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FERGUSON, Mo. – The Ferguson Police Department issued an endangered person advisory for a missing 7-year-old girl. The incident happened on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m., at a home in the 300 block of Lamotte Street. According to police, Zyla Niece was allowed to go to the store with...

Over 60 vendors and features a variety of goods including antiques, collectibles, crafts, clothing, decór, and more. The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery at The Nature Institute SATURDAY. 7:30 AT THE NATURE INSTITUTE. Cozy up with a blanket for a movie on the lawn! This free event takes place...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around O'Fallon.

A regional bomb squad was called to investigate a suspicious item Wednesday afternoon at McNair Park in St. Charles.

Illinois American Water has lifted a boil order that was in place for a portion of the Big Z listening area. Parts of the west end of Godfrey, Elsah, Chautauqua, Grafton, Principia and Jersey County Rural Water were impacted. Impacted customers should have received a call from Illinois American Water...

The suspects fled the scene before officers arrived, the chief said.

East Alton Police are conducting an investigation into a death that the police chief says is suspicious. The area near the viaduct where West St. Louis Avenue and West Main Street split has been roped off with police tape. This is a developing situation, and we’ll have more information as it becomes available.

A rotten smell has spread across a University City neighborhood.

As special agents with Homeland Security Investigations conduct an operation on a metro St. Louis interstate, a police officer trying to combat drug trafficking is not surprised.

EDWARDSVILLE – A woman has filed a lawsuit claiming she was exposed to carbon monoxide because of a building owner's negligence in maintaining the heating system. Plaintiff Anissa Womack filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against Illinois Unnerstall, LLC and Get "R" washed, LLC, citing negligence.

BELLEVILLE – An employee has filed a class action lawsuit against an O'Fallon Subway restaurant, claiming the store kept workers' tips and failed to pay them overtime despite working more than 40 hours per week. Plaintiff Matthew Connor filed a class action lawsuit in the St. Clair County Circuit...

Vandalia took advantage of numerous Southwestern turnovers early in Friday’s contest in building up a quick lead for the second week in a row. The 41-19 win at Piasa boosted the Vandals’ record to 3-1, and this week, they host North Mac. Vandalia quarterback Andrew Kelly rushed for...

HAZELWOOD, Mo – The Hazelwood Fire Department successfully rescued a small puppy trapped in a drainpipe. The fire department collaborated with animal control to safely get the puppy and reunite her with her owners. The Facebook post read:. “Today, the Hazelwood Fire Department was notified about a puppy being...

To help ensure safety and positive service, O’Fallon’s Environmental Services Department had requested approval to purchase and install on-vehicle camera systems for its trash and recycle trucks. At its Sept. 14 meeting, the City Council approved, by a 9-0 vote, the purchase and installation of a 3rd Eye...

On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) instructed the City of St. Charles to cease operations for City Well 4 after the well previously tested positive for vinyl chloride.

Many women are struggling with hormone-related symptoms like disrupted sleep, confusion, and feelings of unfamiliarity. There is a resource in the U.S. Women's Medical Center, which offers a comprehensive solution to these hormonal problems.

During the Board of Aldermen meeting on Sept. 14, St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano described a need for the Missouri legislature to address the rising costs of video service providers. “Every one of us on this board has heard complaints from residents, businesses, and so forth,” Pagano said. “We are...

Research shows police officers issue more traffic tickets and judges impose more fines when their city gets the money and when the budget is tight.

There’s a new food truck festival coming to the Riverbend. In a little over a week, you can head to Van Preter Park in East Alton for an afternoon of food, games, and music. Tyler Lafferty, East Alton Park and Recreation Superintendent says the village has wanted to do an event like this for at least a couple of years. He tells The Big Z Van Preter was their choice over some of the other facilities in town.

When Fred and Rose Lammers’ children tried to plan a “surprise” 50th wedding anniversary party for their parents this summer, they made one mistake – asking their mother for her address book. But that “mistake” turned into a great blessing – to the tune of more than $16,000 for Alton Memorial Health Services Foundation.