FEMA is sending an additional $2.9 million to assist in disaster recovery efforts. That announcement was met with skepticism among many residents still living in the aftermath of the devastating tornado that struck last year.
For a long time, cell site simulators, a.k.a. “Stingrays” made headlines on nearly a daily basis. Then they just kind of fell off the map. L3Harris — the manufacturer of cell site simulators that commanded enough market share to see its flagship product become the victim of genericide — saw the writing on the wall […]
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has taken the next steps to find a pool of applicants all throughout the world in the search for the system's next president. On Monday, the board formally launched the national search by releasing the leadership profile for the system's next president. This profile [...]
Missouri Republican officials threatened Tuesday to cut state funding for Columbia’s public library after staff held a reading of LGBTQ+ children’s books last week. Secretary of State Denny Hoskins and state Sen. Rick Brattin, a Harrisonville Republican running for Congress in Missouri’s 5th congressional district, held a joint press conference Tuesday to discuss their investigation […]
On a special edition of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum previews the upcoming August 4th Missouri primary with STLPR reporters Rachel Lippmann and Sarah Kellogg. The journotrio talk about the impact of Amendments 4 and 5 on state legislative elections; the St. Louis County executive contest; and the impact of a redistricting referendum on upcoming elections.
The Kansas City Chiefs made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon that architectural design firm Populous has been selected as the lead design architect for the new facility and headquarters.
EDWARDSVILLE - An upcoming event invites community members to enjoy local breweries while supporting honor flights for veterans. Hops & Heroes will take place at the Edwardsville Moose Lodge from 12–4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. With over 20 breweries represented and five bands on the schedule throughout the day, the event promises to be a ton of fun. All proceeds go toward honor flights for St. Louis area veterans through the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight organization. “They’re
A father of four arrested on a misdemeanor was dead a week later inside St. Charles County Jail. FOX 2 News has acquired video revealing how staff treated him in his final hours, which is now the subject of a federal civil lawsuit.
EAST ALTON – An East Alton man with a history of fleeing police and other offenses remains detained after eluding an Alton officer at over 110 mph. Michael C. Ault, 42, of East Alton, was charged with a Class 4 felony count of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer on July 23, 2026. Ault allegedly knowingly fled from an Alton Police officer who had given him a signal to stop the vehicle he was driving on March 23, 2026. His flight from the officer reportedly reached speed
Robert Winkelman was originally charged with first-degree assault, but on Tuesday, the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office amended the filing to include two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action.
BRIGHTON - Community members can stop by Altonized Community Federal Credit Union in Brighton for a fun open house complete with a foam party, a petting zoo, free treats and more. From 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, Altonized Community FCU hopes to welcome both members and nonmembers to the event at 200 North Main Street in Brighton. Attendees can learn more about the credit union and their mission to serve the community while enjoying a variety of fun activities. “We
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