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The Chinese lantern festival, Animals Aglow, presented by Wells Fargo, returns to illuminate the St. Louis Zoo for its second year this spring with towering lanterns and light displays from March 12 to May 11.

A suspected mail thief was caught with her hand in a mailbox at a home in Gravois Park.

District 4 officers were alerted to two people shot in downtown St. Louis, just before 7 p.m. at a U-Haul storage facility in the 400 block of S. Tucker Blvd. on March 11. 

"There was a breakdown of communication on all levels from the city,” Lebanon streets supervisor Cody Terry said.

A senior living facility plans to begin construction this summer on the next phase of a $43 million expansion and modernization project that will add new apartments and renovate 168 existing units.

Musical classics include "Phantom of the Opera," "The Wiz" and "Grease."

A 4-year-old child reportedly walked out of his St. Peter’s daycare and showed up alone at a gas station a half mile away. 

PEORIA — Twelve-year-old Cameron Travis of the Young Warriors Wrestling Academy in Granite City, secured a fifth-place finish in the Novice Boys-215 weight class at the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation state tournament held this past weekend in Peoria. Having wrestled for four years, Cameron expressed his excitement about his recent accomplishment, and said, “It was really cool and exciting. I’m glad I got the opportunity to place and be on the podium with the best wrestlers in the state.” Cameron is a Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete of the Month for Granite City. In addition to wrestling, Cameron has participated in soccer and baseball, and he plays the saxophone at school in Granite City. His diverse interests reflect a well-rounded approach to both athletics and academics. Looking ahead, Cameron has set ambitious goals for his future. “I see myself wrestling for the USA team or playing in The NFL,” he said. As he prepares for next season

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DUPO — A Dupo man faces multiple serious charges, including first-degree murder, following a lengthy investigation by the Illinois State Police (ISP) into the disappearance of a local resident. Kaylon T. List, 39, was charged on March 3, 2025, by the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office with first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping inflicting harm, kidnapping, concealing a homicidal death, aggravated unlawful restraint, and unlawful restraint. These charges stem from the investigation into the case of Eric Grindstaff, of Wood River, who was reported missing on June 23, 2021. Authorities said at the time of the disappearance, Grindstaff was moving from his grandmother’s house in Wood River. The investigation began when the Dupo Police Department sought assistance from the ISP in locating Grindstaff. Officers responded to List's residence in the 4000 block of Elm Street in Dupo, where they discovered a suspicious vehicle partially concealed near

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Police said the incident occurred shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday at a storage business in the 400 block of South Tucker Boulevard.

Incident took place about 10 a.m. Wednesday at a Mobil station on Mid Rivers Mall Drive.

PIASA — Cason Robinson, a sophomore guard for the Southwestern High School Piasa Birds, has emerged as a key player on the basketball team, contributing an average of 7.6 points per game during the 2024-2025 season. His performance has not gone unnoticed, as he has been named an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month. Robinson's development from a talented freshman to a pivotal ballhandler/shooter has impressed both fans and coaches alike. "Cason was a talented freshman player last year and developed even more in the 2024-2025 season," said Southwestern head boys basketball coach Jason Darr. Coach Darr noted Robinson's grit and defensive skills, highlighting his ability to handle the pressure against some of the region's most athletic teams. Coach Darr emphasized that Robinson is not only solid on the offensive side with scoring and handling the ball, but very tenacious on the defensive side and is also a key to the team in that area. "He plays

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At a moment when it feels like everyone is racing to “reform” Section 230, while fundamentally misunderstanding the law, and often in pursuit of conflicting goals, it’s more important than ever that people actually learn about Section 230. To that end, we’re excited that the first episode of the new podcast series I’m doing with […]

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A Tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in Kansas City, Kansas, has people on edge, with not much public knowledge about the disease or how to prevent it. The Kansas Department of Health & Environment reported as of January 31, 67 people were infected in the latest outbreak. Two people died and roughly half have finished treatment and are considered cured. What is Tuberculosis? “TB is referred to as ‘the great mimicker,’ says Sharjeel Ahmad, MD, a staff physician of infectious disease with OSF HealthCare, meaning the signs and symptoms are like many other viruses and bacterial infections people get. “Tuberculosis is a very contagious bacterial infection,” Dr. Ahmad says. “It’s caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis . It is spread when people cough, sneeze or spit. So, if you cough, spit or sneeze, you generate tiny particles. When someone else inhales that, you can get infected by TB.” While active TB disease cases are

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PONTOON BEACH – Just in time for spring, Madison County Transit (MCT) and Agency for Community Transit (ACT) have welcomed four new "Trail Critter" sculptures along the MCT Trails, expanding the popular "Art on the Trails" initiative. Building on the success of the eight sculptures introduced in 2023, the latest additions bring color, creativity, and whimsy to four new areas along the MCT Trails. Produced by artist Jeffie Brewer, each sculpture is crafted from durable steel, painted vibrant colors, and thoughtfully placed along the MCT Trails throughout Madison County, transforming the trails into an interactive outdoor gallery that blends art, nature, and community engagement. The sculptures were a gift to the MCT Trails from ACT. The latest critters to join the MCT Trails family include: “Cory – The Calf at the Confluence” – Measuring an impressive 10 feet in length, this striking lilac colored bison stands proudly along the MCT Confluence Trail,

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Thursday is officially debate night. Incumbent Tishaura Jones goes head-to-head with challenger Cara Spencer in a live, televised debate as the highly-anticipated election for St. Louis Mayor draws closer.

GODFREY - Amber Dyer, the owner of Peachy Paws, took “paws” to reflect and express her appreciation for the Village of Godfrey amid a recent vote that will allow her to expand her business to a new location. On March 4, 2025, the Godfrey Village Board of Trustees voted to rezone 1610 W. Delmar Avenue from R-3 Single Family Residential to B-4 Highway Business. This rezoning will allow Dyer to open her dog grooming business, previously located at 509 Pearl Street in Godfrey, at the new location. “I got a little emotional at the meeting because of all the support I was getting from everybody,” Dyer said. “I’ve always lived in Godfrey…I’ve grown up here, I went to school here, I was raised here, and I don’t want to leave here.” Dyer thanked Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick and Building and Zoning Administrator Tony Cain, adding that they treated her “like family” throughout the process. McCormick noted how

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