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Pagedale police will begin patrolling the municipality starting April 1, city officials said. A contract has not been finalized.

The 13-year-old was spending the night at a friend's Washington, Missouri, house when they experimented with drugs they found in the home.

By 2:30 p.m., the suspect was taken into custody. No other details about the disturbance or what led deputies to the scene have been released.

ST. LOUIS – United States District Court Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk sentenced former St. Louis Metropolitan Police Officer Brad Stephens to one year and one day in federal prison for 3 counts of Mail Fraud by obtaining taxpayer moneys from the Tower Grove South Concerned Citizen Special Business District (“Tower Grove South”) by means of material false representations. Stephens pleaded guilty on December 6, 2021. According to court documents, Stephens was employed as a police officer by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (“SLMPD”) in St. Louis, Missouri, and had been employed by the SLMPD since October 6, 2014. Tower Grove South was established to provide special police and/or security for the protection and enjoyment of the property owners and the public within the district. The administration and operations of the business district are taxpayer funded. City Wide Security (“CWS”) is a private company that contracts with businesses

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This is a foggy autumn morning near Jeanerette, Louisiana. It could probably be a better picture, but I've dicked around with it enough already. I just don't feel like starting over.

GLEN CARBON – As recipients of the Madison County Sustainability Grant, a charging station will be installed at Schon Park in Glen Carbon to support the efforts of the Village to provide sustainable options for residents. Recently awarded, this environmental grant for $15,000 will provide the Village with its first dual-port electric charging station. Once installed, the village will continue to monitor its use and determine any additional needs moving forward based on appropriate quantitative data. It’s conceived that usage of the charging station could reduce up to 100 pounds of CO2 emissions per hour per use. The new station will occupy two spaces at the south end of Schon Park parking lot. “We are very excited to be awarded this environmental grant and feel that this is a wonderful asset for our Village and its residents,” said Bob Marcus, Mayor of Glen Carbon. “Today, manufacturers are building more hybrid and electric cars than ever before,”

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Two proposals aim to provide Missourians financial relief by suspending the state's gas tax for six months.

Old habits die hard, even when limited by incarceration. Convicted lawyer/Prenda mastermind Paul Hansmeier apparently isn’t going to let being locked up for 14 years steer him clear of recidivism. As was reported in late 2020 by TorrentFreak, Hansmeier began filing copyright litigation from a place he certainly shouldn’t be filing lawsuits alleging illegal actions […]

A shop that serves waffles and ice cream is opening another retail space, but also has plans for a manufacturing facility that will help it bring production in-house.

EAST ALTON - Beginning Monday, April 25th, during their normal garbage pick-up day that week, East Alton Village residents may put out bulk items and general rubbish and junk not suitable for regular garbage pick-up. Items not allowed: electronics, tires, shingles, car parts, concrete, hazardous materials such as oil, paint, asbestos, etc. Trash trucks may pick up some of the items during your normal pick-up; a Village dump truck will follow along the garbage routes and pick up other items throughout the week. Depending on the volume, items may be picked up a day or two later after normal trash pick-up. In order to take advantage of the Village Spring Clean-up, all items must be placed in the area of your regular trash pick-up by 6:00 am on your regular trash pick-up day the week of April 25th. For NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE (East Alton Village residents only), the Village Drop-Off Center located at 331 Playground Court behind the Municipal Garage will also be open Monday, April 25th

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A fixture on South Grand will close its doors and usher in new changes after nearly 40 years. Café Natasha owner Hamishe Bahrami announced Tuesday she’s stepping down and will retire at the end of April. Between now and then, the St. Louis community is welcome to dine in and enjoy the Persian stews and kabobs they’ve been serving up for decades. “The St. Louis community has shown such incredible support for Cafe Natasha over the years, and that didn’t even change during the pandemic,”…

Today on TAP: The House bans it in all instances, along party lines, but it will go nowhere in the Senate.

Forty years ago today, on March 22, 1982, Iron Maiden released its classic third album, The Number of the Beast. The Number of the Beast was the first Iron Maiden…

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The former Missouri first lady said: “At the appropriate time in the legal process, I will provide whatever evidence and documentation the court requests, including testimony under oath.”

ALTON - Cameo Holland, who is in her fifth year as the Alton City Treasurer is always cognizant of any education or training that assists her in regard to her high-profile position. Holland was an outstanding student at Lewis and Clark Community College, then at Fontbonne University in St. Louis. She has a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in business administration. Recently, Cameo added to her education with a National Certification Achievement. She has earned the Certified Public Funds Investment Manager (CPFIM) Certification from the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada (APT US&C). Cameo said while it was a difficult process, she was excited to obtain the knowledge and the certification for the City of Alton. “I learned a lot with the certification,” she said. “It was difficult and took a lot of time, but it was worth it. I always want to learn more about government investments and be the best I can be at my job.” T

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ST. LOUIS –One day after the contents of a court affidavit alleging she and her children were the subject of physical abuse at the hands of her husband, former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens, Sheena Greitens says she's standing by the charge and denying political influence in it. In a tweet Tuesday, Sheena Greitens said: "I [...]

Last year home prices increased about 17% according to the Case-Shiller 20-City composite. That's an increase of 12% when adjusted for inflation. After you account for the drop in 30-year fixed mortgage rates, monthly payments—which are what really matter—were up 10%. That's . . . a lot. Still, payments in 2021 remained lower than pre-housing-boom ...continue reading "Home prices are headed for a big drop in 2022"

Two friends have agreed to split a six-figure jackpot from the March 11 Show Me Cash drawing.

New allegations from Greitens' ex-wife were revealed in court records on Monday.

As prices at the pump continue to rise, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) – the region’s transit advocacy organization –... Read More