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Two men allegedly attack each other at Arnold gas station
A 50-year-old Arnold man and 45-year-old Imperial man allegedly attacked each other outside the Phillips 66 gas station, 3910 Jeffco Blvd., in Arnold. One of the men was injured in the attack and was transported by private convenance to seek treatment, Arnold Police reported. At about 7:45 p.m. Aug. 18,...
‘Shocking,’ ‘jarring’: Sparse Cardinals crowds stun Padres broadcasters
As the Cardinals welcomed the playoff-contending Padres, one of baseball's hottest teams, attendance at Busch Stadium this week has continued to plummet. The sight of a mostly empty Busch Stadium for a non-pandemic game was something never seen before by many, including Padres television and radio announcers. It became a big topic of conversation on the team's broadcasts of the games this week.
Old Newsboys is bringing St. Louis together for a great cause
Since its founding in 1957, the Old Newsboys organization has made its mission to raise funds for hundreds of area organizations that support at-risk children in St. Louis – and this tried-and-true tradition still stands strong today. “Old Newsboys purpose is to help the smaller children’s charities in the...
When One Illinois Twister Caused Nearly $1 Billion Dollars Damage
The were so many odd things about that day in 2013. First, it was a November tornado which is somewhat rare. Second, it was part of an unprecedented outbreak that caused almost unheard of amounts of damage in Illinois that totaled nearly $1 billion dollars when it finally lifted back into the clouds.
Illinois Blood Bank Urgently Needs Donors NOW to Save Lives
The Rock River Valley Blood Center in Rockford, Illinois is in dire need of your help. Are you willing to answer the call?. Summer is typically a tough season for blood banks across Illinois. People are just too busy to think about donating lifesaving blood, but with the holiday weekend ahead, low donation numbers could have dire consequences.
Health officials in Ill., Wis. report 3 West Nile virus deaths
Two people in eastern Wisconsin and one person in northeastern Illinois have died of West Nile virus, according to health officials.A third person in Wisconsin also has been hospitalized because of the mosquito-borne illness, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Thursday in a release.That state's cases involve residents of Outagamie, Fond du Lac and Brown counties.In Lake County, Illinois, three people tested positive for the virus over the past seven days, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center said Thursday in a release.One of the victims experienced symptom onset in mid-August and died shortly thereafter.West Nile virus...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot Winter for Missouri & Illinois?
I will believe this when I see it actually happen. There are reports that the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry winter for both Missouri and Illinois. Let's dig in and see if that really is true. I went directly to the source and can confirm that...
Mascoutah police searching for suspect in Christmas Eve fatal crash
Mascoutah, Ill. (First Alert 4) - Mascoutah police are searching for a suspect in a December 2023 crash that killed a woman and injured two others. Police said on Dec. 24, 2023, Cale H. Dees Jr. was involved in a two-vehicle crash that killed a woman, identified as Pamela Meekins, and injured two other women on Illinois State Route 4 near Fuesser Road.
Belleville Community Mourns Frank Booker, Beloved Veteran and Leader
BELLEVILLE – Frank Booker’s contributions to his community and country have left an indelible mark, and he will be long remembered for his dedication and service. Booker, a retired member of the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department Merit Commission and a decorated veteran of the United States Army, has died at age 91.
Tim’s Travels: 100 Years of Horsepower
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Tim Ezell travels to Belleville to visit 100 Years of Horsepower, located at 3412 Carlyle Avenue. While at the event, Ezell got the opportunity to talk to Eric and Cade Hull, who showcased their toy farm exhibit.
CHS Senior Brion Brown is District's 24-25 Student School Board Member
At their August regular monthly meeting, the Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 Board of Education approved and welcomed Collinsville High School senior Brion Brown as the district's student school board member for the 2024-25 school year. The CUSD 10 student school board member is a non-voting, student voice on...
Collinsville VFW Post 5691 Annual Benefit Car Show & Vendor Fair Sunday
The Collinsville VFW Post 5691 will be hosting its Annual Benefit Car Show and Vendor Fair on Sunday September 1 from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm at 1234 Vandalia St. in Collinsville. Registration is available for any vehicle for judging, to be displayed, or for sale at the show only...
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