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JERSEY - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced the Attorney General’s office has charged a Brighton man with the alleged dissemination of child pornography. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois, to apprehend offenders who download and trade child pornography online. Raoul’s office charged Jerry Newby Jr., 24, in the Jersey County Circuit Court with five counts of dissemination of child pornography, Class X felonies, each punishable by up to six to 30 years in prison and up to $100,000 in fines. Newby’s bond was set at $1 million and he is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 1. Newby currently resides in Wood River in Madison County. “Perpetrators who exploit innocent children must be held accountable, which helps prevent further abuse and can be critical to helping abused children and their families heal,” Raoul said. “The

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It's getting too damn cold outside, and not all of us have a way stay warm. So today, St. Louis County and the Salvation Army open the county's warming shelter (10740 Page Avenue) for any unhoused folks who need refuge from cold temperatures. The shelter will stay open until March 12 and provide hot meals, laundry facilities and case management services.

A new music event known as the Evolution Festival is coming to St. Louis in 2023. The festival is planned from Aug. 26-27 at Forest Park.

From RiverBender:  City officials are happy to announce a groundbreaking will take place this month for the East Fire Station, a state-of-the-art facility that will enhance the City’s ability to serve and protect residents for years to come. The groundbreaking will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29. The City cannot accommodate the […]

The singer-songwriter, who was born in St. Louis, rocks a custom St. Louis Blues jersey on the just-released cover of her sophomore album.

From The Edwardsville Intelligencer:  Traffic concerns at two roads, Bennett and Shoger drives, that are part of the Trace on the Parkway development were discussed at Edwardsville’s Public Services Committee Tuesday. “Shoger is city-owned and maintained,” said Communications Coordinator Cathy Hensley. “Bennett is city-owned but privately maintained. Trace Parkway Drive, which connects the two, is […]

All southbound lanes of I-55 were closed at South Broadway for a few hours.

ST. LOUIS - The HAP Foundation has strengthened its pediatric program by incorporating the Greater Illinois Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition (GIPPCC) and Missing Pieces resources under its operations. In an effort to support more seriously ill children and families coping with the loss of a child, The HAP Foundation has expanded its reach by encompassing these vital collaborations within the pediatric care community. The HAP Foundation, an independent nonprofit, continues to provide education, advocacy, workforce development, and research around hospice, palliative care, and grief support for children and adults. “The HAP Foundation will build on the Greater Illinois Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition and Missing Pieces’ groundwork and leverage relationships to sustain a place to support seriously ill children and their families following a loss,” said Joseph Matty, President of The HAP Foundation. “We commend their past leaders and their work as w

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The fundraiser seeks to provide assistance to help the young woman pay for her father’s funeral expenses.

Yes, Jim Ousley knows: Sketch-comedy albums are a thing of the past. But that's why the genre, he says, was perfect for him and his group Boys With Scarves when the pandemic hit.

Twisted Ranch is the on the move — again. St. Louis' infamous ranch-dressing-themed restaurant will be moving into the former home of Bar Louie in the Central West End, according to paperwork filed with the city's building department. Restaurateurs Jim Hayden and Chad Allen confirmed to St. Louis Magazine that they plan to close their current location in Soulard.

The St. Louis-based retailer reported Wednesday that in its fiscal third quarter ended Oct. 29, net income grew 27.1%.

Pam Webber is the bestselling author of three historical novels, "The Wiregrass," "Moon Water" and "Life Dust."

From St. Louis Business Journal:  Labor shortages. Supply chain disruptions. Rising interest rates. These concerns are creating a lot of buzz in the commercial real estate industry. Getting a handle on costs is one important key to success. But what else should commercial real estate developers pay attention to? Here are three facts to know […]

Grammy Award-winning R&B artist SZA is representing St. Louis on her new album cover. Specifically, the Blues hockey team.