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Meeting the match unlocks ARPA dollars to accelerate demolition, improve public safety, and stabilize neighborhoods

For years now, we’ve been repeatedly pointing out that the “social media is destroying kids” narrative, popularized by Jonathan Haidt and others, has been built on a foundation of shaky, often contradictory research. We’ve noted that the actual data is far more nuanced than the moral panic suggests, and that policy responses built on that […]

COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville City Council has adopted a new ordinance regulating door-to-door solicitation within city limits, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The ordinance replaces a previous prohibition on solicitation that was legally challenged, prompting the need for a licensing program with established guidelines. The new Door-to-Door Solicitation Program requires solicitors to complete an application process that includes submitting a valid state-issued ID, a $250 non-refundable

ST. LOUIS - The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch Wednesday afternoon ahead of a forecast including extreme cold and potential snow this weekend. All counties south of the Interstate 70 corridor are under the watch for Saturday into Sunday, when a major winter storm will spread across the southern half of the [...]

Longtime St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina will return to the organization as a "special assistant to the president of baseball operations" this season.

ALTON - Alton Elite Jiu-Jitsu has a special opportunity for martial arts enthusiasts. At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, community members can enjoy a seminar with Kyle Watson, a fourth degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and owner of Watson Martial Arts. Hosted by Alton Elite, Watson will share his skills with students and inspire them to commit to their training. “ is basically our fearless leader,” said Jacqueline, general manager at Alton Elite. “His academy

The music of Neil Young will be celebrated at a concert in Los Angeles ahead of the Grammy Awards.The Americanafest Pre-Grammy Salute to the Songs of Neil Young, put on by…

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Montgomery’s removal may not be final, setting up a potential legal standoff.

ALTON – Riverbend Head Start & Family Services (RHSFS) is pleased to welcome Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski to our Essic Robinson location on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 2:00 until 2:45 pm. The address is 1802 E. Broadway, Alton, IL 62002. The phone number is (618) 463-5933. Rep. Budzinski launched her “Valentine’s for Veterans” program in January 2023, encouraging families across Central and Southern Illinois to show appreciation for local veterans

Former Missouri House Speaker John Diehl, who pleaded guilty last year  to wire fraud, is asking a federal judge for leniency as he faces the possibility of years behind bars. Diehl admitted in September to defrauding the U.S. Small Business Administration out of $379,900 by obtaining a pandemic loan intended to help struggling small businesses […]

ST. LOUIS – A non-partisan group is challenging President Donald Trump’s efforts to take over or acquire Greenland.

Ahead of the months that are typically known as severe weather season in Missouri, the St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management Agency announced changes in their tornado siren system.

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The money will go to supporting WashU Medicine pediatric research at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Healthy Kids Express Diabetes mobile unit.