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Police said when one of two men breaking into cars pulled a gun, the resident pulled out his, too, and shot at the two men.

Heather Crews, 38, was struck by one vehicle, then run over by other vehicles, police said. She died at the scene.

Slot machines in locations across Missouri violate state gambling laws, a federal jury found Monday in a verdict that Torch Electronics, the most visible operator of “gray market” games, unfairly forced a competitor out of 20 locations. The case laid bare some of the secrets surrounding Torch, which began placing its games in convenience stores, […]

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The building frenzy in St. Charles County’s “fastest growing area” could soon transform more than 200 acres of farmland west of Lake Saint Louis into a sprawling 470-home subdivision. Plans for the new project, “Trailside Farms,” include 383 single-family homes, 87 townhomes, a trail system, a baseball field, an outdoor skating […]

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The May 16 tornado wiped out an estimated 6,000–10,000 trees across St. Louis, stripping neighborhoods of shade and beauty. This Halloween, the Trick or Tree™ campaign will turn trick-or-treating into a mission to restore the city’s green canopy. Children and families will collect donations on October 31, 2025, with all proceeds going directly toward replanting […]

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An original white label 7-inch test pressing of Queen’s 1975 classic "Bohemian Rhapsody" sold for close to $12,000 during the annual White Label Auction to benefit the Brit Trust.White label test…

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    Florissant to Request Release of 2025 Community Development Block Grant Funds   The City of Florissant will request the release of 2025 CDBG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on October 20, 2025, following a 15-day period in which the public will have the opportunity to comment on […]

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It would be something of an understatement to say that Alphabet, Google’s holding company, is big and successful. Some Wall Street analysts are even predicting it could become the world’s most valuable corporation. Of course, even for business giants, enough is never enough. They always want more: more money, more power. As part of that […]

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From Realtor.com: As traditional shopping malls across America struggle to stay relevant in the age of e-commerce, a surprising trend is taking root: transforming once-bustling retail hubs into vibrant mixed-use communities that bring much-needed housing to strained real estate markets. From New Jersey to Florida—and even in Colorado’s North Denver Metro—the death of the American mall may be breathing […]

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ALTON - In addition to a few month-long programs through October , the Hayner Public Library District has several special events planned over the next few weeks. “We’ve got a ton of stuff happening this month,” said Mary Cordes, Hayner’s executive director. From 6:30–7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, community members can enjoy “Broadway Show Tunes with Jared Hennings” at the Alton Square Mall library location. Hennings has “a great voice” that "really lends itself to this kind of music,” Cordes said. He will perform songs from “Brigadoon,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Showboat,” and more. A special “Fire Safety Story Time” is planned for 10 a.m. on Oct. 9 at Alton Square Mall. Cordes thanked the Alton Fire Department, which will visit and read a story in honor of Fire Safety Month. Kids can talk to firefighters,

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WOOD RIVER - Brooke Moran, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, has been recognized for her achievements in cheerleading. Moran has been part of the cheer program since seventh grade and credits her confidence, self-awareness, respect, and empathy as key qualities that contributed to her receiving this Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month honor for the Oilers. “I love being under the Friday night lights and wearing cute uniforms,” Moran said, highlighting what she enjoys most about cheerleading. She also expressed gratitude toward her mother, who she said “pushes me to be the best I can be no matter what.” Under the guidance of coach Alison Beachum, Moran has developed perseverance and determination through her high school sports involvement. “My high school involvement has helped me develop into the person that I am today by showing me perseverance. I am capable of easily facing challenges along with becoming more determined,”

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by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]

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The movie was filmed over 19 days in November and December of 2023, all in the St. Louis area.

ST DENIS PHASE II RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT OPEN HOUSE NO. STP-5622(603) PUBLIC NOTICE: St Denis Phase II Reconstruction Project Open House Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public open house will be held to review the proposed resurfacing and sidewalk replacement for the St Denis Phase II Reconstruction Project. DATE & TIME: […]

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RIVERBEND - Diana Maul Halstead never asked her father about the war. She grew up under the shadow of World War II and came of age in the Vietnam era, but her dad, Alton native Henry Maul, never spoke about his experience as a prisoner of war in Germany. When Maul passed away in 1997, Halstead was devastated that his story had died with him. But she was wrong. Her sister found Maul’s diary, and, 23 years after he had died, Halstead finally read it. She knew immediately that she had a new calling. “Before you know it, I was reading through everything. I was researching everything,” Halstead remembered. “About three years later, I put it all together into a book, and that was my dad’s diary.” “Writings From the Barbed Wire Hotel” is Maul’s memoir, written by Halstead. It’s an 800-page compilation of his diary entries, which included coded poetry and illustrations from his time in a POW camp, and Halstead’s

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FREEBURG - Ameren Illinois literally had to go underground to do some "cosmetic surgery" to several of its natural gas storage fields, but the results are reshaping these 60-year-old-plus facilities. The company is utilizing horizontal drilling in its shallow depleted reservoirs in Tilden, Freeburg, Eden and Centralia – an approach that’s proving to be both technically innovative and economically transformative. The concept of horizontal drilling first surfaced at Ameren Illinois around 2016. While a few other storage operators had experimented with it, Ameren Illinois faced a challenge: aging infrastructure across multiple farmer's fields, including Tilden and Freeburg, with dozens of legacy wells and miles of vintage pipeline nearing the end of their useful life. Tilden had 51 wells and Freeburg had 81 wells – most which were installed in the 1960s and could not be modernized to comply with evolving Federal Regulations. These wells were scattered across many acres

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