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BRUSSELS - The Brussels Ferry and Kampsville Ferry have been closed, IDOT District 8 announced Thursday evening because of the winter storm. IDOT urged people traveling into or out of the area to please consider the Joe Page Bridge, or Kampsville Ferry for access/egress to/from Calhoun County. The Kampsville Ferry made an announcement that because of ice flow in the Illinois River, it was closed on Friday. There is no indication when either ferry will reopen, but Riverbender.com will publish it when it occurs.

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Missouri's former number one wide receiver has found his transfer destination.

Authorities are investigating a man's drowning Thursday evening at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Ameren reports thousands of power outages Thursday evening in Missouri and Illinois as bitter cold settles into both states.

Jim Stevens & The Vibe will play at BB’s Jazz, Blues & Soups on Dec. 22.

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The region saw between 1 and 2 inches of snow Thursday, and the temperature is set reach as low as 10 below zero overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

The director of Missouri's transportation department is telling crews around the state not to put any chemicals on the roads for fear that they could turn to ice. 

ST. LOUIS COUNTY -- Firefighters were called to the St. Louis Airport Marriott for a fire at the hotel.  Police tell us the fire started in the human resources offices. The two-alarm dispatch has resulted in some guests being evacuated or moved.  Fire officials are on the scene and checking the structure. Temperatures are expected [...]

Flight delays and cancellations stacked up Thursday at Lambert International Airport with an intense winter weather system sweeping through St. Louis and much of the United States.

ALTON - Due to impending wintery weather conditions, some of the OSF Medical Group locations have adjusted their office hours for Friday, December 23: OSF Medical Group - Primary Care (6702 Godfrey Roads, Godfrey): Friday, December 23: Closed http://osf.care/TJb850MaBqP OSF Prompt Care (6702 Godfrey Roads, Godfrey): Thursday, December 22: 8:00AM-6:00PM Friday, December 23: 8:00AM-6:00PM http://osf.care/7un350MaBqO OSF Medical Group – Primary Care (404 West Bethalto Drive, Bethalto): Friday, December 23: Closed http://osf.care/omGv50MaBqN OSF Medical Group - Primary Care (2 Saint Anthony’s Way, Alton): Friday, December 23: Closed http://osf.care/SE5C50MaBqQ OSF Medical Group – Specialty Practices (2 Saint Anthony’s Way, Alton): Friday, December 23: Closed (some providers will be available for virtual visit appointments) http://osf.care/lIA350MaBqM Virtual visit options are available through OSF OnCall Urgent Care. Start a visit

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The former Goedeker's has had a disastrous three years since the local company was bought by a New York investment firm.

The deliberate “failure” of a Vallejo, California police officer to respect the rights of a Marine veteran filming him from his own porch will cost city residents $300,000. And that’s on top of the money the city spent defending Officer David McLaughlin from the lawsuit filed by the victim of his brutality, Adrian Burrell. Here’s […]

While some people can gather around the fire on Christmas, others are not so lucky and will settle for watching the televised Yule log. But if Christmas music isn’t your…

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“Neuro Blooms,” a community art exhibition on Cherokee St. in St. Louis brings visibility and awareness to neurodiversity. Artists Con Christeson and Bonita “Bo” Owen share how the project helps break stigma and invites people to talk more openly about mental health.

ALTON - At 5:20 p.m. Thursday, Alton Fire Chief Jesse Jemison confirmed his department and other fire departments are battling a serious blaze at 1826 Main Street in Alton. Jemison said he will provide more information later but it is a very serious fire and because of the cold weather, they are “swapping people out” in the fight. Gas and electricity have been cut to the home. Godfrey Fire Protection District, East Alton, and Wood River Fire Department members are visible at the scene, although there could be more agencies. At 5:20 p.m. Thursday, the temperature in Alton stands at 2 degrees above zero with wind chills much below that and strong winds, so it is a very difficult fire to battle, said the chief. More to come.

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