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St. Louis readies for Fulton J. Sheen beatification Mass

1 day 5 hours ago
It is the biggest event to hit the Dome at America's Center since the NFL’s Rams played here. An estimated 50,000 people will be at the Dome for the beatification Mass for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on Thursday. Beatification means the Roman Catholic Church officially recognizes Sheen as "Blessed," a key step on the path to Catholic sainthood.
Andy Banker

Pritzker establishes AI Cabinet to assess risks, protect Illinoisans

1 day 6 hours ago
ILLINOIS (WCIA) - An advisory committee, tasked with assessing the risks posed by AI to the safety of people in Illinois, is coming to the state, Governor JB Pritzker announced. Pritzker signed Executive Order 2026-07 Tuesday, which establishes the Illinois Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cabinet. According to a release from the governor's office, the cabinet will [...]
Molly Sweeney

Illinois falls short in reducing carbon emissions: What to know

1 day 7 hours ago
A new report shows that despite progress, Illinois is falling short of its lofty goals to reduce carbon emissions. The goal is net zero by 2050, but the state is only predicted to reduce emissions by 53 percent from the 2005 baseline. Our Quad Cities News Illinois Capitol Bureau chief Alex Whitney shows why there's [...]
Alex Whitney and Brian Weckerly

Edwardsville officials offer reimbursement for tree planting

1 day 7 hours ago
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - Leaders from Edwardsville are encouraging residents to plant trees in their yards through financial assistance from the city. In an effort to increase the city's tree canopy, the Tree Planting Program is offering reimbursements up to $200 this year. This fall, Edwardsville says approved applicants who purchase a small or evergreen tree [...]
Megan Mueller

National tour of 'Clue' arrives at Fabulous Fox Theatre

1 day 8 hours ago
ST. LOUIS – A classic murder mystery is coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre, and audiences will have a chance to help solve the crime — or at least try to figure out who did it. The national tour of “Clue” arrives at the Fabulous Fox Theatre Sept. 22 through Oct. 4, bringing the beloved board game and [...]
Kira Joe

African lions return to Saint Louis Zoo

1 day 8 hours ago
The lions are back at the Saint Louis Zoo! After more than a year without lions, one African lion will debut to the public Tuesday, with another set to arrive soon.
Kevin S. Held

One of four functional Missouri arch bridges becomes historic site

1 day 9 hours ago
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Greene County Commission met together on Monday to designate a bridge in Bois D'Arc as a Greene County historic site. According to a Greene County Commission press release, the Sac River Arch Bridge on Farm Road 128 was dedicated, with origins dating back to 1906. The commission said 46 registered landowners [...]
Russell Bell

House Springs man killed in overnight crash in Jefferson County

1 day 10 hours ago
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - A House Springs man was killed in an overnight crash early Tuesday in Jefferson County. According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the crash occurred shortly after 1:45 a.m. in the 3900 block of Gravois Road, south of Bush Road. It involved a Ford F-150, a [...]
Nick Gladney