The U.S. Senate rejected the SAVE America Act on Thursday, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump’s efforts to impose voting restrictions ahead of the November midterm elections. Senators voted 48-50 against advancing an amendment that would have incorporated Trump’s top legislative priority into an immigration-focused spending bill. The vote offered the clearest sign yet that despite […]
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Rhode Island Friday struck down several Trump administration policies that halted processing for asylum seekers following a shooting in Washington, D.C., that left one West Virginia National Guard member dead and another seriously injured. In a searing opinion, Judge John J. McConnell Jr. said the Trump administration “threw the lives […]
WOOD RIVER - The Wood River History Museum has extended its Clint Walker Exhibit through June 2026 at 40 W. Ferguson St. in Wood River, giving visitors additional time to view the tribute ahead of what would have been the actor’s 100th birthday on May 30, 2026. The exhibit is open free of charge from 1 to 4 p.m. every Saturday in June 2026 at the museum. Walker, a Riverbend native, was known for a long career in film and television. He was best known for his role in “The Dirty
A rare Pink Floyd track has gotten its first-ever digital release.The full version of “Pigs on the Wing,” which prior to this was only available on the eight-track release of…
Bill passed by Senate to fund border security through 2029 includes $350 million for ICE getting more resources for arresting immigrants freed by sanctuary areas.
LACLEDE COUNTY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) commends Grovespring’s 14-year-old angler for his recent catch of the state-record river redhorse sucker. On May 16, Memphis Nelson caught the 10-pound, 3-ounce fish on the Osage Fork of the Gasconade River in Laclede County using a pole and line. The redhorse measured to be 28.5 [...]
Note: The full video of the critical incident briefing can be found linked in the third paragraph. Viewer discretion is advised. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The St. Louis County Police Department released audio and video Friday captured in an officer-involved shooting in April. Police were called to the 18700 block of Wild Horse Farm [...]
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee “Spells F-U-N For STAGES’ 40th Season by Pat Lindsey STAGES has launched its 40th anniversary season with a joyous musical revival of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Its ensemble cast features six nerdy middle school students, played by adults, who […]
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