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Catch the St. Louis Battlehawks game on FOX 2 Friday
The St. Louis Battlehawks return home Friday night looking to keep their momentum rolling as they take on the Columbus Aviators at The Dome at America’s Center, and you'll be able to watch it right here on FOX 2.
Housing advocates expect homelessness numbers to fall slightly
The U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s annual one-night count of those experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness is projected to show a decline after a record-high surge in 2024, according to a new report. Conducted during January, the Point-in-Time count is HUD’s annual one-night census of people staying in shelters and unsheltered locations; the latest official […]
Gene Simmons says KISS has recorded a new song
Sounds like we may be getting some new music from KISS.During a YouTube interview with KISSbySienna, Gene Simmons gave fans an update on what they’ve been up to, and it's…
Tennessee Republicans pass US House map carving up Memphis days after SCOTUS guts Voting Rights Act
The Tennessee Legislature passed a new U.S. congressional map that will favor Republicans in all nine of the state’s districts ahead of this year’s midterm election. The bill passed Thursday and is expected to be quickly signed by Gov. Bill Lee, as state lawmakers faced a tight deadline to get the maps approved ahead of […]
Alabama lawmakers advance primary bills as protests erupt in committees
Two bills that could change primary elections in Alabama — should federal courts allow the use of congressional and legislative maps previously ruled discriminatory – moved closer to passage Thursday, but not without major protests erupting in legislative committees. HB 1, sponsored by Speaker Pro Tempore Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, and SB 1, sponsored by Sen. […]
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Maryville Police Issue 21 Distracted Driving Citations
MARYVILLE, Ill. — The Maryville Police Department issued 21 citations for distracted driving violations and four other citations in April during an aggressive Distracted Driving Awareness Month Enforcement Campaign, the department said. “Distracted driving remains a serious problem in Maryville, and one moment of inattention can change lives forever,” said Sgt. Brian Gessi of the Maryville Police. “High-visibility law enforcement is one way to remind drivers that safe drivin
2026 SIUE Spring Graduate Listing Announced, Commencement May 8-9
EDWARDSVILLE – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the names of 1,997 graduating students for the 2026 spring semester. Commencement takes place at SIUE on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9. Schedules are posted on the commencement website . New this year will be the Commencement Festival in Lot A . Visitors and the campus community can enjoy visiting food trucks and photo opportunities with graduates and family. For questions, contact the Commencement Office at
Elite FT Introduces Summer Camp for Kids in Glen Carbon
GLEN CARBON - Elite FT is offering a new summer camp — and a flash sale — to provide a fun experience for kids. For 12 weeks this summer, campers can enjoy crafts, games, outdoor time and more at The Sports Academy in Glen Carbon. There are rates for single days and single weeks, or campers can enjoy the full summer with Elite FT. Until Monday, May 11, 2026, you can pay full price for one camp and receive 50% off another. “We are, for the first time ever, offering
Forensic Genealogy Key in Solving Collinsville Kidnapping Case
Edwardsville, Illinois — A Madison County jury found Timothy J. Dubois, a 42-year-old Fayette County man, guilty of abducting a woman at knifepoint from the parking lot of a Collinsville Starbucks and forcing her to drive to Troy, where he raped her, State’s Attorney Tom Haine said today. The verdict followed a little more than an hour of jury deliberations, Haine said. Dubois, of Shobonier, was convicted of aggravated criminal sexual assault (Class X enhanced felony), aggravated
St. Louis should pay for state-run police, judge suggests in trial on takeover
Cole County Judge Daniel Green's comments mark the first in what will almost certainly be a slew of judicial opinions on who pays for the city's police department.
Patti Smith to take part in Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment
Patti Smith is one of the artists booked for Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment, a live event happening June 14 at Town Hall in New York…
wreck on 44 southbound near the Dome just now
Route 66 neon signs find new home in Missouri park
ST. ROBERT, Mo. (KOLR) - A tribute to the Mother Road and truly a one-of-a-kind site you have to see to believe, Route 66's Neon Park will light up any road trip. Located at George M. Reed Roadside Park in St. Robert, Missouri, the park features about a dozen restored neon signs that once stood [...]
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Utah Wants Websites To See Through VPNs. That’s Not How VPNs Work.
Utah has a long track record of short-sighted internet policymaking, but the latest example really does take things to a new level of stupid. As of yesterday, Utah’s “Online Age Verification Amendments” bill, Senate Bill 73, has taken effect. It is a piece of legislation that effectively tries to ban VPNs as a desperate attempt […]
Godfrey Trustees Approve Additional Speed Bump On Levis Lane
GODFREY – Levis Lane in Godfrey will see another speed bump installed after neighborhood residents called for additional measures to curb recklessly fast driving in the area. Members of the Godfrey Public Safety Committee unanimously rejected a petition to remove the current speed bump on Levis Lane at their May 5, 5026 meeting. Instead, they unanimously approved the addition of another permanent speed bump on Levis Lane. Jerry Kelly, a year-long neighborhood resident who initially
Man, 19, gets 15 years in fatal shooting in Penrose neighborhood
Carlos V. Coleman Jr. pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and armed criminal action as part of a deal with prosecutors, the St. Louis circuit court said.
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