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SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Office of Law Enforcement is seeking applicants for the position of conservation police officer trainee. Conservation police officers enforce state laws intended to protect Illinois' natural and recreational resources. They are vested with full state-wide police authority and are trained to the highest standards for law enforcement professionals in Illinois. Conservation police officers serve as an important link between IDNR and its constituencies, and they are often called upon to assist other agencies in emergency situations and rescue operations. IDNR’s Office of Law Enforcement is currently looking to expand its ranks by 15 officers with the newest class of trainees. Applications must be submitted electronically by Friday, July 26. Instructions for applying can be found online . Criteria to be considered: Applicants must be 20 years of age and have successfully completed an associate’s degree or 60

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Three days since digging and searching near an area where a 13-year-old went missing in 1989, investigators say no human remains have been found.

ALTON - The Alton Fire Department and Alton Police Department responded to a traffic crash at the intersection of Salu Street and Humbert Street on Thursday afternoon. An SUV and a car collided near Salu Park, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Firefighters were observed treating one patient at the scene. However, the total number of injuries and their severity remains unknown at this time. The Alton Police Department has launched an investigation into the accident to determine the circumstances leading up to the collision.

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EDWARDSVILLE - Charles Fedder just concluded a strong spring career with the Metro East Lutheran Track Team. Charles is a BJ’s Printables Male Athlete of the Month for the Knights. Fedder was a 100, 200 and 400-meter runner this past year for the Knights and recorded personal bests of 11.65 for first in a meet at Carlinville, also a 400 best of 52.39 for first at Carlinville and a 23.74 200-meter best for first in a meet at Virden (North Mac). Charles also posted a 24.01 for second on May 10, 2024, in the Gillespie Invite. He was fourth in the Roxana Relays 100-meter dash with a time of 11.65, his PR for the season. He was seventh in both the 100 (11.84) and the 200 (24.31), and fourth in the 400 (52.39) at the Carlinville Sectional track and field meet. MELHS Coach Mike Cook said Charles was also a relay person, a top-notch sprinter, and a key contributor to his team. Again, congrats to Charles on his honor as a BJ’s Printables Male Athlete of the Month.

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Radio personality and media veteran Tammie Holland passed away July 20, 2024 at the age of 53 after a three-year fight against cancer. Her long time friends and former colleagues Arika Parr and Tony Scott reflect on Holland’s legacy, career, and impact on St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS – The Take Part Foundation , a St. Louis-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that identifies and funds medical research for rare pediatric conditions, has granted an award of $100,000 to St. Louis Children’s Hospital . This donation will help families with the cost of genetic testing, an often expensive but crucial first step toward a diagnosis. Following their first successful fundraising gala earlier this spring, founders Maria and Matt Granados presented Take Part’s largest donation to date to hospital representatives at a ceremony on July 9th. The generous contribution was made possible by the following gala sponsors: Sappington Family, Jbloom, Truck Centers Inc, The Opus Group, Summit Rejuvenation, Pace Properties, Enterprise Bank & Trust, My Beloved Bridal, Krishnan Family Foundation, Technology Partners and the Color Room. Since fall 2023, Take Part has gifted an additional $20,000 to St. Louis Children’s Hospital. “The Take Part Foundation’s

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It comes hours after a judge told a Missouri prison warden to release Christopher Dunn from custody or face consequences.

Former Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward appears up for a reunion show.In a Facebook post, Ward writes that he's "checking in regarding all the updates on a possible Sabbath show…

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Celebrate summer in downtown St. Louis! Every Thursday throughout the season (except July 4), Kiener Plaza will come alive with live music, happy hours, movie nights and more. The schedule […]

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BELLEVILLE - University of Illinois Extension will help kick off the fall season with a Pumpkin Field Day on Sept. 5 at Eckert’s Orchard at 951 S. Green Mount Rd., Belleville. The day will begin at 10 a.m., and registration includes lunch. Whether a seasoned commercial pumpkin grower or someone looking to learn more about one of the state’s most popular specialty crops, attendees can look forward to a day of everything pumpkin. Explore the world of commercial pumpkin production through presentations and research updates from Extension educators and university specialists. Additional field day activities: Tour research trials Listen to topic presentations and speakers Explore pumpkin variety trials Receive commercial pumpkin production updates Network with growers and industry vendors “Getting the chance to walk through current research variety trials provides growers the in-field experience and notes to take back to their own pumpkin crop,” says Nathan

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An elderly man with multiple health issues, John Metts Sr., has been missing since 4 a.m. on July 24 in Franklin County, Missouri, and first responders are urging anyone who may have encountered him to contact Franklin County 911.

The fourth-generation Sun Devil was about to graduate with a degree in education, well on her way to becoming a student-teacher at her high school alma mater.

The current hot topic in politics-land is who Kamala Harris will choose as her VP. And that's fine. It's good, clean fun. But it's odd that the discourse is all so thoroughly conventional, focused almost entirely on demographic considerations. She needs a white man to balance the fact that she's a Black woman. She needs ...continue reading "Kamala Harris should choose a pal for vice president"

Edison Agrosciences, an agtech startup that focuses on boosting natural rubber created by the sunflower, has closed a $600,000 seed financing round and added a new board member.

Christopher Dunn has spent 34 years in prison for what multiple judges have deemed a wrongful conviction. Earlier this week, a St. Louis Circuit judge ordered Dunn’s release — yet he remains behind bars. STLPR reporter Lacretia Wimbley discusses why Dunn is still not free and what comes next. We also listen back to a conversation with Dunn taped earlier this year, just days after St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore announced that his investigation showed evidence Dunn was innocent.

BETHALTO — The Bethalto Fire Department responded to a fire at a residence in the 400 block of Bartmer Drive on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters arrived to find a back deck on fire and smoke emanating from the home. The incident occurred on July 25, 2024, and prompted a swift response from the Bethalto Fire Department. "The fire started on the back deck of the home," said Bethalto Fire Chief Brian Buhs. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze before it could spread to the rest of the house. Given the potential for the fire to spread, a box alarm was requested. Fire departments from Rosewood Heights, Cottage Hills, Meadowbrook, and Wood River responded to assist in the effort. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and no injuries were reported.

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The hiring event is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in working for the IRS in one of several offices in Missouri.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office urged a judge on Thursday not to require him to sit for a deposition in his lawsuit against Jackson County, arguing county attorneys want information that “has nothing to do with the case.” Jason Lewis, general counsel for the Attorney General’s Office, urged Clay County Circuit Judge Karen Krauser […]