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An apparent standoff ended with a suspect's arrest Saturday after a vehicle was set on fire and windows were smashed at a Bethalto, Illinois, apartment complex.

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Born in St. Louis, Josephine Baker became a megastar in the 1930s, especially in France, where she moved as she sought to flee racism and segregation in the United States.

A Florissant man drowned Saturday morning in the Lake of the Ozarks after his kayak overturned, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

BETHALTO — A man was taken into custody Saturday afternoon following a police response to a fire and assault at an apartment complex in Bethalto. Bethalto Fire Department and Bethalto Police Department Saturday morning, July 19, 2025, to a report of a truck set on fire and a victim who had been battered at an apartment building in the 300 block of Grant Street. Firefighters arrived to find the truck engulfed in flames and quickly brought the fire under control. Officers located a victim who had sustained injuries from an assault. As a precaution, the apartment complex was evacuated. During the investigation, police learned that a suspect was barricaded inside the building. Bethalto Police used a loudspeaker to order the individual to exit. For safety reasons, the Metro East S.W.A.T. team was called in to assist. The S.W.A.T. team entered the building and peacefully removed the suspect, who was then taken into custody by police. The situation concluded around 2 p.m. The Bethalto

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MADISON – A Madison man with an extensive criminal past has been ordered detained after a domestic stabbing on July 4, 2025. Nathaniel Pryor Jr., 66, of Madison, Ill., was charged on July 7, 2025 with one count each of aggravated battery, a Class 3 felony, and his second or subsequent offense of domestic battery, a Class 4 felony. Pryor allegedly stabbed the victim in the wrist with a knife on July 4, 2025. The victim in this case was a household or family member of Pryor. “Victim reported that defendant became angry and approached him, cutting his wrist with a knife,” according to the state’s petition to keep Pryor in custody. “Officers located the defendant nearby and recovered the knife. The defendant has a history of prior domestic incidents.” A report of Pryor’s criminal history shows he had been previously been convicted of aggravated domestic battery in a Madison County case from 2019. He had also been convicted of domestic battery

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Dakota Albritton, the baseball player better known as "Stilts," has soared to stardom with the Savannah Bananas, captivating crowds with his towering presence and uplifting energy.

Going on now Brightside St. Louis Blooming Soon! Tulip & Daffodil Bulb Sale. 30 bulbs only $18. Order now for October pick up October 10th-11th at Forest Park Greenhouse or pay for mailing. 9 am to 2 pm Friday and 8 am to 2 pm Saturday, July 25th-26th, Flyleaf Market monthly pop up on 1st … Continue reading St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales →