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Pair Accused Of Shooting At St. Louis Metropolitan Police, ATF

2 months 3 weeks ago
(The following is a joint information from the SLMPD and U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Missouri) ST. LOUIS - Two 19-year-old men have been accused of shooting at St. Louis Metropolitan Police officers and ATF agents on July 28, 2026, while the officers and agents were conducting a traffic stop at Oriole and Thekla avenues in St. Louis, authorities said. Justin R. Price and Alexavier Bishop were charged by complaint Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in U.S. District Court

Sparklight Female Athlete Of The Month: Belle Peterbaugh Caps Jersey Career With Record Sprint Season

2 months 3 weeks ago
JERSEYVILLE - Belle Peterbaugh turned her senior track season at Jersey Community High School in Jerseyville into a record-setting year in 2026, breaking varsity outdoor school records in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 4x200 relay after deciding not to play soccer so she could focus on track. Belle is a Sparklight Female Athlete Of The Month for Jersey. Peterbaugh, who played varsity soccer and ran varsity track from her freshman through junior years, had already broken the 200-meter record

Alton Main Street to host 'What's Up Downtown' information exchange Aug. 11

2 months 3 weeks ago
ALTON - Alton Main Street’s quarterly information exchange, called “What’s Up Downtown”, will be held on Tuesday, August 11th at 5:30 p.m. at The Wedge, located at 620 E. Broadway in Classroom 402 in Alton, Illinois. The public is invited to learn the latest news regarding developments in Alton’s historic downtown district, including updates from new & existing businesses, news on real estate transactions and details of upcoming events and projects. You’ll

The Marching 100 Band Previews "Aurora Awakes" Halftime Show

2 months 3 weeks ago
ALTON - A sizable crowd gathered at the Alton High School football field to watch a preview of the Marching 100 band’s season. On Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, families, administrators and friends of the Alton Community Unit School District #11 braved the heat for a preview of the band’s halftime show. Matt Chesner, the high school band director, noted that students have been attending band camp for the past two weeks and were eager to show off what they had learned. Chesner encouraged

Farmers Are Getting Control Of Their Equipment Back

2 months 3 weeks ago
For years, John Deere had actively made repairing their tractors near-impossible for anyone but itself and the few “authorized” repair shops—regardless of the ability of its customers to actually visit such shops. Now, in a major win for farmers and right to repair advocates, John Deere must soon provide farmers with not just the tools […]
Chao Liu and Katharine Trendacosta

Downtown Troy Transforms into an Outdoor Art Festival for August First Fridays

2 months 3 weeks ago
TROY - The free community celebration will once again transform the streets of downtown into a vibrant outdoor festival featuring live music, local artists, interactive art experiences, food trucks, shopping, family activities, and specials from downtown restaurants and businesses. Whether you're an art enthusiast, music lover, foodie, or simply looking for a fun evening with family and friends, First Fridays offers something for everyone. Live Music Headlining the evening will be Ryan