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PIASA - Thor Springman, a sophomore at Southwestern High School, emerged as a key contributor during the 2025 track and field season with notable performances in distance events. Thor is an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of Month for the Piasa Birds. Springman posted a personal best of 4:46.13 in the 1,600 meters at the Jokisch-Grandone Invitational, marking a significant improvement from his freshman year. He also competed in the 3,200 meters at the IHSA Class 1A Sectional at North Mac, finishing third with a time of 10:17. He posted a time of 2:10.40 in the 800 meters at the Staunton Quad Meet. His efforts were vital to the success of the Southwestern Piasa Birds, as he led the team in total points and earned the distinction of Most Valuable Performer for the season. Looking ahead, Springman will continue his athletic pursuits this fall with Southwestern’s cross country team before transitioning to basketball for the winter season.

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ALTON - As summer kicks off, a local psychotherapist has advice for busy families who are dealing with the stress of the transition. Lisa Lawrence, LCSW, works with OSF St. Anthony’s Psychological Services Department to serve young kids and their families. She noted that summer can be a big transition for families as they welcome their children home from school, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. “Allow grace and space for the family to transition to summertime itself,” Lawrence advised. “All of it happens so quickly and then we’re in summertime. All of our schedules have changed, and it’s kind of like, what are we doing, where are we supposed to be, how are we getting there? So I think just mindfulness towards that. How are we doing with the schedules? Are we maintaining proper sleep and are we eating, are we having water, do we know where we’re going? Those kinds of things.” Summer can be a great opportunity for

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Support us on Patreon » Way, way back during the SOPA/PIPA fight, a very important part of the resistance against the bills was coming from infrastructure operators who explained how they were technically incoherent and dangerous. One prominent group was the Internet Infrastructure Coalition, co-founded by Christian Dawson. Today, with legislative amnesia setting in and new […]

If it seems like Missouri has already had an unusually high number of tornadoes this year, you are correct.

From Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis:  In 1913, the Federal Reserve Act created the Federal Reserve System, which includes the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., and 12 Federal Reserve banks around the country. The St. Louis Fed is one of those Reserve banks. The St. Louis Fed opened on Nov. 16, 1914, in […]

A St. Louis Circuit Court judge signed an arrest warrant for an Illinois man accused of stealing copper wiring in a south city neighborhood.

From Construction Dive:  New tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum will raise construction costs further, adding to price spikes triggered by an initial 25% tariff on the materials earlier this year, according to a June 3 industry webinar hosted by Skanska USA. President Donald Trump increased steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50% on Wednesday, doubling down on […]

EDWARDSVILLE - EXO Lounge has a special offering for powerful women who wish to connect. “Boss Bish Thursdays” kick off every Thursday at 5 p.m. at EXO Lounge in Edwardsville. EXO owner Gina Gamblin explained that this is an “elevated ladies’ night” that aims to empower women and give them the opportunity to network with other leaders. “I think a group of women together can do marvelous things,” Gamblin said. “I believe you become the person who you surround yourself with. And I think everybody wants to be their best self. If you surround yourself with powerful women, you become powerful.” On Thursdays, women are invited to EXO for an evening of self-care. In addition to EXO’s normal nail bar and med spa offerings, attendees can also enjoy specialty cocktails and a live DJ playing music by female powerhouses. Gamblin noted that EXO’s kitchen will drop a new menu on Thursday, June 12, 2025, with foo

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Bob Dylan appears to be throwing his support behind the upcoming album by Machine Gun Kelly.Mgk just announced his new album, lost americana, will release on Aug. 8. He shared an album trailer,…

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ST. LOUIS — A local family displaced by an EF3 tornado that struck their neighborhood in St. Louis is seeking community support to recover from the disaster. Debbie Boukas, a Belleville grandmother, is organizing a GoFundMe fundraiser to help her daughter, her daughter’s partner, and their young son, Banner, who were forced to leave their home due to unsafe living conditions following the storm. The tornado, which tore through the area recently, left their apartment structurally intact but contaminated with hazardous materials, including debris, asbestos, lead paint, and fiberglass. These conditions pose a particular health risk to Banner, her grandson, who has asthma. The family was fortunate to be at a movie theater when the tornado hit, avoiding physical harm, but they returned to significant damage and disruption. “We’re starting over,” Boukas said in her fundraiser description. Her daughter, a graduate student in social work with multiple health issues,

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From Call Newspapers:  Dirt has been overturned in Whitecliff Park — one of the first tangible signs of the new Crestwood Community Center. On May 23, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane, where community members and local leaders gathered to celebrate the official start of a new and improved multipurpose facility. […]

In a press release, the district said it is planning to have students from seven schools start the year by attending classes at a different location.

The Missouri Court of Appeals has affirmed the convictions and prison sentence of Daniel Riley in a February 2023 crash that left out-of-town teenager Janae Edmondson with life-altering injuries.

From CU Insight:  Alltru Credit Union, a leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in the Greater St. Louis area, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new branch in Florissant, Missouri to celebrate the location’s opening. As part of its broader growth strategy, Alltru is expanding to better serve current members in North County, while also […]

From Leader Publications:  The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of a proposed solid waste transfer station at 4175 Old Hwy. M near the retail complex that houses a Dollar General store in the Otto area. The commission’s decision will be passed on to the County Council, which has the sole authority over […]

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  A judge has allowed a Chesterfield contractor to continue filing liens against the customers of McBride Homes in order to recoup money the contractor alleges the homebuilder never paid. McBride had asked the court to stop the Builder’s Bloc construction company from filing the liens against McBride homeowners while the two […]

Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed Monday afternoon in Walnut Park West, according to a city press release.

GODFREY - Lewis and Clark Community College’s College for Life program has received a $10,000 boost. The College for Life program offers classes and college experiences for adults with disabilities. On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Cargill, Inc. presented the program with a $10,000 grant that they will use to start a Special Olympics team. “Today is a celebration of our shared commitment to inclusion, opportunity, and the power of community,” said Rosie Ellington, director of the program. “College for Life has become more than just a program. It’s a movement towards creating lasting, inclusive pathways for all learners.” Ellington explained that Joe Fletcher, a College for Life parent who works at Cargill, alerted her to the grant opportunity through Cargill’s Community Cares grant program. Ellington and Emily DeGrand worked together to create a grant proposal. With the money, they plan to host a summer event with the College for Life student

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From The St. Louis American:  Kwame Building Group, founded and chaired by CEO Tony Thompson, served as construction manager for the new Health Sciences and Technology Center at STLCC-Wildwood, which celebrated its ribbon cutting on May 29, 2025. The $84.5 million, 132,900-square-foot center will increase student capacity for the nursing program and bring several new […]