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The talk between John Eastman and the Federalist Society, a conservative law group that has a student chapter at WashU, will focus on "barfare and other threats to our adversarial system of justice," according to a calendar listing on WashU…

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway’s office is airing a “women’s health PSA” warning patients about abortion clinics less than three months before voters decide whether to reinstate a near-total abortion ban Hanaway supports. The video cost $167,000 in state funds and was paid for through the office’s Merchandising Practices Revolving Fund, said Stephanie Whitaker, a […]

WOOD RIVER — For the second straight year, Jersey’s boys soccer team left Wood River with the East Alton-Wood River Soccer Tournament Invite championship, defeating Gibault Catholic 3-1 in the title match Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at the Soccer Park in Wood River. The Jersey boys are Sparklight Male Athletes of the Month for their early efforts on the season and 3-0 overall mark. Aden Brunaugh put Jersey ahead against Waterloo Catholic with the first goal at 37:10 in the first half,

A documentary about the late Matthew Perry is headed to Netflix.The streaming service has announced a new three-part documentary series about the Friends actor, who died on Oct. 28, 2023,…

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Forbes on Tuesday released its 2026 list of America’s Best Employers by State, highlighting companies that employees say are creating positive workplace cultures and strong opportunities for growth.

EDWARDSVILLE — A Cross-River Crime Task Force deployment on Thursday, Aug. 27, in Madison County resulted in 21 arrests, the recovery of four stolen vehicles and the seizure of two firearms, as officers targeted violent crime, illegal firearms, drug trafficking and other criminal activity. The deployment included 37 officers from 11 law enforcement agencies throughout the region, including local, state and federal partners. The operation resulted in nine arrests on outstanding warrants,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — A 45-year-old St. Louis man was charged Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, with two counts of armed criminal action, first-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon, according to St. Louis County Police on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges Aug. 31, 2026, against Kyle Blair, of the 4100 block of Passport Lane. Blair is being held on a $150,000 cash-only bond with no 10% option. According to the probable cause

The “worst of the worst” are coming for the “worst of the worst.” Of course, this administration has completely given up on this pretense, despite sending out lots of noisy messaging otherwise every time an immigration officer murders a person. For the entirety of Trump’s anti-migration surge, it’s been obvious that it’s all about expelling […]

District 4 detectives are seeking the pictured suspects who are wanted for a shooting that happened around 12:15 a.m. on July 19, 2026 in Downtown. A preliminary investigation revealed a group of subjects were shooting at each other in the 900 block of S. Broadway on July 19. No injuries were reported; however, nearby cars […]

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Jonathan Bailey has dropped out of the upcoming West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George.The announcement comes almost a month after Bailey's Wicked co-star Ariana Grande announced…

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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Three women were arrested Aug. 25, 2026, after Fairview Heights police said they stole 49 fragrance items valued at about $3,800 from Ulta Beauty at 6621 N. Illinois St. in Fairview Heights and fled officers in a vehicle pursuit through multiple communities. Officers with the Fairview Heights Police Department responded at approximately 6:22 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2026, to Ulta Beauty regarding a reported retail theft. Police said three female suspects entered the

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House approved a short-term government funding bill Tuesday that would avoid a shutdown this fall once President Donald Trump signs it.  The 370-48 vote showed neither Republicans nor Democrats want a repeat of the funding lapse that took place last year when disagreement over enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits led […]

A Mehlville, Missouri, man surrendered to police Monday night in connection with a hate crime shooting.

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating more than 30 property crime incidents at churches across the city since July 1, 2026, including thefts and attempted thefts involving air-conditioning units, copper, water meters, pumps and other items that may have monetary or scrap value, the department said Aug. 31, 2026. The incidents have affected 30 different houses of worship in St. Louis Metropolitan Police Districts 4, 5 and 6, with several locations targeted

EAST ST. LOUIS – An East St. Louis woman accused of stealing over $22,000 by using an elderly victim’s debit card without consent faces felonies in Madison County. Tiffani D. Hobson, 41, of East St. Louis, was charged on Aug. 26, 2026 with one count each of theft of property over $5,000 by deception from an elderly person (a Class 2 felony), wire fraud and unlawful use of debit card (both Class 3 felonies). From June 17 to Aug. 28, 2026, Hobson allegedly used another person’s

SHILOH - Kids in Shiloh have a new way to learn coding and computer skills at Code Ninjas. Located at 3780 Green Mount Crossing Drive in Shiloh, Code Ninjas offers hands-on coding experience through games and robotics. Kids ages 5–14 can learn how to code and utilize technology in innovative ways. Owner Kay Cavataio looks forward to sharing her love for tech with the next generation. “Coding is an incredibly important skill for kids to have for the future,” she said. “It