Ameren Illinois opens new Goalby Substation in Belleville
Ameren Illinois recently opened a new transmission substation in Belleville to strengthen the area’s transmission system and reduce power outages. The Goalby Substation, named after PGA golfing legend Bob Goalby who is from Belleville, is ... Read More » The post Ameren Illinois opens new Goalby Substation in...
Six Flags enters agreement to sell St. Louis park to EPR Properties
ST. LOUIS – It was announced Thursday morning that Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has entered a definitive agreement to sell seven of its parks, including Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka. The company said the decision to sell the parks to EPR Properties comes at a time of an “ongoing strategy to optimize and...
Last call for Stag on tap? Amid rumors, Belleville still pours its ‘local legend’
Dakin Vencil and Kari Molloy celebrated their wedding with Stag beer. “Instead of flower girls, we had beer boys,” Vencil said. “It’s like, dead quiet, and then you just hear ‘CRACK!’ while our officiant is talking. So Stag is pretty important.”. But recently, the couple...
Crash leaves some Sauget residents, businesses without power
Crews are working to restore power early Friday morning after a car crashed into a utility pole.
Granite City Woman, Chicago-Area Man Charged With Practicing Medicine Without A License
GRANITE CITY – Two individuals accused of performing dental surgery without a license from inside a Granite City home both face felony charges in Madison County. Idania J. Morena-Paal, 41, of the 2500 block of Iowa Street in Granite City, and Rodolfo J. Figuera, 59, of Rolling Meadows, Ill., were both charged on Feb....
Belleville East Wins 3rd Bringing Home the Program’s First Ever State Trophy
The 4a title game is at 6pm with Loyola taking on Nazareth Academy. Yesterday Nazareth beat Belleville East 54-36. The Lady Lancers, who were making the program’s first ever trip to the state final four, did win last night’s 3rd place game knocking off Rolling Meadows 43-30 to bring home their first state trophy....
Police board, mayor continue to dispute budget increase as new state law driving conflict
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The city of St. Louis and its Board of Police Commissioners continue to be at odds on how much to fund the police department. The board made an initial decision that asks the city to spend more than $50 million more than it did last year on police.
St. Louis tax preparer pleads guilty to stealing client refunds
A St. Louis tax preparer has admitted in federal court to stealing thousands of dollars from clients by diverting tax refunds and COVID-19 stimulus payments into bank accounts he secretly controlled. Mark A. Murphy, 40, of St. Louis pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of theft of government property. According...
The Quirky Little Diner In Missouri Where The Southwest Meets The Show-Me State
There’s a little spot in Maplewood where breakfast doesn’t play by the rules, and honestly, it’s about time someone broke them. Southwest Diner brings the flavors of New Mexico to St. Louis, and the result is nothing short of magical. You know what’s funny about most breakfast...
8 Massive Thrift Stores In Missouri That Are Too Good To Pass Up
Looking for massive thrift stores in Missouri with amazing prices?. These 8 giant thrift stores offer great deals and incredible variety!. 1. Thrift World (Independence) Thrift World earned its name by being absolutely enormous. This store is like stepping into a bargain hunter’s fantasy land. The building is packed...
