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ALTON - During the last election, I supported David Goins, with much hope for his success, preferring him over Brant Walker. I support neither candidate this time. Ray Strebel deserves your vote for mayor of Alton. Please read on, it gets interesting. First, a disclosure: I unsuccessfully ran for mayor against Walker in 2017. I ran against Walker because, prior to Walkers win in 2017, Alton’s crime was trending downward, and the budget was in good order, but crime started increasing and the budget turned into the red soon after he took office. Surprisingly, he claimed the opposite was true, and he also claimed an increase in new businesses under his watch, which was the opposite result I found when I made a FOIA request. Walker’s focus was on quantity, giving him a long list of mostly small accomplishments he could recite during the campaign. But I felt these were mostly basic, everyday things any mayor should do. Alton needs a leader with a well-considered plan bringing

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Tonia Haddix told PETA and a judge that Tonka the Chimp had died. Years after the chimp was found alive, she pleaded guilty to perjury.

A revamped constitutional amendment moving forward in the Missouri House would ban nearly all abortions in Missouri. But most voters likely wouldn’t know that just by reading the drafted ballot language. The Republican-backed amendment, if passed out of the legislature and approved by voters, would outlaw abortion with limited exceptions for medical emergencies and survivors of rape and incest prior to 12 weeks gestation. The amendment seeks to overturn an abortion-rights amendment approved by…

Starting today, St. Louis County residents can vote "in-person absentee" without an excuse for the April 8 elections.

The St. Louis Cardinals will play the Los Angeles Angels at Busch Stadium from March 31 to April 2.

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ST. LOUIS - Repair work on the Kingshighway bridge, which connects Manchester and McRee avenues in St. Louis, is set to commence on Monday, March 31, 2025. The project will unfold in two phases, addressing one half of the viaduct at a time. During construction, two northbound lanes and one southbound lane will remain accessible to traffic. The repair work is anticipated to conclude by August 1. Motorists are advised to adjust their travel plans accordingly. Drivers in that area are advised to leave a little earlier or consider alternate routes while the repairs are underway.

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A few days later after the shooting, authorities have now announced charges, naming one of the individuals shot as the suspect.

TricorBraun, a growing global packaging business, has expanded its European business with the purchase of two family-owned firms.

ST. LOUIS – Today, at the Tandy Recreation Center, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones opened the first of four new Digital Learning Labs that will enable St. Louisans, young and old, to learn computer skills that will set them up for success. “It’s crucial that we remove barriers to today’s digital world,” said Mayor Jones. “We cannot afford to exclude those who are at risk of getting left behind. Digital inclusion like this can help students keep up with school and make it easier for St. Louisans to access City services or pay their taxes, and even help those looking for employment find jobs.” The City of St. Louis is creating and establishing technology labs at four selected Recreation Centers, aiming to provide residents with equitable access to computers, internet connectivity, digital literacy training, and one-on-one assistance from digital navigators. The goal is to remove the barriers to internet access and digital literacy so that every resident

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St. Louis County Police are investigating after a Rockwood South Middle School student attacked another student on Friday. Video of the attack was put online.

Simone Biles will take the podium again—under different circumstances—at Washington University as the school’s commencement speaker for the 2025 class. 

Road construction projects are beginning in the city and expected to last until August. Rush hour drivers in Midtown St. Louis are in for slowdowns. Here’s what you need to know before you go.