Alton Park sinkhole persists after a year

ALTON, Ill. - A massive sinkhole that opened in Alton’s Gordon Moore Park nearly a year ago is now even larger and still untouched. Next month marks one full year since the ground first gave way, and the gaping hole remains a safety concern for residents and city officials.  Alton Mayor David Goins says delays [...]

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St. Ann police request new DNA tests in decades old missing persons case

ST. ANN, Mo. - A renewed effort is underway to solve the mystery surrounding Nicole Gray, who disappeared 26 years ago. The St. Ann mother was supposed to attend her daughter's school play on December 17, 1999 but never showed up.   Her abandoned car was found three days later in the parking lot of [...]

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Mother’s Day tragedy: STL mom shot, killed

ST. LOUIS - Sunday was a tragic Mother’s Day in St. Louis—a 24-year-old mother, Jorre Hadley, was shot and killed in the Ville Neighborhood Sunday evening.  Her family says not only did she die on Mother’s Day, but the date also marked her late Mother’s birthday. Police say they responded to a shooting in the [...]

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Winn homers as the Cardinals beat the Phillies

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Masyn Winn homered in the seventh inning to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Monday night for their ninth consecutive win. Ivan Herrera also went deep for St. Louis, and Lars Nootbaar had two of the Cardinals’ five hits. The game was tied at 2 when Winn [...]

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Wasp season is here; how can locals prepare?

ST. LOUIS - As warmer weather arrives, stinging insects are becoming more active, posing potential risks to homeowners. Jay Everitt from Rottler Pest Solutions reports that their phones are ringing off the hook with calls about stinging insects, as people spend more time outdoors gardening and trimming bushes. Everitt mentioned that paper wasps and bumblebees [...]

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Isolation period ends for STL County Animal shelter following parvo outbreak

CLAYTON, Mo. – The St. Louis County Animal Shelter may reopen this week after a month-long quarantine due to a canine parvovirus outbreak. The shelter has been closed since May 1, following an outbreak that led to the euthanization of 19 dogs. The facility is nearing the end of its isolation and quarantine period and [...]

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Simone Biles inspires WashU grads in speech

ST. LOUIS – Olympic gymnast Simone Biles took to the podium today for Washington University, delivering her commencement speech for the class of 2025. Although conditions were as rainy as can be, the weather did not stop Biles from speaking to over three thousand graduates and their families. At the commencement, Biles also received an [...]

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Family sues Missouri for woman’s death on wintry road

ST. LOUIS – A family is suing the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, claiming snowy roads in January contributed to a car crash that killed their loved one. McKendree University water polo coach Colleen Lischwe died in a crash on Interstate 44 this past winter. On Jan. 15, she was having car troubles and stopped [...]

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St. Louis Jewish Federation responds to hostage release

ST. LOUIS – The last living American hostage held by Hamas terrorists is now home. Edan Alexander was reunited with his family Monday after being held captive for 584 days by Hamas. Alexander is a dual citizen and an Israeli American soldier from New Jersey. He was captured by Hamas while serving in the IDF [...]

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Where Illinois ranks among best states in country in list by U.S. News & World Report

CHICAGO (WGN) — Illinois improved its ranking, albeit slightly, among U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best States in the U.S. list. The U.S. News' 2025 report, released on Tuesday, May 6, ranks Illinois 36th out of all 50 states. The Prairie State finished 38th overall on the U.S. News 2024 Best States list. In 2023, Illinois [...]

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