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Belleville News-Democrat

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Barking dogs cause feud between animal shelter and Belleville neighbors

The opening of an animal shelter in a former furniture store on Sherman Street in Belleville over the summer has sparked a neighborhood feud that seems to be escalating. Operators of the TNR and Rescue shelter argue that they’re performing an important community service by taking in stray and abandoned dogs and cats and adopting them out to good homes. Neighbors say they can’t sleep, work or live in peace with 25 dogs barking at all hours. “When I’m in bed, I can hear those dogs barking,” said Michelle Orlando, 46, a veterans service officer who lives across the street from the shelter in a small white frame home on Page Avenue. “It’s constant. I have a hot tub and a pool in my backyard, and I can’t even enjoy them.” Orlando said her 12-year-old son is dozing off at school because he isn’t getting enough rest, her 23-year-old daughter held pillows over her ears while home sick with the flu and Orlando had to get a prescription for sleep medication from her doctor. Other neighbors voiced similar concerns to a BND reporter who visited in the early evening on a recent weekday, when a chorus of dogs could be

Belleville, IL · 1d

Country Herald

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Missouri Thanksgiving: 'Micro Blizzards' Could Hit St. Louis, MO

St. Louis, MO – Imagine driving west on Interstate 70 for Thanksgiving, leaving the St. Louis metropolitan area toward Columbia when a sudden curtain of blowing snow sweeps across the highway. Within moments, semitrailers fade from view, brake lights become difficult to see and a routine holiday trip turns dangerous.

Missouri · 12h

Collinsville Daily News

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Temporary closure of Illinois 159 in Belleville

BELLEVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that rehabilitation of a crossing by Norfolk Southern railroad on Illinois 159 between West J Street and North Douglas Avenue in Belleville will require a full closure beginning Monday, Nov. 16, weather permitting. A posted detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around the closure, which is expected to conclude Friday, Nov. 20. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to detour signs in work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

Belleville, IL · 1d

FOX 2

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Gov. Mike Kehoe calls out Gov. JB Pritzker over deadly semi-truck crash

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Following a deadly truck crash Monday in the Kansas City-area that left a 35-year-old woman and her two sons dead, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is calling out Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on his state’s licensing standards. Kehoe’s letter claims the driver, 39-year-old Eldar Skander, an undocumented immigrant from Ukraine, was issued […]

Kansas City, MO · 23h

thenarrativematters.com

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Follow the Power in St. Louis: Billion-Dollar Healthcare Consolidation Meets School Budget Chaos and North Side Rebuilding: This Week Now In St. Louis and Missouri

From a landmark merger between BJC HealthCare and St. Luke’s Hospital to tough school closure votes at SLPS and Veterans Day tree planting in north St. Louis, here is how the region is changing on the ground this week. Overview: St. Louis business and community news centers on a...

St. Louis, MO · 2d

hoodline.com

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Cahokia Heights Shooting Leaves Father of Two Dead, Child Hurt, Reports Say

A man was killed and a child was injured in a shooting that unfolded Wednesday morning in Cahokia Heights, Illinois, though conflicting early reports have left key details of the case unsettled. Police spent the morning combing the scene for evidence and searching for whoever pulled the trigger, with no suspect identified or arrested as of the latest reporting.

Cahokia, IL · 2d

firstalert4.com

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Deed theft continues to devastate homeowners

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Deed fraud continues to devastate homeowners. The Department of Justice reported that James L. Townes, Jr. and Charnay Bartlett recently pleaded guilty to using forged signatures and fraudulently obtained notary seals to take control of 14 St. Louis area properties. The FBI Internet...

St. Louis, MO · 2d

Collinsville Daily News

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Progressive American Flat Track Series Debuts at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway in 2027

BELLEVILLE, Ill. (Nov. 12, 2026) – Belle-Clair Fairground Park Speedway and AMA Pro Racing officials announced today the Progressive American Flat Track motorcycle racing championship will make its debut at the Belleville facility on May 22, 2027, for the Belleville Bull Ring Bash. The event will mark the first time Progressive American Flat Track competition has been held at the historic Belle-Clair Speedway, bringing the sport’s top riders and manufacturers to one of the Midwest’s premier short-track venues. The Belleville facility reopened in 2026 following a complete rebuild, featuring a new racing surface and modern amenities. “We're excited to welcome Progressive American Flat Track to Belle-Clair Speedway for the first time," said Curtis Francois, operator of Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway. "Belle-Clair has a long tradition of hosting outstanding short-track racing, and American Flat Track's combination of speed, talent and close competition makes it a perfect fit for our facility. We look forward to introducing our fans to this incredible form of motorsports and welcoming enthusiasts from across the region to Belleville next spring.” “Bringing Progressive American Flat Track to Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway is an exciting opportunity to build on the St. Louis region’s rich racing heritage,” said Gene Crouch,

Belleville, IL · 2d

hoodline.com

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Nursing-Home Nurse Accused of Stealing Nearly 2,000 Pills From Residents

A nurse at a nursing home was accused of stealing nearly 2,000 pills from residents, according to published reporting. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch / STLtoday.com reported that a nurse at a nursing home was accused of stealing nearly 2,000 pills from residents. Nearly 2,000 Pills Allegedly Stolen. The pills were...

St. Louis, MO · 1d

southernillinoisnow.com

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Breese Central & Mascoutah Play For Respective State Titles….Okawville Playing for 3rd

Breese Central will play for the 2a state volleyball championship at the CEFCU Arena in Normal after winning their semifinal yesterday over Rochester. The Lady Cougars dropped the opening set 21-25 before turning it on and winning the next two 25-19, 25-15. They will advance to the 2pm championship against Tri-Valley who beat Richmond Burton in three sets (25-17, 20-25, 25-10). The 3rd place match will be first at 12:30.

Mascoutah, IL · 10h

kfmo.com

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Traffic Stop Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest in Ste. Genevieve

Ste. Genevieve, Mo. (KFMO) - A traffic stop in Ste. Genevieve has resulted in an arrest after officers reportedly discovered methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside a vehicle. According to the Ste. Genevieve Police Department, an officer conducted a traffic stop on the evening of Monday, November 9, 2026, after observing...

Ste. Genevieve, MO · 2d

St. Louis American

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St. Louis expands shelter for cold weather

St. Louis city and county officials are expanding emergency shelter services as freezing temperatures approach the region this weekend, providing additional places for people experiencing homelessness to escape the cold. The city has secured 100 additional overflow beds, bringing its total shelter capacity to approximately 500 for Friday through Sunday,...

St. Louis, MO · 1d

LightWave Reports

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Jim, 66, Retired as a Chemical Company Executive. Then He Went Back to School and Became a Nurse: "Grateful for the Chance to Do What I'm Doing"

Jim Segbers spent decades as a chemical engineer and retired as an executive vice president. Most people would call that a finished career. He called it a starting point. In April 2025, at 66, Segbers was the oldest of 50 students in the graduating class at Goldfarb School of Nursing in St. Louis, according to First Alert 4 reporter Russell Kinsaul of KMOV. “I feel like I’ve got a little bit left to give,” he told the station. The station reported that Segbers retired from Chemline Inc. in north St. Louis County. He is a father and grandfather, and he and his wife, Mimi, were foster parents to nine children and adopted three of them. As retirement got close, he sat down and asked himself what came next. “What’s on the other side of retirement? I grabbed a pad of paper and I said, ‘Jim what makes you happy?’” he told KMOV. His answer, the station reported, was working toward a goal, solving problems and being meaningfully helpful to others. So instead of filling his days with golf, grandkids and travel, he enrolled in nursing school. He stood out on day one, being as much as 40 years older than

St. Louis, MO · 2d

TheTrucker.com

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Crash on Interstate 55 sends Missouri man to the hospital

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A truck driver was injured in a crash on Interstate 55 south of St. Louis Wednesday night. A Missouri State

Bonne Terre, MO · 2d

wgel.com

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Breese Central and Okawville in Volleyball Final Fours

Three area high school girls volleyball teams are in the IHSA state semifinals. Breese Central, Okawville and Mascoutah won supersectional matches Monday night to advance to the Final Four in their classes. Central was a 25-14, 26-24 winner over Red Bud in the Nashville Class 2A Supersectional. The Lady Cougars...

Okawville, IL · 2d

thatawaydad.com

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Find a Sinkhole at Stemler Cave Woods Nature Preserve

Take a hike through the old-growth forest and explore the sinkholes at Stemler Cave Woods Nature Preserve near Columbia, Illinois. This 194-acre nature preserve sits between Millstadt and Columbia, Illinois, on Stemler Road. The preserve is known for its karst topography, which includes caves and sinkholes that drain into Stemler Cave.

Columbia, IL · 2d

fastfoodclub.com

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These 7 Illinois Small-Town Diners Have Kept The Same Family Running The Grill For Generations

Some Illinois diners have fed the same towns for so long that grandparents and grandkids order the same burger at the same counter. The places on this list are more than old buildings with grills. Each one has stayed in family hands across generations, and that history shows up on...

Illinois · 1d

kbsi23.com

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Cape Girardeau County deputies recover $38,000 sent to scammers

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau County sheriff’s deputies helped recover $38,000 after a resident was tricked into shipping cash to scammers posing as a Walmart representative and a federal agent. According to the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office, the resident contacted deputies Nov. 10 after...

Cape Girardeau County, MO · 2d

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Mary Engelbreit, whose illustrations touched on cuteness and protest, donates work to WashU

For years, Mary Engelbreit's work was defined by cheery, bright colors of "children and butterflies." But when Michael Brown Jr. was killed by a police officer in 2014, she felt a call to be more political in her work. "I didn't really care if I lost followers at that point,"...

St. Louis, MO · 2d

fordhamsports.com

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Men’s Soccer Plays For Atlantic 10 Title on Saturday

Bronx, N.Y. – The Fordham University Rams, seeded sixth, continue play at the 2026 Atlantic 10 championship by traveling to St. Louis, Mo., to face the second-seeded Saint Louis University Billikens at Hermann Stadium in the championship final on Saturday, November 14, at 5:00 p.m. (ET). Fordham enters the...

Bronx, NY · 21h