WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration took more steps Monday to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, announcing two additional interagency agreements with other departments that will transfer more of its responsibilities to those agencies. Under the agreements, the agency will partner with the State Department on foreign gift and contract reporting and with the […]
ALTON – Efforts are underway to update the Alton Comprehensive Plan as community members seek to shape the city’s future over the next 20 years. Adam Jones, a consultant with Stantec, gave a presentation on the ongoing Alton Comprehensive Plan update at the Feb. 23, 2025 Alton Committee of the Whole meeting. Jones said he’s been meeting with members of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC), a group of local residents, business owners, school district personnel,
When it comes to putting a name to Chicago's annual battle against its infamously inclement weather, it turns out that the practical is also the political. “Abolish ICE” was the top vote-getter in the city's “You Name a Snowplow” contest. Choosing the protest slogan with a double meaning proved a potent way for voters to [...]
The Missouri House voted Monday to spend state general revenue to serve people enrolled under the Medicaid expansion program for the first time since it was passed by voters in 2020. The $76.7 million item is part of a $3.15 billion supplemental spending bill that would push total appropriations for the year ending June 30 […]
Open Mic Comedy comes to Chesterfield every last Monday of the month. Join Steve's Hot Dogs at The Hub at The District for an easygoing night of laughs, hot dogs, and cold […]
Widespread cartel violence erupted across Mexico after the death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes in a military operation. Reports from Feb. 22 and 23 say the attacks included road blockages and torched vehicles and spread to at least 20 states.
The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) is beefing up its legislative efforts as lawmakers continue to debate potential reforms to the century-old sports organization.
If you’ve seen lights on in some downtown stadiums, it’s most likely the National Sports Forum, with sports business professionals from rival teams and leagues all gathered under one roof at Union Station.
The alert was issued out of Highlandville, Missouri, located between Springfield and Branson. Highlandville is about 230 miles from the St. Louis area.
In a heartwarming collaboration between the "Make-A-Wish" Foundation and Autohaus BMW in Maplewood, one courageous young girl battling a severe blood disorder, was granted her ultimate dream.
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