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Alton, East Alton Firefighters Battle Intense Blaze In 1600 Block Of Walker

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ALTON - Alton and East Alton Fire Departments battled a serious blaze in the 1600 block of Walker in Alton early Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Alton Fire Chief Jesse Jemison said the fire call came in at 4:02 a.m. and there was so much damage when the fire department arrived that they couldn't do anything to save the internal part of the home. He said the roof had already caved in when they arrived and there were intense flames in the house. The chief also said the home was vacant upon their arrival at the fire. The State Fire Marshal's Office has been called to investigate and decide if it is an arson case. The chief said the cause of the fire has not yet been determined, he said. The chief said the heat of the fire did cause some damage to a home next door, but thankfully because of the fire department efforts, that home was saved.

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Man Threatened to Shoot Teen Over Incorrect Penn Station Order

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A St. Louis County man is being held in jail after allegedly threatening a fast food employee who got his order wrong. James Demetrius Jackson IV had placed an order at the Penn Station sandwich shop in St. Ann. But when he got home, he apparently realized the order was wrong and called to complain.
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Blue and red states slash taxes despite warnings of hard times ahead

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With a $750 million budget surplus on hand, there was little doubt whether North Dakota lawmakers would cut taxes earlier this year — the question was how much. “The surplus was strong, and we believe it’s going to be sustained into the future,” said state Rep. Craig Headland. “So, it just made sense to cut […]

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1 Day Until Salute

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Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, Kathy Osborn will be honored with the inaugural "Champion of Education" award during the 36th St. Louis American Foundation Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala at America’s Center.

Coloring STL

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St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape, and size. In Coloring STL, Missouri History Museum visitors will interact with these fascinating buildings in […]

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