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Video of fatal shooting at St. Louis Lambert Airport released

1 week 5 days ago
ST. LOUIS -- A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by airport police on November 21 inside Terminal 1 at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. St. Louis County Police released video of the incident and more details today. The video attached to this story has been edited for content. The full clip [...]
Joe Millitzer

Letter To The Editor: Alton Family's Open House Christmas Breakfast Celebrates 70 Years

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Letter To The Editor: Seventy years ago, after Christmas morning mass, Mrs. Betty (Vincent) Guccione noticed two men mulling around the church. She approached them, asking their plans for Christmas day. When they both stated they had no plans, she invited them back to her house to have breakfast with her family. This act of kindness started a yearly tradition of Christmas breakfast at the Guccione residence. Over the years, as children came along, and more friends were invited, the number

Taking down the Tree? Florissant Offers Disposal Option

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AND TREE DISPOSAL PROGRAM Mayor Tim Lowery has announce that Gateway Disposal will offer the “Christmas Tree Disposal” program to Florissant residents having real Christmas trees. Also, the city’s Health Department will be accepting Christmas lights for recycling purposes from residents as well. If you have Christmas lights you wish to dispose of […]

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2026 events and programs

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JANUARY 2026 events   Spring Class Registration at Circus Harmony – open through January 18, 2026 City Museum www.circusharmony.org/classes Registration is now open for Circus Harmony’s spring classes. You can create your own experience for the holidays by booking your own special circus class for family and friends. You can give the gift of an […]

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Trump gives up on National Guard deployment in 3 cities

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will back off his plans to use National Guard troops in the Democratic-led cities of Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.  The move follows the Supreme Court’s decision last week that found Trump could not deploy guard members to Chicago, ruling that the president did not […]
Ariana Figueroa

Difference Maker: Retiree David Davis Brings Skills As Head Grandpa Of Holiday Display

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ALTON — David Davis, a retired machine adjuster and group leader with 40 years of experience at Olin, was the head grandpa for this year’s Christmas Wonderland at Rock Spring Park. The annual holiday lights display, featuring more than 4 million lights, was held from Nov. 28, 2025, through Dec. 28, 2025. Because of the Grandpa Gang's efforts, visitors were able to see cascading waterfalls, lighted trees, and hundreds of light displays that have become a beloved tradition in