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St. Louis police drone unit responds to first 911 call hours after program approval

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s Aerial Response Unit responded to its first 911 call Wednesday, hours after the Board of Police Commissioners passed the program.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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The Polar Express Returns to St. Louis Union Station

Cameron Schoeffel, Santa Claus, and The Polar Express Conductor preview the 12th year of The Polar Express train ride, rolling out November 13 through December 30.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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After 22 years on the bench, former St. Louis judge helps domestic violence survivors seek protection

Michael Burton served as a judge in the St. Louis County Circuit Court for 22 years. During those two decades on the bench, he heard thousands of cases involving domestic violence. “I became convinced after presiding over so many different cases that no survivor, no victim, should ever walk into a courtroom by themselves,” he says.

St. Louis, MO · 17h

Belleville News-Democrat

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Belleville student's death raises questions about districts oversight of contract

A van transporting Belleville West High School students crashed and caught fire in Cahokia Heights on Sept. 23, killing a 17-year-old and injuring seven others. Investigations and a federal lawsuit have since raised questions about the transportation company, its driver and the school district’s oversight. Here are key takeaways: A van carrying six minors and two adults struck a traffic signal pole and caught fire around 8:20 a.m. at Pocket Road and Illinois Route 15, killing Belleville West student Zer’Real B. Hinds, 17, of blunt-force trauma, according to Cahokia Heights Police Chief Thomas Trice and St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. Investigators said the van was traveling at a high rate of speed and struck the right rear bumper of another vehicle before hitting the pole. Hinds’ family announced a “homecoming celebration” set for Oct. 17 at St. Luke AME Church in East St. Louis, and a GoFundMe campaign was created to help his mother, Paige Hinds, with expenses. G’Mauri Hodges, 15, a Belleville West football player from Fairview Heights, suffered burns across 75% of his body and will require skin grafts, according to attorney John Driscoll, who is representing the family and questioning why District 201 used a

Belleville, IL · 1d

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Gateway Regional payroll delayed for 3rd time since July; hospital says it’s seeking funding

GRANITE CITY, Ill. (First Alert 4) - Dozens of Gateway Regional employees say their paychecks are delayed again, and some are worried about staffing and patient care, according to a First Alert 4 Investigates report. Employees told First Alert 4 Investigates this is the third time their pay has been...

Granite City, IL · 12h

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Edwardsville Unemployment Rate Dips To 3.1 Percent In September 2026, Alton's Mark Also Drops To 4.2 Percent

EDWARDSVILLE - Unemployment fell in September 2026 across Madison, St. Clair, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin counties, as well as Edwardsville, Alton, Granite City and East St. Louis, while the Illinois portion of the St. Louis metropolitan area added 500 jobs compared with a year earlier. The declines were part...

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

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The Barkery Community Dog Walk on December 12, 2026

Grab a leash and join fellow dog lovers for a morning group walk with their sweet pups! We'll meet at 8:00 AM at The Barkery. After gathering and greeting our four‑legged friends, we'll head out together for a relaxed group walk perfect for pups and people alike to socialize, stretch their legs, and enjoy the community.

Belleville, IL · 12h

The Telegraph

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Wood River City Council asked to consider small liquor bottle ban

County Board member asks Wood River City Council to consider small liquor bottle ban

Wood River, IL · 9h

The Telegraph

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Private vs. public school question getting closer look from IHSA

The IHSA is reviewing proposals that could separate private and public schools in playoffs starting in 2027-28.

Illinois · 13h

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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Kamadulski, area teams ready for Class 1A state cross country meet

Kamadulski enters her first high school state meet as a regional and sectional champion, while MELHS and FMCHS return to Peoria and Maryville Christian makes its first team appearance.

Maryville, IL · 14h

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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Strength, balance and community found in Glen Carbon chair class

The Age Well program uses dumbbells and bands to work on posture, strength, balance and flexibility; the center partners with Senior Services Plus.

Glen Carbon, IL · 18h

FOX 2

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Pokémon fans camp at Fairview Heights Best Buy for card launch

Pokémon fans camped out overnight at a Fairview Heights Best Buy on Thursday to secure limited edition Delta Reign collector card decks celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary.

Fairview Heights, IL · 17h

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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North Main Street project nears completion in Edwardsville

Major portions of the North Main Street project are complete, while traffic signals, pedestrian beacons and landscaping work remain.

Edwardsville, IL · 14h

Country Herald

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Missouri-Illinois Freeze Warning Overnight Tonight: Lows Near 28°F Nov 6-7

St. Louis, Columbia, Belleville and southern Illinois face crop and plumbing risks.

Missouri · 21h