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Two 21-year-old men were robbed by a machete-wielding man while riding a MetroLink train on Sunday.

ALTON — A motorcycle accident on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, claimed the life of a 35-year-old man in Alton. The incident occurred at approximately 5:23 p.m. at the intersection of East Broadway and Laclede Street. According to preliminary investigations by the Alton Police Department, a silver Chevrolet Silverado was stopped at the intersection and was signaled to make a left turn onto Laclede Street. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said as the Silverado began its turn north onto Laclede, it was struck from behind by a motorcycle driven by Darrin Sturgis of Cottage Hills. Ford said Sturgis was transported to Alton Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado left the scene of the crash but was later located at a nearby residence. Routine toxicology testing was conducted on the driver, and results will be available after lab analysis. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with the Alton Police Department leading the inquiry. They

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Registered nurses at two HCA-owned Kansas City hospitals get “substantial” pay raises under new three-year contracts ratified in October. National Nurses United, the union representing registered nurses at Research Medical Center in Kansas City and Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, said in a press release that the pay bump will make it easier to […]

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He was the sixth director under Gov. Mike Parson, who was sworn into office in 2018. Missey’s three-year tenure is the longest for directors under Parson.

Iron Maiden has issued a statement on late former singer Paul Di'Anno, whose death was announced Monday.The metal icons write in a Facebook post, "We are all deeply saddened to learn…

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A man was killed and another person was injured in a shooting on the 3800 block of Garfield Avenue in north St. Louis, with police investigating the incident and seeking information from the public.

A committee of aldermen last week advanced a proposal to name the Civil Courts building at the northeast corner of Tucker Boulevard and Market Street after Judge Clyde S. Cahill.

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The nationwide recall includes more than 500 types of frozen waffles sold at Target, Walmart and other grocery chains.

JERSEYVILLE — Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 recently hosted a visit from Dr. Tony Sanders, Superintendent of the Illinois State Board of Education, and Dr. Steven Isoye, the ISBE Board Chairman, on Thursday. The visit was aimed to showcase the educational initiatives and programs in place at the district's schools. During their visit, Dr. Sanders and Dr. Isoye toured Jersey Community High School, Jersey Community Middle School, and East Elementary. The Sanders-Isoye tour allowed them to observe the work being done by both staff and students in the district. "Their time and leadership are invaluable as we continue to focus on improving education for all students and educators across Illinois," a district representative said. The visit underscores the district's commitment to enhancing educational quality and fostering an environment conducive to learning.

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Devo is set to play the 2025 Cruel World Festival, happening May 17 at Brookside at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.Cruel World will be headlined by New Order and…

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DOW - A woman from Dow has been charged with stealing telephone wire and meth possession, her latest charges in a decade-long criminal history. Sylvia R. Wedding, 41, of Dow, was charged with theft between $500 and $10,000, a Class 3 felony, and unlawful possession of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony. On Oct. 12, 2024, Wedding allegedly stole an undisclosed amount of telephone wire, which was property of AT&T and had a value exceeding $500. She was also charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine. Jersey County court records show Wedding has a history of drug-related charges dating back to 2014. She was also charged with theft between $500 and $10,000 in a case from July of this year. Wedding was initially granted pretrial release, but her release was later revoked. The court found no conditions of release could ensure she would either appear in court or avoid subsequent charges. Jersey County Sheriff’s Office records indicate Wedding currently

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What happened to the confident march of progressivism that inspired lefty politics for the past couple of decades? It seems to have died out, replaced by a budding rightward movement in American politics. The explanation is simpler than most observers think: This is what always happens. Episodes of progressivism are rare in American history and ...continue reading "The progressive era is over. Again."

A St. Louis County woman appeared in St. Louis Circuit Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to stabbing her ex-boyfriend to death in 2022.