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“These threats are often traumatizing to students, families, and school staff,” Chief Fagan said. “They have to stop.”

SPRINGFIELD —The United States should abandon its support for Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia, U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley said Friday during his first debate with challenger Lucas Kunce and two third party candidates. “I do not support continued funding to Ukraine,” Hawley said, adding that he would not support any more aid until […]

ST. LOUIS -- Ameren workers face year-round weather challenges in the bi-state region. Linemen must be prepared to shift from routine maintenance to storm response at a moment's notice. Ameren dispatches workers strategically based on storm forecasts. Linemen often assist in recovery efforts following major disasters, such as Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy. While the goal [...]

With thrills both on and off the rides, Fright Fest at Six Flags St. Louis is one of the spookiest fall festivals and events of the season. During the day, […]

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ST. LOUIS – A lot of research goes into making the fall weather outlook, like analyzing months of forecast trends. This year offers something quite different from past fall seasons. It’s the tropics! This was supposed to be a big year for tropical weather. But thus far, the forecast has been anything but big to [...]

Hawley presses Kunce on presidential race. Quade and Kehoe debate guns and abortion.

ST. LOUIS -- The summer box office hit “Twisters” swept through theatres this summer.  Audiences loved it, but what about the pros who spend countless hours on the roads chasing these storms in real life.  I spoke with Tom Stolze and Ashley Poling of the Metro St. Louis Storm Chasers Association about their opinions of [...]

Authorities in the St. Louis region say the alarming increase in schools threats are draining resources, both from schools and police agencies who respond.

Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice — or go straight to the RSS feed. In this week’s round-up of the latest news in online […]

Officers Travis "TJ" Brown's oxygen levels have improved after a bout of pneumonia, although the levels continue to fluctuate.

There may be traffic backups for some rush-hour drivers Friday due to a fiery crash on Interstate 170.

JERSEY COUNTY – Jersey County State’s Attorney Ben Goetten announced on Sept. 17, 2024, that felony charges have been filed against Robert B. Kallal, 58, of Dow, and Rusty C. Young, 64, of Alton, for knowingly producing cannabis plants, a Class 2 felony. The charges stem from an investigation by the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office. According to Goetten, the investigation led to the surveillance of a cannabis field in rural Jersey County near Dow, where Kallal and Young were observed. On Sept. 14, 2024, deputies from the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office arrested the two men and seized approximately 140 cannabis plants from the field. Jersey County Sheriff Nick Manns emphasized the legal restrictions surrounding cannabis cultivation in Illinois. "Growing cannabis remains illegal in Illinois except under very specific conditions involving the very small amounts set forth in Illinois statutes," Manns said. Both defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty

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The majority opinion was written by Judge Paul Wilson, with Chief Justice Mary Russell, Judge Robin Ranson and Judge Brent Powell concurring.

Three suspects stole a red Buick encore in front of The Heights recreation center Wednesday evening around 5:50 p.m.

On Friday, the group behind the purchase - Gateway Arch Park Foundation - gathered to celebrate the prominent purchase.

Peter Frampton was forced to cancel his Sept. 17 concert at the Virginia Credit Union Live in Richmond, Virginia, due to "unforeseen circumstances," and now he’s revealed what those circumstances were.In fan-shot…

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A man on Friday was charged with holding another man in a bathroom for six days, a crime similar to one he was convicted of in 2020.

The number of threats of violence against area schools has risen to the dozens as school safety concerns spike nationwide, local and federal law enforcement officials said Friday.

Mayor Tishaura O. Jones said homeless housing remains under consideration for the site, along with an animal shelter and more space for towed vehicles.