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QEM Fire Protection District Offers Women-Only Fire Training Weekend

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ELSAH/GRAFTON - QEM Fire Protection District is offering a unique opportunity for women who are interested in fire service. On Sept. 25–27, 2026, women ages 16–45 can participate in the IgniteHER Fire Program, a free weekend that will allow participants to experience life as a firefighter. Participants will wear turnout gear and learn firefighting tactics while training alongside experienced firefighters. “It builds confidence, skills, and sisterhood,” said Victoria

Anthropic’s New AI Model Can Identify More Software Bugs Than Ever. Microsoft Is Struggling To Fix Them Fast Enough.

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This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. On an afternoon in mid-May, dozens of Microsoft engineers and their managers gathered online and in a conference room at the company’s Redmond, Washington, headquarters to discuss Project Glasswing. The tech giant was racing to fix weaknesses in its code that a new AI model known […]
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LC's N.O. Nelson Campus is Home to New All-Abilities Playground

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EDWARDSVILLE – Lewis and Clark Community College President Ken Trzaska joined Edwardsville Mayor Art Risavy, Edwardsville City Council members and members of the Edwardsville Community Foundation on Tuesday, Aug. 4, for the official opening of the new all-abilities playground located on the grounds of LC’s N.O. Nelson Campus. The gated playground was made possible through a $600,000 contribution from the David Kriege family, which owned and operated Kriege Hardware in Edwardsville

Wood River Police Chief Highlights Value Of National Night Out

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WOOD RIVER - Wood River residents will have a chance to meet local first responders and take part in family activities during National Night Out from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at 550 East Madison in Wood River. The event will include police and emergency vehicle displays, face painting, free food and drinks, and game activities for all ages. “Bring the whole family for a night of free fun, food, and community spirit,” Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells said. “This

Free Bethalto Seminar Aims to Answer Key Retirement Planning Questions

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BETHALTO - Community members can learn more about retirement planning at an upcoming free seminar. From 5–6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at the Bethalto Senior Citizen Center, Bill Kinkel with Genesis Financial Group will offer “Retirement Ready: A Practical Retirement Planning Workshop.” Attendees will learn more about Medicare, Social Security, taxes, market volatility and more. “We have 74 million Baby Boomers that are getting ready to retire,”

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month: Owen Timmins Highlights Leadership and Resilience Behind Hockey Rise

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EAST ALTON/WOOD RIVER - As a senior hockey player, Owen Timmins of East Alton-Wood River is recognized for his accomplishments on and off the ice. He points to leadership, work ethic, and family support as key parts of his success. Timmins, who has played hockey since he was 7 years old, is being recognized for a career that includes being an MVCHA JV All-Star for the past three years, Oiler Hockey Varsity Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore, and Varsity MVP and alternate captain as

Twelve Students Graduate from SIUE's ERTC Water Quality Control Program

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EDWARDSVILLE - On Friday, July 24, 2026, 12 students graduated from the Environmental Resource Training Center in the School of Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The program involves comprehensive education that prepares them for certifications as Illinois and Missouri public water and wastewater treatment system operators. Dean Emeritus Cem Karacal, PhD, who retired at the end of June, delivered remarks to the graduates preparing to enter the public workforce. Seventeen