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GLEN CARBON — A two-vehicle accident occurred on the northbound lanes of Illinois Route 159 at Illinois Highway 270 on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The incident took place around 7 p.m. The Glen Carbon Police Department on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, said there were no serious injuries reported in the crash and both vehicles did sustain damage. Emergency responders from the Glen Carbon Fire Department and Police Department were called to the Route 159 scene. According to reports, law enforcement has noted that a traffic light in the area is not functioning and has requested additional units for traffic control. Authorities are advising motorists to avoid the area while they manage the situation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation, and further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

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A 19-year-old woman has died following an accident Saturday afternoon in Franklin County.

GODFREY — A traffic crash involving a bicyclist and a pickup truck on Sunday evening, Dec. 29, 2024, resulted in the death of the cyclist, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Madison County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred around 6:26 p.m. on Dec. 29, 2024, in the 4100 block of Humbert Road in unincorporated Alton. According to preliminary investigations, a vehicle, described as a blue pickup truck, struck the bicyclist and subsequently fled the scene. The Madison County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the bicyclist was pronounced dead following the collision. Authorities have not released the identity of the victim pending notification of family members. As investigators work at the scene, Humbert Road between Union School Road and Randolph Street has been temporarily closed to traffic. The sheriff's office has stated that further updates will be provided as the investigation develops.

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Police have taken a suspect involved in a pursuit into custody Sunday evening.

As 2024 is drawing to a close soon, many are now on the hunt for their plans on New Year's Eve. St. Louis and the surrounding area have plenty to do to ring in the new year for all ages.

Santa’s Magical Kingdom is unlike any other place on earth, and this year, it’s bigger, brighter and merrier! More than four million shimmering lights, electrifying special effects and whimsical worlds […]

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Not everyone is happy about the money the IRS got a couple of years ago to beef up its tax enforcement of rich people: Adding ten times as much to their budget to get this doesn’t seem like a great deal. And we were promised it would be net positive. By your party, and probably ...continue reading "Auditing the rich is paying off already"

This year, there are four ways to experience Holiday Lights at Grant’s Farm: by car, on foot, over a meal or around the fire. The popular drive-through experience routes you […]

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The Anheuser-Busch brewery in St. Louis consists of historic, red-brick buildings in the Germanic-Romanesque style, and this time of year, the stunning architecture is amplified by more than a million […]

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Miles of LED Christmas lights synchronized to rocking Christmas music – that’s what you’ll find at WonderLight’s Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway. Open nightly from Nov. 15 to Jan. […]

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St. Louis County Police have identified the victim in a Ferguson gun battle Saturday, and the prosecuting attorney's office announced charges against a teen following the incident Sunday.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police are investigating a carjacking that occurred Saturday evening.