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Nicholas Fulton, 35, of Salem, Missouri, and Michael Curry, 37, of Ashley, Illinois, were in the helicopter that struck power lines and crashed into a barge on Thursday.

Legendary actor and comedian Bill Murray will serve as the grand marshal for the 2025 Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup race at World Wide Technology Raceway Sept. 7.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will remove former Missouri Republican U.S. Rep. Billy Long from his post as head of the Internal Revenue Service less than two months after his confirmation, according to the White House Friday. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will step in as commissioner of the agency tasked with enforcing tax law and […]

WEST ALTON- The St. Charles County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the two men who died in a helicopter crash on Thursday morning as 35-year-old Nicholas R. Fulton of Salem, Missouri, and 37-year-old Michael C. Curry of Ashley, Illinois. The crash occurred around 11 a.m. when the helicopter struck power lines, causing them to fall onto a barge and ignite a fire, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. First responders confirmed the helicopter crashed onto the barge and caught fire. J.F. Electric, the employer of one of the victims, released a statement expressing sorrow over the incident. “It is with deep sadness that we confirm a serious incident occurred earlier today involving one of our employees and a subcontractor,” the statement said. “Tragically, the incident resulted in the passing of both the employee and subcontractor.”

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Michael Brown was found Friday after a manhunt that involved hundreds of officers, according to reports and officials familiar with the situation.

The St. Louis area is hosting a weekend of exciting events, including SciFest at the Saint Louis Science Center, the Muny's production of La Cage Aux Folles, the Saint Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs baseball game, the Washington Town and Country Fair, the Missouri State Fair, and the Illinois State Fair.

How Mission: St. Louis' Healthy Home Repair Program is working with the CDA to preserve generational wealth.

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. Two weeks into President Donald Trump’s second presidency, and just days after he pardoned hundreds of Capitol rioters, officials Trump had placed in charge of the Justice Department made a sweeping demand. They wanted the names of the thousands of FBI employees who had played a role […]

Clinton-Peabody’s taking a community-focused approach for their historic redevelopment through partnerships across organizations.

Mick Fleetwood is marking two years since the devastating wildfires that destroyed parts of Maui, Hawaii.The Fleetwood Mac drummer and founder shared a picture on Instagram of the fire scorched sign from his restaurant, Fleetwood’s…

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On this week's episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum takes a closer look at why Missouri Republicans keep going after voter-approved ballot initiatives. Rosenbaum talks with GOP political consultant David Barklage about the potential for consequences in 2026 for Missouri Republicans, particularly with a potential ballot item that would make it much more difficult to overturn voter-approved initiatives. And Rosenbaum also talks with STLPR's Sarah Kellogg about the potential for a constitutional amendment protecting paid sick leave for workers. Rosenbaum also talks with Democratic Sen. Patty Lewis of Kansas City about a potential redistricting special session.

There's a unique house for sale in Bolivar, MO that takes you right back to the 1970s—and it has found its way onto Zillow Gone Wild.

WOOD RIVER - A Brighton-based cat rescue will host a cornhole tournament to raise money for their cats. On Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Wood River Moose, you can come out for “Tossin’ for Tails” to enjoy cornhole, raffles, a 50/50 drawing and more fun in support of Little Cat Rescue of Illinois. Mallory Wolff, founder of Little Cat Rescue of Illinois, noted how important the community’s support is to their mission. “The more that we raise, the more we can help. If funding is not there, then we can’t help. If we don’t have the money in the bank, I can’t take them on,” Wolff said. “There are so many homeless cats. Every year, it amazes me how many cats are out there.” Wolff lives on 98 acres of farmland, and she often rescued stray cats. In 2023, she decided to take this a step further by starting Little Cat Rescue. Her family built a building unit on the property, complete with a “catio” — a ca

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In a letter Friday morning, Holy Joe Society asked Attorney General Andrew Bailey to probe the circumstances surrounding a separation agreement with Mike Dominguez, in which the educational leader received $229,166.76 before ever starting work.

On our live show, David and veterans’ health care reporter Suzanne Gordon look at the shattered state of American health care, even before Trump cuts and VA privatization.

Today on TAP: Another merger settlement allows consolidation in health care; UnitedHealth’s lobbyist was MAGA’s biggest firm.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY - The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced ramp closures on eastbound and westbound Interstate 55/64 at the following locations: I-55/64 eastbound exit ramp to Barack Obama Avenue I-55/64 westbound exit ramp to 3rd Street Beginning Saturday, Aug. 9, at 5 a.m., traffic will be restricted at these locations to allow for road construction. All lanes will reopen to traffic by 5 p.m. the same day. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone.

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