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A Jefferson County woman will be arraigned next month for stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of her roommate’s property and giving it away.

Editor's Note: Attached video is from 2017 when former St. Louis City Police Chief Sam Dotson initially announced his retirement from the department. ST. LOUIS - Former St. Louis City Police Chief Sam Dotson has been named dean of Webster University's business school. According to Webster University, Dotson was selected as the next dean of [...]

Again, I feel like I’m going crazy here, but the obviously extremely partisan Supreme Court has struck again. I will repeat some of the basics, because it’s hard to believe how blatant all of this is. In November, a (Trump-appointed) judge threw out Texas’s new congressional maps, noting that the Texas state government had made […]

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GRANITE CITY - Granite City High junior pitcher Michael Terry put together a dominant stretch on the mound this past week, going 2-0 with 16 strikeouts over 11 innings as the Warriors picked up wins Monday over Cahokia and later in the week against Carbondale. Terry opened the week in Granite City’s 15-0, four-inning victory over Cahokia on Monday, allowing one hit and striking out four. He followed with a complete-game performance in the Warriors’ 2-1 win over Carbondale, giving

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- After the Monday announcement that OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois is formalizing the end of its affiliation with St. Jude, the Peoria organization is reaffirming its fundraising commitment to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. “OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois and University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria will transition [...]

A St. Louis man was arraigned Tuesday morning for attacking two men with a gun last month in the city’s West End neighborhood.

Illinois drivers are set to face increased costs at the gas pump beginning July 1, when the state's gas tax will rise to nearly 50 cents per gallon.

ALTON - From food trucks and a rock-climbing wall to archery and information booths, you can enjoy it all at REC Fest. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rivers Project will host REC Fest at the National Great Rivers Museum in Alton. This free festival invites families to come out and enjoy several recreation, education and conservation activities. “There’s something there for everybody,” said Allison with the U.S. Army Corps

It's been a journey — SINCE 2018!— but Morgan Ford Homes is moving forward, and we're closer than ever to breaking ground.

About the Project

The Morgan Ford Homes development will bring four new 2-story single-family homes to 3506 Morgan Ford Road in St. Louis (63116), a vacant lot at the corner of Morgan Ford and Oleatha Avenue that formerly operated as a gas station. Each home will be approximately 1,600 square feet, featuring three bedrooms, an unfinished basement, a deck, and a dedicated parking pad — all designed with affordability in mind, with anticipated pricing in the $210,000 range.

The project is led by Tower Grove CDC in partnership with builder Rubicon Corporation.

Where We Are Now

We're pleased to share that several significant milestones have recently been reached:

Environmental Clearance Received. One of the primary causes of delay has been the environmental review required by one of our funding sources. The site's history as a former gas station required thorough documentation and review — including a tribal consultation period and a public comment process through HUD. That process involved a 30-day Authority to Use Grant Funds (AUGF) review period after the comment period closed. We are pleased to report that environmental clearance has now been secured.

Lots Successfully Subdivided and Building Permits are Approved. The property has been formally subdivided into four individual parcels, one for each planned home.

Estimates & Apportionments Approval Received. We received approval from the City's Board of Estimates and Apportionments last week — an important step in the public financing process.

Rebidding Underway. With some time having passed since the original project estimates, we are now rebidding the project to ensure costs are current and accurate. Following that, we will work toward a loan closing with CDA (the City of St. Louis Community Development Administration) and our banking partner, Midwest BankCentre.

Our best estimate: construction could begin within 12 weeks.

Strong Community Support

From the beginning, this project has been embraced by neighbors. A community meeting held on October 4, 2023, at Bootleggin Bob's drew area residents who offered enthusiastic feedback. Attendees and neighbors who couldn't make the meeting wrote in to express their support, citing the affordable price point, the people-focused approach, and the opportunity to put a long-vacant lot to productive use.

Some of what we heard:

"Generally very supportive. Glad to hear plans for 3-bed affordable housing." — Christine- Miami St

"I love the fact that the development will be affordable housing instead of market value." — Kim- Miami St.

"Project looks very good for the neighborhood." — Jeff Morgan Ford Rd.

"I support this development as is and am excited to see it!" — Olivia- Morgan Ford Rd.

"If it is the empty lot [at Oleatha and Morganford], then I 100% support this proposed development!!!" — Kellee - 4273 Miami

"The plans look fantastic and it's a perfect use for that land." — Mike , Miami St.

Neighbors also raised thoughtful questions about mortgage affordability at current interest rates, disclosure of the site's prior gas station use to buyers, and the timeline for future phases.

What's Next

Once rebidding is complete and financing closes, Rubicon Corporation will begin site work and construction. We'll keep the community updated as we hit each milestone.

If you have questions or want to stay in the loop, feel free to reach out:

Tower Grove Community Development Corporation
2337 S. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110
📞 314-944-1940
🌐 www.towergrovecdc.org

First-time homebuyer assistance may be available through the Housing Partnership. Contact us for more information.

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School will recognize seniors at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, ahead of the first pitch of the Highland at CM girls softball game, the school announced. Emma Wade and Grace Burton are also Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athletes of the Month for CM. Burton has had a remarkable season with a .309 batting average and a 0.382 on-base percentage, along with 10 RBIs. Grace has 21 hits and “a remarkable fielding percentage of 0.981.”

ALTON - May is Stroke Awareness Month, and a local nurse has advice on how to identify a stroke and how to care for yourself or your loved one after a stroke occurs. Brittany Best, BSN, RN, serves as the stroke navigator at OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center. In this role, she works closely with stroke patients and their loved ones to make sure they receive the best care possible and plenty of education. She shared tips on how to prevent a stroke as well as information about what to do

Green Day's NIMRODS movie has a theatrical premiere date.The film will be screening in cinemas starting Aug. 14.NIMRODS, previously titled New Years Rev, follows a trio of friends, played by Mason Thames, Kylr…

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The St. Charles County Council has proposed new rules and restrictions for short-term rental homes, such as Airbnb and Vrbo properties.

EDWARDSVILLE - Metro-East Lutheran High School senior Thea Ball has received a President’s Honor Scholarship from Concordia University Chicago, a $0-tuition renewable award given annually to three high school seniors, the school announced. MELHS said Ball will attend Concordia University Chicago in the fall and “wants to serve the Church as a Lutheran Middle School Teacher.” “This $0-tuition renewable scholarship is awarded to only three high school seniors

OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois and University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria will transition from the St. Jude affiliate network to operate independently as the OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute, while still collaborating on specific clinical research studies.

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Another week has brought further increases in the average price of gasoline, and some gas stations in Central Illinois have broken the $5 ceiling. GasBuddy released on Monday the results of its weekly survey of gas stations in Champaign-Urbana, the State of Illinois and the nation as a whole. While not [...]

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder has announced the lineup for the 2026 edition of his Ohana festival, taking place Sept. 25-27 in Dana Point, California.Both Pearl Jam and Vedder will headline,…

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