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ALTON - Juniors Parker Mayhew and Nate Bartlett won the championship of the Riverbend Tennis Open in the boys under 16 division and had an outstanding summer of play. The Redbird teammates defeated James McKeever and Alex Teutken, also from Alton, and Caden and Ryne Breyer from Civic Memorial. Parker and Nate are selections for the Auto Butler Alton High Athlete of the Month. Mayhew played number one singles and doubles for the Redbirds and Bartlett played number six singles and three doubles. Coach Jesse Macias said: “The nice part about playing summer tennis tournaments is that you have the opportunity to play with different partners. I don’t think Parker and Nate played together at all during the season, but they played well in the Riverbend Open. "Both players are steady from the baseline and they are aggressive at the net. They make a good team.” While Mayhew has been a varsity member and all-conference performer since his freshman year, Bartlett cracked

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Beverly Logan, 32, was last seen in January.

A St. Louis man pleaded guilty on Monday to drug-conspiracy and murder-for-hire charges after his drug organization attempted to use a confidential Drug Enforcement Agency source to kill a man who owed him money. Kevin Cunningham admitted in court that he contacted higher-ranking members of a drug conspiracy to arrange for the murder of a man who owed him more than $100,000 in drug-related debts. According to a federal indictment, a Mexico-based member of the drug group told a secret Drug Enforcement Administration source connect with a woman working with the drug organization for more details on the hit.

President Joe Biden approved Governor Mike Parson's request for a federal disaster declaration in Missouri following the July 25-28 flash flooding event in the St. Louis region.

Police are investigating a homicide on the 7200 block of Natural Bridge Road.

The man suspected of the hit-and-run accident was booked Monday on suspicion of leaving the scene of an accident and tampering with evidence.

LADUE — Esco Technologies Inc. on Monday announced that its sales jumped 20.8% in the third quarter this year, to $219.1 million, compared with the same quarter last year..

The flooding that struck the St. Louis area from July 25-28 has officially been approved as a major disaster, giving flooding victims access to federal funds to help with damage. President Joe Biden approved a request from Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to declare the flooding a major disaster. The move makes Federal Emergency Management Agency's individual assistance program available to eligible residents of St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles County. The programs can help flooding victims…

Another round of flash flooding may be on its way, but so is some help. [content-1] Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that President Joe Biden approved the disaster declaration that would open the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Individual Assistance program to eligible residents in St. Louis city, as well as St. Louis and St. Charles counties. Individuals impacted by the floods from July 25 to July 28 can go online to www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA.

A St. Louis man appeared in federal court Monday and admitted trying to have a man who owed him more than $100,000 killed.

There’s very little that seems to anger public servants more than mandates requiring them to serve the public. For years, the San Diego police department has expanded its surveillance programs. And for years, these expansions have gone unchallenged. But now that the city has passed an ordinance requiring more direct oversight of police activity, cops […]

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Cody Steven Rush, who told the FBI he hears voices and suffers from several mental conditions, also said he wanted to kill Jewish people.

A St. Louis man who last year told authorities, "I just feel like killing Jews,” pleaded guilty in federal court today to threatening to blow up a synagogue. On November 5, 30-year-old Cody Steven Rush made multiple calls to the FBI branch in St. Louis and said, “I’m going to blow up a church.” During his initial call, Rush gave his name to the FBI employee who answered the phone and went on to say that his intended target was the Central Reform Congregation.

Even more potential for flash flooding is heading into St. Louis this afternoon. The National Weather Service of St. Louis has issued a flood watch starting at 4 p.m. today. Up to 5 inches of rain is expected in the St. Louis area and east of the St. Louis area and “isolated flash flooding is likely.”

GRAFTON - The Grafton Family Fun Committee held the annual Family Fun Night from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Red Hawk Park in Grafton, and it was an enjoyable evening for a large crowd. Face painting, a dunk tank, and various games made for a lively evening. Hot dogs, chips, and bottles of water kept the crowd well-fed and hydrated. Emergency vehicles (police car, firetruck, helicopter, and ambulance) were present for close inspection, provided by Grafton Police, QEM fire station, Survival Flight crew, and Jersey Community Hospital EMTs and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Carrie Purdy. Jersey County Queen, Matilynn Thornsbury, and Little Miss Jersey County, Tessa Huelskoetter, were enthusiastically welcomed and shared in the fun. After dark, a movie on the big screen, complete with popcorn, candy, and glow sticks, wrapped up this most memorable summer fun night for all. “The most important reason for holding this annual event is so the community can come together,

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The man said as part of his plea that his intended victim owned him more than $100,000.