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Police said the coach found a pistol inside the student's bag in the locker room at Spartan Field.

Is our employment picture getting better or worse? See recent changes in local jobs, unemployment, earnings and more in these regularly updated charts and maps.

The “casual and fun” concept will offer a variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads, milkshakes and cocktails.

From RiverBender:  The Greene County Housing Authority has sold its first house, clearing the way for more residents to find affordable housing. The housing authority works with the government to provide affordable housing for people in lower income brackets. The organization maintains these properties and sells them at a lower price while also supporting buyers […]

WOOD RIVER - Old Alton Edwardsville Road has been officially renamed to Tyler Timmins Drive following a dedication ceremony to honor Tyler for his service as a police officer. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, marked the second anniversary of Tyler’s passing. Friends, family, fellow police officers, community leaders and members of the Tyler Timmins Memorial Foundation gathered at the intersection of Rock Hill Road and Tyler Timmins Drive in Wood River to unveil the new street sign and share stories about him. “Two years ago today, in a matter of seconds, I lost the love of my life. My daughter lost her father. My family lost their protector and this community lost one of their own,” Linsey Timmins, Tyler’s wife, said. “However, within an instant of all of that loss, we gained this community as our own…My family and I have been so blessed by the members of this community and I cannot express enough how thankful we are for the love and support you

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The Mount Vernon Police Department is offering a cash reward for information about an individual who has been causing property damage by riding a four-wheeler around schools, businesses, and government buildings.

Body camera video shows the officers taking cover while the man points guns at them. One officer is heard yelling "it's on" before both open fire on the man.

A Missouri nonprofit executive is accused of stealing millions of dollars from a program intended to feed low-income Missouri children, including some funds acquired during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Convicted sex offender Christopher James Porter, 30, was in the driver's seat.

Laumeier Sculpture Park presents the first solo museum exhibition for St. Louis-based artist Vaughn Davis, Jr., titled The Fabric of Our Time, on view from Aug. 26 to Dec. 17. […]

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Pink Floyd is revisiting their fifth studio album, 1970’s Atom Heart Mother, with a special edition reissue. Originally released in Japan in 2021, the reissue will include the album on CD and a Blu-ray featuring live…

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The JJK Food Agriculture Nutrition Innovation Center will span 69 acres and aims to produce 50,000 pounds of food for area residents.

Enterprise Holdings, the Clayton-based car rental giant, launched its new corporate brand name – Enterprise Mobility – which the company said reflects its "evolution from a fleet of seven cars, more than six decades ago, to a global network of mobility solutions serving consumers, businesses and governments."

Mike Hamra, an entrepreneur based out of Springfield, has announced a run for the Missouri governor's office next year.

The leader of a nonprofit in St. Charles has been charged with stealing nearly $11 million in pandemic aid — and living a life of luxury on funds meant to feed low-income children. Connie Bobo, executive director of New Heights Community Resource Center, submitted claims to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services saying the organization had served 3 million meals to low-income, school-age children during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Missouri says the meals were never purchased or supplied.

ALTON - Brian Morris was presented the Hometown Star Award by John Hopkins at a recent Rotary Club of Alton-Godfrey meeting. Brian is the owner of Shiver’s Frozen Custard in Godfrey. Accompanied by his parents, Gary and Mary Ann Morris, Brian described his path to success as an entrepreneur in our community. Born and raised in Alton, he attended Alton schools, graduating from Alton High School in 2007. While pursuing his career path, he enrolled in Lewis and Clark, studying computer technologies, but concluded that area was not his passion. While in high school, Brian worked part-time at Shiver’s Frozen Custard, which at the time was just beginning as a business on Godfrey Road. The business struggled and finally closed. The owner of Caesar’s Pizza bought the business and, while examining the records in the office, came across a list of former employees with Brian’s name and phone number, resulting in a call asking Brian to return to work at Shiver’s. Afte

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Police have released video and audio from an encounter last month that ended with officers fatally shooting an armed suspect during an exchange of gunfire in south St. Louis County.