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SOUTH ROXANA - On Saturday, July 30, 2021, the South Roxana Police executed a narcotics search warrant in the 200 block of Velma Avenue that led to arrests. South Roxana Police Chief Bob Coles said Kenneth Pruitt, a 29-year-old male and his wife, Jennifer Dunse, a 37-year-old female from South Roxana, were charged with intent to deliver less than 5 grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine (Class 2 felony), intent to deliver 5 or more grams but less than 15 grams of Continue Reading

ST. LOUIS – With COVID numbers on the rise, more St. Louis bars and restaurants are now requiring proof of vaccination for entry. Last week, the Bengelina Hospitality Group, which owns a group of St. Louis restaurants, announced that only vaccinated guests would be allowed to dine inside its restaurants.

A St. Louis man found guilty of shooting to death a Granite City man in the spring was sentenced on Monday to serve a 65-year prison sentence. Kadeem Noland was convicted of first-degree murder in May in the killing of 36-year-old Jason Thomas in January 2020, according to a news release from Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine.

GRANITE CITY - The Granite City Police Department responded to a report of gunshots on Illinois Route 3 at 2 a.m. on Monday, August 2, 2021. Major Nick Novaich, assistant chief of police of the Granite City Police Department, said: "Upon the arrival officers found that two individuals had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were immediately transported to a hospital in St. Louis, MO. The Granite City Police Department has requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis Continue Reading

EDWARDSVILLE — A St. Louis man on Monday was sentenced to 65 years in prison for the January 2020 murder of Jason Thomas in Granite City. Kadeem Noland, 27, was sentenced to 65 years for the Jan. 9, 2020, murder of Jason Thomas, 36, of Granite City. He must serve 100 percent of his sentence.

While planning the forthcoming "Best New Restaurants" feature for the October 2021 issue, we were reminded of all the great places that have opened over the past year and a half, from January 2020 to the present. Here's a quick rundown, in no particular order—and even more options are on the near horizon.

DECATUR — Granite City high grad junior D.J. Millett has been named the Millikin University Wrestling Team's Big Blue’s Rookie of the Year. The junior was also a letter winner. Millikin Continue Reading

ST. LOUIS - Award-winning Restaurateur and Chef Katie Collier of Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria is announcing the launch of their frozen pizzas, pastas, and sauces in all H-E-B Central Markets throughout Texas. Currently Katie's frozen items can be found in Missouri and Illinois through Dierbergs Markets, as well as both Katie’s Pizza & Pasta locations.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – A special election involving a community college tax increase is set for Tuesday, Aug. 3. The board of trustees of the Community College District of St. Louis and St. Louis County is looking to increase its tax levy to $0.2787 per $100 of assessed valuation, which is a $0.08 climb.

Two portions of Interstate 64 near Washington Park will close Tuesday during rush hour, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. The ramp on westbound I-64 at Illinois 111 and northbound Illinois 111 ramp to westbound I-64 will close on Tuesday, August 3, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting.

St. Louis’ favorite Central West End bar is finally fully open for business again. While every restaurant and bar in St. Louis has had to work hard to stay alive during the pandemic, Brennan’s (316 North Euclid Avenue, 314-497-4449) has pushed through all of that and more to open its doors after multiple crises.

Live music is back, and we are happy to introduce St. Louis’ newest outdoor concert venue, Saint Louis Music Park. This state-of-the-art, 4,500 seat, multipurpose outdoor concert venue is located at the Centene Community Ice Center. Don’t miss your chance to see Blackberry Smoke on August 3rd, Jason Mariz “Look For The Good Live!” Tour on August 4th and Brothers Osborne with Travis Denning & Tenille on August 5th. Lindsey Stirling comes to town on August 7th and Wilco & Sleather-Kinney is August 13th. 105.7 The Point presents a Big Summer Show featuring The Urge on August 14th. Counting Crows (8/21), Rise Against: Nowhere Generation Tour (8/27) and, Tripper Redd: Tripp at Knight Tour (8/28) will all be in town this August! Louis The Child closes out the month with the Euphoria Tour on August 31st. Be sure to check out the full list of the shows for 2021 season! Photo Credit: Tom Paule Photography.