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A lawsuit filed Wednesday seeks to block a proposed constitutional amendment legalizing sports wagering in Missouri from being placed on the November ballot.  The suit, filed in Cole County Circuit Court, argues the methodology used by the Missouri Secretary of State’s office to certify that the sports betting proposal collected enough signatures was unconstitutional.  To […]

ALTON - An investigation is underway in an officer-involved shooting near the 700 block of East Sixth Street in Alton. The Alton Police officer has been identified as Allen Averbeck and the K-9 was named Odin. A large police presence, including Illinois State Police, are involved in the investigation. On Aug. 22, 2024, at approximately 6:05 a.m., the Alton Police Department requested assistance in an officer-involved shooting investigation. Preliminary reports show that officers from the Alton Police Department engaged in gunfire with a suspect in the 700 block of E. 6th Street in Alton. The suspect was transported to an area hospital and pronounced deceased. One officer from the Alton Police Department was struck and transported to an area hospital. No information about the officer’s condition is available at this time. An Alton Police K-9 was also struck and is receiving care at a local veterinary hospital for critical injuries. State Rep. Amy Elik issued

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ALTON – The Alton community is grappling with grief following the loss of a beloved canine and the unsettling shooting of Alton Police Officer Allen Averbeck on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. The incident unfolded in the 700 block of E. 6th Street in Alton, resulting in the death of K-9 Odin, Officer Averbeck's partner. The suspect involved in the shooting sustained injuries, was transported to a local hospital, and was later pronounced deceased. Alton Mayor David Goins provided an update early Thursday, stating that Officer Averbeck is "doing well" but remains deeply affected by the incident and the loss of Odin. "Officer Averbeck was struck in the shooting in the vest," Goins said, highlighting the protective gear that likely saved his life. The City of Alton released a heartfelt statement, honoring both Officer Averbeck and K-9 Odin. "With profound sadness, we honor Police Officer First Class Averbeck and his K-9, Odin. We extend our deepest condolences on the tragic passing

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One of four suspects has admitted to following a teenager off a MetroLink train in July 2023, shooting him and robbing him of his cell phone and firearm in Pagedale.

A St. Louis man has been charged in connection with a shooting earlier this summer in the city’s Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood.

Last week, the NY Times had an article about how Georgia’s Republican Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, is being targeted in a SLAPP suit by a “podcaster” who claims Raffensperger defamed her in his book about the 2020 election. (For reasons unknown, the NY Times links to none of the legal filings in the case, […]

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Rush’s Alex Lifeson has just launched the latest product in his Lerxst line, a new wah effects pedal.The Lerxst Blah Blah pedal, made in collaboration with pedal designers Morley, is,…

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ALTON - Summer might be winding down, but Riviera Maya is kicking it into high gear as they prepare for several events in the next few months. The restaurant, located at 2704 Corner Court in Alton, has a food truck that often travels to Alton events. At the recent Scotty McCreery concert at the Alton Amphitheater, Jose and Adelai shared that they were working hard to make sure the crowd was fed, and they can’t wait to see more customers at their events throughout the fall. “Jose and I, we work really hard together,” Adelai said. “We try to figure out a good balance of having fun and being able to help people as they’re coming to the food truck. We’re also enjoying the event and seeing people come up firsthand, and also seeing people as they interact with our food, eating it and really enjoying it. I think that’s what makes him and I do it every weekend, in and out, is just seeing people enjoy the food.” Jose and Adelai are at the

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Bayer has announced plans to sell around 90 acres of its Creve Coeur campus and invest $100 million in local office space and labs, while also investing in its Chesterfield research facility to better utilize its real estate space and reduce debt.

When I go out to the desert for a bit of astrophotography, I never take pictures of the moon. This is because I deliberately go out on moonless nights. However, I happen to have the telescope set up in my backyard at the moment because I wanted to test out a few things, so last ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"

Ozzy Osbourne's dog Rocky has died.In a Facebook post Thursday alongside a photo of him holding the Pomeranian, the metal legend writes, "Two days ago I lost my good friend…

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These local cafes specialize in drinks that taste good and are good for you.

The St. Louis region will soon lose its headquarters for a coal mining company as Arch Resources intends to merge with Pennsylvania-based firm CONSOL Energy Inc.

The bill sits on Mayor Tishaura Jones' desk.

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has announced the semi-finalists for the 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year award, including four from the St. Louis area.

Police said in a Thursday update that detectives do not believe he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.