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First-Ever Construction Helmet Ratings Show Modern Designs Can Save Lives

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From Virginia Tech: The 2018 collapse of a pedestrian bridge in Miami, Florida, served as a headgear wake-up call for Scott Greenhaus. A 40-plus-year veteran of the construction industry, Greenhaus was working with his team to install a post-tensioning system when the bridge collapsed. It killed five motorists and one team member and left the […]

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Dede Hance

Local Man Charged with Domestic Battery

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GILLESPIE — Adam L. Bray, 44, of Gillespie, was charged with domestic battery on Oct. 1, 2025, after allegedly punching a family member in the face on Sept. 30, 2025. Bray was previously convicted of domestic battery in 2018. The charges state Bray knowingly caused bodily harm to the victim during the latest incident. In his earlier case, Bray was found guilty and sentenced to one year of probation and five days in jail with time served. The current charges are being handled by the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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U City Stormwater Commission Recommends Rejecting Housing Development

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From St. Louis Public Radio: After an hour of public testimony Tuesday night, University City’s stormwater commission recommended the city council deny a proposal to build more than 100 townhomes in an unused part of a local cemetery. The commission’s decision, while not the final determination, serves as a temporary victory for nearly all the […]

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Dede Hance

Andy's Auto Body Center Services Cars and Connects to the Community

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ALTON - No matter what your car needs, you can get it serviced at Andy’s Auto Body Center and Andy’s Tire & Auto Service in Alton. Mark Anderson, owner of both businesses, expressed his excitement to serve the Riverbend community. From emissions testing to registration stickers to auto repairs, Andy’s can handle anything your car needs. “On the mechanical side, we do pretty much everything there,” Anderson said. “You have to be transparent about it, too. I’m not doing the bait-and-switch thing where it’s $285 and then when you get out it’s $490.” Located at 3001 Washington Avenue in Alton, Andy’s has seen its customer base increase in recent years. They average 2,000 emissions tests a month. Anderson noted that it’s much faster to go to Andy’s for stickers and emissions tests than going through the DMV. Andy’s works closely with insurance companies to make sure your repairs are covered a

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Yadier Molina 'in contact' with Cardinals on coaching job, per report

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According to a new report from Puerto Rican newspaper El Vocero, Yadier Molina was quoted as saying "Right now we're in contact with St. Louis to coach the Cardinals and help [Oli] Marmol. He's still the manager, but I'd be there by his side. Nothing is concrete yet, but we're working on it."
Martin Kilcoyne

Pedestrian Bridge Over Forest Park Parkway to Be Demolished

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In a notable infrastructure mishap, a City of St. Louis Water Department boom-truck struck the Union Avenue pedestrian bridge over Forest Park Parkway late last week, delivering structural damage that engineers now say is beyond economical repair. The incident has prompted the city to expedite plans for demolition and removal of the span. The Accident […]

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Dede Hance

Day Fresh Tour

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The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis explains the life of an Anheuser-Busch beer from seed to glass. Along the way, you’ll visit the Clydesdales Paddock […]

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Rachel Huffman

US Senate rejects restriction of military strikes on vessels in the Caribbean

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate failed to advance Wednesday night a resolution designed to curb the president’s power regarding military actions abroad after the Trump administration ordered four strikes on boats in the Caribbean.  The resolution failed to advance 48-51. Democratic Sens. Adam Schiff of California and Tim Kaine of Virginia forced a procedural vote on the measure, […]
Ariana Figueroa

Leif Erikson Day: Unveiling the Legacy of America's First European Explorer

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Did you know that Leif Erikson may have reached North America nearly 500 years before Christopher Columbus? This remarkable fact challenges popular narratives about the "discovery" of the New World and invites us to reconsider the complexities of history. Leif Erikson Day, observed annually on October 9th, commemorates this pioneering Norse explorer and his groundbreaking voyage. But how did this day come to be recognized, and why does it hold significance today? Exploring the history of Leif Erikson Day reveals fascinating insights into cultural heritage, historical memory, and the celebration of exploration. The Historical Context: Who Was Leif Erikson? Leif Erikson, born around 970 AD in Iceland, was the son of Erik the Red, the founder of the first Norse settlements in Greenland. According to Norse sagas, Leif embarked on a westward voyage around the year 1000 AD. His journey led him to a land he named Vinland, widely believed to be part of present-day Newfoundland in Canada.

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