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Prosecutors on Friday charged a 19-year-old man in the death of a toddler.

Jacob Ashford, 14, was killed just after 7 p.m. in the 5300 block of Northland Avenue.

Last week a restaurant in Virginia refused service to a group called the Family Foundation, which opposes gay marriage and abortion rights: “We have always refused service to anyone for making our staff uncomfortable or unsafe and this was the driving force behind our decision,” read an Instagram post from Metzger Bar and Butchery....“Many of ...continue reading "A quick Wednesday roundup"

One man has died, and another is hurt after a head-on crash Tuesday in Madison County.

A crash report from the Illinois State Police said Alex Maguire died after his car crashed head-on with another vehicle while driving the wrong direction on Route 3.

ALTON - The Police Benevolent and Protective Association Alton Unit 14 Annual Shop With A Cop event once again left many area children with smiles and hope for Christmas. Officer Elliott Ferguson directed the Shop With A Cop activity that was held at its traditional home Target at 300 Homer Adams Parkway on Saturday. "It is because of the generous support of our many community partners, local businesses, and individuals that Shop With a Cop is able to make Christmas special for so many local children," Ferguson said. "It is an awesome event and I love it every year." Ferguson said one of the most touching parts of the day is many of the children also want to find a present for everyone in their family, not just themselves. "The Alton School District raises a portion of the funds and we accept donations throughout the year," Ferguson said. "Our union in the spring has some events where we raise funds for this program. We deliver to less fortunate children and families. We served

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EDWARDSVILLE - The members of Edwardsville’s Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 244, will be sponsoring their 13th annual “Christmas with a Cop” program on Saturday, December 10, 2022. The Edwardsville Police said the “Christmas with a Cop” program enables officers and other volunteers to spread Christmas cheer while getting to know some of the citizens of the community. The positive interaction that takes place among the officers, children, and their families is something that lasts a lifetime, the officers say. The Christmas with a Cop program will begin at 9 a.m. at Target om Edwardsville, where 20 pre-selected children will pair up with an officer to shop for the holiday season. In addition to shopping, the participating families will receive gift-wrapping supplies and candy baskets. The Edwardsville Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 244 would like to extend thanks to Target, as well as numerous private donors within the community, for helping us benefit

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ROXANA - Roxana High School lost a lasting member of the Shells’ athletic club Tuesday night when legendary wrestler Alex Maguire died in a tragic vehicle crash at Illinois Route 3/New Poag Road in Madison County. Both Roxana Athletic Director Mark Briggs and Alex’s coach Rob Milazzo were both shocked at his death. “It happened late last night,” Briggs said. “I talked to the wrestling coach (Rob Milazzo) and we are both in a state of shock about it. Alex was a good kid. It seems like yesterday he was at the state meet smiling ear-to-ear with his whole life ahead of him. This is so unfortunate." Briggs said Roxana was fortunate to have had Alex as a member of their wrestling team and also as a student. “He meant a lot to the Roxana wrestling program,” Briggs said. “I think one of the things, when Alex reflected back on his life, was his positive time with Coach Milazzo and the wrestling program. Coach Milazzo had a huge impact on him.”

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Dominic Garner shook his 6-week-old son causing serious neurological injury.

WASHINGTON — North Carolina Republicans appeared to have at least three of the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative justices on their side Wednesday in a case that could determine the future of elections nationwide, and leave decisions about federal elections in the hands of state legislatures and beyond the reach of state courts. The Supreme Court […]

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CLAYTON, Mo. - There are still free anti-theft devices available for St. Louis County Kia vehicle owners. A string of viral social media videos is showing potential thieves how to easily steal the vehicles. They have been used in everything from joyrides, to hit-and-runs, and smash-and-grabs. You can go to your police precinct station to [...]

A city board on Monday granted approval to demolish part of an office campus in Downtown West to build a $120 million development with two hotels.

The XFL on Wednesday unveiled the home and away jerseys for the Battlehawks, with the uniforms including elements designed to spotlight the Gateway Arch and St. Louis' manufacturing history.

Missouri lawmakers will try again in 2023 to legalize sports betting after failing to pass such legislation earlier this year.

Chesterfield city leaders are working with an amateur sports organization to renovate the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex and plan new tournaments.

The establishment has been serving St. Louisans kosher foods, such as its beloved pastrami sandwiches, for more than 50 years. Now, a St. Louis native and longtime customer of the grocer is at the helm, with backing from two New York-based silent partners.