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Authorities report a significant spike in the number of drownings in Missouri waterways this year.

TROY - The Troy-Edwardsville Shrine Club will once again host their Smoke N for the Kids barbecue competition and festival to raise money for Shriners Children’s Hospital. On Aug. 15–16, 2026, at Tri-Township Park in Troy, community members can enjoy a cornhole tournament, live music, food and craft vendors and more fun. Shrine Club members John and Gary partnered with Matt of the Southern Illinois Street Rod Association to share more about the festival and its mission. “We

Police are investigating after vandals smashed windows at three south St. Louis business overnight.

NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face steeper monthly costs in 2027, after the Trump administration concludes a temporary subsidy program that has helped offset premiums for the past two years. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services this week announced it would wrap up the program, [...]

EDWARDSVILLE/GLEN CARBON - One in six people over age 65 will be diagnosed with dementia in their lifetimes, and you can take a step to find a cure. The Alzheimer’s Association will host their “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” in Edwardsville on Oct. 17, 2026. Community members are invited to participate, volunteer or sponsor, and all donations will go toward The Alzheimer’s Association programs and research to cure the disease. “It’s not a solemn event.

SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a broad package of Illinois bills covering consumer payments, health care, public safety, education, environmental regulation and court procedures, with most of the measures taking effect in 2027 and several becoming law immediately. Among the measures signed were HB 4592, which prohibits retailers from refusing cash payments of up to $500 or posting signs that cash is not accepted, with reasonable exceptions, effective Jan. 1, 2028; HB 4612, which

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt’s measure to prohibit retailers from refusing cash payments up to $500 was signed into law. “Cash is still necessary for many working people and seniors across our state,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This law ensures no one is turned away from making a purchase because they choose to pay with the money they have in their pocket.” Belt’s law will prohibit retailers from refusing cash payments up to $500 or postin

Pink Floyd is once again sharing some live footage from their archives.The band just released video of a performance of The Dark Side of the Moon track “The Great Gig in the…

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GLEN CARBON – The Glen Carbon Heritage Museum will start closing on Saturdays after this weekend, citing low attendance numbers, though the museum will still host weekend events and Saturday tours by request. Mayor Bob Marcus announced at the July 28, 2026 Village Board meeting that the museum’s hours are changing, but that accommodations are available for those unable to attend during the updated hours. “Saturday, Aug. 1 will be the last Saturday the museum is open. Starting

A tornado watch has been issued for several Missouri counties in the western St. Louis region through late Friday evening.

A $4 million settlement has resolved lawsuits against the City of Florissant and a former officer who unlawfully searched the cell phones of women for nude photos during traffic stops.

SHIPMAN – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a bridge improvement project on Shipman Blacktop over Macoupin Creek south of Beaver Dam State Park in Macoupin County begins Monday, August 3, 2026. This project includes the deck being resurfaced, painting and other repairs. ? Lane closures will be required for the completion of this project. ? Advance signs and traffic signals will be in place to direct vehicles over the bridge. As vehicles approach the signals,