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Muslim man charged with terrorism, supporting Hamas

18 hours 38 minutes ago
(The Center Square) – Another Muslim man has been charged with terrorism tied to a range of alleged crimes associated with claiming to raise support for charities and instead using the money to fund the Islamic terrorist organization Hamas.
By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor

Two Bunker Hill Graduates Earn High School Diplomas and Associate Degrees Together

18 hours 40 minutes ago
BUNKER HILL – Bunker Hill High School celebrated its Class of 2026 at a graduation ceremony May 15, but for two graduates, the night was doubly important. Grace Burris and Vivien Wilcox were among those who received their high school diplomas that night, but they also received their associate degrees from Lewis and Clark Community College. “Both students also received our ‘Academic Trailblazer’ award, named after Lewis and Clark’s mascot, which recognizes

St. Louis County Felon Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Crime Linked to Toddler's Accidental Shooting  

19 hours 13 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on Wednesday sentenced a convicted felon who lied about the accidental shooting of a toddler to 46 months in prison. On March 6, 2025, Rodrick Miller and his girlfriend cleaned an Anderson Manufacturing, AM-15 semiautomatic pistol and left it unattended on a couch in the girlfriend’s Wellston home. After the girlfriend’s son was shot in the calf, she and Miller took him to the hospital. On the way, Miller hid the gun behind

Marquette Catholic High School Honor Rolls For Spring 2026

19 hours 21 minutes ago
HIGH HONOR ROLL Seniors Abby Anselm Brianne Bagwill Carson Bauer Ashlynn Bennett Cali Bequette Nya Blocker Adelaide Bryson Caroline Cain Elizabeth Callahan Karly Davenport Laila Davis Isabel Downey Sharon Dugas Jessica Eales Kaydence Everett Holly Forrester Cameron Golike Tyler Hawkins John Hornsey Sarah Hubert Dumebi Igwe Josephine Kuykendall Reese Livingstone Kennedy Loftus Livia Mallory Melanie Marshall Noah Menke Mason Meyer Braden Nash Alexander Noll Owen

“Hairspray” opens Muny Season with upbeat message and great Music

19 hours 40 minutes ago

“Hairspray” Opens The Muny’s 108th Season With Free-Wheeling Fun and a Danceable Beat                                            by Pat Lindsey Fans of the musical, “Hairspray,” are filling the seats of The Muny this week to see this beloved show launch the theater’s 108th season. No matter how many times you’ve seen “Hairspray” in the past, you’ve never seen […]

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City of Alton Invites Community to Great Streets Open House on Thursday, June 25 at Old Bakery Beer Company

19 hours 44 minutes ago
ALTON - The City of Alton invites residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to attend a public open house on Thursday, June 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Old Bakery Beer Company to help shape the redevelopment of the city's downtown Broadway corridor. The open house will focus on implementation of the City's Great Streets Plan, adopted in 2020, with an emphasis on planned improvements along East Broadway between Market Street and Ridge Street. Attendees will have the opportunity

Wood River Launches Exterior Renovation Grant Program For Homeowners

19 hours 46 minutes ago
WOOD RIVER – Wood River residents looking to make exterior home improvements may be eligible for new grants from the city. Wood River City Council members unanimously approved an ordinance on June 15, 2026 to establish an Exterior Renovation Program to encourage city-wide homeowners to make various property improvements. City Manager Steve Palen said the matching grant program will help offset the costs for property owners to repair and replace siding, fascia, roofing, and more. The

Power of 15 Expands Post-Secondary Options for Bunker Hill Students

19 hours 52 minutes ago
BUNKER HILL – A few years ago, Bunker Hill High School was determined to find a way to address a decline in students pursuing post-secondary education and prepare them for successful careers. “We were faced with the same problems a lot of schools were having,” said Superintendent Todd Dugan. “Under half of our student body was continuing to pursue post-secondary education. We also noticed our high school students were disengaged regarding experiences that were relevan