If you're driving along the interstates, you'll probably notice it: Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) signs all across St. Louis, indicating that commuters will see several closures along I-55 this weekend.
The two online bookies who financed the campaign to legalize sports wagering in Missouri have won $120 million from bets placed in the state but so far have not had to pay any tax on those profits. FanDuel and DraftKings handled 73% of the $928 million wagered in Missouri during the first two months of […]
A Madison County jury has ordered Prairie Farms Dairy to pay $241 million to the family of a worker who died while transporting dry ice in the St. Louis area.
Full disclosure up front: I sit on the board of Bluesky. That said, I had absolutely no idea this lawsuit existed until recently. Which, honestly, tells you something about how much of a legal non-event it was. But the underlying story here—about the NFL treating social media the way it treats television broadcast rights—is worth […]
The Grateful Dead have a loyal fan base, and a new movie about them is set to hit theaters this summer.Summer Tour, directed by Mischa Richter and co-produced by actress Chloe Sevigny, focuses…
EDWARDSVILLE - Junior reserve forward Sire Borden has been among the first players off the bench this season for Edwardsville's boys basketball team, and he's made some critical contributions to the Tigers in their 22-7 season. Borden hit for six crucial points in a 48-43 overtime win over Staunton at Lucco-Jackson Gym on Feb. 3, and made some key defensive plays during the final part of regulation and in overtime. During a postgame interview, Borden felt the game was a must-win for the Tigers
Immigrant truck drivers worry about their licenses as the federal government audits state licensing practices.
In a recent audit, the federal government said 20% of Illinois’ non-domicile CDLs were issued illegally.
MONROE COUNTY - A two-vehicle head-on collision that drew in a third car left one woman dead and three others injured Wednesday evening in Monroe County, authorities said. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said it received a report of a traffic crash with injuries at about 6:16 p.m. Feb. 25, 2026, near S. Rockport Road at West Stansifer Court. Preliminary evidence indicates a northbound Subaru crossed left of center into the southbound lane and collided head-on with a Kia,
This winter, warm up at The Lodge, Eckert’s newest pop-up bar inspired by snowy escapes, winter sports and fireside gatherings with the people who make you feel at home. Guests […]
Aerosmith is set to reissue their self-titled debut album in March, and they are giving fans a preview of the bonus material that will come with it.The Boston rockers have…
Muhammad Thomas was identified as the gunman who robbed a business in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago on Nov. 8 before killing two men who worked there.
WOOD RIVER - Emma Glenn, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, is being recognized for soccer, citing academic achievement and leadership as key factors in the honor. Glenn said she believes earning a 4.0 GPA in her last semester of high school “has made a huge impact on this award,” adding that she also considers herself “a good team leader.” Her girls' soccer coach is Diane Cox. Glenn is a Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month for th
PIASA - Carter Bacon’s steady rise through the season ended with a team-high scoring performance in Southwestern’s finale, offering a glimpse of what could be ahead for the Piasa Birds’ sophomore guard. Bacon scored 10 points on Feb. 25, 2026, in the Piasa Birds’ final game of the season against Staunton in the regional. The game was played as Bacon continued to show improvement throughout the season, according to coach Jason Darr. Bacon is also an Altonized Community
The Zombies are revisiting their debut album with a new reissue.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are set to reissue 1965's Begin Here remastered in mono on April 17. This…