WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump reignited his tariff agenda Friday by imposing new import taxes on products from dozens of top U.S. trading partners, immediately replacing temporary global tariffs he levied after the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major blow to his sweeping “Liberation Day” duties. As of Friday morning, American importers will now pay […]
WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday that South Carolina should hold the party’s first primary in the 2028 presidential election cycle. The recommendation came after a competitive 26-19-4 vote in South Carolina’s favor over Nevada and New Hampshire. The decision is now pending final confirmation from a full vote […]
A LGBTQ-themed "story time" event planned by the Daniel Boone Regional Library in Columbia has drawn criticism from two Missouri government officials who question whether the event is legal and appropriate for children.
GRANITE CITY – A 30-year-old from Granite City accused of sending and requesting explicit photos while messaging a 13-year-old child over Snapchat is now in custody. Douglas J. Britt, 30, of the 1700 block of Ferguson Avenue in Granite City, was charged on July 20, 2026 with one count of child sexual abuse material (a Class 1 felony), grooming (a Class 4 felony), sexual exploitation of a child (a Class A misdemeanor) and unlawful possession of a firearm (a Class 3 felony). From June
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“He’s living a devout Catholic life. It’s awful to see how he’s been treated. He’s just like the rest of us,” said a spokesman for the St. Louis Archdicese.
Nexus PAC gave $1,000 to St. Louis County Councilwoman Rita Heard Days on June 26th, the only contribution made by the PAC in July Report. The only donation to the legal money laundry was $9,000 from the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association. The PAC shows $98,745.97 on hand, $65,000 from billionaire Rex Sinquefield last month. Other … Continue reading Nexus PAC July Update →
COLLINSVILLE – A Collinsville resident and Edwardsville Parks & Recreation employee faces major felony charges after allegedly reproducing videos of child sexual abuse material. Keith Grotefendt, 52, of the 700 block of Maple Street in Collinsville, was charged in Madison County court on July 23, 2026 with six Class X felony counts of child sexual abuse material. Grotefendt allegedly captured multiple screen recordings of video files depicting sexual acts between adults, infants, and
Fifty years ago Friday, Elton John's duet with Kiki Dee, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," became his first #1 hit in his native U.K., and it stayed on top for six…
The death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from an aortic dissection has brought renewed attention to a rare but life-threatening medical emergency that doctors say requires immediate diagnosis and treatment to improve the chance of survival. An aortic dissection occurs when a tear develops in the wall of the aorta, the body's largest artery, allowing blood to separate the layers of the vessel wall. Bill Novak, MD, a cardiologist at OSF HealthCare, says it’s like a crack in a pipe
GODFREY - Godfrey's Alyssa Marquis, Bachelor of Science, Forensic Psychology, recently graduated from Quincy University this past spring. Quincy University hosted its 163rd Spring Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on May 16, 2026, in Quincy University's Football Stadium. The 2026 spring graduating class is composed of 186 undergraduates and 22 graduate degree recipients. Brian McGee, PhD, university president, conferred degrees. Sam Banks '76, current member of the Quincy University Board of Trustees
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - Illinois health officials have approved a construction project in Cahokia Heights to build a new state-of-the-art Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH). The $231 million investment in healthcare was supported by the TRH President Brad Goacher, community leaders, and legislators including State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt). “This project reflects our commitment to expanding access to high-quality healthcare, and I’m proud to have joined community
Lori Grayson, 43, was sentenced to probation Friday for not taking her daughter to the hospital as she suffered from a diabetic emergency that ultimately killed her.
CREVE COEUR — A developer pitching a new luxury apartment complex on Olive Boulevard has withdrawn the plan amid opposition from hundreds of residents.
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