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Republicans target public lands protections in a new way

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Over the past year, GOP leaders and the Trump administration have used a law known as the Congressional Review Act to push for coal mining in Montana, oil drilling in Alaska and copper mining in Minnesota, while also attempting to reverse protections for a national monument in Utah. The rarely used act gives Congress a […]
Alex Brown

Gas prices spike across US amid Iran war

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WASHINGTON — Americans are paying more for gas Monday as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran chokes off a significant route for roughly one-fifth of the world’s petroleum products. Global prices for Brent crude oil, the international standard, climbed over $100 a barrel. Prices were just above $70 a barrel in the days before the U.S. […]
Ashley Murray

ICE Detainment Center Guards Allegedly Set Up Suicide Death Pools

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Say what you will about cops — even the federal ones — but they have nothing on the people charged with guarding people who have been detained or imprisoned. The cruelty of cops is slightly tempered by the fact that anyone with a cell phone, dash cam, or doorbell surveillance device might catch them in […]
Tim Cushing

Daily Deal: The Courses Digest, Labs Digest, and Exams Digest Bundle

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The Courses Digest, Labs Digest, and Exams Digest Bundle gives you unlimited access to expertly crafted online courses, interactive labs and study tools. Whether you’re aiming for industry-recognized certifications or expanding your tech expertise, this bundle will help you get there with courses on CompTIA, AWS, Microsoft, Cisco, Salesforce, and more. It’s on sale for […]
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Amphitheater Event Requests, New Production Partner On Alton Agenda

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ALTON – Alton officials are set to consider two special event requests and a new production company for the Alton Amphitheater. Multiple amphitheater-related items are on the Alton Committee of the Whole agenda for Monday, March 9, 2026 , including: A resolution authorizing the engagement of Contemporary Productions for the 2026 Alton Amphitheater season. A resolution approving a request from Alton Main Street to rent the Alton Amphitheater for the Mississippi Earthtones Festival.

Swansea Police Capture Bank Robber Within Minutes

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SWANSEA - Swansea Police arrested an adult male within minutes on Friday, March 6, 2026, after officers responded to a reported bank robbery at Arsenal Credit Union, authorities said. Officers were called on March 6, 2026, to the credit union at 4384 North Illinois St. in Swansea. Arsenal Credit Union employees provided a detailed description of the suspect and his direction of travel, police said. Swansea officers arrived quickly, located the suspect, and took him into custody within five

Roxana Seniors Honored for Outstanding Community Service

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ROXANA — The Riverbend East Rotary Club recently recognized Roxana High School seniors Haley Eads and Landon Smith as the February recipients of its Service Above Self awards, honoring their volunteer work and leadership in school and community activities in Roxana. Club President Mark Smith presented Service Above Self certificates to Eads and Smith, according to the Rotary Club. Eads, a senior, has participated in volleyball and track and is a member of the National Honor Society. Sh