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The annual event brings together more than 1,000 officers from 121 agencies, running nearly 1,000 miles across Missouri to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics athletes.

ALTON - Alton High School’s Class of 2026 received their diplomas after inspiring student speeches and musical performances on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The presentation of diplomas was done by the Alton Community Unit School District No. 11 Board of Education. The ceremony was led by Alton High School Principal Stacie Franke, and Alton School District Superintendent Elaine Kane presented the “Platinum Alphas” as Alton School Board members presented diplomas to class members.

WASHINGTON — A coalition of Democratic attorneys general and governors sued the U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday over forthcoming regulations that will impose new borrowing limits for students pursuing certain advanced degree programs.  The lawsuit — filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland — challenges a portion of the incoming federal student […]

A couple weeks back, Supreme Court watcher Steve Vladeck pointed out a fascinating “tell” by Justice Samuel Alito in dealing with stays that he will issue on shadow docket requests. If he is prone to agree with the underlying claim, he’ll issue an unbounded stay on a lower court’s ruling. If he is inclined to […]

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has announced the next volume in his graphic novel series, The Mandrake Project.The latest book, titled The Mandrake Project: Year Two, is expected to ship in October and is…

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ALTON - The Miles Davis Jazz Festival invites the community to celebrate the famous jazz musician’s 100th birthday. At 6 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, the weekend kicks off with a free mini block party at the Miles Davis statue next to Catdaddy’s in downtown Alton. Attendees can enjoy music by Jim Manley and meet with the statue’s sculptor, Preston Jackson. Artist Michael Snider, who is creating a “Thousand Trumpets” tribute piece for Davis, will also be onsite.

ALTON - The Alton Police Department has named Police Officer First Class Burford its Officer of the Month for February 2026 after an investigation that began with a reported retail theft at Bath & Body Works on Homer Adams Parkway and expanded into what the department described as a “large-scale organized retail theft case.” The department announced the recognition, saying the case grew “due to PFC Burford’s determination, investigative skills, and commitment

STAUNTON – Madison Communications is proud to celebrate the 21st Annual Teacher of the Year Awards contest, continuing its long-standing tradition of recognizing outstanding educators throughout the communities it serves. The 2026 Teacher of the Year contest marked the biggest year in the program’s history, with record-breaking participation from local schools and communities. The contest takes place annually from March 1st through May 1st and is divided into nomination and voting

Spectrum is introducing the new service in 34 markets this year, including St. Louis.

WOOD RIVER - Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells, joined by Wood River Mayor Tom Stalcup and Councilman Scott Tweedy, recently took part in an initial cleanup of a one-mile stretch at a key entry point into the city, partnering with local volunteer Rusty Wheat as part of a broader highway trash cleanup effort in Madison County. Wheat, who has adopted 11 miles of Madison County highways for cleanup with his group, the Chain Gang, said he had been looking for someone to take on the one-mile section

A new lawsuit could force Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to decide whether a referendum challenging the state's newly-redistricted congressional map will appear on ballots in November.

Schmitt, a Missouri Republican, and Dick Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, disagree on nomination of Justin Smith as judge on Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Foo Fighters are featured in the latest episode of Hot Ones Versus.The Hot Ones spinoff series forces contestants to answer personal questions about themselves, but if they don't, they have to…

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The National Memorial of Military Ascent features 12 life-sized bronze statues of Army Rangers scaling the cliffs at Omaha Beach to help secure an Allied landing on D-Day.

A bill related to abortion was one of the latest measures to get final approval in in Jefferson City days before the close of the 2026 legislative session. The bill now heads to Governor Mike Kehoe’s desk.

Rush is getting ready to hit the road for their first tour since drummer Neil Peart’s death, with Anika Nilles filling in behind the drum kit.The band stopped touring in 2015…

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