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A second man was arrested and charged in connection with a woman’s death last week in St. Louis that followed an abduction in Clayton.

Average home prices were up last month, and suddenly nobody wants one anymore: That's a drop of 128,000 homes from the previous month. It's the fifth biggest decline in history.

St. Louis’ sewer district will receive the largest loan in the history of Missouri’s clean water fund — equal to almost the entire current balance of the state’s fund for similar projects.  The Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced Monday that it had awarded a $640 million loan to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to […]

ALTON - Summer American Legion baseball will take centerstage at Alton’s Lloyd Hopkins Field July 24-27, 2025. The Illinois Junior Legion Baseball State Championship will be held in Alton showcasing six of the state’s best junior legion baseball teams in an exciting playoff series. The games will be held at the home field of Alton’s Prospect League Team, the Alton River Dragons. "We are thrilled to partner with the City of Alton and the Alton River Dragons to host the Illinois Junior Legion Baseball State Championships next July. Events like this are an excellent investment for Alton, as they bring teams from across the state, along with their families and supporters. These visitors will stay in our hotels, dine at our local restaurants, and shop in our businesses, all contributing to increased tax revenues for the city," said Cory Jobe, President/CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau. “I would like to give a big thank you to the

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ST. LOUIS -- Two people were seriously injured after a crash on northbound I-55 Tuesday. They were taken to the hospital for treatment. One of the victims died at the hospital. The crash closed the highway past Butler Hill Road at around 10:30 a.m. Many first responders are on scene. Traffic is backed up in [...]

SPRINGFIELD - We are entering the season of gift giving and it can be hard not to go overboard and buy too much. “Whether your holiday shopping is already underway or you’re just getting started, having a game plan can help keep you from overspending,” said Comptroller Mendoza. “You don’t want to end the year with a stack of credit card bills and an overdrawn checking account.” Here’s a few tips to keep your spending under control: Come up with a budget before you begin shopping, and then track how much you spend. You can set a total amount you feel comfortable spending or set a limit for how much you plan to spend per person. Make a list of what you have bought each family member and the cost. You may also want to consider other holiday expenses that can sneak up on you, such as work or friend gift exchanges, presents for teachers, traveling and hosting in your home. Take advantage of sales as much as possible, while being

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Last week we launched the Kickstarter for our amazing new card game, One Billion Users. It’s a fast, fun card game where players try to build up the biggest and best social media network, while simultaneously trying to undermine the networks the other players are trying to build. In the campaign, we mentioned a couple […]

On Monday, Jim Montgomery's first full day at the helm, the Blues rallied for a come-from-behind 5-2 road victory over the New York Rangers.

The Eagles are sticking around Las Vegas a little bit longer.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just added four more weekend shows to their Eagles Live in Concert at…

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St. Louis County Police Department's new north county precinct, named after Officer Joann Liscombe, is set to open with more technology and adequate parking, saving the county up to $8,300 a month.

On Sunday, Nov. 26, 1899, the newspaper shared a new song, “A Hymn to Thanksgiving,” composed and written expressly for the newspaper by Ira D. Sankey and Fanny Crosby.

JERSEY - Kaden Strohbeck, a sophomore at Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100, has been recognized as an Alton Road Runners Boys Runner of the Year for Jersey after his outstanding performance in cross country during the 2024 season. This accolade and today's Sparklight Male Athlete of the Month honor highlight Strohbeck's remarkable achievements and potential as a competitive athlete. Strohbeck's accolades reflect his talent and the support and training provided by the Jersey Community Unit School District cross-country coaches and his family support. Strohbeck's season was marked by several notable performances, including a time of 17:40.3 at the East Alton-Wood River Invite, where he placed fourth. He also competed in the Mississippi Valley Conference boys championship meet on Oct. 17, finishing with a mark of 18:30.5. His impressive run of 17:25.4 at the Jacksonville Regional further established his role as a key competitor. Strohbeck broke 18 minutes for three miles at

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The Train Shed at St. Louis Union Station has been transformed into a glittering holiday retreat. With wall-to-wall bling, The Sleigh Shed puts the excess of the holidays on full […]

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At least two Francis Howell parents have threatened to sue the district if the policy ever takes effect.

U2’s The Edge is once again sharing a bit of info about what the band has been working on in the studio.During an interview with BBC Radio 2‘s Jo Whiley, the guitarist revealed…

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Major League Soccer franchise St. Louis City SC said it has named Olof Mellberg as its new head coach.