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The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows sparkles in winter as its annual Christmas light display, Way of Lights, illuminates the grounds.   All are invited to witness

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This year, there are four ways to experience Holiday Lights at Grant’s Farm: by car, on foot, over a meal or around the fire.   The popular drive-through experience routes

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WonderLight’s Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway features approximately 2 miles of LED Christmas lights synchronized to rocking Christmas music.   Open nightly from Nov. 11 to Jan. 1, including

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden dazzles visitors with its exquisite light displays year after year.   Celebrate the season with more than one million twinkling lights, beautiful projections,

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The sport of wheelchair rugby is an intense battle on the court. Our area is home to some of the best players in the country, and they have the medals to prove it.

After years of deficits under its main predecessor organization, St. Louis' primary business group, Greater St. Louis Inc., is reporting that it had more revenue than expenses during its first year in operation.

While most musicians dream of becoming a huge success, R.E.M.’s Peter Buck says it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.  Louder Sound reports that in the latest Classic Rock magazine, Buck says the band’s huge…

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BOND COUNTY - A 63-year-old Mulberry Grove male died in a fatal three-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 127 at Illinois Route 143 in Bond County at 4:18 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2022. The man who died in the crash was identified by ISP as Robert L. Elmore. This is the ISP preliminary report on the crash: WHAT: Three-Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash WHERE: Illinois Route 127 at Illinois Route 143, Bond County WHEN: November 25, 2022, at approximately 4:18 p.m. VEHICLES: Unit 1- 2013 Black Dodge Journey Unit 2- 2016 Gray Ford F250 Unit 3- 2004 Red Chrysler Town and Country DRIVERS: Unit 1- Robert L. Elmore, 63-year-old male from Mulberry Grove, IL – Deceased Unit 2- Justin P. Benhoff, 42-year-old male from Carlyle, IL – Transported to an area hospital with injuries. Unit 3- Ariel L. Bly, 25-year-old female from Greenville, IL – Transported to an area hospital with injuries.

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On November 9, Bobby Bostic walked out of the Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City. Outside the gates, he embraced retired judge Evelyn Baker, who in 1997 sentenced Bostic to an astonishing prison term: 241 years. Without a chance for parole, the sentence effectively doomed Bostic to death behind bars. But that’s not what happened. After his release on November 9, Bostic discusses the path of his unlikely freedom, which included a reunion, and forgiveness, for the judge who sentenced him to more than two centuries’ imprisonment.

On November 9, Bobby Bostic walked out of the Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City. Outside the gates, he embraced retired judge Evelyn Baker, who in 1997 sentenced Bostic to an astonishing prison term: 241 years. Without a chance for parole, the sentence effectively doomed Bostic to death behind bars. But that’s not what happened. After his release on November 9, Bostic discusses the path of his unlikely freedom, which included a reunion, and forgiveness, for the judge who sentenced him to more than two centuries’ imprisonment.

Visitors to St. Louis this holiday season can book a side trip that’s bound to create a Christmas memory they will treasure forever–a journey to the North Pole via THE

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The shooting occurred just before 7 a.m., police said.

This article originally ran in Aviation Pros on Nov. 23, 2022.  A new herd of passengers could soon be departing St. Louis Lambert International Airport. As part of a $47 billion budget approved by state lawmakers in May, the airport is set to receive $2 million to boost the number of outgoing flights carrying live cattle to other countries. Airport director […]

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Tom Petty’s classic track “I Won’t Back Down” is being covered by an all-star group of musicians to raise money for a good cause.  The new version, which was approved by…

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It's a pulchritudinous marriage of Southern charm and Greek Revival architecture!

BETHALTO - Bethalto Police Chief Mike Dixon announced another sizable donation for the department’s Christmas For All Event. Ross Laux, of Laux Brickhouse Grille in Bethalto, donated $1,000 for the event. Dixon said the donation brings the total raised to $17,340 for the fund-raising campaign. “Thank you Ross and Dawn Laux for supporting our program and this community,” Chief Dixon said. “Together, we are going to make this holiday season one to remember for a number of needing families in our region.” If you want to request to be part of the program or have a family you would like to recommend please leave a message on the Bethalto Police Facebook or contact Chief Dixon at 618-377-5266 ext. 7 or by email at mdixon@bethaltopolice.org. Participants of the program may purchase toys, clothes, food, or other essentials during their shopping event. Children from 0 to 18 are eligible, and the number of participants chosen depends upon the number of contributions

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A Hazelwood teenager said he was shot in the leg Wednesday near Pine Street and Tucker Boulevard in downtown St. Louis.

The Missouri Supreme Court late Monday night refused to delay the execution of Kevin Johnson, a St. Louis man sentenced to die for a murder he committed when he was 19.  The execution of Johnson, who was convicted in 2007 of killing a police officer, will be carried out during the 24-hour period beginning at […]

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