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Meet Me at the Munis – News of Note from St. Louis County’s Municipalities Villages      **Holiday Highlights: Several St. Louis County municipalities, including Overland, Ferguson, and Florissant, were stops on this year’s “A Spirited Holiday Past” tour of historic sites in the region. Learn more about this annual event here: http://historicsaintlouis.org/      **Oakville Senior […]

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US Supreme Court seems ready to back Trump in case of fired FTC commissioner

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court appeared ready to expand presidential power after hearing a case Monday on whether President Donald Trump can hire and fire members of independent federal agencies without cause. The high court’s decision, expected by the end of the term in late June, could heighten presidential influence over agencies created by […]
Ashley Murray

Williams Family Plays Key Role in Fenwick Football 6A State Championship Victory Over East St. Louis

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CHICAGO - Fenwick’s recent 38-28 victory over East St. Louis in the IHSA Class 6A football finals featured key contributions from Travis Williams, a former East Alton-Wood River and University of Illinois standout, and his son, Aiden Williams, a defensive back for Fenwick. Williams was an assistant coach for the team. The win marked a significant achievement against a team widely regarded as a national powerhouse. East St. Louis is known for its star-studded roster that includes players

Your Job Was Stopping CSAM? Trump Says No Visa For You!

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You want to see actual government censorship in action? And have it done by people claiming they’re doing it to stop censorship? Check out last week’s revelation (originally reported by Reuters) that the US State Department will now start denying H-1B visas for anyone who has anything to do with trust & safety, fact checking, […]
Mike Masnick

Ameren Incentivizes Electric Vehicle Use in Alton Through $75,000 Grant

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ALTON - Ameren has provided the City of Alton with a major grant that aims to increase electric vehicle use in the city. The $75,000 grant will lead to either more electric vehicle charging stations installed in Alton, or the city will transition to electric vehicles for their police and public works vehicles. This is part of a community engagement and consultation program that allows Ameren and Alton to analyze the best use of electric vehicles in the city. “We create this plan

Sparta Woman Arrested For Alleged Theft Over $1 Million

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SPARTA — Carrie J. Kelley, 43, of Sparta, was arrested Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, on multiple felony charges related to the alleged theft of more than $1 million from MedStar Ambulance Inc., authorities said. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office announced Kelley’s arrest on warrants for two counts of theft of property over $1 million, a Class X felony; one count of wire fraud, a Class 3 felony; and four counts of fraudulent filing of Illinois income tax, Class 4 felonies. The arrest

Man Charged In Connection With 3-Month-Old's Death

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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - The St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office has issued an arrest warrant in connection with the death of a 3-month-old infant last year. On Nov. 21, 2025, State’s Attorney James Gomric announced a warrant for Shannon L. Williams Jr., 24, charging him with Endangering the Life or Health of a Child/Causing Death, a Class 3 felony. The charge stems from the death of Williams’ son, identified by the initials A.W., on May 26, 2024. Fairview Heights

MDC seeks help with their Christmas bird count

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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is calling on the people to help with the upcoming Christmas bird count. They're encouraging any experienced birdwatchers in the state to become "citizen scientists" and help out with the National Audubon Society’s 2025 Christmas Bird Count.
Alex Barton

Hanaway urges state Supreme Court to uphold voter ID law

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JEFFERSON CITY — Attorney General Catherine Hanaway stressed her office’s commitment to safeguarding the state’s elections as her legal team defended Missouri’s voter-ID law before the Missouri Supreme Court last week.
By Kyla Asbury | Legal Newsline