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Today the Washington Post profiles New Castle, Pennsylvania, a desperately poor town where a quarter of all families live in poverty. But most of them voted for Donald Trump anyway even though they depend on welfare benefits that Republicans have long wanted to cut back. Some quotes: Lori Mosura: “He is more attuned to the ...continue reading "A look at the poor people who think Trump will help them"

State Rep. Doug Clemens files bill protecting breeding animals but expects pushback from the state’s agriculture operations.

WEST ALTON, MO. - Two individuals sustained serious injuries in a rollover crash late Monday night in West Alton, Missouri. The incident occurred at approximately 11:40 p.m. on December 23, 2024, in the southbound lanes of Highway 67, about a half-mile north of Highway 94. One of those injured in the crash was a 16-year-old female from Godfrey. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver of a 1997 Lincoln MK8 lost control of the vehicle, which exited the roadway to the left, collided with the tree line, and subsequently overturned. Both occupants of the vehicle were ejected during the crash and were airlifted to a local hospital for treatment. The names of the victims have not been disclosed by Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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Few things seem to push government officials to become officious faster than the mild irritation of people making a slight mockery of government machinery. In the grand scheme of things, the scofflawishness is almost imperceptible. But it’s the scoffing part that bothers these officious entities the most. And that is almost always greeted with a […]

Named the No. 2 brewer in the world by RateBeer, Side Project Cellar will transform its Maplewood location at 2657 Lyle Ave. into the Polar Patio Pop-Up this holiday season. […]

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The clinics are a complete pediatric center that provide students with same-day care, helping out the working parent and benefitting students' attendance.

Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a 31-year-old man that happened on September 14 in the 2000 block of Bremen.

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District 1 is investigating a robbery that happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. in the rear of the 3600 block of Meramec.

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District 5 is investigating a shooting that left a 26-year-old woman injured on December 25 at Delmar and Kingshighway Boulevards.

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An Illinois dentist who admitted to stealing fentanyl from patients for personal use was sentenced to federal prison earlier this month.

District 5 is investigating a shooting that left a 25-year-old man injured on December 25 in the 5500 block of Chamberlain.

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The Train Shed at St. Louis Union Station has been transformed into a glittering holiday retreat. With wall-to-wall bling, The Sleigh Shed puts the excess of the holidays on full […]

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ALTON — Duke Bakery in the Middletown Historic District again commemorated the holiday season with a special event on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2024, featuring Santa Claus and his reindeer. The festivities were scheduled for Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to noon, and the bakery encouraged families to capture the moment with photographs. Amy Hollis, one of the bakery's owners, described the event as a beloved tradition that has grown in popularity over the years. "It has become a tradition here and grown every year," she said. "We had kids showing up, Christmas mamas, a lot of dogs — it really has become a sight to see." Hollis emphasized the bakery's commitment to the community, stating, "This is something we feel we can give back to the community that supports us all year. It shows our appreciation." The bakery was fully stocked for last-minute holiday needs, offering a variety of baked goods including rolls, pies, cakes, decorated cookies, and breakfast items for Christmas

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We admit about a million lawful permanent residents every year: Of these, about two-thirds are eligible to be naturalized and about half eventually become US citizens.

Apparently the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed yesterday was the victim of Russian anti-aircraft fire. The flight was headed from Baku to Grozny—a milk run of about 30 minutes—when it entered an area of drone conflict. Russian air defense was busy shooting down Ukrainian drones and an errant shot hit the plane. However, Grozny refused ...continue reading "Russian AA probably brought down Azerbaijani airline"

GODFREY - On Christmas Day, emergency responders from the Godfrey Fire District celebrated a remarkable moment as they assisted in the delivery of a baby, marking a highlight in their challenging work. The incident occurred while Assistant Chief Shawn Bloemker and the team were on duty, bringing joy to a day typically filled with family gatherings and holiday cheer. At approximately 11:22 a.m., on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2024, Bloemker, along with Firefighter/EMT-B Aaron Blackford, Captain/EMT-B Chris Stratton, and Firefighter/EMT-B Payne Hubbs, responded to a call regarding a patient in labor. Initially, the team believed the patient would need to be transported to the hospital without delivering the baby, as there was no crowning observed. However, as they arrived and prepared to move her, contractions intensified, and the baby was delivered on-site. "It was an amazing day for us, a real highlight for everybody on shift," Bloemker said. "Christmas meant a little bit more this year."

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