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The suspect who opened fire on Pennsylvania State Troopers Thursday, wounding two, is dead, police officials confirmed.

From Toronto Pearson Airport: Toronto Pearson continues to advance its plans for Pearson LIFT – Long-term Investment in Facilities and Terminals, launching a competitive selection process for the T1/T3 Revitalization program and selecting Pearson Accelerator Construction Team (PACT) to lead the planning, design and construction of the Accelerator program, delivering vital upgrades and revitalization of […]

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the deadline for homeowners and renters impacted by the May 16 tornado in St. Louis City and St. Louis County to apply for individual assistance.

From KSDK: There could soon be a new interstate running from just outside of St. Louis deep into southern Illinois. Currently, the trip from St. Louis down to Murphysboro, Illinois, is mostly two-lane roads. “It’s going to be an hour and forty minutes to as much as 2 hours,” Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens said. The […]

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Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings have announced another show as The Guess Who.The two original members of the band — responsible for writing some of their biggest hits, including "These Eyes" and "American Woman" —…

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ALTON — Two people died Thursday morning, Aug. 7, 2025, when a helicopter crashed while working on power lines near the Melvin Price Lock and Dam, officials said. The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. in the river near the dam, according to emergency responders who arrived on the scene after reports of a downed helicopter. Responders observed a large clump of smoke and accessed the crash site by boat, where they found a small helicopter submerged in the water. “All we know now is we have a small helicopter that is down and we do have two occupants on board who were deceased,” Alton Fire Department Deputy Chief Matt Fischer said. “We are waiting on FAA and NTSB to arrive. It is still early in the investigation and we don’t have much more information than that.” Officials confirmed the two deceased were the helicopter’s occupants. Access to the crash site was difficult due to its location in the river, requiring watercraft to reach the wreckage.

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How St. Joseph's Housing Initiative is building homes in Dutchtown for first time buyers with CDA support.

From KMOV: A St. Louis family is in charge of preserving the past through photos. For decades, Arteaga Photos has been charged with preserving what makes St. Louis, including the building blocks behind the Gateway Arch. Before the grounds were cleared for the build, Robert Arteaga knew the design was something special. So, when the […]

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ALTON — A helicopter installing marker balls on power lines clipped a power line and crashed into a barge in the Mississippi River near the Melvin Price Lock and Dam on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, officials said. The helicopter then caught fire. The helicopter ended up striking the barge, and two occupants are deceased. The incident prompted a multi-agency response, including Alton Police and Fire, East Alton Fire Department, St. Louis City and Black Jack Fire Departments, Wood River Fire Department, Alton Memorial Ambulance, Illinois State Police, Ameren Illinois, and the U.S. Coast Guard. and other agencies. Several fire boats were also deployed to the scene. Authorities confirmed the helicopter struck the power lines during the installation process before crashing into the river. The crash occurred directly across the river from the Melvin Price Lock and Dam. The cause of the crash was not immediately available. Emergency responders remained on scene, managing the situation.

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We’ve seen some pretty ridiculous attempts by government officials to intimidate judges over the years, but the Department of Justice’s new misconduct complaint against D.C. Chief Judge James Boasberg might take the cake for sheer absurdity. As Steve Vladeck breaks down in exhaustive detail, the DOJ is essentially arguing that a federal judge committed “misconduct” […]

The Ultimate UX/UI Designer Bundle has 8 courses that will get you creating sites that look good and are a joy to use. This beginner-friendly bundle is designed to help you to build modern, beautiful, fully functional websites with absolutely zero experience required. Courses cover Bootstrap 4, Adobe XD, HTML5, JavaScript, and more. It’s on […]

Amigo Roofing and Contracting has filed a lawsuit against St. Louis developers Victor Alston and Sid Chak-Raverty for failing to pay over $517,000 for emergency repairs following the May 16 tornadoes.

Veteran’s Resource and Job Fair Aug. 14 at Florissant’s JFK Center   The City of Florissant has partnered with The Kaufman Fund, Veterans Upward Bound, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for the 2nd Annual Veterans Resource and Job Fair on August 14th, 2025, at the JFK Community at 315 Howdershell Road in Florissant, Missouri, from […]

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Nearly one week after halting new city construction contracts tied to minority- and women-owned business goals, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer publicly defended the move on Thursday, citing threats to federal disaster funds.

EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a violent crime suppression detail on July 29-30, 2025, in St. Clair and Madison counties, focusing its efforts on East St. Louis and neighboring Metro East communities. The operation utilized intelligence and technology to target known high crime areas, violent offenders, and structured criminal groups in the communities of the Metro East. Detail Results Arrests: 7 Felony Charges: 7 Criminal Charges: 13 Firearm Related Charges: 8 Firearms Seized: 7 Stolen Vehicles Recovered: 1 There were several notable events and arrests during the detail. On July 29, 2025, troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for Illinois Vehicle Code (IVC) violations. A probable cause search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a firearm and ammunition. One subject was taken into custody. Charges are pending. On July 30, 2025, a trooper located and recovered an unoccupied, stolen vehicle with no registration parked

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SPRINGFIELD - Bipartisan legislation drafted by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias designed to improve security at libraries and enhance safety for librarians was recently signed into law. The measure, which was approved in the General Assembly this spring, allows the Secretary of State’s office to issue funding grants to increase security measures at public, school and academic libraries. “I firmly believe that libraries should serve as welcoming places for life-long learning and community engagement, but, unfortunately, they have faced increased threats of violence and acts of intimidation in recent years,” Giannoulias said. “Meanwhile, the personal safety and welfare of many librarians has been placed at risk for simply doing their jobs. Their personal safety at work should not be their primary concern.” The legislation, which was signed into law last week by Governor JB Pritzker and takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026, was sponsored by

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