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Six Flags unveils biometric scanner for season pass entrance

A new scanning system at Six Flags sounds like it's from the future, but the biometric scanner...

Illegal dumping increasing in metro-east

Thieves are stealing large piles of old tires, selling the few reusable tires and dumping the rest...

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Police: Missing Valmeyer man found dead in St. Louis

A 38-year-old Valmeyer man reported missing by his family has been found dead in St. Louis, according to Monroe County Sheriff Department Sheriff Dan Kelley.

Crime

Drug suspect shot by police in University City

A drug suspect is recovering after being shot by an undercover St. Louis County officer.

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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and U.S. Senator Mark Kirk speak to members of the media after touring Scott Air Force Base with newly confirmed Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James.

Durbin: Air Force leader excited about Scott's future

Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James said she enthusiastically supports Scott Air Force Base's future, according to U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., who led James on a tour of the base Tuesday.

Sports

Edwardsville's (3) Jordan Hovey hits a three run homer in the second ining of their game against O'Fallon on Tuesday.

Edwardsville pounds out big win over O'Fallon

Two pitches into the game Tuesday, Edwardsville junior shortstop Jordan Hovey knew it was going to be a pretty good day.

Features

George Harrison and his sister, Louise Harrison.

George's big sister: Louise Harrison made sure Liverpool Legends are Beatles at heart

Louise Harrison remembers The Beatles as kind and sincere young men who loved their music and their fans. 3 hours ago

State|Region

This undated photo provided by the Missouri Department of Corrections shows Cornealious Anderson. Anderson was convicted of armed robbery in 2000, sentenced to 13 years in jail and told to await instruction on when to report to prison. Those instructions never came and he went on about his life until the clerical error was caught in 2013. Anderson's attorney says Anderson was not a fugitive, was never on the run and has filed an appeal seeking the release of the married father of three he described as a model citizen.

Armed robber was never told to report to prison

After he was convicted of armed robbery in 2000, Cornealious Anderson was sentenced to 13 years behind bars and told to await instructions on when and where to report to prison. But those instructions never came. 18 minutes ago

Nation|World

In this April 14, 2014 photo provided by Rachelle Hildreth, a 3-year-old boy plays with stuffed toys inside a claw crane game machine at a bowling alley in Lincoln, Neb. Police say a 24-year-old woman called 911 Monday afternoon because son was missing from her apartment. Authorities say the toddler was reunited, unharmed, with his mother after employees found him inside the coin-operated game.

Nebraska toddler gets stuck inside claw machine

Authorities say a toddler has been reunited with his mother after employees found him playing inside a claw crane machine at a Nebraska bowling alley.

Opinion

Belleville's actions don't match Eckert's words

In August, Belleville Mayor Mark Eckert sold the sales tax extension as a way to add at least two police officers to the force. Residents and business owners were clear that they supported the 0.25 cent tax as a way for the city to hire more officers...

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