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South St. Louis standoff ends with armed man dead
An hours-long standoff in south St. Louis ended Tuesday night with an armed suspect shooting himself.
Holiday travel rush begins at airports
Murder-suicide investigation in Cahokia Heights
Two families in Cahokia Heights are grieving following a domestic murder suicide.
‘You’re a hero’ - Injured Hermann officer welcomed home
It was an emotional night in Washington, Missouri, on Tuesday as a large crowd welcomed home a local hero who was critically injured in the line of duty.
Another St. Louis resident loses property via Recorder of Deeds Office
For the second time, the You Paid For It team has found a case of a homeowner scammed out of their property with the help of the St. Louis Recorder of Deeds.
Upscale resale shops
St. Louis pot tax money goes up in smoke thanks to city hall blunder
It’s a mistake that could cost St. Louis at least $500,000, according to Alderwoman Cara Spencer.
Financial problems, lack of workers forces some Missouri birthing units to close
Within the past decade, seven birthing units have closed at hospitals across the state, leaving an impact on Missourians, especially in rural areas.
Stats show a busy holiday travel season
According to the Transportation Security Administration, the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday following the holiday are the busiest travel days in American airports.
Illinois City Decides To Blow Tax Dollars On Operating A Storefront For Private Security Camera Company
The thin blue line between cops and cop-friendly tech continues to be erased, mostly by cops. No longer content to underserve the public, law enforcement agencies are welcoming the warm embrace of consumer surveillance products in hopes of adding private tech to their publicly-funded surveillance mesh networks. Ring, Amazon’s home surveillance tech acquisition, was one […]
Police arrest suspect in pellet gun shooting of FOX 2 crew
There are calls to toughen state laws after suspects were caught on video shooting what appeared to be pellet guns at a FOX 2 reporter and photographer.
Who has the crustiest large round loaf of sourdough bread in the region.
Clothing donation rack in St. Charles taken; community rallies
Suzie Sallee of St. Charles is known for her generosity. Sallee routinely helps those in need. For the second year in a row, she decided to place a rack of donated coats in her driveway.
Small Business Saturday/Black Friday deals?
STL Bar Bingo
SLU could demolish buildings by campus, despite opposition claiming they have historic value
Betty's Get-N-Go Burglary Details Released
FIELDON - The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office recently released more detailed information about a burglary that took place at Betty's Get-N-Go in Fieldon earlier this fall. Cash and other items of value were reportedly stolen from the business. “During the early morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, JSCO deputies responded to a report of a burglary at Betty's Get-N-Go in Fieldon,” The Sheriff’s Office stated in a recent press release. “Upon arrival, deputies found that someone had forcibly entered the business.” After conducting the initial investigation, JCSO deputies contacted Detective Marshall Lewis, who arrived and processed the crime scene. The department credits Detective Lewis with a “significant follow-up investigation and persistence” which led to the identification of two suspects, Hardigrew C. Bridger (age 58) and Cameron S. Crockarell (age 54), both of Granite City, Illinois. Both suspects were subsequently charged
Alton Gives Public Camping Ban Final Approval
ALTON - A ban on public camping within Alton city limits was given final approval by members of the City Council, who voted 6-1 to pass the item after months of debating and laying the item over. Resident Sam Lloyd urged council members to vote for the new ordinance, stating inaction on Alton’s homelessness issue could impact the city, its citizens, their home values, crime rates, and more. “I encourage council members to vote for this ordinance, as such behavior could have a detrimental effect on the citizens of the city,” Lloyd said. “Our parks and city property should be available to citizens and visitors, and should not be designated as temporary camping for the homeless. It was never the city’s original intent or citizens’ expectations of the use of the property. “For citizens, their home values may deteriorate if campaign activity becomes aknowledgeable … citizens may also be impacted on the rate of crime. A population o