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Officials have said they have no evidence that votes had been changed because of the flaws.

A tram that takes visitors up and down the inside of the Arch became stuck Friday afternoon, leaving several people inside the capsules.

EAST ALTON - A recent book signing event for Amoriah Gray, the 7-year-old author of “Amoriah’s Magic Afro Puffs,” was widely successful as teachers, administrators, friends, and classmates gathered on the last day of school at Eastwood Elementary School in East Alton to have their books signed by Amoriah. The event was held last Tuesday, May 31, and lasted from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., during which time Amoriah was greeted by several of her former teachers and current classmates, Amoriah’s mother Angela Gray said. “It went great,” Angela said of the book signing event. “A lot of former teachers, the superintendent and the new, incoming superintended attended, the principal … several classmates attended and even students she didn’t know attended - and parents.” Some arrived with a copy of Amoriah’s book in hand, ready for her signature - others purchased the book there at the book signing event. Angela

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Rod Stewart has met Queen Elizabeth II seven times in his career, and as he prepares to perform for her Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace on Saturday night, he says he…

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Located at Schnuck Family Plaza in the center of the Zoo. Jungle Boogie is one of the many events and activities you can enjoy during Prairie

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Since 1969, members of the city’s Lafayette Square neighborhood have invited people into their homes and gardens as a neighborhood fundraiser. Two residents discuss how far the neighborhood has come since those days — and how even small city lots can contain amazing gardens.

A spokesman for Jones said Friday afternoon that the mayor would not be attending the conference.

Read excerpts from the 66-page indictment, including transcripts of communications between the elected officials and "John Doe."

One day after the revelation of bribery charges against three members of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen (including its president), the Board convened, with a new leader presiding. STLPR Justice Correspondent Rachel Lippmann discusses the allegations against the officials — and the response from City Hall.

Bob's Seafood, located at 8660 Olive Boulevard in University City, will close Saturday.

ST. LOUIS - ACE Hardware of Bethalto has been a long-time supporter of causes in the area for both St. Louis Children’s Hospital, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, and member hospitals of the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Greater St. Louis. All told, ACE Hardware generated more than $45,588 from the Bethalto store in 2021 Throughout the year, Ace Hardware of Bethalto participated in Ace Bucket Day, yearlong round-up, item of the month promotions, World Famous Chocolate candy sales, BBQs, etc. With their customers, vendors, and other community support, ACE Hardware of Bethalto raised over $35,588. The total raised by ACE Hardware of Bethalto made it one of the top ten fundraising stores for ACE nationwide. Duracell Battery awarded Gary Johnson (Owner of ACE Hardware of Bethalto) an additional $10,000 for being a top-ten single-store retailer. One hundred percent of funds remained local, benefitting CMN-STL member hospitals, St. Louis Children’s

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Techdirt is one of the few remaining independent blogs. And, in many ways, I really miss the era of independent blogging that became a thing mainly in the early 2000s. Over time, most people have moved on to either new media organizations (often funded or owned by the old media organizations) or simply embraced social […]

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County to consider lowering its food truck permit fees. The Health Department Committee discussed amending the county’s food sanitation ordinance on Friday. The committee voted 4-1 to reduce the fee from $375 to $175. Director of Public Health Toni Corona said that currently there are 18 licensed mobile establishments in the county. She said that the health department charges fees for food permit licenses based on the categories of each food establishments, which is 1 through 3. Mobile food trucks are considered Category 1 and Category 2 establishments and inspected the same as a “brick and mortar” restaurant and eateries. Category 1 and 1a facilities receive three inspections per year, or two inspections per year if one of the following conditions is met: A certified food service manager is present at all times the facility is in operation; or Employees involved in food operations receive HACCP training exercise, in-service training

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee -- 70 years on the throne -- this weekend.  Throughout her reign, the queen has conferred knighthoods and other honors on many…

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No political party can hold a majority on the panel.

A former teaching assistant in suburban St. Louis has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for raping a second-grader at the school and exposing the child to the virus that causes AIDS.

Jeffrey Boyd, St. Louis 22nd Ward alderman and Housing and Urban Development Zoning Committee chairman, is resigning from his position on the board after being federally charged with counts of bribery and fraud during his time in office. Boyd's lawyer confirmed the resignation Friday afternoon. Boyd, St. Louis Board of Alderman President Lewis Reed and former Alderman John Collins-Muhammad are accused of accepting cash payments and other gifts in exchange for proposed tax breaks and development…

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Three current and former St. Louis Aldermen, including board President Lewis Reed, were indicted on May 25 and appeared in federal court Thursday. Jeffrey L. Boyd announced he is stepping down today. John Collins-Muhammad announced his resignation on May 12. The trio was indicted on federal charges for accepting cash bribes [...]