ALTON - A local wiffleball tournament will raise money for a Marquette Catholic High School scholarship in honor of Jack Warren. At 10 a.m. on May 30, 2026, community members will come together for Wifflefest, an annual 2v2 tournament for players of all ages, genders and abilities. Noah Fahnestock, who helps organize the tournament, said the event will be a lot of fun while raising money for a good cause in honor of his friend. “It’s my favorite day of the year,” Fahnestock
The Department of Justice’s stated reason for obtaining sensitive personal data on millions of voters masks the Trump administration’s true intention for obtaining state voter lists, Michigan’s top election official asserted in federal appeals court Monday. Attorneys for Michigan Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson made the allegation in a brief in the 6th U.S. Circuit […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Tuesday he plans to use the complex reconciliation process to fund immigration enforcement for the next three years, though it wasn’t immediately clear if House Republicans were on the exact same page. The plan to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol with only […]
GRANITE CITY – Two men from Belleville and Caseyville faces felony charges in separate cases of burglary recently filed in Madison County. Marlon A. Taylor, 41, of Caseyville, Ill., was charged on April 2, 2026 with a Class 1 felony count of residential burglary. He allegedly entered a Granite City residence in the 3300 block of Lydia Lane with the intent to commit a theft on April 1, 2026. The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a petition to deny Taylor’s
KISS is giving fans an update on their planned avatar show, which was first unveiled during their final concert at New York's Madison Square Garden in 2023.Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and…
A former factor in local and state GOP politics, Martin has been charged by a legal disciplinary counsel with ethics violations that could lead to disbarment.
Whether you are looking for a Saturday morning family outing or just a few tomatoes, you can find what you need at one of these St. Louis-area farmers markets.
ST LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County prosecutors have charged a Texas man in connection with a 1992 sexual assault near Parkway North High School, according to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. On Thursday, April 9, 2026, the office issued charges against Miguel Canizares, 56, of the 7500 block of Spring Stuebner Road in Spring, Texas. Canizares was charged with two counts of sodomy and one count of first-degree sexual abuse. He is being held on a $500,000 cash-only
This story originally comes from KSDK on April 10, 2026. The Federal Aviation Administration is recruiting its next generation of air traffic controllers from an unlikely talent pool: video gamers. The Federal Aviation Administration wants video game players to “level up” and apply to become air traffic controllers. The splashy new campaign, including an ad targeted at video game players, […]
Support us on Patreon » As we work our way towards a better future for the internet, the most encouraging and exciting part is the people out there building towards that future. Kickstarter founder Yancey Strickler is one such person, and his new company Metalabel has some extremely interesting projects in the works, including the Dark […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation is investigating after several paddlefish were recently found in the Lake of the Ozarks mutilated, skinned or cut open, prompting concerns over suspected illegal activity.
SAINT LOUIS - As more people choose nursing as a “second career,” leaders at Goldfarb School of Nursing and BJC encourage students to consider their programs. Dr. Angela Clark, the president of Goldfarb School of Nursing, explained that Goldfarb is part of the BJC system. They offer an accelerated program and a variety of scholarships, making them a popular choice for nontraditional students. With an open house scheduled for June 6, 2026, Clark hopes many people come out to learn
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell has new music to share.The rocker and his band The Dirty Knobs — guitarist/keyboardist Chris Holt, bassist Lance Morrison and drummer Steve Ferrone —…
ALTON - The Alton Owl’s Club will host their annual rummage sale and bake sale to raise money for their work. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026, community members can support the Owl’s Club at the sale at 227 Blair Avenue in Alton. Mark Birmingham, a club member, noted that the proceeds will allow them to help other Riverbend organizations and nonprofits. “We try to support local charities,” he said. Birmingh
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