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Explore, discover and experience the beauty of the Missouri Botanical Garden at this family-friendly event, which allows children and adults with sensory-processing needs to experience the attraction in a secure

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Tisius is scheduled to die by lethal injection at Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Bonne Terre.

The proposal calls for demolishing three office buildings to build a new market-rate, seven-story apartment complex with 222 units.

A Cahokia Heights, Illinois, man was arraigned Monday in federal court for allegedly scheming to import Glock switches from China to St. Clair County.

AMES, Iowa – More than 9,800 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. Area students on the list are as follows: Jason Taylor Godi, 4, Mechanical Engineering Bethalto, IL Lin Michael Pizzo, 4, Interior Design Edwardsville, IL Kurt Jacob Brase, 4, Agricultural Engineering John Henry Hilker, 4, Aerospace Engineering Henry Russell Lingafelter, 4, Architecture-Professional Degree Taryn Leigh Trauernicht, 2, Industrial Engineering Adam Donald Walters, 4, Software Engineering Hamel, IL William Reese Kirk, 4, Mechanical Engineering

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The kits are free and no information will be collected at the centers, the release said.

ALTON – June is recognized as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) month – where It’s estimated that there are currently about 12 million people in the United States living with PTSD. Even though PTSD treatments are effective and accessible, most people don't get the help they need. Everyone with PTSD - whether they are a Veteran or civilian survivor of sexual assault, serious accident, natural disaster, or other traumatic event - needs to know that treatments really do work and can lead to a better quality of life. Even children experience PTSD. “Children who experience PTSD may have nightmares or sleep problems. They may experience intense emotions such as fear, anger and/or sadness,” says Jill Schreiber, LCSW, PhD, psychotherapist, OSF Saint Anthony’s Psychological Services. “They can be triggered by things that remind them of the event. Children often recreate the event in play. It is helpful for children to get professional help to process

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Monday, June 5, 2023, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Lakiesha Holyfield, 31, of the 10500 block of Earl Drive in St. Louis, Missouri 63138, for one count of Murder First Degree. A booking photo of Holyfield is attached. Holyfield is being held on a $750,000 cash only, no 10% bond. Please note, charges are merely an accusation and Defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement reads: Police responded to a home in north county regarding a call for a sick case. Upon arrival, police located a deceased female inside the residence. Police spoke with witnesses on scene who provided information that they found the Defendant inside the home with the deceased victim. Police asked Defendant what happened, and she stated " was murdered. Murdered by me." Police spoke with Victim's husband who states that on June 3, the day prior, Defendant sent a text message

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First off, let’s just clear one thing up: the headline is a Simpson’s reference, not a dog whistle aimed at unions and/or the Jewish population of Israel. Facts in evidence: Let’s face it: the DEA doesn’t care what anybody thinks of it. It will continue to get funded. It will continue to say incredibly stupid […]

Murder charges have been filed just one day after a woman was found dead in her Castle Point home.

The woman was found dead in the bedroom of a home on Earl Drive.

Virvus Jones criticizes Cara Spencer, saying her bill would lead to racial profiling. Spencer lost a close race for mayor to Jones’ daughter in 2021.

For this year’s Construction Safety Week, the team at BJC’s Campus Renewal Project produced a video, “A Safe Work Environment Means Going Home After Work,” The video features interviews team member representatives,  who detail how safety is addressed on their jobsite. I’m a journeyman carpenter,” said Marco Smith of Sledroc Construction on the video. “I’ve […]

GLEN CARBON - Firefighters battled a serious blaze Saturday afternoon at Shiloh Christian Church in the 100 block of Sunset Avenue in Glen Carbon. Several fire departments were called to the scene. Fire agencies who responded included: Glen Carbon, Maryville, Troy, Edwardsville, Collinsville, and Madison County EMA. The fire remains under investigation, Glen Carbon Fire Protection District Chief Jason Whitaker said. "At this point, we don't have any details to release on what or where the fire started," Whitaker added. "It was unoccupied at the time of the fire at 2:35 p.m. on Saturday. The church is closed. There was significant damage to the first floor and basement. It was a difficult fire and had heavy manpower with the temperatures outside and available resources at that time."

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