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The Missouri State Highway Patrol is responding to a plane crash in Osage Beach.

ALTON — Argosy Casino Alton is expanding its dinning offerings with the opening of River Side Grille, a new casual fare restaurant specializing in comfort foods and local favorites. The restaurant was named by the Argosy Casino team members to celebrate the property’s long-standing site along the banks of the Mississippi River. “We are thrilled to be offering another great dining option for our guests,” said Randy Peterson, Vice President and General Manager of Argosy Casino Alton. “We have worked diligently to create an exciting new food outlet for both local and regional visitors to enjoy fantastic offerings created by our culinary team.” River Side Grille’s menu will feature appetizers like shrimp cocktail and soups such as “Maggie’s Award Winning” White Chicken Chili, alongside cooked-to-order steaks and “Joy’s Famous” Chicken Fried Chicken, which will be made from scratch daily. A soft opening is

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EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is increasing crime fighting resources in the Metro East and making communities safer. ISP formalized a Special Operations Group operating in the Metro East earlier this year consisting of the Statewide Anti-Violence Enforcement (SAVE) South Unit, a Highway Interdiction Team (HIT), and a Fatal 4 Team. Additionally, ISP Troop 8 has increased the presence of patrol to deter crime. These additional resources are building on the successes already achieved through the Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG), which is comprised of ISP and the East St. Louis Police Department, with assistance from federal law enforcement agencies. “ISP is dedicating additional resources to the Metro East – specialty units, increased officer presence, and technology – to reduce shootings and violent crimes in this area,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. The SAVE South Unit began operations on February 16, 2023 and

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MLB’s major offseason reinvention — the introduction of a pitch clock to speed up games, wider bases to encourage stolen base attempts and a limit on shifting defensive positions to allow more base hits — has given the sport a significant boost.

Green Door Art Gallery in Webster Groves will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with the opening reception for its new exhibit, "Secret St. Louis," on Saturday.

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ISP said a Greyhound bus was carrying passengers on westbound I-70 when it struck three commercial vehicles parked on an exit ramp.

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Billy Joel is back on the Billboard Hot 100 ... sort of. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer returns to the singles chart as a writer, thanks to Fall Out Boy’s update of…

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Temperatures have soared into the 90s again. There is a chance of strong to severe storms through this evening prompting a Weather Alert Day.

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The top photo shows the sun setting over a Marine Corps construction project on the beach at Camp Pendleton. The project is a bunch of concrete boxes, and I don't know what they're for. Urban warfare exercises? The bottom photo is the same scene but from a different angle. The big cloud on the left ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"

Kwame Building Group (KWAME) has added three new project team members with Davidra Smith as Accounting Manager, Lee Anderson  and Tarun Kumar as Project Engineers. Smith brings more than 25 years of accounting experience with a focus on the construction and commercial real estate industries. As Accounting Manager, she ensures the integrity and accuracy of […]

CARLINVILLE - The Carlinville Police reported today that a man was shot and killed in Carlinville on Wednesday and he later died at Carlinville Area Hospital. The report to Carlinville Police came in at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday and once the man was found in the 1,000 block of Johnson Street near the Blackburn College campus, first responders performed life-saving measures. However, he was pronounced dead at Carlinville Hospital. Carlinville Police said the man was identified as 37-year-old Dana Morgan. Officers from the Carlinville Protection District and Gillespie Benld Area Ambulance responded to the scene and the victim was then transported to the hospital. There is a person of interest in the case. Carlinville Police will release more information whenever possible. Contact Carlinville Police at (217() 854-3221 if you have any information in regard to the case or Macoupin and Madison County Crimestoppers at 1-800-352-0136. The Carlinville Police e-mail is info@carlinvillepolice.com

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WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster relief fund is on track to run out of money as soon as next month, though the agency’s administrator told Congress on Thursday that she’s working with the White House to find a solution. “Our current projections on the disaster relief fund is that we will go […]

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday it has approved the country’s first daily birth control pill that can be used without a prescription, a move that reproductive health advocates celebrated after more than 20 years of advocating for an over-the-counter option. The contraceptive, called Opill, is a progestin-only oral pill that could soon become available […]

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