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St. Charles County unveils 785-acre wetland park for birds

2 hours 33 minutes ago
The Jay and Caroline Henges Wetland Park and Education Center is opening in St. Charles County as the newest and largest park in the county. The 785-acre site is a hybrid wildlife area designed to protect critical habitat for birds traveling along the national flyway.
Patrick Clark

Trump, Pentagon give conflicting signals on end to Iran war

2 hours 34 minutes ago
President Trump and the Pentagon are offering conflicting signals on how long the U.S. war with Iran will last, as officials in Tehran prepare to dig in for a longer fight and with the economic fallout from the clash hurting the U.S. and global economy. Trump on Monday suggested victory is in sight but with [...]
Rema Rahman

Sinkhole repair at Alton park sparks optimism

3 hours 7 minutes ago
What used to be a place for soccer games and families at Gordon Moore Park has gone through many phases nearly two years after the collapse. The sinkhole remains but with the water now pumped out, crews are finally able to get a clearer look inside.
Caroline Pettey

Former Missouri House speaker sentenced to prison for COVID relief fraud

4 hours 43 minutes ago
A former top Missouri lawmaker has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for misusing pandemic relief funds. Former Republican state House Speaker John Diehl pleaded guilty to wire fraud for using about $380,000 of federal loans on personal expenses instead of his law firm's operating costs.
DAVID A. LIEB

Watch live: Trump holds news conference amid Iran conflict, surging oil prices

6 hours 45 minutes ago
President Trump is scheduled to conduct a news conference Monday afternoon, with the U.S.-Israeli military operation in Iran in its second week. "Many important meetings and phone calls taking place today while I am at Trump National Doral, in Miami," the president said in a Truth Social post Monday afternoon. "Additionally, I will be going [...]
The Hill

March 2026: The Aurora Sweet Spot of the Decade

7 hours 16 minutes ago
March 2026 is shaping up to have one of those sky‑gazing moments people will still be talking about a decade from now. If you’ve ever wanted to see the northern lights without getting on a flight to Iceland, this is your window.
Kimberly Young