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LaTonya Ruff says she worked for seven years to keep a family united.

If you were to point to the middle of Missouri on a map, you might think Columbia, Rolla, or Jefferson City. Oddly enough, it's not any of those three, but it's not too far from the state capitol.

The shooter was 16 when he shot and killed an SIUE nursing student in Glen Carbon in January 2021.

"I'm saddened and disappointed after hearing this. We must be more proactive to protect our babies," Alderwoman Sharon Tyus said.

The move comes two months after U.S. Steel temporarily idled furnace B in a move it called "risk mitigation" in response to the now-resolved UAW strike.

EDWARDSVILLE - Forward Lainey McFarlin started the season in strong fashion with a total of 56 points in her first four games, hitting 18 points in a game at Pleasant Plains, 19 points against Breese Central at the O'Fallon Shootout, scoring nine points in the home opening win against Springfield, and on Nov. 22 at home scored 10 points in a loss at Lucco-Jackson Gym against Breese Mater Dei Catholic. The Tigers, a young team with only two seniors and a splash of sophomores and juniors, have shown improvement in all games played so far. After the win over Springfield on Nov. 20, McFarlin was a very happy person indeed. "It was really exciting," McFarlin said after the win over Springfield at home. "I was really proud of how we all played together." McFarlin is a Johnston Law Firm Female Athlete of Month for the Tigers. McFarlin thought that she played well against Springfield, but of course, there's always room for improvement. "I could have hit some shots," McFarlin said, "bu

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See Cortex . . . aglow! This FREE winter-themed photo op features lighted snowflakes and illuminated trees. Drive by or stop for a selfie with the snowflakes to remember the […]

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St. Louis County Councilwoman Rita Heard-Days said she dismissed Maria Chappelle-Nadal for posting inflammatory political statements on social media.

ALTON - Dr. Randall John Rogalsky of Godfrey died this past Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, and left a legacy as one of the area's premier medical professionals, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many who knew him in his medical practice and beyond. He was 68 years old at the time of his death. Sherri Henson, executive director of Alton MultiSpecialists, said Dr. Rogalsky had a huge influence on her life, her children, and everyone who was associated with him. Henson said Dr. Rogalsky was one who simply loved being an orthopedic surgeon and a doctor in general. He always had a smile on his face and was forever pleasant with patients and staff, she said. Alton Memorial Hospital President Dave Braasch said he feels privileged to have worked alongside Dr. Rogalsky for many, many years at Alton Memorial Hospital. “He was a top-notch person, physician and surgeon who carried our mission on his sleeve ... to improve the health and well-being of the people and communities

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A St. Louis County man appeared in federal court on Wednesday and admitted to robbing a Jennings convenience store at gunpoint.

Cleaver now joins the more than 30 members of Congress who have called for a ceasefire but said his support will not help move the bill forward.

The rule is part of a package of federal proposals on foster care and is an extension of the Biden administration’s broader push to protect LGBTQ kids in foster care

“There's a big difference with the Palestinian people and the people of Hamas,” Parson said.

ST. LOUIS — The Bi-State Development Agency’s board on Wednesday approved spending up to $390.4 million to buy as many as 55 new MetroLink cars over the next several years.

Beyonce took the world by storm this year with her record-breaking Renaissance World Tour, with more than 2.7 million fans coming to see her perform.  And now you can relive all the futuristic, supernatural (think: aliens meet disco cowboy) excitement or even view it for the first time — without the cost of a concert ticket.

The Four Seasons will open a new dining concept in the second quarter of 2024, officials said.

ALTON - Alton Grace United Methodist Church is inviting the public to an Open House which is fast approaching on Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the church, located across from Duke Bakery at 702 Henry St. in Alton. Pastor Alan Abert recently discussed more about the Open House and Alton Grace United Methodist on an episode of Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com . “You can expect a really warm greeting from the church,” Abert said of the Open House. “This event has been one that has emerged post-COVID as we slowly get back to a sense of community.” Abert said the event will feature both Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, and that there will be “a unique display of nativity sets,” some with special historical significance for the church. There will also be music at the event and some local crafters offering their goods for sale. “We’re just trying to get a little bit of everything out there in a nice, safe, family-friendly

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Over 15 years after its original release, the Foo Fighters song "Statues" has finally gotten its live debut. Dave Grohl and company played the track, which appears on the 2007…

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Lenny Kravitz is featured in the winter issue of Esquire magazine, where he shares his thoughts on the controversial comments made by Rolling Stone co-founder and former editor-in-chief Jann Wenner, which many deemed racist and misogynistic.  While…

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The “wanted” policy in the St. Louis region allows police to make an arrest without a warrant or knowledge about the person they're arresting. Tim Reinhardt experienced that first-hand, and is now suing the Chesterfield Police Department. Reinhardt’s attorney, Jack Waldron, calls the wanted system a “substitute for doing police work.” Maureen Hanlon of ArchCity Defenders provides an update on what changed a year after a federal appeals court found the wanted policy legal but “fraught with the risk of violating the Constitution.”