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This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. One afternoon in mid-September, a group of middle school girls in rural East Tennessee decided to film a TikTok video while waiting to begin cheerleading practice. In the 45-second video posted later that day, one girl enters the classroom holding a cellphone. “Put your hands up,” […]

ALTON - Ameren has issued a statement after a helicopter crashed Thursday morning, Aug. 7, 2025, after striking a barge on the Mississippi River near the Melvin Price Lock and Dam in Alton, resulting in two fatalities. Ameren officials said the crash occurred on Aug. 7, 2025, during repair work on tower lighting and marker balls on power lines. Ameren said the work was being conducted by an Ameren Illinois contractor and its subcontractor. In a statement, Ameren expressed sorrow over the incident. "We are saddened about today’s tragic incident. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the victims’ families and colleagues. We will cooperate with the investigation," the company said. Officials confirmed there were no power outages related to the crash. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision between the helicopter and the barge.

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Missouri State Sen. Brian Williams (D-14th District) has announced his campaign to run for St. Louis County Executive in the Democratic primary in August 2026 election.

From West Newsmagazine: Fischer & Frichtel Homes was founded in 1945, grounded in fashionable design and superior craftsmanship. The company introduced Carrollton in Bridgeton in 1956, the first master-planned community in the Midwest. Its footprint has expanded throughout St. Louis and St. Charles counties. The 1980s ushered in a new generation of leadership, with John […]

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Another track has just been released from the upcoming album Beat Live, which captures a performance from the 2024 BEAT tour featuring former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin, guitar great Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danny Carey.The tour had…

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SPRINGFIELD — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Illinois community college leadership and education advocates to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), which created the Illinois Community College System. Held on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, the event brought together educational and industry leaders as well as community college mascots from across the state to kick off a year-long celebration of learning. “Illinois is home to one of the best community college systems in the nation and I’m proud to be celebrating 60 incredible years of the ICCB,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Thanks to our investments in higher education, we have made transformational progress in breaking down barriers to affordability and access, allowing virtually all students at or below median income to attend any Illinois community college tuition-free. We look forward to building upon that progress for years to come in every corner of our grea

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The new 68,000-square-foot market will be part of the city’s Olia Village development and will replace the current Schnucks store nearby at 10650 Olive Boulevard, the company said this week.

ALTON - Gary Chronister, a former Missouri inmate, continues to seek public assistance to manage advanced liver cirrhosis that he said was caused by untreated hepatitis C contracted during his incarceration. Chronister, in a message this week, said his funding situation is dire and he has a GoFundMe page to assist him in his moment of crisis. In a public appeal on a GoFundMe page , Chronister described his situation as a fight for survival and dignity. “I’m terrified of losing my home while I’m still trying to fight this disease,” he wrote in an update posted Aug. 1, 2025. He emphasized that donations would directly support housing costs, utilities, and urgent medical needs. Chronister urged those who believe in second chances and justice to consider contributing or sharing his story to help him maintain stability and focus on his health. “Even $5 or $10 makes a difference,” he said, expressing gratitude to those offering support. Chronister

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From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: Five years ago, the parking lot of Mastercard’s St. Louis Tech Hub in O’Fallon sat eerily quiet. Inside, Ed McLaughlin, the company’s chief technology officer, stayed at his post, ensuring that the company’s global payment networks kept running, even as the world came to a halt. “It’s amazing to think (back […]

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GODFREY - Godfrey officials have announced a temporary closure of Ridgedale Drive starting Monday morning, Aug. 11, 2025, to allow Illinois American Water and its subcontractor, Loellke Plumbing, to relocate a water main line. The closure is part of preparations for a future roundabout construction project at West Delmar and Homer Adams. The road will be closed to through traffic from West Delmar to Juniper Drive beginning at 7 a.m. and is expected to last at least one week during normal working hours. Staggered Type III barricades will be placed at both ends of the closure, with a full closure at the excavation site. A signed detour route using Juniper, Wannamaker, and West Delmar will be in place, and traffic control and signage will be established prior to the closure. Chris Sichra, Godfrey’s Public Safety Administrator and Emergency Manager, said that local first responder agencies, mutual aid partners including fire, police, and EMS, as well as local bus companies and the

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GRAFTON - Pere Marquette State Park has a variety of fall programs and activities for community members to enjoy. Lev with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is eager to share the park with the community at all of their upcoming free events. He encourages people to reach out with any questions and get ready for a great season at Pere Marquette. “I’m really excited about what’s going on at the park,” Lev said. On Aug. 15, 2025, the fun will start with a movie night to celebrate the 100th anniversary of IDNR. Families can come by Pere Marquette for a screening of “The Bee Movie” under the stars, complete with free s’mores. This event will go on rain or shine, and Lev encourages people to bring blankets and snacks. At 1 p.m. on Aug. 23, Lev will be teaching a “Wild Edibles: Forage, Learn, and Taste at Pere Marquette” class. Participants will learn how to identify common edible plants, and Lev plans to mak

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From St. Louis Business Journal: Missouri Senator Brian Williams on Thursday said he is entering the race for St. Louis County Executive. With his entrance in the race, Williams, a Democrat first elected to the state senate in 2019, emerges as a leading challenger to incumbent County Executive Sam Page, who was indicted last week […]

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Schnucks announced plans to build a brand-new grocery store to replace its current Creve Coeur location.

From St. Louis American: St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer announced last week that the city has paused its certification programs for women- and minority-owned businesses “to assess next steps.” She also said city departments will not issue “any new non-emergency contracts” for construction projects that fall under the city’s Minority and/or Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) […]

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The state senator from University City will face County Executive Sam Page in next year's Democratic primary election.

A rural Missouri man has been charged with stealing approximately $5,000 worth of tools and equipment from a construction site.