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Utility worker Carson Hull lost his leg to an out-of-control renegade driver and is now seeking justice following his traumatic ordeal.

The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with its investigation into a fatal shooting in Collinsville.

The metro area's Major Case Squad is urging anyone with information about the suspect to call police.

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COLLINSVILLE — The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect in a shooting that left a 32-year-old woman dead on Tuesday morning. Portia L. Rowland was shot around 6 a.m. on January 21, 2025, while she was warming her car in the 1300 block of Olive Street. Police believe the incident was a targeted attack, prompting the Collinsville Police Department to enlist the help of the Major Case Squad for the ongoing investigation. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the suspect remains unidentified. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting or the suspect to contact the Major Case Squad at 618-344-2131 Ext. 5924. Individuals may also provide anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

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A St. Louis-based nonprofit support organization for people with disabilities has named a new leader.

How long will it take LA to rebuild in the aftermath of this month's wildfires? Here are a few comparisons from recent fires: Three years after the Marshall Fire destroyed 1,105 homes in Boulder County, about two-thirds have been rebuilt.... It took nearly seven years to completely rebuild after a 2012 fire that destroyed hundreds ...continue reading "It will take many years to rebuild Los Angeles"

Celebrate the stars of Budweiser's big game commercial at Warm Spring's Ranch in Boonville, MO, at the "Football and Foals" watch party with the brewery's inconic Clydesdales.

Frisella Landscape Group's snowplows have been busy the last few weeks in Defiance clearing residential and commercial walkways and parking lots.

Hundreds of south St. Louis residents are fed up as trash piles up in their icy neighborhoods.

Love it or loathe it, there’s no denying that the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the most important piece of data protection law around. GDPR stories are often about big, bad companies failing to respect the legislation, but there’s a small but amusing group of incidents in which the EU itself has been […]

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The Webster Groves City Council unanimously approved conditional use permits for a new children’s behavioral health hospital in a north Webster neighborhood.

ALTON - After six months of robust community input, Alton Main Street is announcing its new Transformation Strategy of Fostering an Entrepreneurial and Collaborative Ecosystem. The organization is embarking on a bold new plan to continue the progress in Downtown Alton, with key initiatives including Supporting Small Businesses & Startups, Enhancing Active & Affordable Living, and Developing District Assets. Main Street America was founded in 1980 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in response to the decline of downtown areas across the nation. The program has expanded to include 1,600 communities, helping generate billions in local investment, create jobs, and improve quality of life. Alton became an accredited Main Street™ community in 1995, which was spearheaded by the City of Alton and the River Bend Growth Association, the area’s chamber of commerce. The rise of shopping malls, strip malls and suburban development was eroding traditional “city centers”

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Anyone with information about the shooting can call the Major Case Squad at 618-344-2131 Ext. 5924 or leave an anonymous tip with CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 will hold a Kindergarten Kickoff on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at each of its six primary schools, including Glen Carbon Elementary, Goshen Elementary, Hamel Elementary, Leclaire Elementary, Midway Elementary, and Nelson Elementary. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at each, except for Hamel, which will begin at 7:15 p.m. During the event, parents will learn about kindergarten in District 7, tour the building, and pre-register for the 2025-26 school year. Students are welcome to join their parents. Any family that is unsure of which building their future kindergartner will be attending, should reach out to the District 7 Central Office (618-656-1182) for assistance. Students must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025, to register for kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year.

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An upscale "social darts" club concept has announced the opening date for its planned St. Louis location.

U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp sentenced a man who stole $650,000 from investors in a sports betting fund to 48 months in prison and ordered for him to repay the money.