A former major with the city's corrections department says she was demoted after taking workers compensation and raising concerns about health and safety at the jail.
HOYLETON — Hoyleton Youth & Family Services (HYFS) is thrilled to announce it has received a transformative $60,000 grant from The Maschhoffs Impact to fully fund the creation of an All-Abilities Playground — a first-of-its-kind inclusive play space designed for children of every ability. The playground, to be located on HYFS’s therapeutic residential campus, will provide a safe, welcoming environment where all children — regardless of physical or developmental challenges — can play, explore, and thrive together. “This project perfectly embodies our mission to make lasting contributions in the communities we call home,” said Danielle Solis, Chair of The Maschhoffs Impact. “We’re proud to partner with Hoyleton Youth & Family Services in creating a space that will bring joy and inclusion for generations to come.” Meghan Seipp, Director of Philanthropy at HYFS, expressed gratitude for the gift: “The Maschhoffs Impact ha
Def Leppard has had a lot of highlights over the course of their career, but for frontman Joe Elliott one stands out above the rest.In a video post on Instagram,…
COTTLEVILLE, Mo. - The City of Cottleville could soon hit pause on certain construction and housing projects, a move officials say would support long-term planning amid rapid population and neighborhood growth. On Wednesday, the Cottleville Board of Aldermen will hold a second reading and possible final vote on a bill proposing a six-month moratorium on [...]
You may recall a year or so ago, when Mark Zuckerberg whined to Jim Jordan about how the Biden administration “repeatedly pressured our teams for months to censor certain… content.” Or maybe you remember when he went on Joe Rogan and whined some more about Biden pressure on moderation, even though he admitted there that […]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A person has died after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening in north St. Louis, according to police. Officials say an adult man was struck by at least one car in the 9800 block of Halls Ferry Rd. near Sun Valley Drive just before 8 p.m. He was pronounced [...]
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Devin Dunbar, whose last known address was in Florissant, was convicted of the murder of Brandon E. Scott, who was shot while playing a video game inside his house near Belleville in 2023.
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has approved a referendum petition that could overturn new redistricting laws passed earlier this year.
That means the group behind the petition can now start collecting signatures from voters to get the issue on the November 2026 ballot.
ALTON - Alton Main Street will host their Downtown Chili Cook-Off this weekend. From 12–3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, community members can stop by FLOCK Food Truck Park for the chili competition. Entry costs $10 for adults and $5 for children. Each attendee will receive a two-ounce sample from every chili competitor and can vote for their favorite chef. “You just pay once to get in the door, and then you go around and eat to your heart’s content,” said Alton Main Street Executive Director Sara McGibany. This year’s Downtown Chili Cook-Off will feature 17 teams, divided into categories for individuals, businesses, organizations and restaurants. A panel of judges will decide on a winner in each category, who will receive $100. The best decorated booth will also receive a $100 prize. When attendees arrive, they receive a ticket that can be deposited at their favorite booth. Whoever collects the most tickets will win “the coveted silver