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A high-turnout election in Festus is bringing sweeping changes to the city council, as residents push back against a controversial data center project.

There’s a meaningful push afoot to implement statewide “right to repair” laws that try to make it cheaper, easier, and environmentally friendlier for you to repair the technology you own. Unfortunately, while all fifty states have at least flirted with the idea, only Massachusetts, New York, Texas, Minnesota, Colorado, California, Oregon, and Washington have actually passed laws. Passage can […]

St. Louis County is getting $1.2 million in federal funds to improve road safety for first responders through its "Operation Smart Street" program.

The Alarm has released a video for the song “Live Today,” the final clip to feature their late frontman Mike Peters, who passed away April 29, 2025, after a 31-year…

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A unique interdisciplinary program exploring how sound and vibration from live music affect works of art. In recent years, museums around the world have raised concerns about the impact of […]

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The City of Webster Groves initiative, “No Mow April", encourages residents to hold off on mowing their lawns throughout the month of April to give early-season pollinators (bees, butterflies and hummingbirds) a better chance of survival.

The Office Urges Consumers to Report Scam Attempts to scamalert@ilsos.gov SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning motorists across the state about a growing wave of scam texts and phone calls impersonating the Secretary of State’s office and attempting to trick residents into sending money or sharing sensitive personal information. This week, the scammers have resorted to new text threats and even phone calls claiming to be from the Secretary o

After nearly five decades of public service in the St. Louis County Police Department, Col. Kenneth Gregory will retire as chief of police on May 1.

EAST ALTON – The Environmental Education Department at the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) has been named the 2026 Organization of the Year by the Environmental Education Association of Illinois (EEAI). The honor recognizes the team’s outstanding and ongoing efforts to advance environmental education opportunities across the state of Illinois. “I am incredibly proud of our team and the work we do each day,” said Director of Environmental

CHICAGO — A set of numbers passed down from mother to daughter — and one lucky online Lotto® ticket — turned a Southern Illinois Lottery player into a millionaire overnight. The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, played a combination of family birthdays and anniversaries — a tradition inherited from her mother. She revealed that her mother had played those same Lotto numbers years ago but missed out on a $6.4 million jackpot after forgetting to submit the playslip

CardVault by Tom Brady, a sports and trading card shop inspired by the seven-time Super Bowl champion, is opening in St. Louis this week.

ALTON - Alton Main Street is seeking community-minded volunteers to join its team for the 2026 season. As historic Downtown Alton continues to experience a surge in economic development and cultural activity, the organization is inviting residents to lend their time and talents to a diverse lineup of festivals, markets, and beautification projects. The 2026 calendar features a wide array of service opportunities catering to various interests, including: Community Events: Volunteers are needed

O’FALLON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that westbound Interstate 64 will be reduced to one lane between Illinois 159 and Illinois 157 in St. Clair County for pavement work. The lane closures will occur during the following weekends, weather permitting: April 10-13 Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, April 10, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane. All lanes are expected to reopen by 6 a.m. Monday, April 13. April 17-20 Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appeared to hang by a thread Wednesday after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The White House demanded that the channel be reopened and sought to keep peace talks on track. The [...]

The Eagles are offering up another preview of the upcoming reissue of their 1975 album, One of These Nights.The band has just released a live version of their classic tune…

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After years of legal battles to protect its business from criminal prosecution, Torch Electronics will suspend operations of its slot machines in Missouri under pressure from state Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and the U.S. Department of Justice. In a letter sent to retailers on Monday, the Wildwood-based company said it would turn its games off […]

Gregory, the first person of color to lead the force, was named acting chief in July 2021, then officially named as chief in January 2022.

ALTON - The Alton Community Unit School District #11 will host a public meeting about special education services to help local kids with disabilities. At 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, parents of homeschooled or private-schooled children who live within the district are invited to the in-person meeting at Alton High School. Charmain Downton, Director of Special Education, will explain the district’s resources and special education services that are available. The district