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Some snow is in the St. Louis Christmas week forecast

2 years 11 months ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - There will be a mix of clouds and sun this morning that will trend back toward more clouds than sun this afternoon. There may even be a couple of rogue snow flurries around near and north of I-70 along with cold, gusty winds. Temperatures will stay in the 30s today. Saturday [...]
Chris Higgins

Macoupin County Leads Region In Deer Harvested, Plus Other Area and Statewide Totals From IDNR

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SPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 76,854 deer during the seven-day 2022 Illinois Firearm Deer Season that concluded Dec. 4, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). In the IDNR totals, Macoupin County had 1,576 deer harvested this year to lead the region, compared to 1,431 in 2021. Calhoun recorded 724 deer harvested in 2022 compared to 650 in 2021, and Greene had 1,019 deer harvested compared to 954 in 2021. Madison County had 692 deer harvested compared to 637 in 2021. Jersey had 646 deer harvested in 2022, while there were 588 harvested in 2021. There were 775 deer harvested in St. Clair County compared to 699 in 2021. Comparatively, hunters harvested a final total of 70,411 deer during the firearm season in 2021. The preliminary harvest for the second segment of the 2022 firearm season Dec. 1-4 was 24,500, compared with 21,477 during the second season in 2021. The preliminary harvest for the first segment of this year’s

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More Than Two Decades in, the El Monstero Experience Is Bigger Than Ever

2 years 11 months ago
It’s the holiday season in St. Louis, which means a month filled with musical Brasstravaganzas, Phillipaloozas and Hanukkah Hullabaloos. But no year-end tradition quite compares to El Monstero’s December residency at the Pageant. A supergroup of veteran St. Louis musicians, the band has been staging its popular Pink Floyd tribute concerts since 1999.
Steve Leftridge

Many Missouri flags at half-staff Saturday for fallen firefighter

2 years 11 months ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Many Missouri flags will be at half staff this weekend to honor the life of Kennett Fire Department Captain Robert Moore. The 57-year-old man was called to help fight a fire on December 3, 2022. He was found dead in his home the next day after a medical emergency. Flags will [...]
Joe Millitzer

Edwardsville Fire Department Offers Cold Weather Tips, Warming Site Details

2 years 11 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - With much colder temperatures in the forecast, the Edwardsville Fire Department would like to remind residents to pay attention to weather advisories, avoid safety risks, and take steps to remain warm as the temperatures drop. The following tips can help residents to stay safe throughout the winter months: Avoid using ovens and stoves as alternate heating sources; these are potentially dangerous sources of carbon monoxide and fire. If you are using a portable heater, plug it directly into a wall outlet — do not use extension cords or power strips as they can easily start fires. Keep portable heaters away from other items and never set anything on top of a portable heater. Wear appropriate clothing when going outside. Add layers to increase warmth, and be sure to protect your face, ears, and hands. Be aware of your vehicle’s fuel level; don’t risk running out of gas. Keep winter supplies such as spare blankets, gloves, and hats in you

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Drive Merry, Bright And Sober This Holiday Season

2 years 11 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – With the holidays in full swing, Illinois Conservation Police officer are partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists about the dangers of impaired driving. From Dec. 16 through Jan. 2, law enforcement across Illinois will step up enforcement efforts with a high-visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High, Get a DUI” traffic safety campaign. “We want everyone in our communities to enjoy the holidays without worrying about the dangers of impaired drivers,” said Illinois Conservation Police Lt. Curt Lewis. “During the campaign, you can expect to see extra safety patrols. We will show zero tolerance for alcohol- and drug-impaired driving to help ensure everyone makes it to and from their holiday festivities safely.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 11,654 people were killed in motor vehicle

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