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Two weeks after a north St. Louis nursing house shut down and displaced its residents, St. Louis agencies continue to work to bring calm to the chaos of the situation.

A local organization prepares for their annual candlelight vigil for local murder victims, keeping the memories of loved ones alive as 2023 comes to an end.

Someone on Twitter recently re-upped a Fast Company piece from a few months ago about our old friend, right turn on red—known to all traffic cognoscenti as RTOR: It's time to ban 'right-on-red' Cognitive overload is inevitable if drivers are expected to simultaneously watch traffic to their left and keep an eye out for anyone ...continue reading "Right-on-red works fine. There’s no need to ban it."

Noah Weiland, the 23-year-old son of late Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland, is opening up about his relationship with his father and the misconceptions about his upbringing. In an…

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ALTON – After 9 p.m. today, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, The Alton Dispensary will no longer be in operation at 1400 East Broadway. The dispensary is pleased to announce its new location will be at 3401 East Broadway in the former First Mid-America Credit Union facility in Alton. The ownership group of the IllinoisCannabis49 d/b/a The Alton Dispensary, is excited for the move as they will have complete ownership of the building. This move comes on the heels of an eviction passed down from Subsero RE, LLC. “When we reopen, we will be bigger, better, stronger, and faster,” President Jeremy Wysocki said. “We’re looking forward to being a permanent member of the community and will continue to give back to our neighbors in the great city of Alton.” The eviction is the latest in a series of events between the Alton Dispensary and Subsero. The dispensary alleges their former management company, Subsero Alton Ops, LLC misappropriated as much as $1.8 million in

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A new gun range for law enforcement could soon be coming to O'Fallon, Missouri.

Life of a touring musician isn’t easy, which is why it isn’t surprising that after years of touring, several artists either gave up, or cut back, on the road in 2023. - While Elton…

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ALTON - A new arcade with a wide-ranging food menu, large selection of alcohol, and more has opened in Downtown Alton at “Game Over,” located at the former Chubby’s Grill & Garage on East Broadway. Stacey Ann with Game Over recently announced the official opening of Game Over and shared some photos of the new space, which she said is still undergoing construction. “Stop in and check us out,” she said. “Same delicious food Chubby’s had. Still under construction but come what we have done so far.” She added that all arcade games at Game Over are free to play if you buy something to eat or drink in the new establishment. They also have several draft beers at low prices and liquor-infused slushies, as well as margaritas, mudslides, daiquiris, non-alcoholic slushies for kids, and more. “Game Over” is open each day from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., though only adults ages 21 and over are allowed to stay after 8 p.m. Their kitchen

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It is a holiday tradition for local high school students, coaches, and fans from across the St. Louis area. Entering its 30th year, the Coaches vs. Cancer Holiday Basketball Tournament” raises awareness and critical funds in the fight against cancer.

Freddie Mercury's birthday will once again be celebrated with a big bash this fall.  The Queen frontman would have turned 78 on September 5, and the band just announced that the Official Freddie Mercury Birthday Party 2024 will…

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The county said Thursday it’s purchasing the National Equestrian Center (NEC) at 6880 Lake St. Louis Blvd., a move that was approved unanimously in October by the St. Charles County Council. It is acquiring the 54-acre horse show venue for $5.9 million.

SPRINGFIELD - Unemployment rates around the Riverbend region remained close to a year ago in a November 2023 to November 2022 comparison. Madison County is at 3.8 percent in November 2023 compared to 3.4 percent in 2022, while Jersey is 3.4 percent compared to 3.1 percent a year ago, Macoupin is 3.7 percent compared to 3.4 percent a year ago. Calhoun is at 3.4 percent compared to 3.7 percent a year ago. The unemployment rate in the City of Alton in November was 5.2 percent vs. 4.9 percent a year ago. Edwardsville's rate was 2.8 percent compared to 2.8 percent a year ago and Granite City is at 4.2 percent compared to 3.4 percent a year ago. Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs increased in ten metropolitan areas and decreased in four for the year ending November 2023, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in eleven metropolitan areas and decrease

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When snow arrives, almost everyone makes the decision of whether to stay home or venture out. If you hit the streets, it's common courtesy to clear the snow off your car, but that doesn't always completely happen.

ALTON - Sixteen incomparable actors will launch a new Studio Series of three plays done in Repertory format on three alternating weekends January 11th through 28) AND the Shows are underwritten by Playwright, Michael Madden, and novelist, Katherine Elizabeth Baltimore - and it was a unanimous decision of the chosen Directors: Kristy Doering, Brant McCance and Shea Maples that 25% of ticket sales would go back to community programs, in keeping with the Play's themes of charity and the importance of human connection. AHS Drama Department, Alton Memorial's Cancer-Treatment program named " Ribbons of Strength", and the Wildlife Center will each be adopted by a play showcased: TWO ROOMS by Lee Blessing, RED JASPER by Michael Madden, and ELEPHANT'S GRAVEYARD by George Brant. The Theater's Artistic Directors, hope that the idea of a Studio Series of new and short works will catch on and become part of ALT's mission to train Actors and support Regional performers AND local Talent.

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She told police, the man approached her and took out a handgun and pepper spray while announcing the robbery.

When we last saw Charlie he was wearing a stylish black cone to keep him from picking at a sore spot on his back leg. That proved unworkable: it didn't keep him from getting to his leg and he was able to get it off anyway. So it was back to the ordinary plastic cone ...continue reading "Friday Cat Blogging – 29 December 2023"