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One of the city's downtown courthouses has been without phone service for nearly a week after copper thieves severed lines buried beneath the streets, officials said Thursday.

From Leader Publications: The city of Arnold recently finalized agreements to receive Surface Transportation Block Grants (STBG) from the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to improve St. Johns Church Road and continue improving Pomme Road. The city will receive $1,563,983 in grant funding to help cover the estimated $2.4 million cost to improve St. Johns […]

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Two St. Louis-area men have been sentenced in connection with the armed robbery or a "mobile barber" in Jennings in 2023.

ALTON – In another split vote, Alton City Council members narrowly passed $10,000 in funding for a six-week program aimed at curbing youth violence in the city. The resolution passed by a 4-3 vote tally that remained unchanged from Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting . Aldermen Michael Velloff, Chris Bohn, and Patricia Ford voted against the item, while Aldermen Rosetta Brown, Martha Pfister, John Meehan, and Stephanie Elliott voted in favor. 40 Days of Nonviolence representatives say the initiative has had repeated success in East St. Louis, which has seen a decrease in crime and increase in youth engagement since the group’s founding in 2014. Their proposal is to help the City of Alton host six weeks of nonviolent activities promoting physical and mental health, career skills development, and more for the city’s youth. While an exact schedule has not yet been made official, those six weeks will include an “Opening Week” of orientation

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From Data Center Dynamics: Plans to turn a vacant building in St. Louis, Missouri, into a data center have been pushed back by developers amid regulatory changes and pushback from local officials. As reported by the St.Louis Post-Dispatch and others, documents filed with the city of St. Louis show TriStar Properties recently signed an option […]

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by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum Clayco is building a $77M plant expansion in Washington, MO for a Brazilian-based manufacturer of transformer equipment. WEG Transformers USA held a groundbreaking ceremony this week to mark finalization of financing arrangements for the expansion on its Washington, MO campus. An economic development official said the project includes […]

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EDWARDSVILLE - After 27 years of service, Lt. Lawrence Warren of the Madison County Sheriff's Office has retired, concluding a career defined by dedication and leadership in law enforcement training. Lt. Warren's tenure included significant roles such as Field Training Officer, where he mentored and prepared new recruits, and as a Firearms Instructor and Range Master, positions in which he contributed to the safety and proficiency of his fellow officers. Warren's commitment to training the next generation of law enforcement personnel was a hallmark of his career. The Madison County Sheriff's Office expressed gratitude for Lt. Warren's integrity and countless contributions to the community. "We thank Lt. Warren for his dedication, integrity, and for the countless contributions he has made to the law enforcement community," Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor said. "We wish him a well-deserved, happy, and healthy retirement. Once a part of our family, always a part of our family."

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UPDATE: After further investigation, the suspect originally identified is no longer considered wanted in this case. Detectives continue to request assistance identifying the man in the surveillance pictures below. District 4 detectives need your assistance identifying a suspect wanted in connection to a felony stealing case. On August 25, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m., a […]

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The much-anticipated Bruce Springsteen film Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere opens Oct. 24, and while some folks may have been surprised The Boss gave his OK to the project, he tells Time magazine there was a simple…

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GRANITE CITY - 8-year-old David Marty, a second grader at Holy Family Catholic School in Granite City, was diagnosed with leukemia this past spring in 2025. Since then, he has undergone numerous treatments and hospital stays, demonstrating resilience amid his cancer journey. To support David and his family, a fundraising dinner will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Holy Family Catholic School. Proceeds from the event will help alleviate the financial challenges associated with his medical care. David’s parents, Jessica and Dave Marty, describe him as a fighter who maintains his sense of humor and joy despite the difficulties. Jessica Marty expressed gratitude for the community’s support, saying, “Knowing that our community is walking alongside us means everything. David’s strength inspires us every day, but the strength of having an entire community at your back is more than I can even put words to. "We know brighter days are ahead

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Today on TAP: The OMB director says that if Democrats don’t cave, he will do mass layoffs. Imagine that.

The new map was sought by President Donald Trump to offset the possible loss of GOP seats in the U.S. House in next year's mid-term elections

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Craig Jones, 22, of the 1200 block of Bliss Drive in St. Louis, was charged Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the fatal stabbing of his sister, Taylar Hill, 26, authorities said. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced the charges on Sept. 24, 2025. Jones is being held without bond. According to a probable cause statement, the incident occurred on Sept. 23, 2025, at the Bliss Drive residence. Jones allegedly struck Hill multiple times with a blunt object before stabbing her repeatedly with a knife. Hill died from the injuries sustained. After the attack, Jones fled the scene but was later located and taken into custody without incident. He confessed to the killing and told police he had been planning to kill someone for about a week. The St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons detectives are leading the investigation, which was initially

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Governor Mike Kehoe will sign House Bill 1, Missouri’s new congressional redistricting plan, on Sunday, September 28. The law will reshape the state’s political landscape. On August 29, Kehoe called lawmakers back to Jefferson City to approve updated congressional districts and make changes to the state’s initiative petition process. The legislature [...]

Each month we feature a member or members of our community that work to push Trailnet’s vision of Streets for All. For September, we’re featuring Last Stop Bike Shop! When …

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Gray Design Group is proud to announce team growth with four leadership promotions and two new additions to our support studios. These advancements highlight our dedication to creating opportunities for our people, building strong client relationships and designing spaces that positively impact our communities. Elevating Leaders Across the Firm Laura Hefele Promoted to Accounting Lead […]

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MoBOT Garden Host Best Of Missouri Market Oct. 3-5 The Missouri Botanical Garden will once again be hosting one of the area’s most beloved fall events next weekend, highlighting over 150 artisans, artists and local businesses at the Best of Missouri Market®. Best of Missouri Market® is a St. Louis fall tradition, offering visitors the […]

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