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Missouri man tattoos Olympic athlete on his arm
WRIGHT CITY, Mo. — As Olympians head to Paris to compete for the number one spot in their sport, a man has claimed the title of number one fan. Since 2019, 36-year-old Félix Trinidad Hernández has been a fan of American track and field sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson.
Canton High School graduate, a retired U.S. Army colonel, named deputy director of federal office
WASHINGTON − U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern recently named Brian Pearl, a native of Canton, Mo., as the agency’s deputy director. Pearl graduated from Canton R-V High School. He will serve in the agency’s second highest-ranking position as its chief operating officer. In addition to other responsibilities, Pearl will oversee GPO’s operations division, which includes plant operations, security and intelligent documents, official journals of government and customer services. These business units are responsible for GPO’s most important products including the U.S. passport, Congressional Record, Federal Register, White House print materials, secure federal credentials and other congressional and executive branch products and services.
Fenton man charged following brawl in Shrewsbury bowling alley parking lot
SHREWSBURY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A Fenton man is facing felony charges after allegedly crashing into two cruisers and striking a police officer in the face as he tried to flee following a brawl involving about 10 people Saturday evening in a bowling alley parking lot. Shrewsbury Police said...
Second Annual Tournament for Disc Golf
The Lake Erie Disc Golf Club hosted its second annual tournament on Sunday. Disc golf players competed in two rounds throughout the day which featured eight divisions of golfers from the tri-state area. There was seven amateur divisions and one professional division. Games were held at Pleasant Ridge Park in...
13-year-old girl missing out of Florissant found safe
FLORISSANT, Mo. — A 13-year-old girl reported missing from her Florissant home Saturday night was found safe, according to the St. Louis County Police Department. The endangered person advisory was canceled. Previously, the girl was last seen at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol sent a...
Illinois best friends who always told each other 'I love you' die together driving to Cardinals game
Teagan Kelley and Ashton Jackson had been inseparable since kindergarten and were on their way to a Cardinals game when their car hit another and swerved off the road and into a pole.
Meet New Bethalto School Board Member Dana Aronin
BETHALTO - There are two new members of the Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Board of Education, and new member Dana Aronin looks forward to using her expertise to contribute to the Board. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our top stories and...
Are Jails in Illinois using Torture Methods on Inmates?
According to a report, there is something that jails use every day in Illinois that experts say is considered "torture" what exactly is it? And should the Land of Lincoln stop using these devices ASAP?. According to an article from Illinoisansweres.org, the United Nations now considers restraint chairs a form...
Cardinals Minor League Notebook – July 21, 2024
The St. Louis Cardinals system went 3-1 on Saturday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Memphis’ Ian Bedell, threw 7 2/3 one-run innings. Other standouts include Jose Fermin, Nathan Church, Chandler Redmond, the Springfield pen, Zach Levenson and Justin Guerrero. Results from games played on Saturday, July...
St. Louis Forecast: Cooler Temperatures with Spotty Thunderstorms Ahead
St. Louis will experience cloudy skies with a high of 82°F. The morning will start cooler at around 67°F, gradually warming up throughout the day. Expect a 100% chance of rain, particularly in the afternoon, which might disrupt outdoor plans. The week ahead promises more stable weather conditions....
Hazelwood summer camp teaches life lessons along with rowing on the Mon River
Hazelwood rises above the Monongahela River’s banks. Most of its residents, including its youngsters, have little contact with it, including water sports. The Center of Life summer camp program has challenged that with a rowing program for its 11- to 14-year-old participants through a partnership with Central Catholic High School’s crew team, led by alumnus and Syracuse graduate Anicet Mundundu.
County Board rejects Bethalto man's concert permit request
The Madison County Board’s July meeting didn’t have many heated discussions. Much of the time was spent sifting through nine appointments made by chair Kurt Prenzler to boards and commissions. Members approved five and turned-down four. They also voted against the county issuing a special use permit for...
Isolated Thunderstorms Predicted for Illinois-Wisconsin State Line Sunday
Chicago, IL – Isolated thunderstorms are expected near the Illinois-Wisconsin state line on Sunday, with a chance of storms continuing throughout the week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, the region will experience near-seasonable temperatures with occasional showers. Sunday’s weather will feature isolated afternoon showers with...
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