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JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 said Jersey Community High School recently concluded its Theater Camp with a packed house for the campers’ performance, bringing together 75 campers and 50 high school students for a week of activities centered on theater. According to the district, participants learned a song and dance, toured backstage areas, learned about different stage crew jobs, played acting games, enjoyed snacks and received a surprise visit from

ALTON - The City of Alton and the Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau will once again host the Alton Powerboat Nationals. From July 17–19, 2026, community members and visitors can enjoy the Alton Riverfront and several thrilling races on the Mississippi River. There will also be a free meet-and-greet street party on July 17 at Mac’s Downtown. Grace Sakry, a spokesperson with Great Rivers and Routes, noted the excitement of preparing for the races and bringing people together

Driving through the winding roads of Callaway County, often visible in the distance is a massive, 553-foot-tall concrete structure emitting what looks like white clouds. “A lot of people think that’s smoke coming out of the top; it is not. That is water vapor,” said Travis Hart, manager of the Callaway nuclear power plant that […]

WARREN COUNTY, Mo. - A person was killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday morning near Warrenton. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 9:40 a.m. on eastbound I-70 near the 194 mile marker. It involved a motorcycle and a semi tractor-trailer. All eastbound lanes on I-70 were closed for an extended [...]

GODFREY - Village of Godfrey officials have approved a renovation project for the vortex chamber at the Great Godfrey Corn Maze, a popular feature of the village’s haunted maze attraction in Glazebrook Park, Mayor Mike McCormick said. Trustees approved at the Tuesday night, July 7, 2026, board meeting a proposal from Stutz Excavating Inc. for structural work on the vortex chamber, which is located near the corn maze and gazebo in Godfrey. McCormick said the work involves reconstruction

Whoop whoop, y’all! The 26th Annual Gathering of the Juggalos music festival is coming to the Missouri Ozarks for the first time.

GLEN CARBON - Illinois State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash involving an SUV and a truck tractor semi-trailer on Interstate 270 westbound near South Glen Carbon in Madison County at about 6:27 a.m. July 8, 2026, according to Troop 8. A preliminary investigation indicates the crash occurred at Milepost 11 on I-270 westbound, Illinois State Police said in information provided by Trooper Genelle Jones of the agency’s Public Information Office. Unknown injuries were reported at the

DU QUOIN, Ill. - A teenager was killed in a crash Monday during a racing event in Du Quoin. According to the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), the incident occurred during an the Mile program of the AMA Flat Track Grand Championship. Alyssa Kruppenbacker, 14, was identified as the victim in the crash, AMA said. She [...]

Good news!(?) It’s good news of sorts, so we’ll go with a qualified “good news!” here. There’s a little table setting that needs to be done to explain why it’s better now than it was before the Fifth Circuit Appeals Court continued ingratiating itself to race-motivated tyranny. I realize that’s not a great pitch in […]

Health insurance premiums are likely to grow more expensive next year for those who buy Marketplace plans, after increases this year. Affordable Care Act Marketplace insurers are proposing a median premium increase of 14% for 2027, which would be a double-digit hike for the second year in a row, according to a new analysis of […]

Vernon Gentry has bought nearly 70 properties north of Delmar Boulevard since 2023, making him a rare large-scale private buyer in St. Louis' tornado zone.

Ringo Starr got quite a gift for his 86th birthday Tuesday. The rocker just received an honorary doctorate from the University of Liverpool.Wendy Beetlestone, University of Liverpool chancellor and United…

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EDWARDSVILLE - Main Street Community Center hosted a lively and well-attended USA 250 Celebration BBQ, bringing together over 120 community members, volunteers, staff, and Board members for an afternoon filled with food, music, and patriotic celebration. The event honored America’s upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026 with a red, white, and blue themed gathering focused on community connection, engagement, and shared enjoyment. Guests enjoyed a classic summer barbecue spread featuring hot

Bentley and Mason's Law would require drunk drivers who kill parents to pay child support for their orphaned kids

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general and two state governors, today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in response to HUD’s renewed attempt to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects to address homelessness in states. In their lawsuit – filed today in federal court – Raoul and the coalition argue that HUD’s decision would result in tens of thousands o

ST. LOUIS – Today, Mayor Cara Spencer announced five new City of St. Louis Strategic Priorities and 25 underlying initiatives, outlining a clear direction for the City for the coming years. “By developing and sharing strategic priorities for the years ahead, we set clear expectations for where my administration and the City overall will focus our time, energy and resources,” said Mayor Cara Spencer. “These priorities are not meant to encompass all the important work don