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The murder trial of a Maplewood man ended in a mistrial Tuesday after a prosecutor mentioned details of the man's criminal record during opening statements.

ALTON - The Alton Police Department responded to a report of a traffic crash with a vehicle on fire in the area of West Broadway and State Street at 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. Alton Police Officers and members of the Alton Fire Department immediately responded. Upon their arrival, a black Dodge Challenger was observed to be on fire. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said the driver of the vehicle was entrapped and was ultimately removed from the vehicle by the Alton Fire Department. The driver was transported to a local hospital and then flown to a St. Louis area hospital for treatment of his injuries. "Preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was traveling east on West Broadway when the driver lost control," Ford said. "The vehicle struck a fuel tank on the west side of Ardent Mills, and then struck the Ardent Mills structure, causing the vehicle and fuel tank to both catch on fire. "The investigation is ongoing at this time. Further information may be released as

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Nearly two years after a deadly gas station shooting in north St. Louis, a man has admitted to criminal charges.

EDWARDSVILLE - The 2023 Metro East Holistic Wellness Fair invites community members to learn about alternative and holistic approaches to physical, mental and spiritual health. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, attendees can check out any of the fair’s 40 vendors who offer a wide variety of products and services. Aura photography, reiki, sound and energy healing, crystals and CBD products are just a few examples of what can be found at the fair. “We’re all trained to use the traditional medical model for our health. A lot of people don’t realize that there are other options out there for them, and they don’t know where to find these options,” organizer Joyce Stewart said. “So this is an opportunity where I’m bringing everybody to one location. They can talk to all the different vendors and businesses, sample different products and treatments, and they can really get educated about what the alternative health community ca

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EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County taxpayers have been forced to expend more than a quarter of a million dollars merely to defend against more than a dozen failed lawsuits filed by only two former county employees. “It’s a sadly typical case of frivolous lawsuits driving up costs for taxpayers,” said Haine. “I hope it stops soon, so local taxpayers don’t continue to suffer this waste of resources merely to ward off meritless lawsuits by just two individuals.” As of mid-August, the county’s legal fees to defend against litigation brought by former county administrator Doug Hulme and former information technology director Robert Dorman stood at $271,568.43. Dorman and Hulme were employed as top appointees of County Board Chairman Prenzler in 2016. After an investigation into acts of malfeasance while in those roles, their employment was terminated by the County Board in 2020. Since then, Dorman, Hulme or both are plaintiffs in 18 separate cases

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The last two operating Fields Foods have shuttered, seemingly ending the local grocer chain's existence in St. Louis.

HSHS is another step closer to having all systems restored following last month's cybersecurity incident.

Earlier this year, Chance hit the field for an experience he wouldn’t soon forget in today’s A Place to Call Home.

CLAYTON, Mo. - The St. Louis County Library is giving away 1,000 Chromebooks with free mobile internet connections to eligible people. Applications are open now until October 1, 2023. The laptops are for St. Louis County residents who lack access to the internet. The free mobile connection will be available through June 30, 2024. The [...]

A federal panel recently advised women get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40, rather than 50. And the American Cancer Society estimates that in 2023, nearly 300,000 women in the United States will learn they have breast cancer. About 43,700 women will lose their life due to the disease. The headlines are reminders to know your breast cancer risks. While many risks are out of your control, there’s just as much you can control, says Heather Chambers, a breast health navigator at OSF HealthCare. Major risks you can control Active lifestyle and healthy eating: Chambers puts it plainly. If you eat junk, you’ll feel like junk. And any exercise will give you more energy and burn fat. Fat produces estrogen, which feeds cancer cells. “You want to make sure you’re well-maintained with your weight, even after menopause,” Chambers says. Taking hormones: This impacts your ovaries, reducing or adding estrogen. Whether you’re at a routin

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It's one of St. Louis' most popular holiday traditions. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to the Enterprise Center this Christmas.

A new Jimi Hendrix Experience live album is coming this fall. Jimi Hendrix Experience: Hollywood Bowl August 18, 1967 features a live performance recorded five days before the band released their debut album, Are…

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ROODHOUSE – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that pavement patching on U.S. 67 from Franklin Street to Prairie Street in Greene County will require intermittent lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Friday, Sept. 22. Flaggers will maintain two-way traffic. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. The project is expected to be completed by the end of September. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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EDWARDSVILLE - Nautical Bowls in Edwardsville has closed permanently following an announcement from the co-owners yesterday that the restaurant was unable to stay afloat. The business closed just nine months after it opened in Edwardsville on December 13, 2022. Nautical Bowls Co-Owners Joel and Melissan Nimmo compared the business’s downfall to the nautical legend of the “siren song,” wherein sailors were led to their doom by the deceptive sound of a woman’s singing. “Like the sailors of the legend, we heard a beautiful song eighteen months ago,” they wrote on Facebook . “The song sounded like the culmination of a career spent preparing for this opportunity to make our dreams come true. The melody of working for ourselves, building a legacy for our family, and making a difference in our community was exhilarating. “So, we followed the siren’s call and set a course to open a Nautical Bowls restaurant in Edwardsville.

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The St. Louis Blues crown Brayden Schenn as the 24th captain in franchise history.

Dave Grohl is reuniting with his first band. The Foo Fighters frontman contributes to the upcoming new album from the D.C. hardcore punk outfit Scream. The record, titled DC Special,…

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It's the latest allegation of mismanagement against controversial landlords Vic Alston and Sid Chakraverty, the brothers behind Asprient Properties, Lux Living and STL CityWide.

Some good news! Federal Judge Beth Labson Freeman has recognized what some of us have been screaming about for over a year now: California’s Age Appropriate Design Code (AB 2273) is an unconstitutional mess that infringes on the 1st Amendment. We can add this to the pile of terrible moral panic “protect the children!” laws […]