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Missouri secretary of state wants to keep portions of ballot language for redistricting referendum
Attorneys for Secretary of State Denny Hoskins spent most of Monday afternoon trying to salvage some of the language he used to describe the impact of a referendum on Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map. After conceding that some of the ballot summary Hoskins prepared for the referendum is flawed and should be revised, Kathleen Hunker from […]
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Lawmakers debate gifted student screening bill
Lawmakers in the Missouri House are expected to approve a new round of legislation this week, including a measure that would require school districts to expand existing efforts to screen all students for gifted programs.
Woman accused of threatening to shoot school employee
An Illinois woman is behind bars after she allegedly threatened to harm an employee at a school in Cahokia Heights, Illinois.
5th Circuit Says Due Process Rights For Immigrants No Longer Exist In Its Jurisdiction
Trump and his supporters clearly believe migrants have no constitutional rights. But that’s simply not true. They have the same rights as citizens for one truly obvious reason: a government could choose to declare certain people non-citizens in order to strip them of their rights. That would be highly problematic in a nation that’s almost […]
Residents demand Festus hold elections on data centers
The residents have spent weeks going door to door across Festus gathering signatures for a petition that would require a vote before data centers are approved for the next decade.
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Bill to require gifted education screening in public schools passes Missouri House
A bill requiring public schools screen all students to determine if they qualify for gifted education by the time they reach the third grade passed the Missouri House on a 142-8 vote Monday. It bolsters a state law requiring schools to provide gifted classes when at least 3% of its students are identified as gifted. […]
Granite City residents pack forum to press officials about data center proposal
Hamilton said a company discussed a center that would involve 250 to 300 acres of land and a 1.2-million-square-foot building for a 500-megawatt facility. There is no proposal yet.
Semi-Truck Overturns On Interstate 255 Near Alton
MADISON COUNTY - Illinois State Police said a truck-tractor semi-trailer overturned Monday afternoon, Feb. 9, 2026, on Interstate 255 near the Seminary Road exit in Alton, blocking all northbound lanes and forcing traffic to divert. The crash was reported about 1:35 p.m. Feb. 9, near milepost 16 in Madison County, according to Trooper Ryan Wagand of Illinois State Police Troop 8. Wagand said there were no reports of injuries in the accident. Wagand also explained after the accident that “all
Ex-police chief gets $200K payout amid misconduct claims
$200,000 to walk away. That’s what Ballwin’s former police chief, Douglas Schaeffler, was paid out in a settlement finalized at the end of 2025. The settlement includes a deal that allows Schaeffler to obtain his full benefits through his government retirement system
Charges filed in weekend Alton shooting
One man remains in critical condition at a St. Louis-area hospital after being shot over the weekend in an Alton apartment complex. The suspected shooter is facing charges.
St. Louis County family mourns boy's death in accidental shooting. Father gets probation
Marshaun Futrell Sr. was sentenced to probation after family and loved ones surrounded him, maintaining that he didn't deserve to be convicted of a crime.
Madison County State's Attorney Files Multiple Charges In Alton Shooting
ALTON - Marquan Knight of Alton, 22, faces multiple charges after authorities alleged he shot a man during an incident Feb. 7, 2026, at a residence in Alton in the 1300 block of Lawn Street in the Alton Acres Housing Project. Knight is charged with aggravated battery with a firearm (a Class X felony), home invasion (Class X felony), aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), and felon in possession of a weapon (a Class 3 felony) charges, according to charging documents signed by Madiso
Hot Country Nights Concert Series Supports Make-A-Wish
St. Louis -- Margie Ellisor sat down with Shannon Stelling, Executive Director of the HBR Charitable and Education Foundation, and Andrew Dreyer, Entertainment Manager for Cardinal Nation, to talk about the Hot Country Night Concerts at Cardinal Nation supporting the Wish Home Raffle. Tickets are available from January 30 through March 19. When you purchase [...]
Devo extends Mutate, Don’t Stagnate tour through June
Devo has added some new dates to their 2026 tour.The "Whip it" rockers have extended their Mutate, Don’t Stagnate tour until June, with the latest additions beginning June 2 in Indianapolis and wrapping June…
Josh Hawley wants special inspector to probe alleged Minnesota fraud
Hawley said special inspector is needed to look into allegations that as much as $9 billion may have been improperly spent on child-assistance programs
UMSL chancellor to step down in July
Kristin Sobolik will leave her post on July 1 after serving five years in the role, university officials said in a Monday news release.
St. Louis woman dances into her 101st birthday
Surrounded by family, friends, and familiar faces, Lela McSpadden marked a milestone few ever reach: her 101st birthday.
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