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Maull’s barbecue sauce is back

Get those “park” steaks ready, St. Louisans. Maull’s is making a comeback. According to its website, the St. Louis barbecue sauce brand will return December 1, closing out its 100th year with new packaging and the promise of the same bold, tangy, flavor that generations of St. Louisans grew up with.

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Person found dead outside Imperial house fire

Investigators are looking into the cause of a fire and the death of a person found in the backyard of a Woodwind Drive home in Imperial on Wednesday.

Imperial, MO · 2d

Belleville News-Democrat

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These are the 10 highest-rated restaurants in Belleville, Tripadvisor says

A recent ranking from popular travel and reviews site Tripadvisor named Papa Vito’s the No. 1 best restaurant in Belleville , and it isn’t the first top rating the establishment has received. Papa Vito’s has twice previously been named the No. 1 best pizza restaurant in the metro-east by News-Democrat readers, and it’s also one of the more affordable local options for thin-crust pies. Fans of Papa Vito’s praise its family atmosphere, quality ingredients and quick service in reviews. Tripadvisor users gave Papa Vito’s a rating of 4.6 on a 5-point scale with 211 reviews, landing it in first place among 164 Belleville restaurants listed on the site. In addition to its famed pizzas, Papa Vito’s also serves wings, salads, calzones and a variety of appetizers. Signature pies include the Alfredo pizza, BBQ lovers pizza and Papa’s Deluxe. Papa Vito’s has locations in downtown Belleville, west Belleville, Millstadt and Smithton. Tavern on Main was Tripadvisor’s runner-up for best Belleville restaurant, with 213 reviews and a rating of 4.3. Reviewers lauded Tavern on Main’s ambiance , drink selection and high-end ingredients. The dinner menu at Tavern on Main features standout appetizers like the Mahi Mahi quesadilla, portabella strips and crab cakes,

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Two Westbound I-55/I-64 Lanes to Close for Bridge Repairs in St. Clair County

EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced an upcoming lane closure on westbound Interstate 55/I-64/U.S. 40 between Illinois 3 and the Poplar Street Bridge in St. Clair County for bridge repairs. Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, two westbound mainline lanes will be closed...

St Clair County, IL · 1d

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3rd suspect pleads guilty in shooting death of Colin Brown

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A third suspect has pleaded guilty in the shooting death of Colin Brown. Brown and his father were on Interstate 55 near Loughborough and Bates, driving home from a hockey game, when Brown was hit by an “apparent stray bullet” the night of Nov. 23, 2024. Brown died from his injuries on Nov. 27.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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Robbie Avila Won His Eligibility Fight, But Saint Louis Can't Even Put Him On The Floor

Ncaab on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Robbie Avila, the reigning A-10 Player of the Year, just got hit with a gut punch that’s shaking up college basketball. A Missouri judge granted him a preliminary injunction, clearing […]

St. Louis, MO · 14h

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Swansea fifth grader, missing since stepping off the school bus, has been found

Swansea police said early Thursday that the High Mount fifth-grader, missing since stepping off the school bus Wednesday afternoon, has been found safe. "We are happy to report that Prince has been located relatively close to his home and in good shape," a police department release said. "EMS personnel are evaluating him as a precaution. There is no indication of foul play in this case."

Swansea, IL · 2d

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Man shot walking into north St. Louis home

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -A man was shot while walking into his north St. Louis home overnight. The 52-year-old man was shot while walking into his home in the 2500 block of N. Sarah around 3 a.m. on Friday. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

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Person shot, killed by officers in Wellston

An investigation is underway after a person was shot and killed by police officers in North County Thursday.

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Schnucks Extends ‘Deals For Weeks’ Value Program To Early ’27

Schnuck Markets is extending its “Deals for Weeks” value initiative until early 2027. The St. Louis-based grocer launched the program’s newest cycle Nov. 4 with locked-in savings on 891 winter and holiday essentials through Jan. 5. Designed to complement the grocer’s traditional weekly sales, “Deals for Weeks”...

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Missouri Plant Closing Soon, 51 Workers to Lose Jobs

Missouri was notified by a company that they will be closing a plant which will result in job loss for 51 employees starting in January.

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Arnold man dies after ejection from boat on Lake of the Ozarks

A 58-year-old Arnold man died Wednesday after a mechanical failure caused him to be ejected from his boat on the Lake of the Ozarks in Morgan County.

Arnold, MO · 23h

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Chinese national pleads guilty in St. Louis to gift card scam

Why was Xiong charged with one count of unauthorized access devices?. A Chinese national has pleaded guilty in federal court in St. Louis to a scam involving gift cards. On Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, Liang Xiong, 39, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of 15 or more unauthorized access devices.

St. Louis, MO · 18h

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Zaxby’s plans for first St. Louis area location

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Zaxby’s has been approved for its first St. Louis area location. The restaurant will be in St. Charles County, north of Interstate 70 on Wentzville Parkway. It will be across the street from a Chick-fil-A. Zaxby’s is often seen as a competitor to Chick-fil-A.

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‘Not an accident’: Family of teen burned in deadly Belleville West van crash sues school board

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (First Alert 4) - The family of a student injured in a deadly school van crash has filed a lawsuit alleging safety law violations. The family of G’Mauri Hodges, a 15-year-old who suffered burns to 75% of his body, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the Board of Education of Belleville Township High School District 201.

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Driver in fatal Belleville student van crash had drug convictions, lawsuit says

The family of a Belleville West freshman who was badly burned Sept. 23 when a student transport van crashed in Cahokia Heights is suing Belleville Township High School District 201. Among the allegations in the 18-count federal lawsuit: The district failed to vet the driver, who had a documented history of drug trafficking and had previously received complaints about reckless driving and visible beer cans in the vehicle. G’Mauri Hodges, 15, was among the six students and two adults injured when the van was traveling at high speed on Pocket Road, struck the right rear bumper of another vehicle, hit a traffic signal pole and caught fire, Cahokia Heights Police Chief Thomas Trice said. Zer’Real Hinds, 17, died at the scene. Hodges suffered burns to more than 70% of his body, according to his lawyer, Patrick Driscoll. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. “The 18-count complaint the family has filed today lays out failure after failure by the District,” Driscoll said in a statement. “Keeping children safe is a school’s most basic responsibility. This tragedy was entirely avoidable.” In October, the Belleville News-Democrat confirmed through the Illinois Secretary of State’s

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Belleville sets course for $4.1M West Main redesign

At present, West Main Street in Belleville has five lanes of traffic, with drivers, pedestrians and cyclists all sharing the busy corridor. But the city is moving forward with a multi-million-dollar project that will dramatically change the way drivers use the road.