Women giving birth in rural communities were more likely than peers in urban areas to receive oral opioid prescriptions for pain upon leaving the hospital after a cesarean section, according to a new analysis of data from half a million C-sections. The study was conducted by researchers at Truveta, a health data and analytics company […]
More than 400 artists from around the world gathered along the Mississippi River for Paint Louis 2026, an annual celebration of graffiti and hip-hop culture held over Labor Day weekend.
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ALTON — Senior Charity Price said Alton High’s first-year girls flag football team is focused on improving, staying prepared and supporting one another as the Redbirds adjust to a new sport this season. Price, who plays quarterback, wide receiver and linebacker, spoke after Alton’s game against Edwardsville. The Redbirds continued to play through the end of the game despite a defeat to the Tigers, and Price said the team is trying to build around persistence and accountability.
Music superstar Lionel Richie is taking time off from touring after undergoing a heart procedure, his representative confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday.The 77-year-old singer underwent a procedure for atrial…
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Greene County Commission met together on Monday to designate a bridge in Bois D'Arc as a Greene County historic site. According to a Greene County Commission press release, the Sac River Arch Bridge on Farm Road 128 was dedicated, with origins dating back to 1906. The commission said 46 registered landowners [...]
Missouri legislation allowing rural school districts to authorize trained staff and designated rangers to carry firearms on campus has drawn support from residents and former first responders aiming to reduce emergency response times.
The Missouri Supreme Court had barely settled the immediate question of which congressional map is legally in effect before some Republicans began looking ahead to drawing another one. Minutes after the court ruled unanimously against use of a gerrymandered map…
ALTON - Alton Community Unit School District #11 has added an exciting new position to help high school students navigate the workforce. During the Board of Education’s regular meeting on Sept. 15, 2026, the Board approved the hiring of Katie Kinder as the new internship coordinator. In this role, Kinder will work with Alton High School students and community partners to connect students with internships and support them through the experience. “I’m just excited to try t
I love everything about this. I love the way this ICE officer was picked up. I love the fact that his lawyer claims an arrest is the same thing as “surrendering.” And I especially love the fact that this officer is in state custody only a day prior to scheduled court appearance to face federal […]
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - A House Springs man was killed in an overnight crash early Tuesday in Jefferson County. According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the crash occurred shortly after 1:45 a.m. in the 3900 block of Gravois Road, south of Bush Road. It involved a Ford F-150, a [...]
St. Louis County prosecutors last week charged Dajuana Lakwaanza Dobbs with felony stealing, identity theft and other crimes at Athene Rehabilitation, 13995 Clayton Road.
As this week is finally bringing some relief from the heat and we are nearing the last three months of the year, many communities are hosting fall festivals and other fall-related events to get outside and enjoy the crisp air.
BROOKLYN, Ill. — The family of 21-year-old Jonnae “Nae” Abbott is grieving after they say she was killed as an innocent bystander during a shootout at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at The O Night Club in Brooklyn, Ill. According to fundraiser organizer Mildred Madison, Abbott’s life “was taken far too soon as an innocent bystander” and she was “at the wrong place at the wrong time.” “Our hearts are shattered by the tragic loss of our
EDWARDSVILLE - Six Edwardsville High School seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, recognizing their exceptional academic promise. Those six students are: Rheece Garavalia Kaylee Hauschild Sophia McGillis Cohen Schmidt Daniel Wang Amelia Zhang Approximately 34,000 students nationwide were named Commended Students in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. These students are being recognized for the exceptional academic
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