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Raccoons have infested a home in Ferguson.

MEDORA – A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the family of Taylor Cummines, who died in a recent car accident. The fundraiser was organized by Emily Jackson to assist Taylor's fiancé, Drew, and their three young children as they adjust to life without her. Taylor was tragically killed in a car accident involving a box truck on Illinois Route 111 at Bucks Crossing near Medora in Macoupin County on Monday, July 7, 2025. Taylor, described by Jackson as an “amazing mother” who “would have done anything for her babies,” left behind three children: Finnlee, 5; Bodi, 3; and Lovelynn, 1. Jackson said the family faces “challenges and stress of being a single father to three children.” She emphasized that Taylor “did absolutely everything for her babies and gave them the world.” The funds raised will be placed into a trust established by the family for the children’s future needs, with any additional money used

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A woman and her teenage son are in custody after violently stealing a car earlier this week in the Central West End.

Celebrate St. Louis’ jazz legacy and future at the Wednesday Night Jazz Jam. Free and family-friendly, the Wednesday Night Jazz Jam is a weekly gathering that brings jazz within reach […]

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ALTON – As the Alton Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division continues to leave no stone unturned in the investigation into the tragic July 4, 2025, homicide of 17-year-old Shabrya L. Hudson, additional charges have been filed against two more individuals connected to this case. On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office, under the direction of State’s Attorney Tom Haine, issued the following charges: • Tamadrey C. Ballinger, a 20-year-old male from Alton on Two Counts of First Degree Murder and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm. • Brashonda D. Colley, a 44-year old female from Alton of Obstructing Justice. Both individuals were taken into custody on Tuesday evening, July 8, 2025. Ballinger is being held pending a detention hearing, while Colley was released in accordance with the terms of her arrest warrant. Relating to today’s charges against Ballinger, the Alton Police Department is working

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Despite a recent move by Kansas to extend the deadline for the state’s stadium incentive package, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe believes his state is still in a good position to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in the Show Me State.

It’s not every day you watch a company faceplant so theatrically in public, but Cloud Innovation’s latest stunt deserves a slow clap. Cloud Innovation, which you’d probably never heard of unless you’re neck-deep in African IP registry battles (stay tuned), just managed to make a legal play whose end result should be calling a lot […]

EAST ST. LOUIS - Recently, James Avant Elementary School in East St. Louis School District 189 held its Fifth-Grade Promotional Ceremony to honor students moving on to middle school. The event celebrated the achievements of the graduating fifth graders and marked an important transition in their academic journey. School officials and staff extended congratulations to the students for their dedication and hard work. “Your commitment to excellence has not gone unnoticed,” the school stated, acknowledging the students’ accomplishments. While the students will no longer be on the James Avant Elementary campus, teachers, administrators, and support staff expressed enthusiasm about watching them continue to succeed within the district. The ceremony served as a milestone for the young scholars as they prepared to embark on the next phase of their education in School District 189. The school encouraged the students to maintain their efforts with the message: “Keep

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Printing of the Post-Dispatch will shift to presses in Peoria, Illinois, but the move won't affect the size of the newspaper, our deadlines or our delivery schedules.

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School has welcomed Dan Cichlar as its new Career & Technical Education teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Cichlar will lead the Construction, DIY, and Introduction to Technology & Engineering classes, bringing real-world experience and a hands-on teaching approach to the curriculum. Civic Memorial announced Cichlar’s appointment recently, highlighting his role in providing students with practical skills and opportunities to explore careers in trades and technology. “I am inspired to help students discover their potential, take pride in craftsmanship, and build a foundation for a meaningful and successful future,” Cichlar said. School officials expressed enthusiasm about Cichlar joining the team. "His real-world knowledge and hands-on approach will give students exciting opportunities to learn practical skills and explore future careers in the trades and technology," CM officials said. "We’re thrilled to have him join the

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by Tom Finan, Executive Director/Co-Founder, Construction Forum Otter & Company Capital Holdings, a new firm formed by the principals of multi-family developer Mia Rose Holdings, has acquired Chesterfield-based contractor Keystone Construction. Otter acquired all the stock of Keystone for an undisclosed amount. It closed on the acquisition on July 2. Otter and Company was founded […]

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RANDOLPH COUNTY — Curtis Scott Sheeler, 65, was found deceased near his home in Randolph County on Tuesday morning, July 8, 2025, following a multi-agency search prompted by his family’s missing person report. Sheeler had been reported missing on Sunday, July 5, 2025, when family members requested a welfare check at his residence. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office initiated a search that evening, which included checking Sheeler’s home, surrounding areas, and the homes of friends. Despite initial efforts, Sheeler was not located until the next day. On July 8, the sheriff’s office coordinated a larger search involving multiple agencies, including the Sparta Fire Department, Franklin County Office of Emergency Management Special Operations (OEMC) K-9 team, Baldwin Fire, Red Bud Fire, Ellis Grove Fire, Prairie Du Rocher Fire, and Med Star Ambulance Service. Sheeler’s body was discovered in an area adjacent to his property during the coordinated

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A teenager died and four other teens were injured in a crash Tuesday evening on Interstate 70. Missouri state troopers are looking for the driver.

2 more individuals were charged in connection to Shabrya Hudson's death.