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The mother of the so-called "Samurai Killer of South St. Louis" is speaking to the media for the first time, telling the RFT she believes her son's legal counsel should argue that he is not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, often referred to as the "insanity defense." Margie Herter says there is evidence in her son Seth Herter's history that shows he did not know what he was doing when he slaughtered Christopher McCarthy with a samurai sword in 2018. The killing happened in May of that year at Seth’s Northampton apartment, where McCarthy, an ex-boyfriend, was a frequent guest.

ST. LOUIS - The "Keebler Elf Tree" in south St. Louis' Tower Grove Park will be removed in order to keep park visitors safe, according to the park. The park's forestry team has worked hard to keep the tree alive. The park said the first brace was installed in 2019, "when one branch on the [...]

While departing his roles as president and chief operating officer, the executive will remain with the online learning company in the near term in a new capacity.

WOOD RIVER - Baseball has been part of East Alton-Wood River freshman Caleb Handler's life for many years. He started in the sport with tee-ball at age 4 and he just recently completed his season for the Oilers. He will be a sophomore in the 2022-2023 school year. Caleb is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of Month for the Oilers. Caleb said besides baseball he doesn't really have any other hobbies. "It's just such a great time getting to enjoy the game with my friends and coaches," Caleb said about playing baseball. Since he's just a freshman, he's not committed to a particular college yet but he dreams of playing for Vanderbilt. But he says he would take a baseball scholarship anywhere. Caleb's head baseball coach Nick Dorsey said Caleb has an extremely high work ethic and certainly deserves the recognition. "Caleb has many qualities that earn this award," coach Dorsey said. "His work ethic is unmatched. Something I tell all of the athletes in the baseball progra

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ALTON - Over six miles of sanitary sewer main is being installed in the Turner Tract, Shields Valley and Piasa Valley areas of Alton. Work kicked off in February 2021 and will continue to progress until 2023. Piasa Valley Area: Alby Street is open to traffic. 9th Street will be closed from east of Alby Street intersection east to Alton Street, with additional closures east as the sewer installation progresses. 12th Street pavement replacement will be starting soon. 10th Street is closed between Alby Street and George Street. Blair Avenue will be closed at the intersections of Henry and Langdon Streets. Brick pavement restoration is currently happening on 8th Street. Please drive carefully in this area, as there is a lot of construction equipment moving around the different work areas. Shield's Valley Area: Pavement restoration has been completed. Sewer separation has been completed for the Shields Valley area and we would like to thank all of the local residents

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Nineteen-year-old Juan Sajbin was on the river bank when he slid into the water, friends told officials. He spent 15 minutes underwater before he was pulled out.

The victim's identity has not been released.

PONTOON BEACH - “A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down,” and a relaxing ride on an air-conditioned bus improves a trip to the Muny “in the most delightful way!” Madison County Transit (MCT) is pleased to announce that it will once again operate the MCT Muny Express to every Friday night performance at the magical Muny in Forest Park, offering the best way to access “all that jazz” at this classic St. Louis summertime venue. This fast and affordable express bus service, from 13 convenient Madison County locations, drops passengers off and picks them up right in front of the Muny, so patrons won’t miss a note of their favorite showstoppers. The curtain rises on the 2022 Muny season with “Chicago,” on Friday, June 17 and continues with classic musicals such as: “Camelot,” “Mary Poppins,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Legally Blonde,” “The Color Purple,” and “Joseph and the

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A 22-year-old O'Fallon, Illinois, man was killed Tuesday in a crash involving three motorcycles.

DeAndre Wilkes, of Ferguson, is charged in the killing of Clifton L. Cooley on May 14 in the Bevo Mill neighborhood.

A woman died early Monday morning after she was thrown from a motorcycle in a four-vehicle crash near Tower Grove Park, according to authorities.

Take a load off and take in the views on a relaxing daytime cruise that shows St. Louis from the river that built it. Narrated

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CHICAGO – People will have an additional opportunity to become an organ donor thanks to a measure championed by State Senator Christopher Belt that was signed into law Friday. “Organ donors save countless lives every year,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “After living on dialysis for a year, I received a kidney transplant in January 2010. I know the importance of giving people more opportunities to become organ donors.” House Bill 4696 allows the Department of Natural Resources to offer online hunting license holders the opportunity to be redirected to the First Person Consent Organ and Tissue Donor Registry. On average, 300 people die each year waiting for an organ donation. More than 4,700 Illinois residents are waiting for an organ or tissue donation. In 2020, there were 7 million Illinoisans registered as organ donors. The first-person consent law provides an opportunity to save more lives and ensures that your wish to be an organ/tissue donor is honored.

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MT. VERNON - Holland Construction Services recently broke ground on the new Mt. Vernon Police Station located at Logan and 27th Street in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The new 25,000 square-foot building will offer all the amenities of a modern police facility with the latest in equipment technology and larger spaces for training, dispatch, and offices. Mt. Vernon Assistant City Manager Nathan McKenna said the current police station, which is a converted car dealership built in the 1970s, no longer fits the department’s needs. “This new facility will be state-of-the-art and wired for new technology,” said McKenna. He added that Holland was selected to build the new station based on the company’s experience with similar project types and their reputation in the region. “We’ve never done a project of this scale, so Holland’s expertise and ability to troubleshoot any issues that might arise was very important to us,” said McKenna. “A lo

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ALTON - There was considerable activity at the new McDonald's construction site on Broadway Tuesday morning. Multiple Kienstra Ready Mix Concrete trucks were delivering to areas around the new McDonald's. The shell of the building for the new McDonald's has been erected. A Kienstra manager at the scene said he expected the concrete for the project to be put in place today. Kienstra workers assisted with traffic flow in the area. The McDonald's on Broadway in Alton is owned by the family of Dick Bold.

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All Ages: Read Beyond the Beaten Path 2022 All Ages Summer Reading Challenge Registration Starts May 31 Register at Either Library Location or Online at https://smrld.beanstack.com Pre-register online or with the Beanstack Tracker app starting May 23. Friends of the Library Book Sale Wilson Park Ice Rink Thursday, June 2 – 6 PM to 9 PM Preview Sale. Admission $6.00. Friday, June 3 – 4 PM to 8 PM Free Admission. Saturday, June 4 – 9 AM til Noon Free Admission. A bag of books can be purchased for $6.00. Hardback Books, Paperbacks, & DVDs – $1 Children’s Books – 50 cents Special items are priced separately. Summer Reading Performers 10 AM Johnson Rd & 2 PM Delmar Ave JUNE Friday, June 10 - Butterfly House Friday, June 17 - Mad Science: Walking on the Moon Friday, June 24 - Sword Fights & Sea Shanties JULY Friday, July 1 - Treehouse Wildlife Friday, July 8 - Campfire Stories with Sherry Norfolk

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The Supreme Court has taken two swings at this issue: whether or not artistic expression can also be evidence of criminal activity. Two cases with obviously serious First Amendment implications and yet the nation’s top court felt there was no need for it to establish a bright line that might deter future prosecutions based on […]

EDWARDSVILLE - Some scientists estimate that one out of every three foods we eat exists thanks to pollinating animals such as hummingbirds, bats, bees, beetles, butterflies, and flies. Without them, we wouldn't have fruits, vegetables, and nuts….not to mention chocolate and coffee. Over the past few years, certain pollinators like monarch butterflies and bees have experienced significant declines in population. In order to help the small creatures that give us so much, Joe’s Market Basket wants to offer people tips on how to create their own pollinator garden. “It’s nice to have beautiful things in your yard but they can also be functional,” said Joe’s Market Basket General Manager Andy Klos. “One of the best things to do to prevent the decline of pollinators is to make your garden a landing pad for them so they can get their nutrients and sugars to pollinate.” Klos said certain flowers and native plants like salvia, milkweed, butterfly

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