BELLEVILLE - University of Illinois Extension will help kick off the fall season with a Pumpkin Field Day on Sept. 5 at Eckert’s Orchard at 951 S. Green Mount Rd., Belleville. The day will begin at 10 a.m., and registration includes lunch. Whether a seasoned commercial pumpkin grower or someone looking to learn more about one of the state’s most popular specialty crops, attendees can look forward to a day of everything pumpkin. Explore the world of commercial pumpkin production through presentations and research updates from Extension educators and university specialists. Additional field day activities: Tour research trials Listen to topic presentations and speakers Explore pumpkin variety trials Receive commercial pumpkin production updates Network with growers and industry vendors “Getting the chance to walk through current research variety trials provides growers the in-field experience and notes to take back to their own pumpkin crop,” says Nathan
An elderly man with multiple health issues, John Metts Sr., has been missing since 4 a.m. on July 24 in Franklin County, Missouri, and first responders are urging anyone who may have encountered him to contact Franklin County 911.
The fourth-generation Sun Devil was about to graduate with a degree in education, well on her way to becoming a student-teacher at her high school alma mater.
The current hot topic in politics-land is who Kamala Harris will choose as her VP. And that's fine. It's good, clean fun. But it's odd that the discourse is all so thoroughly conventional, focused almost entirely on demographic considerations. She needs a white man to balance the fact that she's a Black woman. She needs ...continue reading "Kamala Harris should choose a pal for vice president"
Edison Agrosciences, an agtech startup that focuses on boosting natural rubber created by the sunflower, has closed a $600,000 seed financing round and added a new board member.
Christopher Dunn has spent 34 years in prison for what multiple judges have deemed a wrongful conviction. Earlier this week, a St. Louis Circuit judge ordered Dunn’s release — yet he remains behind bars. STLPR reporter Lacretia Wimbley discusses why Dunn is still not free and what comes next. We also listen back to a conversation with Dunn taped earlier this year, just days after St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore announced that his investigation showed evidence Dunn was innocent.
BETHALTO — The Bethalto Fire Department responded to a fire at a residence in the 400 block of Bartmer Drive on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters arrived to find a back deck on fire and smoke emanating from the home. The incident occurred on July 25, 2024, and prompted a swift response from the Bethalto Fire Department. "The fire started on the back deck of the home," said Bethalto Fire Chief Brian Buhs. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze before it could spread to the rest of the house. Given the potential for the fire to spread, a box alarm was requested. Fire departments from Rosewood Heights, Cottage Hills, Meadowbrook, and Wood River responded to assist in the effort. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and no injuries were reported.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office urged a judge on Thursday not to require him to sit for a deposition in his lawsuit against Jackson County, arguing county attorneys want information that “has nothing to do with the case.” Jason Lewis, general counsel for the Attorney General’s Office, urged Clay County Circuit Judge Karen Krauser […]
ALTON - On Thursday, July 25, 2024, a grand jury indictment of former Alton Police Officer Jeremiah Dressler was announced on charges of Theft Over $10,000, Theft by Deception Over $10,000, and three counts of Wire Fraud. Alton Police Jarrett Ford said the theft involved monies belonging to Police Benevolent Protection Association Unit #14. The initial information leading to the indictment was brought forth by a fellow Alton Police Officer once discovered, Chief Ford said. “Upon reviewing the information, I immediately contacted the Illinois State Police and requested they conduct a criminal investigation,” Ford added. “I subsequently placed Jeremiah Dressler on administrative leave and ordered an internal affairs investigation. “Prior to the completion of the criminal investigation and internal affairs investigation, Jeremiah Dressler’s employment with the Alton Police Department was ended. Jeremiah Dressler’s actions go against the core values
A Florida-based telemarketing company CEO, Steven Dorfam, has been convicted of defrauding thousands of health insurance customers, including southern Illinois residents, in a wide-spread scam.
TROY - Troy area residents can enjoy some good barbecue for an even better cause at the third annual Smoke N For The Kids festival and fundraiser from Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 at 8 a.m. to Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024 at 4 p.m. The jam-packed, family-friendly festival features live musical entertainment, the Rodz n Ribs Car Show, and much more, with proceeds allowing the Troy Edwardsville Shrine Club to continue supporting the Ainad Shriners and local communities. This year’s Smoke N For The Kids event will be held at Tri-Township Park at 410 Wickliffe St. in Troy. The live music lineup kicks off on Saturday with American Bluegrass Drive from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., followed by Joints 22 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Blue Marlin Band from 6 to 10 p.m. Last but not least, White Trash Millionaires will take the stage on Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. The Rodz n Ribs Car Show, hosted by Southern Illinois Street Rod Association, will be held on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024 starting at 9 a.m.
A large RCT mask study was recently conducted in Norway. It involved about 4,000 people, half of whom wore surgical masks when they were outside the house and half of whom didn't. Here are the results: The folks who wore masks got COVID at a slightly higher rate than those who didn't. On the bright ...continue reading "Norwegian study says surgical masks don’t stop COVID"
(The Center Square) – The City of St. Louis is ready to handle the property tax freeze for seniors while St. Louis County is making preparations for the process.
While Van Halen had plenty of success with both David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar as their frontmen, they couldn’t produce the same magic when Extreme’s Gary Cherone took over…
The father and uncle to a woman who was shot and killed by a deputy after she called 911 for help have established a GoFundMe account to help her survivors.
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- A Missouri fudge business and roadside attraction is set to expand into Richmond, Indiana, after the city’s Advisory Plan Commission gave the green light during a meeting Wednesday. The plan is to open up a Uranus Fudge Factory candy store and attraction that would bring people into Richmond as it serves [...]
stLouIST
