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Police said a body was found in Big River Friday evening in Jefferson County, Missouri.

Spirit of Discovery Park would be the second of its kind worldwide, offering disabled and able-bodied people a place to play.

"LaFrance was a great kid. It's just a stark reminder that life is precious," said Michael Anselmo, principal at Selvidge Middle School.

Smith also acknowledged that his actions overshadowed other winners at the 94th Academy Awards.

Joshua Lundak had been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action after the 2020 shooting that left Jeffrey Amick dead.

A man and a boy were injured in a shooting Friday in St. Louis.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the legendary Swedish pop group ABBA, special screenings of a digitally remastered version of the 1977 film ABBA: The Movie will be held…

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It's been almost 10 years since Patti Smith released her most recent studio album -- 2012's Banga -- but the legendary singer/songwriter known as the "Godmother of Punk" has now…

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Celebrate PRIDE at Shark Bar!   Join Rehab & Shark Bar on the first Friday of the month for our Pride-Days happy hour from 6-10p.

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From scented shirts to hot dog ice cream, these are some of the pranks to look out for this year!

Fresh from their stint on the 2022 Flower Power Cruise, The Zombies kick off their first North American tour since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic tonight in Orlando, Florida.…

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Enjoy a pleasant evening of light refreshments, beautiful surroundings, and a leisurely tour at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum.   The topic of our April events

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The US Department of Justice has entered into many consent decrees with many, many abusive law enforcement agencies. These decrees have the force of law, supported by court orders. They’re contractual obligations with the federal government — agreements that swear local agencies will comply with directives and do their part to respect not only the […]

Enter the Matrix at our April 1 First Friday and ponder the question – what is reality? Enjoy an evening filled with mind-bending activities, trivia,

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Join us on our newest trip, the Downtown STL Microadventure! Don’t let the name fool you; there’s nothing small about this 45 minute adventure through

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Legislation would create pilot programs in East St. Louis, Peoria, Springfield and Waukegan to link crime survivors with social services.

GREENFIELD - Greene County Coroner Danny J. Powell released more information Friday afternoon about the tragic fire that claimed the lives of two Greenfield females on Thursday. The coroner said the deceased are identified as Nancy L. Hillis, 77, and Danika C. Alderfer, 11 months old, of Greenfield. The coroner said that at approximately 12:23 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2022, West Central Dispatch received a call of a kitchen fire at 1003 Green Street in Greenfield. A Greenfield Police officer and Greene County Sheriff’s deputy were first to arrive at the residence and attempted to make entry into the home. "They were advised two occupants were still inside the residence," Powell said. "Greenfield Fire Department arrived a short time later. Both officers and one of the other occupants of the residence were transported to a local hospital for smoke inhalation. "At approximately 1:15 p.m. my office received a call asking for me to respond to the scene. I was advised that two occupant

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COLUMBIA – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that I-255 between IL 157 to IL 3 in Monroe and St Clair Counties will be intermittently restricted to two lanes beginning Wednesday, April 6, 2022, weather permitting. This work is necessary to complete pavement repairs. This work is expected to be completed by April 10, 2022. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. The contractor on this project is Kelley and Sons of East St Louis.

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A man and a woman were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not been released.

BENTON – The U.S. State's Attorney's Office announced today that Eugene Falls, 42, of East St. Louis, was sentenced on March 31, 2022, to 405 months’ imprisonment for Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Heroin, and Cocaine; Attempted Possession with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine; Distribution of Heroin; and Money Laundering. Falls was convicted of all charges by a jury on December 2, 2021. The jury also found that Falls had a prior drug conviction that subjected him to an enhanced sentence. Evidence established during the trial and sentencing hearing demonstrated that from between December 2018 through March 2019, Falls was responsible for receiving or distributing over 19 pounds of methamphetamine and 4 kilograms of heroin in the Southern District of Illinois, and he laundered drug proceeds to conceal his drug distribution operation. He was arrested in March 2019 during a deal in which he was attempting to receive

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