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EAST ST. LOUIS – Three men were sentenced to prison for their roles in a scheme involving counterfeit credit and debit cards used to defraud gas station patrons. U.S. District Judge Stephen P. McGlynn imposed the sentences on Monday in southern Illinois, highlighting the seriousness of the financial crimes. Dee E. Day, 31, of Belleville, received a 30-month prison sentence and was ordered to pay $14,295 in restitution. Marquise Q. Golliday, 29, of Collinsville, and Montuelle F. Wright, 33, of East St. Louis, were each sentenced to 28 months in prison. All three men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, access device fraud, and aggravated identity theft. “Financial exploitation and identity theft crimes are serious offenses with lasting effects on victims, but thankfully, our law enforcement partners worked swiftly to disband this criminal ring,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. Court documents reveal that the defendants utilized counterfeit

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They might not be the quintessential flower for Valentine’s Day, but pink and red orchids symbolize femininity, grace and elegance, desire, passion and love. Walking arm in arm with your […]

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Wellspent Brewing Company was listed for sale this week. Its owner is hoping the competitive asking price will help a potential buyer give the brewery the effort it deserves.

District 3 is investigating a robbery that occurred on February 5 in the 2800 block of Pennsylvania. A 28-year-old man told officers he was delivering pizza to an address at the location around 7:30 p.m. when a masked male suspect approached him from behind. The delivery driver said the suspect started a conversation with him […]

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Did you know that the global cryptocurrency market cap surpassed $2 trillion in 2021, with Bitcoin alone accounting for nearly half of that value? Despite the volatility that characterizes this digital asset class, such staggering numbers reflect a seismic shift in how we perceive and utilize money today. Cryptocurrency is no longer just a fringe financial phenomenon; it is becoming a cornerstone of the modern economy. But what does this mean for consumers, investors, and businesses alike? The Rise of Cryptocurrency The inception of cryptocurrency can be traced back to Bitcoin, introduced in 2009 by an anonymous figure known as Satoshi Nakamoto. Designed as a decentralized digital currency, Bitcoin aimed to remove intermediaries in financial transactions. Since then, thousands of alternative cryptocurrencies—often referred to as "altcoins"—have emerged, each designed to serve specific purposes ranging from enabling smart contracts to providing privacy in transactions.

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February 6th has seen its share of transformative events throughout history, marking significant changes in politics, culture, and society around the globe. One of the standout events associated with February 6th is the founding of the New Zealand colony in 1840. This marked a pivotal moment in the history of New Zealand and its relationship with the British Empire. On this day, representatives of the British Crown and Maori chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi, which is often regarded as New Zealand's founding document. While the treaty aimed to establish a legal framework for governance and land ownership, its interpretation and implementation have led to ongoing debates and struggles for Maori rights and recognition, making this event a cornerstone of New Zealand's identity. Fast forward to 1952, when February 6th became a significant date in British history as well. This was the day that Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne following the death of her father, King George

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The City experienced a decrease in violent and property crimes in Jan 2025, with the number of homicides decreasing by 55% compared to Jan 2024.

Tyrell Cook Jr. has been charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with a deadly gun battle that occurred near a Schnucks in Ferguson in December 2024.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 or leave an anonymous tip with CrimeStoppers.

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues collaborated with left-winger Jake Neighbors to launch a new line of preorder-exclusive hats. Neighbors sat down with designers from CapX last September to design five Blues-themed hats. The hats come in various colors and feature different team logos. One of the unique hats Neighbors helped design features the [...]

Plans for the 44-story tower in downtown St. Louis include more than 600 apartments, new retail space and more.

It’s understandably not going to get the same attention as the dismantling of numerous government agencies at the hands of rich unelected manbabies, but the Trump administration is also taking aim at all the promising parts of the 2021 infrastructure bill. Especially as it relates to broadband. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) contained […]

Side Project Pizza, the planned "reimagined pizza concept" of Side Project Brewing, will open Friday in Maplewood.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A teen died Tuesday after a shooting that took place on Jan. 26 in Spanish Lake. According to the St. Louis County Police Department, the shooting took place around 4:15 p.m. on Jan. 26 on the 11600 block of Criterion Avenue in north St. Louis County's Spanish Lake. When police [...]

A businessman charged with hiring a hitman to kill his estranged wife's girlfriend had threatened the girlfriend, warning her God didn't want women dating women, authorities said in court Wednesday.

A separate measure creating a bounty system for hunting migrants did not advance to the full Missouri Senate.

Bills filed by Republican lawmakers would exempt small employers and young workers from the higher minimum wage and sick leave requirements.