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Youth Empowerment Program Launch

2 months ago
SLATE launches Youth Empowerment Program with paid training, work experience, and career support for St. Louis residents ages 19–24.
St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment

Group hails Missouri SC redistricting, voter ID rulings

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri political advocacy organization is praising recent rulings from the Missouri Supreme Court that uphold the state legislature’s authority to enact a new congressional redistricting map and preserve the state’s photo identification requirement for voting, while…
By Kyla Asbury | Legal Newsline

Georgia Man Extradited to Illinois in Calhoun County Wire Fraud, Theft Case

2 months ago
HARDIN - Law enforcement officials from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office traveled to Augusta, Georgia, on Feb. 28, 2026, to apprehend Timothy R. Whitaker, 57, of Augusta on allegations of theft and wire fraud after an investigation that began with a complaint in Calhoun County, Illinois, authorities said. Whitaker is accused of theft in the amount of $10,000 to $100,000 and wire fraud, according to the sheriff’s office. The investigation began June 12, 2025, when the Calhoun

24/7 Narcan Access Box Installed in Grafton to Help Prevent Overdose Deaths

2 months ago
GRAFTON - In an effort to reduce overdose deaths and increase access to life-saving resources, a new 24/7 Naloxone (Narcan) access box has been installed in the Jersey County community. This initiative ensures that anyone can access Narcan at any time — day or night — free of charge and without judgment. Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, is a medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. With opioid-related emergencies continuing to impact communities across the country,

MoDOT Soliciting Projects for 2027 Freight Enhancement Program

2 months ago

MoDOT is soliciting projects for the State Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027) Freight Enhancement Program. Freight Enhancement funds are limited to capital projects such as the construction of improvements or purchase of equipment that support the 2022 State Freight and Rail Plan’s identified goals, objectives, strategies, actions or needs. Public, private and not-for-profit entities are eligible. Please […]

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Jerry Vallely

Father Arrested For Son's Murder In East St. Louis

2 months ago
EAST ST. LOUIS - Illinois State Police special agents have arrested a Summerfield man and charged him with first-degree murder and attempted murder after the shooting death of his 31-year-old son in East St. Louis, authorities said. Anthony L. Powe, 49, was arrested by Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 Public Safety Enforcement Group special agents, police said on Monday, April 13, 2026. Powe is charged with first-degree murder, a Class M felony, and attempted

Victim Identified In Fatal Jarvis Township Train Accident

2 months ago
JARVIS TOWNSHIP - Madison County Coroner Nicholas P. Novacich has identified a man who died on April 12, 2026, after being struck by a train on railroad tracks in Jarvis Township in Madison County. The victim was Lonnie L. Dickerson, 56, a man who the coroner said was unhoused. The incident occurred on the tracks east of Lockman Road and Longhi Road in Jarvis Township. Authorities were contacted through 911 at about 11:18 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Madison County Coroner’s Office