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The goal of the camp was to allow minors to get hands-on experience.

A young boy rescued in St. Francois County after days without food or water remains in a coma. But new details show his 11-year-old brother is the one who helped make a major breakthrough in the rescue.

From First Alert 4: Leaders in Chesterfield advanced a bill Monday in which the city would purchase a building and a parking garage for more than $17 million. City leaders argue the growing city needs more space and that parking problems near Central Park need to be addressed. But the vast majority of citizen comments […]

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From UMSL Daily: George Nnanna, founding director of the University of Missouri–St. Louis School of Engineering, has been elected as ABET commissioner and team chair for the Engineering Accreditation Commission. His five-year term begins August 1. Nnanna was nominated for the role by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ Committee on Engineering Accreditation and was officially sworn in on July 19 […]

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A woman allegedly stabbed two people and chased a third down the street with a knife in Pagedale.

The Korte Company is leading a major expansion of Knapheide’s manufacturing plant in Quincy, IL to meet growing production needs. The project added a 117,000-square-foot assembly plant with advanced features like a 10-ton crane, loading docks, and racking storage. A 4,500-square-foot, two-story office block will provide modern workspaces, and a 42,000-square-foot canopy will enhance truck […]

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HAZELWOOD, MO. - Men who have lost a child are invited to a day of “brotherhood.” From 3–5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at 2267 Riverwood Trails Drive in Hazelwood, the Bereaved Fathers’ Day event invites fathers and father figures to come together for an afternoon of conversations, breakout sessions with licensed therapists, cornhole, axe-throwing and connection. Lawayna Berry, who organized the event, hopes it helps attendees share their grief. “We want to just hold space,” Berry said. “If you want to share, you can, but you don’t have to. We just want to take a moment to just honor the strength behind the silence.” Berry, a licensed therapist, started Allberry Career and Life Coaching in 2022 “to help people experience life better.” She decided to host the Bereaved Fathers’ Day event because it is “very sacred” to her to help other parents through one of life’s greatest challenges.

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Prosecutors charged a Kirkwood woman after she allegedly stabbed and injured three people.

As the Jeffrey Epstein scandal continues apace, and MAGA grapples with the gaslit reality they live in, the Trump Administration continues to negotiate so-called trade deals, which are negotiated and implemented using pure executive fiat, under emergency powers, under an emergency declaration which has no rational basis, while everyone pretends this isn’t an example of […]

JERSEY - Anna Kribs, a sophomore at Jersey Community High School, emerged as a key player for the school's girls softball team in 2025, according to coach Chelsey Crnokrak. Kribs, a two-year starter at shortstop and the team's leadoff hitter, has demonstrated consistent effort and leadership throughout the season. Kribs is a Sparklight Jersey Female Athlete of the Month. "Anna gives 100% effort from her first warm-up until the end of the game or practice and sets a great example for her teammates," Crnokrak said. "She creates an offensive spark and is an aggressive base runner who puts pressure on opponents' defense." This season, Kribs posted a .337 batting average with 31 hits, 13 RBIs, nine doubles, and three triples. Over her two seasons, she holds a .325 career batting average. Kribs is expected to return to the team as a junior in 2026 and be one of the area's premier softball players.

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OSHA is hosting its annual Safe + Sound Week from August 11–17, 2025, highlighting the importance of proactive workplace safety and health programs. Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event that recognizes the successes of businesses that implement effective safety and health programs. The campaign also encourages other organizations to start or improve their […]

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MADISON COUNTY — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office conducted a targeted traffic safety campaign from July 8 to August 1, 2025, aimed at reducing speeding and promoting safer driving habits, officials said. The campaign, part of a statewide initiative involving multiple law enforcement agencies, the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police, sought to address highway fatalities and injuries related to speeding. During the enforcement period, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office issued 28 speeding citations, made one DUI arrest, and issued citations for suspended or revoked licenses, uninsured motorists and other traffic violations. “We continue to urge all drivers traveling through our community to slow down, obey speed limits and drive responsibly,” said Captain T.J. Hernandez of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. “Every decision you make behind the wheel matters — it’s truly not a game.” The

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From Leader Publications: A longtime Arnold piping company is looking to expand and bring new businesses to the city, but it is asking for help to make it happen. Acid Piping Technology wants to have a new building constructed next to its current facility and is working with the city of Arnold to secure a […]

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From Call Newspapers: Visitors of the Sunset Hills website can expect to be greeted by a small pop-up that reads, “We need your input to shape the future of the Parks + Recreation Department!” This is the city’s master plan survey, which city staff has released in the hopes of garnering feedback from parkgoers about […]

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COLLINSVILLE — The City of Collinsville hosted its National Night Out in Woodland Park, drawing a large crowd to foster community engagement and strengthen relationships between residents and local law enforcement. Organized by the Collinsville High School Black Student Union, the event featured participation from multiple agencies and organizations, including the Collinsville Police Department, Illinois State Police, Collinsville Fire Department, City of Collinsville Parks and Recreation, Collinsville Community Unit School District #10, Collinsville Chamber of Commerce, Collinsville Food Pantry, Revity Credit Union, First National Bank of Waterloo, and NAMI. National Night Out is an annual campaign designed to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The gathering in Woodland Park aimed to encourage collaboration and mutual support among Collinsville residents and public safety officials. The event’s success was reflected in the turnout

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CARLINVILLE — Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife on Monday, August 18, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will take place inside the ImpactLife Donor Bus at 20733 North Broad in Carlinville. ImpactLife, a nonprofit organization that supplies blood products to more than 100 hospitals and emergency medical services across Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin, will conduct the blood collection. The drive aims to support local hospitals by replenishing blood supplies. Appointments are requested and can be made by contacting Vicki Walker at (217) 854-3141 or by visiting www.bloodcenter.org using code 60352. Donors may also schedule by calling ImpactLife at 800-747-5401. Eligibility requirements include being at least 17 years old (16 with parental permission), weighing more than 110 pounds, and presenting a photo ID. Donors must not have given blood since June 23, 2025, or later. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood

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From RiverBender: On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Joshua Ackles and Trent Griffith found themselves at a loss: There was nothing for them to do in town with their kids. The day inspired Ackles and Griffith to open Tee Shots, a new entertainment complex in Jerseyville that will offer golf simulator bays, games, and more […]

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