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From St. Louis Public Radio:  Construction to widen Interstate 70 across Missouri will begin this spring, according to the state Department of Transportation. The project, which the legislature allocated around $2.8 billion for last May, is expected to last approximately seven years. Work on the expansion has been ongoing since the money was approved. Eric […]

JERSEYVILLE - Several charges including aggravated battery of a child, possession of a stolen firearm, and more have been filed in Jersey County over the past week, according to recent court filings. Christian A. McKennon, 26, of Jerseyville, was charged with aggravated battery of a child less than 13 years of age causing great bodily harm. Court documents state McKennon “struck in the face with his hand” on or about April 20, 2023. McKennon faces a Class 3 felony for the aggravated battery charge. He was issued a summons to appear at the Jersey County Courthouse for his preliminary hearing, which is set for 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. Austyn D. Chmieleski, 18, of Jerseyville, was also charged with aggravated battery of a child less than 13 years of age causing great bodily harm. Court documents allege that on or about Nov. 27, 2023, he “touched in an inappropriate manner.” Chmieleski faces a Class 3 felony for the aggravated battery charge.

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A Black Jack woman is accused of shooting her boyfriend on New Year's Day following an argument and fight.

With 2.5 million TikTok followers, the owner of Grandma’s Playroom is expanding the social experience from the play mat to the worldwide web.

After KISS wrapped their End of the Road tour, Gene Simmons gave fans a chance to spend some time with him at Electric Lady Studios in New York. Now he’s sharing some behind-the-scenes footage of…

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2023 is over. Taylor Swift was Time’s Person of the Year, beating out candidates like Jerome Powell, who may have stuck the economic soft-landing, but can’t hit the high notes. Only a fool would challenge the decision, but I would like to nominate 2023’s Unperson of the year – ChatGPT; the neural-network based, Large Language […]

The decision is nonbinding and the state now has until Feb. 15 to submit a detailed plan to the federal government to run the program.

New regional executives have taken their posts as BJC HealthCare in St. Louis and Kansas City-based Saint Luke’s Health System completed their planned merger Jan. 1 as expected, officials said Tuesday.

"I'm very grateful we were not in the car, that's the main thing," William Mason said.

JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community High School senior guard Francis Vogel has had quite an impact on the Panthers program since moving to the school from Brussels after his freshman year. Vogel is now a three-year Panthers player and has what his coach Matt Murphy described as "a motor, or approach to the game that not many players have nor can they match." Vogel is a Sparklight Internet Male Athlete of the Month for the Panthers. "He is an all-around very good athlete with a lot of passion for the game," Coach Murphy said. "Francis has natural instincts that cannot be taught on the defensive end. He plays a lot bigger than his 6-foot-2 size and is relentless on the glass and attacking the rim. "He is a two-year starter and brings experience to the team as well." Again, congrats to Vogel for his recognition as a Sparklight Internet Male Athlete of the Month for JCHS.

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A couple of saguaro cacti outside Phoenix. This picture was taken out of the window of our car on Interstate 10 while Marian was driving.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - A 36-year-old St. Louis woman has been charged after police responded to a United States Postal Office on Halls Ferry Road in St. Louis County for a shots-reported incident. St. Louis County Police provided this report: "On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Marlisha Gatewood, 36 years of age, of the 3300 block of Hereford Street in St. Louis, Missouri, 63139, for Unlawful Use of a Weapon. A booking photo of Gatewood is shown. Gatewood is being held on $100,000 cash only, no 10%, bond." The probable cause statement reads: At 7:17 a.m. on January 2, 2024, officers responded to a United States Postal Office located at 9810 Halls Ferry Road about reported shots fired incident. Officers learned that the defendant had made the report and had informed dispatch that she had left the gun on the sidewalk. Upon arrival, officers observed the defendant outside of the building. "Officers located the

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JERSEYVILLE - Junior Ella Smith returned as a starter for the Jersey Panthers girls basketball squad in the 2023-2024 season, and she has made a big difference for the team with her leadership. Smith is not only a strong contributor with points, but she is also one of the assist leaders for the squad and is always solid on defense. Smith is a Sparklight Internet Female Athlete of the Month for Jersey Community High School. Head Jersey Girls Basketball Coach Caleb Williams said Ella handles the ball well. "Ella can spark our offense with her shooting ability and defensively, she is very tough," the coach said. Smith is also a striker/forward for the Jersey girls' soccer team in the spring and a varsity volleyball player. The Jersey girls are having an excellent season under Coach Williams with a 10-8 overall mark and appear poised for a strong second half of the year. Again, congrats to Smith on her recognition as a Sparklight Internet Female Athlete of the Month for the Panthers.

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The office campus of the footwear retailer, considered to be one of the prime redevelopment sites in Clayton, is slated to be purchased by the local school district for its own future expansion.

Today on TAP: The justices may well have to rule four times this year on his eligibility for occupying the White House or prison.

JERSEYVILLE - The Jersey County Sheriff’s Department announced on Tuesday that its newest member and another local future police officer recently completed the Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) Police Academy Session 151. Congratulating the two on their accomplishment, the department shared more about their backgrounds and future careers in law enforcement. “A big congratulations to Austin Stilts for completing the Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) Police Academy Session 151,” the JSCD announced Tuesday. “Austin now begins field training as our newest Patrol Deputy. “Prior to that, Austin started his law enforcement career in 2022 at the Jersey County Sheriff's Office, serving as one of our Correctional Officers. Austin completed an intense 16-week basic academy, consisting of training in topics including ethics, law, patrol functions, investigations, mental health, firearms, defensive tactics, and physical fitness.” Session 151 feature

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