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GRANITE CITY - On Friday, September 19, 2025, Granite City's Victoria “Tori” Goss and her son, Dean Anderson, were involved in a head-on collision that claimed Goss’s life and left her son injured but he is recovering. Despite the valiant efforts of first responders, Goss, described by her family as “the brightest light,” did not survive. Goss is remembered as a devoted mother and vibrant spirit. Her young son, Dean Anderson, miraculously survived. Goss’s sister, Katlyn Barnes, shared a statement highlighting her vibrant personality and deep devotion to her son. “She loved fiercely, laughed loudly, and lived vibrantly,” she said. Her sister said Victoria was known not only as a sister, mother, daughter, and friend but also as a source of encouragement to many. Her son, Dean, has demonstrated resilience in his recovery, expressing a desire to get better “for Mommy,” according to the family. In the wake of this tragedy, Goss’

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ST. LOUIS - Country music star Eric Church is coming to St. Louis next year as part of his ongoing "Free The Machine Tour." Church is set to perform at the Enterprise Center on Feb. 21, 2026. The concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT and will also feature alternative-country band 49 Winchester. A 10-time [...]

BELLEVILLE/ST. LOUIS — Communities in St. Louis and the Metro East will come together this fall to raise awareness and support suicide prevention through two Out of the Darkness (OOTD) Walks organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The St. Louis Walk is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 28, at Creve Coeur Lake Park’s Tremayne Pavilion, beginning at 10:30 a.m., with check-in starting at 9:30 a.m. The St. Clair County Walk will take place Saturday, Oct. 18, at The Square, 19 Public Square in Belleville, Illinois, starting at 9:30 a.m., with check-in at 8:30 a.m. These events aim to bring together people impacted by suicide to connect, support one another, and raise funds for AFSP’s programs. Registration and donations can be made online at afspwalks.donordrive.com for each respective walk. Suicide remains a leading cause of death across various age groups in the United States. In 2023, there were 49,316 deaths by suicide nationwide and an estimated

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SPONSORED - Pepose Vision Institute is offering advanced cataract surgery at its locations in Chesterfield and South County (St. Louis) providing patients with high-tech lens implants that aim to reduce the need for glasses. Cataracts are a common issue as people age, and Pepose Vision Institute is equipped to handle these with quick and safe [...]

With national anxieties over the state of democracy and National Guard troops deployed to the city, the Congressional Black Caucus began its conference Wednesday in a neighborhood center. Elected officials and community leaders have called for unity and urgency to fight President Donald Trump’s agenda that has struck down diversity, equity and inclusion policies, detained immigrants […]

Since we know that FCC Chair Brendan Carr sometimes reads what we write here at Techdirt, I figured I’d post this one just for him and hopes that he watches it, seeing as we know that, thanks to his own mafioso-like tactics, his good friends at Sinclair Broadcasting (along with Nexstar) refused to show Jimmy […]

The Rolling Stones are revisiting their 1976 album Black and Blue ahead of its 50th anniversary.The band is set to release a five-LP or four-CD super-deluxe box set on Nov. 14, with both versions also coming with…

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At least nine people said their vehicles were hit by a rock or rocks between 5:50 a.m. and shortly after 6 a.m. Monday.

A website operated by the Justice Department tracks crime reduction strategies — but it isn't being maintained.

Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead RBI single with one out in the ninth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied against San Francisco closer Ryan Walker for a 9-8 win over the Giants on Tuesday night.

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ProPublica has hired Nick McMillan as a computational journalist on our data and news apps team. In this role, McMillan will use technology and data in innovative ways to find and report stories that would otherwise be out of reach.

“Nick has an impressive track record of using cutting-edge technology to unlock reporting paths,” said Ken Schwencke, senior editor for data and news applications. “I’m excited for him to use those skills to hold power to account at ProPublica.”

McMillan comes to ProPublica from NPR, where he was a data journalist on the investigations team. At NPR, he combined reporting with data analysis, building tools that transformed raw records into evidence for investigations. His work included developing a custom optical character recognition program to parse more than 7,000 government work task files, which helped to reveal how a federal program was killing thousands of wild animals with little accountability. He also co-reported a story revealing how power lines operated by Southern California Edison sparked new fires as crews battled existing ones, creating a tool that processed and transcribed more than 2,000 hours of first responder radio into searchable, time-stamped timelines. Before NPR, he worked on investigative documentaries at Newsy, contributing to reporting on white supremacists in the U.S. military and on the long-term effects of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rican schoolchildren.

Stories that McMillan has worked on have been recognized nationwide with honors including the National Press Award and an Edward R. Murrow Award.

“ProPublica has led the way for applying data and computational methodologies to uncover abuses of power,” McMillan said. “I am excited to join the team and grateful for the opportunity to contribute to investigations that serve the public.”

St. Louis County prosecutors said Michael Edward Reilly on Monday made a spate of calls to the office of state Rep. Brad Christ, a south St. Louis County Republican.

Prosecutors charged Thomas H. Stevens, 31, with breaking into an apartment, stealing a gun and shooting at police earlier this week.

On This Day, Sept. 24, 1979…The Eagles released their sixth studio album, The Long Run, which hit #1 on the Billboard Albums chart.The album featured the singles “Heartache Tonight,” which went to #1, as well…

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Did you know that over 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins are produced annually in the United States alone, with a large percentage carved into jack-o’-lanterns? Pumpkin carving isn’t just a creative pastime; it’s a tradition that brings people together in a fun and collaborative way. Hosting a pumpkin carving contest can transform a simple gathering into a memorable event filled with laughter, friendly competition, and artistic expression. Setting the Stage: Planning Your Pumpkin Carving Contest Before the knives and pumpkin guts come out, thoughtful planning ensures your event runs smoothly and everyone has a great time. Start by deciding the scale of your contest. Will it be an intimate gathering of close friends or a larger community event? The number of participants will influence your venue choice, supplies, and timing. Choosing the Venue: A spacious, well-lit area with easy cleanup options is ideal. Outdoor spaces like a backyard or patio work well, especially

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When President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month threatening to withhold federal funding from states and localities that have adopted “cashless bail” policies, he escalated a national fight over how courts decide who should remain behind bars before trial. The move has already rippled into state capitols. In North Carolina, Republican lawmakers are […]

September 24 is a date that has witnessed pivotal moments across the globe, shaping the course of history in politics, science, culture, and more. In 622 AD, the Islamic calendar marks the emigration (Hijra) of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina, an event commemorated annually and foundational to Islamic history. While the exact date of the Hijra is often cited as July 16 in the Gregorian calendar, the 24th of September holds relevance in some historical reckonings related to early Islamic events, reminding us of the complexities in tracing ancient timelines. Jumping to the modern era, September 24, 1789, saw the establishment of the United States Department of the Treasury. This institution played a critical role in shaping America's economic foundation, overseeing fiscal policy, and managing government revenue. Its creation was vital for the young nation's financial stability and growth, setting standards that continue to influence global finance today. In 1948, the first

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