COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department is warning residents to protect themselves from cryptocurrency scams after investigating multiple cases resulting in losses exceeding $400,000 over the past year. Cryptocurrency fraud has become a significant concern as scammers increasingly target investors with deceptive schemes, the police department said. The department issued a public service announcement outlining key precautions to help individuals avoid falling victim to these crimes. “Cryptocurrency is exciting and the latest and greatest thing — but it’s also a growing target for scammers,” the police department announcement said. Among the tips provided, the department advises skepticism toward any investment promising guaranteed returns or quick profits, emphasizing that no legitimate investment can guarantee profits. They also urge people to verify the identity of anyone soliciting cryptocurrency, noting that scammers often impersonate
DONIPHAN, Mo. - The Doniphan Police Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory Tuesday for a teen that may be on his way to the St. Louis area. According to police, 16-year-old Anthony James Guerra left his residence on Maple Street in the southern Missouri town of Doniphan Monday night around 11 p.m. A suicide [...]
Soprano Patricia Racette will become artistic director of the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, filling a key management position of a company she has been associated with since her debut there in 1993. She will take over on Oct. 1 from James Robinson.
Aerosmith’s Joe Perry is hitting the road this summer and he’s bringing some superstar friends along with him.The rocker is set to launch a new tour in August with The…
It's not just measles making a fierce comeback in 2025. Another disease that's especially dangerous to young children, known as pertussis or whooping cough, is spreading nearly twice as fast as it was last year.
Queen is once again revisiting their 1973 self-titled debut album.Last year the band reissued a remastered version of the album, retitled Queen I, as part of an expanded collector’s edition box set,…
Shana Jones pleaded guilty last week in St. Louis County to charge of filing false documents when she successfully ran for the Maplewood City Council in 2022.
A police report identified John D. Elliott, 76, Norleen L. Elliott, 69, and Madalyn N. Elliott, 33, as victims of the crash, which occurred shortly before 6 p.m. on State Highway 169.
WOOD RIVER - IMPACT Strategies, Inc. recently completed the renovation of the Federico Kia dealership in Wood River, IL at 1911 E Edwardsville Rd. The relaunch of the new Kia brand identity was the catalyst of Federico’s renovation. Kia wants their “customers to engage not only through the products but also through all the experience elements.” In the new Kia store design, “Kia aims to shift the mindsets of the consumers and provide them with meaningful and relevant experience with Kia.” As the construction manager, IMPACT Strategies oversaw the demolition and renovation of the existing 33,486 SF building, including extensive updates to the exterior. IMPACT collaborated with the Federico family & Kia’s design team early in the preconstruction phase to maximize efficiencies for constructability and design standards for an aggressive construction timeline. Throughout the project, Federico Kia remained operational, showcasing the seamless execution
A St. Louis woman faces a felony charge after she allegedly made dozens of 911 calls and threatened to "blow up" a police station, according to court documents obtained by FOX 2.
For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in […]
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