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Ivyon Houston faces 10 felonies after a shooting, home invasion and fatal police pursuit.

President Donald Trump said Monday on social media that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” to be phased in over 24 hours.

A group tasked by the governor with reworking Missouri’s formula for funding public schools narrowed in on property tax revenue Monday, discussing how the 20-year-old formula creates inequities with an outdated assumption of local aid. In the second meeting of the Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force, education officials led a conversation on property taxes. […]

Despite assuming control, Kehoe clarified that the department will remain under Chief Tracy.

Israel and Iran reached a truce in their 12-day-old war Monday, President Donald Trump said on social media. The ceasefire will go into effect at midnight Eastern, he said. “It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE … for 12 hours, at which […]

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — Charges have been filed in St. Louis County against Ivyon Houston, 22, of St. Louis, in connection with a shooting, home invasion, and police pursuit that ended in a crash and the death of Brian Sonnier, 27, who lived in the 4800 block of Northland Avenue, St. Louis, MO., 63113. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Houston with Assault 1st Degree or Attempt – Serious Physical Injury or Special Victim, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, Burglary 1st Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child Creating Substantial Risk - 1st Degree, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession, Transport, Manufacture, Repair or Sale of Illegal Weapon, and Aggravated Fleeing a Stop or Detention. According to the probable cause statement, Houston shot a victim in the foot inside the victim’s residence on the 6100 block of Alaska Avenue. Houston left the scene but later returned, forcibly

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Florissant’s Old Town Donuts now holds the title of best doughnuts in the U.S., thanks to a national tournament decided by popular vote.

The state could soon join 27 others banning hair discrimination if Gov. Mike Kehoe signs the proposal into law.

ALTON - Madison Shanks is organizing a fundraiser to support the family of Derek Day, who died recently. The fundraiser aims to assist Day’s partner, Kaylee, and their two children with immediate financial needs. “We are devastated to share that Derek Day has tragically passed away, leaving behind his loving partner, Kaylee, and their two beautiful children,” Shanks said. She explained that Kaylee will be unable to work for the foreseeable future, which leaves the family without income during an already difficult time. The fundraiser will help cover the costs of transporting Day’s body across state lines for burial, funeral, and memorial services, and ongoing financial support for Kaylee and the children. Shanks emphasized the urgency of the situation: “The immediate challenges are overwhelming… Any donation, big or small, will help relieve some of the financial burden to our family as we navigate through this incredibly difficult situation.”

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E Street Band guitarist Stevie Van Zandt is going to miss some shows on Bruce Springsteen's current Land of Hope and Dreams tour after undergoing surgery for appendicitis in Spain."Got a sharp pain in…

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All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]

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A former business manager at North County Christian School has been charged with embezzling over $6,000 from the school's funds.

The project would allow the area to become pedestrian-friendly for residents in the area.

The fire department confirmed that a person died from an electrocution in the corner of the park near I-55 and Loughborough Avenue.

The Tower Grove Connector will run along Tower Grove Avenue, Vandeventer Avenue and Sarah Street, with a 2027 target for completion.

SPRINGFIELD – With extremely high temperatures and increasing humidity in the forecast, the Illinois Department of Transportation is cautioning the public to be on the lookout for pavement failures on roads throughout the state. Pavement failures or blowouts occur when prolonged high temperatures cause the road to expand and buckle up or blow out, resulting in uneven driving surfaces. Precipitation and humidity increase the potential for buckling. Pavement failures can be reported to IDOT by calling (800) 452-4368 or by reaching out to law enforcement via 911. Additionally, if you must travel during extreme heat, bring drinking water. Becoming stranded could be dangerous without proper hydration, as dehydration can occur quickly in these conditions. For more information about pavement failures and how they occur, take a look at this educational video created by IDOT.

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From Holland Construction:  Holland Construction Services is pleased to announce the promotion of Adam Jones to Project Director, recognizing his leadership, technical skill, and contributions to some of the firm’s most high-profile residential and commercial projects. Jones brings over a decade of construction experience, including the past four years with Holland, where he has successfully […]

A well-placed tracking device helped authorities foil two men from attempting to steal an expensive piece of construction equipment in St. Charles.

O’FALLON — In October 2023, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Women and Infants Center partnered with Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes (WGL) to open St. Clair County’s only milk dispensary where families can purchase safe, pasteurized breast milk. St. Elizabeth’s Milk Bank is proud to now accept milk donations as St. Clair County’s only breast milk depot. Donations from Mothers’ Milk Banks WGL are delivered to hospitals in Wisconsin and Illinois in need of extra milk. This joint effort increases access to lifesaving, critical nutrition for pediatric patients in need. Donor milk is primarily used in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or the postpartum unit. “Breast milk is an essential nutritional therapy that provides numerous benefits, including infection-fighting factors, growth hormones and improved nutrition and digestion to newborns,” shares Jennifer Swank, RN, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant

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