CAHOKIA – The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 700 block of Mildred Avenue in Cahokia Heights. The Cahokia Heights Police were initially called to the scene at 1:04 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2024. The victim has been identified as Bradford L. Readus, 22, of Memphis, Tenn. The Major Case Squad has 15 investigators on the case. The Major Case Squad investigators are actively working with leads to identify the person responsible for this crime and bring them to justice. Anyone with any information about this case should contact the Major Case Squad at (618) 332-4277.
Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett has shared another track from his upcoming album, The Circus and the Nightwhale, which will be released February 16. The latest is “Circo Inferno." Hackett describes it as “the most frenzied point…
GRANITE CITY - Granite City Police announced Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, that a suspect has been charged after a Granite City police officer was shot during gunfire late Tuesday night. Granite City Police said the suspect is still at large. Donald J. Friese was charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and unlawful use or possession of weapons by a felon. Granite Police were called to the 2400 block of Delmar Avenue on Tuesday night and the suspect started shooting at them and one officer was hit. The injury was described as "a through-and-through gunshot wound." The officer was taken to an area hospital and has been released. Granite City Police Chief Col. Nick Novacich confirmed there was an exchange of gunfire between Friese and officers at the scene and police believe Friese was injured. Friese's vehicle has been confiscated. Anyone with additional information, contact the Granite City
Every week it’s some other dumb thing going on in the Senate. On Tuesday Senator Josh Hawley went to the (mostly empty) Senate floor to “seek unanimous consent” for the STOP CSAM bill. That’s basically a process to rush the bill forward before it’s ready. We’ve written about STOP CSAM before. Despite it’s name, it […]
Marcone, a Creve Coeur-based distributor of home appliance parts, HVAC and other equipment, recently named two new executives, separately overseeing finance and its HVAC operations.
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is partnering with the St. Louis Public Library to give out free tickets to concerts. All locations are now offering free concert vouchers for select SLSO performances. The goal is to enhance access to the concerts and encourage a greater appreciation for orchestral music. These vouchers are [...]
A children’s story hour at Springfield-Greene County Library devolved into a bizarre political rally last Friday, and days later spiraled even further into a book-burning by a Republican candidate for Missouri’s secretary of state. In a post to X (formerly Twitter), that has since been censored, an unhinged video shot outside of the library shows Valentina Gomez setting two queer books aflame and vowing to burn more should she succeed in securing public office.
Today on TAP: Who gains politically if the bipartisan border bill stays blocked? The losers are the vast majority of voters who want the crisis solved.
Investigators with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public's help in locating two men who attacked an elderly security guard at a Midtown apartment building.
From grooving at dance parties to engaging in astronomy explorations and celebrating the Lunar New Year, the array of events scheduled offers something exciting for everyone to enjoy. For a comprehensive list of activities and details, be sure to visit https://www.riverbender.com/events/ and start planning your next memorable outing. Leading Off: Super Sunday - Get ready for a day filled with faith and football at Abundant Church's Super Sunday on February 11, 2024. Located at 3986 Humbert Rd. in Alton, IL, the church is set to offer two dynamic service experiences at 9am and 11am, featuring LIVE music and an inspiring message. The festivities continue with free tailgate food, NFL drills for kids, photo opportunities, a field goal challenge, and major giveaways. Everyone is invited to experience the energy and community spirit of Super Sunday! ACSL Wine Tasting Fundraiser - Taste the spirit of love and charity at the Valentine's Day Wine-Tasting event, hosted by Alton Community
Charles Edward Anderson Berry Sr., better known as the legendary musician Chuck Berry, hailed from St. Louis. February marks Black History Month, and a prominent figure in St. Louis's black history is none other than the singer and songwriter. He is commemorated in St. Louis by the Chuck Berry Statue in the Delmar Loop, situated near Blueberry Hill, where Berry frequently performed.
Pew Research released some survey results today about voting. The partisan divides were mostly unsurprising, but there were a couple that were unexpected: It looks like liberals have lost the battle on voter ID: even 69% of Democrats think it's a good idea. At the same time, conservatives have lost the battle on felon voting. ...continue reading "Even Republicans think it’s fair to let felons vote"
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