A Warren County woman faces felony charges after investigators say she exploited an elderly person out of tens of thousands of dollars while serving as the victim's power of attorney.
Michael Stipe is headed to late-night TV.The R.E.M. frontman is set to be the musical guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday night, where he’ll be joined by producer Andrew Watt.Stipe…
Lewis, graduate of Kinloch High and Webster University, shared a video supporting Bush in her Aug. 4 Democratic primary race against U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell.
Most legal experts seemed pretty skeptical about the tactic of 35 former federal judges asking federal judge Kathleen Williams to reopen the case where Trump sued his own IRS demanding $10 billion. Turns out they were wrong — on Friday, Judge Williams reopened the case, not going so far as to investigate whether fraud had […]
BELLEVILLE – On Saturday, June 6, 2026, Downtown Belleville will once again come together for Rock the Blue, a community fundraiser benefiting BackStoppers and supporting the first responders who serve and protect our region every day. The event will take place from Noon to 11:00 PM and expand to two blocks of East Main Street, featuring live music, BBQ, bourbon tastings, family-friendly activities, raffles, vendors, face painting, and community gathering spaces. Rock the Blue was created
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EDWARDSVILLE — State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) issued the following statement after Democrat lawmakers passed a $56 billion budget that includes over $800 million in new taxes, fees, and revenue enhancements: “Eight years under Governor Pritzker have given Illinois families a bigger government, higher costs, and fewer reasons to stay. “This is Pritzker’s eighth budget, and to the shock of no one, his record has not changed. Spending is up more than 40 percent,
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A woman was charged after spraying bear mace at an adult and a teenager inside a store in Overland. According to the Overland Police Department, the incident occurred May 26 at a Dollar Tree in Overland. Police said Makiyah Steele (age not provided) sprayed an adult and a 15-year-old with [...]
ROXANA — Roxana defeated Litchfield 6-5 in eight innings in the Class 2A regional final Saturday, winning on a walk-off RBI single by Sean Maberry to claim the IHSA 2A Regional baseball championship and advance to the Pleasant Plains Sectional on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The Roxana baseball boys are Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athletes of the Month. Roxana led 4-0 after three innings, and both teams scored in the fourth before Litchfield tied the game with four runs in the fifth.
LAKE OZARK, Mo. (AP) — A facility deep in rural Missouri promises relief for desperate parents whose adopted kids are struggling — a lakeside, summer camp-like academy where kids can heal by bonding with golden retrievers, and where caring employees “create joy.” The company that operates the place known as Calo Programs says it exists [...]
Lufthansa is temporarily increasing its non-stop international flights from St. Louis to Frankfurt to five days a week until October 20, in response to the consistent support of regional flyers.
BELLEVILLE - The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department said Friday afternoon, May 29, 2026, that a search and rescue operation in Belleville’s Signal Hill neighborhood for missing 64-year-old Douglas “Scott” Litsey has concluded for now without locating him, as authorities continue to seek information from the public. The sheriff’s office released the update at 1:29 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2026, saying attempts to locate Litsey were unsuccessful “a
ALTON – Alton High School is proud to announce the Honor Roll recipients for the Spring 2026 semester. These students have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement through their hard work, perseverance, and Redbird spirit of excellence throughout the school year. Earning a spot on the Honor Roll is a notable accomplishment that reflects both strong academic performance and the discipline, responsibility, and determination necessary to uphold high standards during the semester. "We