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David Byrne headlines NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’ concert series
David Byrne is the latest artist to perform for NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series, although his performance was far from tiny.The Talking Heads frontman brought over a dozen performers with…
Another Democrat files to unseat U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner
Joan VonDras, a retired schoolteacher from St. Louis County, announced her candidacy last week. Wagner also opposed by a Republican and an independent candidate
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Lawmakers Want To Ban VPNs—And They Have No Idea What They’re Doing
Remember when you thought age verification laws couldn’t get any worse? Well, lawmakers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and beyond are about to blow you away. It’s unfortunately no longer enough to force websites to check your government-issued ID before you can access certain content, because politicians have now discovered that people are using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to protect their privacy […]
Dr. Ed Hightower Expresses Optimism About Sunnybrook Affordable Housing Development
ALTON - Dr. Ed Hightower was a driving force behind the new Alton Sunnybrook Affordable Housing Development at 767 Washington Avenue in Alton. The development will provide 40 apartments for families earning at or below 60% of the Area Median Income, or $60,180 for a household of three. Dr. Hightower is a former superintendent of schools in Edwardsville and was a well-known national basketball referee during his elite career. He has now moved to campaigns that he believes will help Alton, his
Even this guy slipped on the roads today
Trucker shot in possible I-55 road-rage incident in Barnhart area
Victim was taken to a hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening, police said.
Man sentenced for 2024 killing in Princeton Heights neighborhood
A St. Louis man reached a plea agreement with prosecutors and admitted killing a Maplewood man in 2024.
New Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Joins OSF Medical Group In Godfrey
GODFREY – OSF Medical Group – Pediatrics (Godfrey) is pleased to announce a new board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner has been added to its staff to better serve the increasing pediatric care needs in the Riverbend region. Marissa St. Peters, APRN, PNP-BC, is accepting new patients at OSF Medical Group – Pediatrics, located at 6702 Godfrey Road, in Godfrey. Ms. St. Peters will see patients Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ms. St. Peters is a board-certified pediatric
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Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of The Month: CM Girls Cross Country Benefits From Wiley's Leadership
BETHALTO - Olivia Wiley, a sophomore cross country runner, was recognized as the Civic Memorial Female Runner of the Year at the Alton Road Runners Banquet on Sunday night, Nov. 30, 2025. Wiley, who served as the team’s number one runner throughout the season, posted a personal record time of 20 minutes, 36.1 seconds for three miles on Sept. 27, 2025, at the Freeburg Invitational. Wiley is a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of The Month for CM. Civic Memorial Head Cross Countr
Attorney General Raoul Offers Tips For Charitable Donations On Giving Tuesday And During Holiday Season
CHICAGO – Ahead of Giving Tuesday, Attorney General Kwame Raoul cautioned potential donors to make wise giving decisions this holiday season. Under Illinois law, fundraisers and charitable organizations are required to register each year with the Attorney General’s office. “During this giving season, I encourage potential donors to take a few minutes to review my Charitable Trust Bureau’s tips before making any Giving Tuesday donations and throughout the holidays,”
St. Louis man sentenced to prison for killing another man, threatening witnesses
Torey Paige, 31, was set to face trial this week on first-degree murder in the death of 35-year-old Antonio Watson. Instead, he pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter.
Attorney General Raoul Wins $38 Million For Central And Southern Illinois Electricity Customers In Market Manipulation Settlement
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that some Ameren Illinois (Ameren) customers in central and southern Illinois will receive a credit on their upcoming power bills. The credits are the result of a $38 million settlement Raoul’s office reached with Dynegy Inc. (Dynegy), a subsidiary of Texas-based Vistra Corporation. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved the settlement in August 2025, resolving 10 years of investigation and litigation by the Attorney
Woman shot, killed in north St. Louis County home, charges say
Giveyonn Carter was charged Thursday with second-degree murder, armed criminal action and endangering the welfare of a child. She was booked into jail Friday on a $500,000 cash-only bond, according to online records.
City of St. Louis Extends Code Blue, Deploys Snowplows for Monday Snow
3 Charged In Granite City Burglary Cases
GRANITE CITY – Three Granite City residents face felony charges in a series of burglary cases filed in Madison County. Todd A. Karius, 49, of Granite City, was charged on Nov. 18, 2025 with one count each of residential burglary (a Class 1 felony), theft (a Class 3 felony), and criminal damage to property (a Class 4 felony). Karius allegedly knowingly entered a Granite City residence without authority and with the intent to commit a theft on Aug. 8, 2025. He is additionally accused
Surprise snow means more slick St. Louis area streets
ST. LOUIS -- Traffic is stopped on many St. Louis area streets. The snow that was in the forecast Monday evening started to fall at around noon. This is causing many school districts to cancel classes and a big mess on the roads. The surprise snow means that many St. Louis area roads have not [...]
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