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Funding Code Blue with weed tax sparks debate among St. Louis aldermen

St. Louis is considering making its program to protect people experiencing homelessness in freezing temperatures permanent. The Board of Aldermen debated a bill to fund Code Blue using the city’s 3% marijuana tax during its meeting on Friday. Last winter, the city turned to Rams settlement money to finance...

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Ex-John Burroughs Football Star Sues St. Louis Nonprofit Over LGBTQ+ Firing

Jake Bain became a household name in St. Louis high school sports circles back in 2017, when he came out as gay while serving as team captain at John Burroughs School. Now he is suing the nonprofit that employed him for three years, alleging he was fired this year for refusing to stay quiet about his LGBTQ+ advocacy at work.

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‘Half Order’ documentary explores cultural roots of St. Louis’ Chinese food scene

St. Louis food enthusiasts are serving up a story about culture and connection.

St. Louis, MO · 20h

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St. Clair County Native Brings Independent Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Forget Me Not’ to St. Louis Film Festival

A filmmaker with ties to St. Clair County is bringing her first independently produced short film to St. Louis this month, with a story about trauma, survival and the importance of helping others find their way out of difficult circumstances. Danielle Herrera Boivin, an actor and filmmaker who grew up...

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Interstate 55 reopens after crash in St. Louis City

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Interstate 55 northbound has reopened after a traffic crash closed the road at Virginia Avenue on Friday morning in St. Louis City. MoDOT advised people to use alternate routes. The cause of the crash has not yet been released. This is developing news...

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Sun Over the Arch: St. Louis Scores One Warm Sunday Before Rain, Chill Return

St. Louis is trading a chilly start for a sunny Sunday, with early river-valley fog giving way to blue skies and temperatures near 63 degrees. Light west winds should keep the day comfortable for errands, patios and a long walk before evening temperatures slide back through the 50s. The National...

St. Louis, MO · 13h

Collinsville Daily News

Granite City Fresh Market Coming to Bellmore Village

The Granite City City Council meeting opened on November 4, at 7pm. The minutes from the previous meeting were passed unanimously. In presentation of communications, representatives from Bellmore Village gave a presentation on the planned renovations of the stores they purchased, one of which will be Granite City Fresh Market. The market will offer a deli counter and fresh high quality produce. In public correspondence Susie Rodgers spoke first, on the behalf of Heather Groetecke. She read a statement from Groetecke that revolved around the "No" result of the recent referendum asking whether residents were in favor of data centers. She praised the community for standing together, calling for transparency and resisting a data center. Jacob Sudabris spoke next echoing the same sentiment as Grotecke, that the residents resisting the data centers are valid in their criticisms of the board and their concerns are not unfounded. As proven by the recent ballot initiative, they are speaking for the majority. He hopes the board will hear that message and adapt. Leslie Budoris followed Jacob, also sharing the same message as the first two speakers. She does not want a data center at all, under any circumstance. James Bailey was the next

Granite City, IL · 6h

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Wash Ave. Food Hall opens before Mizzou-SLU game: ‘You could park here, eat, and just walk’

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The new Wash Ave Food Hall held its grand opening Friday, adding a stop for people heading to events like the Mizzou-SLU basketball game, which renewed the rivalry after 25 years. Fans stop at food hall before tipoff. Andrew Cook, a Mizzou fan,...

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Men's Basketball Drops Season Opener at No. 10 WashU

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Bethany men's basketball led for a majority of the first half in Friday night's season opener, but No. 10 Washington University went on a roll in the final 20 minutes for a decisive 90-69 win at the 42nd Annual Lopata Classic. The Vikings will take on Transylvania University at 2 p.m. Saturday in the consolation game.

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Teen injured in shooting at St. Louis short-term rental party

A teenager was injured in a shooting at a short-term rental party Wednesday in St. Louis' DeBaliviere Place neighborhood, police say.

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Collinsville Daily News

Blackburn Annexation Passes Maryville Village Board

The Maryville Village Board meeting opened at 6pm on November 4 with Trustee Rod Schmidt absent. The meeting began with public comments. Page Durham, a resident of Collinsville, was the first to speak, and she began by handing the board an informational flier. She came representing the Madison County Farm Bureau, a non profit representing 1,300 land owners and farmers within the county. Durham spoke on behalf of the annexation of the Regal property, which the Farm Bureau opposes for various reasons stated on her handout. The annexation itself is for the Blackburn Manor subdivision and the surrounding area. She acknowledged the annexation is working within state limits, but the bureau would like the board to adopt an agricultural zoning area for the property. Their intention is to keep farmland as farmland. Allowing the farmers to use that land as they always have. She then offered her services to the board and the staff in the creation of said agricultural zone. Dwayne Regal spoke next. His property is the one in question regarding the annexation. He isn't ready to hook up to city water yet, and he currently prefers his well water. Regal wanted to know if the annexation will

Maryville, IL · 1d

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 · 2d

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Thousands attend the 11th annual Veterans Day 5K Run

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -Thousands of attendees tied their shoelaces and geared up for the 11th annual Veterans Day 5 K run and walk at Soldiers Memorial. The event honors veterans and supports homeless veterans in getting a home and finding a job, with a goal of achieving long-term stability.

St. Louis, MO · 23h

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Granite City Students Win Madison County Recycling Poster Honors

GRANITE CITY – Granite City Community Unit School District #9 is proud to announce that Granite City High School students Addison Courtney and Kylie Selph Stratton have been named winners in the Madison County Green Schools Program’s 2026 America Recycles Day Poster Contest. Courtney and Selph Stratton were...

Granite City, IL · 13h

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

Veterans Caring for Veterans golf tournament honors local veterans

“He was very proud of his service to the Navy, very proud that he went to Vietnam and served there,” John Phillips’ brother-in-law said. “And he was a brother.”

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

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St. Louis Fire Captain Bradley Trower Honored with Excellence in Service Award

ST. LOUIS, MO – St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer alongside Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson presented the City’s Excellence in Service Award to St. Louis Fire Department Captain Bradley Trower. Trower was recognized for his quick, innovative thinking that put more than 85 vandalized fire hydrants back into service.

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The Edwardsville Intelligencer

Edwardsville girls cross country makes history with fourth-place state finish

MacKenna Kerpan and Morgan Popelar become Edwardsville's first state medalists in the same race, leading the Tigers to a program-best fourth-place state finish.

Edwardsville, IL · 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.

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St. Louis native Gleatha W. Glispie named a 2026 Global Black Luminary

From scaling supplier diversity spending by over 50 percent annually at Walgreens to driving grassroots economic inclusion through CG Original Business Services, St. Louis native Gleatha W. Glispie has been honored as a 2026 BPM Global Black Luminary by the ICABA World Network. Overview: St. Louis native and Chicago business...