams ever since 2019, when new works began entering the public domain in the US for the first time in over two decades, as a […]

Only minor injuries were reported.

Good ol' Democrats: Donald Trump extorted Ukraine, tried to violently overturn the 2020 election, pardoned every crony he could dig up, and has nominated for cabinet-level positions Matt Gaetz, Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr., and Kash Patel. The only one of these that has generated more than token opposition from Republicans is Matt Gaetz, ...continue reading "Democrats back down from a knife fight yet again"

Accel Entertainment, a Chicago-based operator of gaming terminals, has closed on its purchase of Collinsville horse track FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing.

A city Fire Department spokesman said the blaze at the old Northview Village facility may have been caused by homeless people apparently living there.

“If it wasn’t for Saudi and Russia we would have reached an agreement here.”

An Illinois legislative committee and the Illinois Department of Agriculture agreed recently to delay finalizing new regulations governing hemp production amid an outcry of protests from small, independent producers. Those proposed rules have been in development for at least two years. But the most recent draft, submitted in September, contained significant changes from earlier versions that caught many in the industry by surprise. That included provisions allowing unannounced inspections and testing…

Miles of LED Christmas lights synchronized to rocking Christmas music – that’s what you’ll find at WonderLight’s Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway. Open nightly from Nov. 15 to Jan. […]

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden dazzles visitors with its exquisite light displays year after year. Come to celebrate the season with more than two million twinkling lights, beautiful […]

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Christopher Collings, 49, is scheduled to die by lethal injection Tuesday evening at the state prison in Bonne Terre. His would be the fourth execution in Missouri this year.

Law enforcement credits Sunday's wintry weather for helping them arrest two men in connection with an armed robbery.

A school bus with students from Francis Howell School District slid off the road on Monday near Marthasville.

The Polar Express Train Ride at St. Louis Union Station is an important holiday tradition. Set to The Polar Express motion picture soundtrack, the magical experience takes guests on a […]

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GRAFTON - Cindy Lou Who’s question, “Where are you, Christmas?” was answered with enthusiasm by Grafton on Friday evening, Nov. 29, 2024, at its annual tree lighting in The Grove Memorial Park. The spirit of Christmas is alive and well in this small river town with its decorated and lighted park, hometown friendliness and the brightly lit tree that now sparkles for travelers along its river and highway. Led by Santa and Mrs. Claus, visitors enjoyed hot chocolate and s’mores provided by Mary Jo and Justin Cote’s team from the Grafton Pub. Fire pits toasted marshmallows and warmed fingers and toes, adding to the jolly camaraderie of families, friends and neighbors as Christmas songs and carols by Nicki Brooks filled the air. Candy canes, Santa hats, sleigh bell necklaces and a photo opp with Santa and Mrs. Claus created first Christmas 2024 memories for smallest to tallest. New to the event this year, four Wal Mart gift cards were given away—an early

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