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Former President Donald Trump's pick for vice president is making a stop in St. Louis, sources told 5 On Your Side.

Niche Food Group's Italian fast-casual concept serves up customizable pasta, grain bowls, salads, and Detroit-style pizzas.

Missouri saw a decrease in overdose deaths last year, but fentanyl remains the leading cause of death among adults aged 18-44, prompting lawmakers to question what needs to be done.

Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a 36-year-old woman who was found seriously injured in North St. Louis, after initially believing she was hit by a car.

Eckert’s Farm in Belleville, Illinois, will host Sunflowers at Sunset, where guests can enjoy the sunset surrounded by sunflowers reaching up to five feet high, on July 25 and Aug. […]

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JERSEYVILLE - A Jerseyville man with an extensive criminal history faces multiple new charges after allegedly committing domestic battery against two victims under the age of 18. Patrick D. Hendy, 39, of Jerseyville, was charged with two counts of domestic battery/bodily harm, both Class A misdemeanors. On July 20, 2024, Hendy allegedly caused bodily harm to a 12-year-old family member by striking them, pinning them against the wall, throwing them on a couch and pulling their hair. He was also charged with causing bodily harm to another minor family member who was 17 at the time. Hendy had been out on pretrial release from a prior domestic battery case filed on March 20, 2024, but the state filed a petition to revoke his pretrial release following the charges filed in his latest case of domestic violence. A petition to deny his pretrial release filed on July 22, 2024, adds that Hendy “has a history of criminality dating back to at least 2012,” including multiple

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The New York Times/Siena poll has always been very Trump friendly, but that changed almost overnight after Joe Biden dropped out. Here is today's poll compared to the previous one: Among likely voters, Kamala Harris made up five points in the national poll instantly. She's still behind, and swing states are still a problem, but ...continue reading "Harris makes up huge ground in latest NYT poll"

In 2023, Tennessee enacted a new law — one that rewrote part of its existing adult entertainment statutes for the sole purpose of making it easier to prosecute drag performers. Sure, legislators took care to talk around the issue when debating it on the floor, but the bill’s language added “male or female impersonators” to […]

It seems to happen a lot more nowadays, but we have been impacted for the last few days by wildfire smoke. Do we need to be concerned?

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Office of Law Enforcement is seeking applicants for the position of conservation police officer trainee. Conservation police officers enforce state laws intended to protect Illinois' natural and recreational resources. They are vested with full state-wide police authority and are trained to the highest standards for law enforcement professionals in Illinois. Conservation police officers serve as an important link between IDNR and its constituencies, and they are often called upon to assist other agencies in emergency situations and rescue operations. IDNR’s Office of Law Enforcement is currently looking to expand its ranks by 15 officers with the newest class of trainees. Applications must be submitted electronically by Friday, July 26. Instructions for applying can be found online . Criteria to be considered: Applicants must be 20 years of age and have successfully completed an associate’s degree or 60

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Three days since digging and searching near an area where a 13-year-old went missing in 1989, investigators say no human remains have been found.

ALTON - The Alton Fire Department and Alton Police Department responded to a traffic crash at the intersection of Salu Street and Humbert Street on Thursday afternoon. An SUV and a car collided near Salu Park, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Firefighters were observed treating one patient at the scene. However, the total number of injuries and their severity remains unknown at this time. The Alton Police Department has launched an investigation into the accident to determine the circumstances leading up to the collision.

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EDWARDSVILLE - Charles Fedder just concluded a strong spring career with the Metro East Lutheran Track Team. Charles is a BJ’s Printables Male Athlete of the Month for the Knights. Fedder was a 100, 200 and 400-meter runner this past year for the Knights and recorded personal bests of 11.65 for first in a meet at Carlinville, also a 400 best of 52.39 for first at Carlinville and a 23.74 200-meter best for first in a meet at Virden (North Mac). Charles also posted a 24.01 for second on May 10, 2024, in the Gillespie Invite. He was fourth in the Roxana Relays 100-meter dash with a time of 11.65, his PR for the season. He was seventh in both the 100 (11.84) and the 200 (24.31), and fourth in the 400 (52.39) at the Carlinville Sectional track and field meet. MELHS Coach Mike Cook said Charles was also a relay person, a top-notch sprinter, and a key contributor to his team. Again, congrats to Charles on his honor as a BJ’s Printables Male Athlete of the Month.

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Radio personality and media veteran Tammie Holland passed away July 20, 2024 at the age of 53 after a three-year fight against cancer. Her long time friends and former colleagues Arika Parr and Tony Scott reflect on Holland’s legacy, career, and impact on St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS – The Take Part Foundation , a St. Louis-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that identifies and funds medical research for rare pediatric conditions, has granted an award of $100,000 to St. Louis Children’s Hospital . This donation will help families with the cost of genetic testing, an often expensive but crucial first step toward a diagnosis. Following their first successful fundraising gala earlier this spring, founders Maria and Matt Granados presented Take Part’s largest donation to date to hospital representatives at a ceremony on July 9th. The generous contribution was made possible by the following gala sponsors: Sappington Family, Jbloom, Truck Centers Inc, The Opus Group, Summit Rejuvenation, Pace Properties, Enterprise Bank & Trust, My Beloved Bridal, Krishnan Family Foundation, Technology Partners and the Color Room. Since fall 2023, Take Part has gifted an additional $20,000 to St. Louis Children’s Hospital. “The Take Part Foundation’s

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It comes hours after a judge told a Missouri prison warden to release Christopher Dunn from custody or face consequences.

Former Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward appears up for a reunion show.In a Facebook post, Ward writes that he's "checking in regarding all the updates on a possible Sabbath show…

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Celebrate summer in downtown St. Louis! Every Thursday throughout the season (except July 4), Kiener Plaza will come alive with live music, happy hours, movie nights and more. The schedule […]

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