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O'FALLON, Ill. - Officer Tom Bates is retiring from the O’Fallon Police Department after more than 25 years of service to the communities of O’Fallon and Shiloh, according to a department announcement. Bates served more than 20 years with O’Fallon Police after five years with the Shiloh Police Department. During his tenure in O’Fallon, Bates served as a patrol officer, senior officer, field training officer, honor guard member, detective and investigator with

BETHALTO - Villa Rose Senior Living Community has several upcoming events for community members to experience everything they have to offer. At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, Villa Rose will host its annual trick-or-treat night. Families can come by the lobby at 401 S. Moreland Road in Bethalto and meet with residents as the kids trick-or-treat. This will be followed by an open house from 2–4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, where people can stop by to tour the building and learn

WELLSTON, Mo. — A man died after a shooting early Monday, Oct. 26, in the 1500 block of Ben McLemore III Place, prompting a homicide investigation led by St. Louis County Police detectives. No suspects were in custody, and police did not provide a motive. Officers from the North County Cooperative Police Department responded just before 2 a.m. and found the man suffering from at least one gunshot wound, according to St. Louis County Police. The man was taken to an area hospital with

A judge on Friday dismissed a man's efforts to have two murder convictions overturned after spending 46 years in prison.

The St. Louis Blues condemned an anti-Israel protest that occurred during their recent game against the Vegas Golden Knights at Enterprise Center.

MARYVILLE - Cambridge House of Maryville will host their annual trunk-or-treat, and organizers say it’s a great chance for families to come together and support residents. From 5–7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, you can enjoy the trunk-or-treat at the supportive living community, complete with bounce houses, food and plenty of candy. Executive Director Greg Jovi and Marketing Director Angie Hillis encourage people to bring their kids and have fun. They noted that it’s

EDWARDSVILLE – The largest grant ever received in Edwardsville history will go towards a major reconstruction project to bring multimodal transportation upgrades near Plummer Family Park. Aldermen approved three related agreements at their Oct. 20, 2026 City Council meeting, including one with the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding a grant of over $21 million for the Goshen Road and Lincoln Trail Project. Public Works Director Ryan Zwijack said the city received a $21,241,730 gran

Ofcom’s media relations people know how to email me. I have ten press releases from them this year. They emailed me when they launched investigations of or took actions on X/Grok, Telegram, Pornhub, and Sanctioned Suicide. But when they recently published their required report on how the Online Safety Act is going… suddenly they’ve lost […]

Why Humans Decorate for Seasons A box of decorations can change how a room feels before anyone moves the furniture. A familiar wreath, a string of lights, or a paper ornament made by a child can turn an ordinary space into something that feels meaningful. Why should such small objects have that power? Seasonal decorating is about more than appearance. It helps people mark time, carry memories forward, connect with others, and shape the mood of daily life. Making Time Visible Most days leave

How Folklore Survived Generations A story can survive even when no one remembers who first told it. It may cross an ocean, change languages, and lose half its characters, yet still feel familiar centuries later. Folklore lasts not because people preserve every word, but because they keep finding reasons to share it. That is the secret behind the survival of fairy tales, family sayings, festival customs, ghost stories, and countless everyday beliefs. Folklore connects people to the past while

Incumbent Brad Christ's 96th House District race against Democrat challenger Matt Vitale is marked as being one where Democrat can beat incumbent Republican.

U.S. Department of Agriculture head Brooke Rollins and Vice President JD Vance announced Thursday that eight domestic fertilizer manufacturers were selected to receive more than $573 million in USDA funds to boost domestic fertilizer production. With private sector funds, the total overall investment is more than $1.34 billion. In a virtual press conference Thursday, USDA […]

Eric Bauza, a voice actor known for bringing classic animated characters including Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck to life, has died at the age of 46, according to his family.Bauza's…

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