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Peacock Diner in Delmar Loop closes after a decade of service
Despite the best intentions, nothing lasts forever.
Puerto Rico arson case leads ATF to St. Peters, Missouri
The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms served a search warrant on quiet Bramblewood Drive in St. Peters Tuesday looking to solve a series of arsons 2,000 miles away. A neighbor recorded video of the ATF after doing a little online sleuthing of her own.
Extended Winter Classic
Being there is not all it’s cracked up to be
Politico reports on the politics of LA's enormous fires: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced mounting criticism Wednesday for her handling of deadly wildfires that continued to rage across the region, taking blame from influential city figures as she traveled back from a trip to Africa. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the billionaire owner of the Los Angeles ...continue reading "Being there is not all it’s cracked up to be"
What’s the going rate for dog walking in the city?
Ford To The Rescue: Wild Winter Weather Edition
Editorial: We can debate later how well the snow was handled. For now, stay off the roads.
Winter weather prompts tough snow day decisions across schools
Thousands of students experienced a third snow day in a row Wednesday, with the possibility of more as another winter weather system is approaching Thursday evening. Some districts say it’s a tough decision to make, as many families deal with the extended holiday break.
Hackers Claim To Have Compromised Data Broker Used By U.S. Government To Dodge Warrants
Gravy Analytics, the parent company of Venntel, is like many dodgy data brokers. The company gleans vast troves of sensitive U.S. behavior and location cellphone data, then generally sells access to that data to a long line of folks. Including the U.S. government, which has increasingly turned to buying data broker data as a quick […]
The County-City border
Snow still lingers on state roads for Wednesday commute
MoDOT plows were still getting to major roads partially covered in snow Wednesday.
Two St. Louis County men sentenced to five-year prison term in 2020 shooting death
A judge sentenced two men Wednesday to five years in prison for their roles in the 2020 death of a man in the city's Hamilton Heights neighborhood.
What made the Los Angeles wildfires so monstrous
Powerful winds and extra-dry vegetation have fueled what may become the costliest wildfires on record.
February is the earliest St. Louis will be snow-free, meteorologists warn
I'm so mad at myself for not going to the Armoury before it closed
City of St. Louis opens more warming centers
The City of St. Louis opened additional warming centers Wednesday amid the continued Arctic blast. Just a few days after Sunday's snowfall, city leaders said there is still a demand for warm beds.
Editorial: We can debate later how well the snow was handled. For now, stay off the roads.
The Harmans, Midwest Wrestling, and Rum Boogie Headline Your Weekend Go Guide
The area's upcoming events offer a diverse array of activities that cater to all interests and ages. For a full listing of these exciting events, be sure to visit https://www.riverbender.com/events/ . Featured Rum Boogie LIVE is set to kick off the New Year with an electrifying night of music and dancing. Join the lively band Rum Boogie at Alton VFW for a high-energy performance that promises great music and good vibes. Dust off your boogie shoes and don't miss this exciting evening filled with fun! Midwest Wrestling Coalition Night of Champions invites you to experience an action-packed evening at the Alton Wood River Sportsman Club. On January 11th, doors will open at 6 PM for family-friendly activities, followed by nonstop wrestling action starting at 7 PM. This event showcases the Midwest's top wrestling talent and promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages! 47th Annual Harmans Bluegrass LCCC Show Featuring The Cox Family is an event you won't want
Edwardsville High School Students Rally to Support Blood Cancer Research
EDWARDSVILLE - Students at Edwardsville High School have come together to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Casey Stover, a junior at EHS, was nominated for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) 2025 Student Visionaries of the Year campaign. This seven-week leadership development program encourages students across the Greater St. Louis region to raise money for blood cancer research. Several EHS students have stepped forward to join Casey’s campaign, known as “Team Moving Mountains.” “My motivation for my campaign is my grandpa,” Casey said. “He’s a non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor, and luckily for him, he was able to receive effective treatment. But I know a lot of cancer patients out there aren’t able to receive effective treatment, so my big mission pillar is research. I want to be able to support new research to develop more effective cancer treatments.” To do so, Casey and her team have organized
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