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Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler has enlisted an A-list lineup of musicians for a new charity single benefiting Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America.  The tune, “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero),”…

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What was once a single-day event has now extended to a full week due to popular demand.

GODFREY - Filmmaker Whitney Wegman-Wood will come to Godfrey to show her film “The Last Butterflies,” starring Cooper Andrews, at the Always Late TV Movie Awards at Lewis and Clark Community College (LCCC). On March 23 and 24, 2024, the free film festival invites community members to enjoy several short films at LCCC’s Godfrey campus. Wegman-Wood explained that she is excited to return to the Midwest for the film festival and the chance to share her apocalyptic story with a Godfrey audience. “The Midwest and my home will always be my inspiration,” Wegman-Wood said. “That’s where the stories come from, the heartland. So I’m very happy that I’m going back. It kind of warms my heart.” “The Last Butterflies,” which stars Cooper Andrews of “The Walking Dead” fame, tells the story of an apocalyptic world based on a series of nightmares that Wegman-Wood had in 2019. She wrote the majority of the script

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Popular pharmacy chain Walgreens is planning to shut down one St. Louis-area store in the near future. The company could reportedly close as many as 150 U.S. stores this year.

For music lovers who are looking for a bit of nostalgia, RetroMania is the place.

The Saint Louis Billikens defeated the La Salle Explorers 102-84 on Wednesday night led by Sincere Parker's 33 points. The Billikens are now 9-14 on the season, while the Explorers dropped to 11-12.

St. Louis isn't the only city with an arch for roadside attraction enthusiasts. Vandalia, Illinois, boasts its own miniature version, affectionately known as the 'baby arch,' situated near Jay's Inn.

Last year, shortly after Governor Mike Parson appointed Attorney Gabe Gore to head the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s office, the St. Louis American conducted a one-one-interview with the seasoned lawyer to discuss an array of issues. One of those questions…

A single thread out of place can distort the illusion of perfect embroidery or reduce the perception of the quality of a smooth hand of fabric. Its free movement against […]

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The Missouri Botanical Garden’s ever-popular orchid show returns on Jan. 27. The Garden’s vast orchid collection includes more than 6,000 individual plants representing almost 700 unique species, and approximately one […]

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The girl was shot in the head Sunday afternoon as she stood on a porch, authorities said. She remains hospitalized in St. Louis.

The city saw 23 days throughout the month that were warmer than normal, but a few days of frigid cold dropped the month's average temperature.

NASHVILLE – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 announces the arrest of 36-year-old Corey A. Minemann of Ruma, IL, for two counts of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (Class 2 Felony) and Reckless Homicide (Class 3 Felony), stemming from an August 8, 2023 motor vehicle crash in Washington County. On August 8, 2023, ISP Troop 8 troopers were requested by Washington County Sheriff’s Office to handle a vehicle versus bicyclist fatal traffic crash on Oakdale Blacktop. The bicyclist, Randy Love, received fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene by the Washington County Coroner’s Office. ISP DCI agents followed-up, leading a thorough investigation connecting Minemann to the incident. On February 5, 2024, a warrant was issued by a Washington County judge for Minemann’s arrest and he was taken into custody by ISP on February 6 in Randolph County. Minemann is currently being held in the Randolph County

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A man was struck and killed by a car Wednesday evening while trying to walk across New Halls Ferry Road near Florissant.

The nonstop flights from Lambert Airport begin May 22, with an introductory fare of $19.

Green Door Art Gallery is pleased to partner with Bobby Lessentine, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, in presenting Upon Further Reflection, a collection of oil and cold wax paintings by Mark […]

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GRANITE CITY - Donald J. Friese, a suspect sought in an attempted first-degree murder case, has been located in Southern Illinois by multiple law enforcement agencies, the Granite City Police Department has reported. The Granite City Police said more information will be provided at a later time. Granite City Police announced Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, that a suspect has been charged after a Granite City police officer was shot during gunfire late Tuesday night in the 2400 block of Delmar. Friese was charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and unlawful use or possession of weapons by a felon. The officer's injury was described as "a through-and-through gunshot wound." The officer was taken to an area hospital and has been released. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Granite City Police at (618) 877-6111.

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