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ISP hosted a recruitment event at Southwestern Illinois College in an effort to bring more women on the police force.

Senator Josh Hawley is calling for Boeing and its president to take action, following a recent toxic chemical leak.

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins is standing by his office’s decision to refer election-related charges against St. Louis County Executive Sam Page to prosecutors.

The White House is holding firm to the Aug. 1 trade deal deadline. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said countries that have not previously gotten a tariff letter from President Donald Trump or negotiated a trade deal will be notified of their likely tariff rates by mail or in Trump’s executive order.

A Wentzville man is accused of injuring a police officer while attempting to escape a Walmart after shoplifting from the store.

In a separate move, the city will resume water service "shut-offs" after a years-long pause.

This too will be swept away by this administration’s steady stream of injustices, but it’s still worth highlighting before it’s buried by even worse news later. The mass deportation program enacted by Trump — one that intends to turn ICE into the nation’s largest federal law enforcement agency — has already seen innocent foreigners declared […]

COLLINSVILLE – Two men from St. Louis face charges in Madison County after fleeing from local authorities during traffic stops while illegally possessing weapons and ammunition. Morton Kimble, 46, of St. Louis, was charged on July 24, 2025 with two counts of felon in possession of a weapon (both Class 2 felonies), unlawful possession of a stolen firearm (a Class 2 felony), and aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer (a Class 4 felony). On July 23, 2025, Kimble allegedly recklessly fled from a police traffic stop while in possession of a stolen Taurus G2C 9mm handgun and a firearm magazine loaded with 10 9mm bullets. Kimble’s possession of the weapon was illegal not only due to the firearm being stolen, but also due to Kimble’s prior felony conviction for first degree robbery in St. Louis County. The state’s petition to deny his pretrial release describes the events leading up to Kimble’s arrest: “Defendant was identified a

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Over 224 animals were secured, according to the organization in its largest rescue in the last decade.

WASHINGTON — Judges on the U.S. Appeals Court for the Federal Circuit questioned the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs Thursday as the White House pushes on with its Aug. 1 deadline for import taxes at levels not seen since the 1930s. The case originated from consolidated lawsuits brought by a handful of […]

The cooler weather is more than welcome for Downtown Summer Nights at Kiener Plaza, where there is a family-friendly movie playing Thursday evening.

The St. Louis Cardinals are trading veteran relief pitcher Phil Maton to the Texas Rangers, according to multiple media reports.

BRIGHTON - Lillian Cambron is seeking community support for the family of Eric Ottwell, who died in a motorcycle accident on the night of his birthday. She said Ottwell, a disabled veteran and father of two, was known for his strong character and dedication to his children. Riding a motorcycle was an activity Eric greatly enjoyed, Cambron said. He is survived by his two children, Noel and Eric Jr., both graduates of Southwestern High School. Noel is set to begin studies in the nursing program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville this fall. Cambron described Ottwell as a devoted father and a loyal friend who frequently went out of his way to help others. "In light of this tragedy, I encourage donations to assist Ottwell’s children during this difficult time," she said. Contributions can be made through a GoFundMe page set up to support the family. PLEASE donate to help this family in a time of need: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-erics-kids-after-tragic-loss

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