ST. LOUIS, MO. — With the potential for winter weather and dangerously cold temperatures this weekend in the greater St. Louis area, the American Red Cross urges everyone to take action now to protect themselves and their families. “Winter storms can create dangerous conditions very quickly, especially when temperatures drop and roads become icy,” said LaKricia Cox, Executive Director, Red Cross of Greater St. Louis. “Preparing now and knowing what to do before a storm
Supertramp is celebrating their 50th anniversary by reissuing some of their classic albums.The latest releases include 1977’s Even in the Quietest Moments…, their 1979 megahit Breakfast in America and 1982’s …Famous…
ALTON — Schwegel's Grocery Store in Alton experienced a surge in customers seeking essential supplies Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, and Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, amid forecasts of heavy snow and severe winter weather for the weekend, according to co-owner Monica Schwegel on Friday. Located at 901 Alby St., Schwegel's reported steady inventory despite increased demand. Schwegel said the store has always maintained stock of milk, eggs, bread, and rock salt, which residents were preparing to buy
EDWARDSVILLE — Shoppers at most area grocery stores found themselves waiting in long lines on Friday morning, Jan. 23, 2026, as they stocked up on essentials ahead of a winter storm expected to hit the Metro East Illinois area this weekend. Justin Hawkins, owner of the Philly Pretzel Factory in Glen Carbon, described the scene Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Schnucks after he snapped a photo used above, saying, “We saw people standing in the back of the store — in front of the meat
A winter storm has brought snow, bitter cold, and dangerous travel conditions to the St. Louis region, resulting in school, business, and church closures.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) introduced the VET Connect Act. The bipartisan legislation would establish a secure database and messaging platform for veterans to reconnect with fellow servicemembers with whom they served, without requiring the disclosure of personal contact information. The bill requires the VA to create and maintain this system on an opt-in basis, allowing verified veterans to reconnect based on share
Trump’s version of ICE has always assumed that if your skin shade is anything darker than right-wing podcaster translucent, your ass needs to be gone from this country. Obviously, that’s not how things are supposed to work here in America, which proudly considered itself to be a melting pot (albeit belatedly and after a lot […]
As a longtime health care provider, Amber Oberheim, APRN , always thought she was taking good care of her skin. She’s counseled patients on the topic and even spoke about it at a community forum. But a recent trip to the spa reminded her of what’s true for all our health care: there’s room to do better. “The worker asked what I used to wash my face. I said I use a bar of antibacterial Dial soap. She did not like that response,” Oberheim chuckles. “So I did
ST. LOUIS - A major winter storm is expected to impact the St. Louis metropolitan area and surrounding regions from Saturday morning through Sunday evening, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerously cold temperatures, according to the National Weather Service in St. Louis. National Weather Service in St. Louis Meteorologist Alex Elmore said the storm will arrive in two rounds, with the first occurring Saturday morning, Jan. 24, 2026, into the evening and the second from late Saturday night int
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Illinois – The Secretary of War praised the success of the permanent change of Station Joint Task Force and announced that Scott Air Force Base has been selected as the home for the new Personal Property Activity (PPA). The new command will consolidate all functions of the Defense Personal Property Program across the military departments into a single, accountable organization. Secretary Pete Hegseth has named Maj. Gen. Lance Curtis as the PPA's first commander. Followi
JERSEY COUNTY — Reid Taylor retired after 17 years as a telecommunicator and dispatcher with the Jersey County Sheriff's Office and 911, concluding a nearly 50-year career in law enforcement. Taylor's service includes 12 years with the Grafton Police Department and more than 30 years with the Jerseyville Police Department. The Jersey County Sheriff's Office recognized his commitment, professionalism, and dedication to public safety in a statement expressing gratitude for
Megadeth’s self-titled final album is out now, which means fans are finally getting to hear the band’s cover of Metallica’s "Ride the Lightning."Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine was Metallica’s original guitar…