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New Study Suggests Coffee Supports Gut Health and Mood

21 hours 58 minutes ago
A new study is challenging long-held assumptions about coffee’s effects on digestive health, suggesting the popular beverage could offer benefits for both the gut and the brain. The research, published in Nature Communications , examined 62 participants, half of whom were regular coffee drinkers, to explore how coffee consumption influences the gut microbiome and mental well-being. Using psychological assessments alongside dietary tracking and biological samples, researchers foun

Will Missourians buy into Kehoe's plan aimed at eliminating the income tax?

22 hours 8 minutes ago
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, economist Aaron Hedlund talks about Gov. Mike Kehoe's plan to expand the state's sales and use taxes to get rid of the income tax. Later in the show, St. Louis Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer discusses her misgivings about a data center near the Armory Building in Midtown. And former Sen. Scott Sifton provides his impressions of how the U.S. Supreme Court handled a landmark case involving how Roundup is labeled.

Belleville Physician Shares How to Manage Allergies Proactively

22 hours 8 minutes ago
BELLEVILLE - As the weather shifts once again, a lot of people are experiencing allergies. One local physician has advice on how to handle these symptoms — and when to seek treatment. Dr. Angie Harris, a BJC Medical Group family medicine physician at Belleville Memorial Hospital, explained that seasonal allergies can be treated proactively. She encourages patients who know they have spring allergies to stock up on over-the-counter allergy medication and begin taking these meds before

Authorities Increase Enforcement Against Dumping on Forest Boulevard

22 hours 53 minutes ago
CASEYVILLE - Multiple cameras captured an incident of illegal dumping on April 29, 2026, on Forest Boulevard in Caseyville, and the Caseyville Police Department said the footage led officers to identify a vehicle and issue a criminal citation. Caseyville Police said officers used the video to obtain the vehicle’s registration information. The vehicle was later located and impounded at a residence in Fairview Heights, Caseyville Police said. The person was issued a citation for

Sierra Club Illinois plans May 8-9 volunteer workdays at Wadlow Creek restoration area

23 hours 6 minutes ago
ALTON - The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois is calling for volunteers to support the two Workdays at the Wadlow Creek Restoration Area, formerly the Robert P. Wadlow Municipal Golf Course in front of the Alton Regional Multimodal Transportation Center that houses Amtrak. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, but parental supervision is needed for youth 16 year olds and younger. The activity will be the same each day: the Wadlow Workdays will give local community members the opportunity

Edwardsville High School Earns Multiple Nominations for Ken Page Awards

23 hours 11 minutes ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School (EHS) has been recognized with multiple nominations for the prestigious Ken Page Awards, celebrating excellence in high school musical theatre across the region. EHS received nominations for its production of 9 to 5: The Musical , directed by Ashley Melton. The nominations highlight both individual and group achievements across several categories: Outstanding Leading Actress — Gracie Cook Outstanding Leading Actress — Ella Carter Outstanding

Ready, Set, Weekend: St. Louis events May 1-3

23 hours 45 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS - May is officially here! With cooler temperatures Friday and Saturday combined with a warm-up into the 70s on Sunday, it will be beautiful weekend to spend outside in St. Louis. Florissant Valley of Flowers Saturday and Sunday Duchesne Grounds The Valley of Flowers Festival, a beloved tradition in Florissant, is back and [...]
Angela Hutti