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All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]

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EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Police Department announced Monday, July 7, 2025, that it is collaborating with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 law enforcement agencies statewide to reduce speeding throughout July. Beginning July 8, 2025, and continuing through July 31, 2025, drivers in Edwardsville can expect increased patrols focused on enforcing posted speed limits and addressing other traffic violations. The initiative aims to address the risks associated with speeding, which can impair a driver’s ability to safely navigate around other vehicles, hazardous objects, or unexpected road curves. This enforcement campaign is part of the "Speeding Catches Up With You" effort, supported by federal highway safety funds administered by IDOT. It also aligns with IDOT’s broader "It’s Not a Game" media campaign aimed at promoting safer driving behaviors. Officials emphasized that the stepped-up patrols are intended

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Dozens of teenagers were arrested in St. Louis during the 4th of July weekend. 

DFS says that the majority of these incidents were the result of fireworks.

TOPEKA — A bipartisan council of Kansas lawmakers voted Monday to extend by six months the deadline for the Missouri-based Kansas City Royals or the Kansas City Chiefs to accept economic development incentives from Kansas for construction of sports stadiums. The Legislative Coordinating Council unanimously agreed to grant the reprieve so the Kansas Department of […]

GREENBELT, Maryland — A federal judge at a hearing Monday sought more information on the Trump administration’s plans for wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose attorneys are pressing to have him transferred to Maryland from a Tennessee jail. Abrego Garcia lived in Maryland with his wife and family before he was mistakenly deported to the […]

ST. CLAIR COUNTY — The body of Demontray M. Collins, 25, was discovered Friday, July 4, 2025, morning in a lake at Frank Holten State Park near East St. Louis, authorities said. St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. identified Collins as the man found by kayakers at approximately 8:33 a.m. on Friday. The coroner pronounced Collins deceased at the scene at 9:41 a.m. that morning. Collins’ last known address was in the 1800 block of Central Avenue in East St. Louis. The cause of death has not been determined. Illinois State Police Troop 8, based in Collinsville, responded after two men kayaking in the lake observed the body and called 911. St. Clair County Special Emergency Services retrieved the body from the water. The incident occurred in the 7300 block of Lake Drive at Frank Holten State Park.

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The Trump Administration’s constant escalation of its mass deportation programs now means ICE, CBP, and other federal agencies must come up with thousands of arrests a day. This never had anything to do with removing criminals from the country and, even if you once believed that might be the case, an unending string of raids […]

You do not need to live in the city of St. Louis to apply for a job with the city.

Ringo Starr celebrated his 85th birthday Monday with his annual Peace & Love celebration in Los Angeles.Ringo was joined by a whole host of stars, including his brother-in-law and Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh, members of his…

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A St. Louis man appeared in court Monday and pleaded guilty to his role in a 2022 fatal home explosion.

Spectrum needs to hire residential connectivity sales specialists who will work out of the office in Maryland Heights.

A BJC HealthCare spokesperson said the decision to move laundry services in-house was a joint effort from BJC Health System and SSM Health.

The state fire marshal said this Fourth of July saw more fireworks-related fires, explosions, injuries and deaths than any other year in recent memory.

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - The Jarrot Mansion State Historic Site, the oldest brick building in Illinois, will open to the public on July 12, 2025, to offer a rare opportunity to tour the historic home and to celebrate the state’s French heritage in honor of Bastille Day. The mansion, typically accessible only by request, will welcome visitors from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Located near the intersection of Illinois 3 and Illinois 157 in Cahokia, the site is managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources with support from volunteers of the Jarrot Mansion Project. The nearby Cahokia Courthouse State Historic Site will also be open to visitors that day. Built in 1810 by Nicholas Jarrot, a refugee from the French Revolution, the mansion stands as a significant example of Federal-style architecture. Jarrot, who became a prominent landowner and businessman in the formerly French region of Illinois as the area approached statehood, constructed the imposing brick home in contrast

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All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]

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COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville Faith in Action will host their annual dinner auction to raise money so they can continue to support senior citizens. On July 11, 2025, community members are invited to Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville for this year’s dinner auction, themed “Country Fair Flair.” Attendees can enjoy a full dinner and silent auction. The organization is still looking for donations and sponsorships to support their work. “I always say the fundraising is critical, but so is the friend-raising,” said executive director Lisa Brennan. “We’re very much looking forward to watching the whole community pull together and really step up to make this a great and fun event.” Brennan explained that the dinner auction supports Collinsville Faith in Action, which serves Collinsville, Granite City, Troy, Fairmont City, Caseyville and Maryville. As a national organization, Faith in Action teams up with local churches, schools

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