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Officials confirmed a body was found Wednesday and recovery efforts were underway.

Well, it's happened: Finland and Sweden formally applied for NATO membership on Wednesday, a move that, if approved, would fundamentally transform the security landscape of Northern Europe and give the alliance a valuable edge against Russia following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. We can all thank Vladimir Putin, geopolitical master strategist, for this.

World Wide Technology Raceway prepares for the spotlight.

Everyone these days seems to want to regulate social media. I mean, the reality is that social media is such a powerful tool for expression that everyone wants to regulate that expression. Sure, they can couch it in whatever fancy justifications they want, but at the end of the day, they’re still trying to regulate […]

MARYVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation announces a right lane closure on I-55/70 WB between Illinois 159 and 13-mile marker in Maryville Thursday, May 19, 2022, weather permitting, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. These restrictions are needed to allow access for the weigh-in-motion vendor to perform repairs to the weigh-in motion sensors at the Weigh Station on I-55/70 in Maryville. Warning Lights of Southern Illinois will be providing traffic control. Full access will be restored by 5:00 PM. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, the use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow IDOT on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on

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The three shootings happened before 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

Gov. Mike Parson officially signed Missouri's new congressional map into law after months of heated and long debate among lawmakers. Wednesday afternoon Parson signed House Bill 2909, which establishes new boundaries for eight districts.

ALTON – The YWCA of Southwestern Illinois will once again host Free Girls Circle programs at its location at 304 E. Third Street, Alton. This program focuses on the promotion of growth within the youth, families, and the community. "The program places emphasis on generating, re-establishing, and encouraging the continuance of healthy relationships," YWCA of Southwestern Illinois Executive Director Dorothy Hummel said. "The topics that are discussed relate to everyday issues that girls may have experienced or will possibly encounter in the future. This program consists of a knowledgeable facilitator that is equipped in providing guidance and preparing the girls with useful information for shaping their future." For many years, girls have been faced with discrimination, put down because of their physical appearances, challenged emotionally, and judged on their choices and opinions by society, Hummel said. "The 'Being a Girl' unit highlights the advantages of being a girl," sh

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The Washington, Missouri-based purveyor of sauces, rubs, marinades, and more won the top award at arguably the most prestigious barbecue competition in the nation.

Hubbard Radio's KSHE (94.7 FM) was tops among St. Louis listeners in April, followed by alternative rock "The Point."

Take a load off and take in the views on a relaxing daytime cruise that shows St. Louis from the river that built it. Narrated

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GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois celebrated the outstanding volunteers and Girl Scouts who exemplify our mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place at the first annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony. The ceremony was held on Sunday, May 15 at the DoubleTree Inn in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Girl Scouts, volunteers, and their families from the 40-county jurisdiction gathered together to celebrate this year’s award recipients. “What a day to celebrate! Days like today make me very proud to be a Girl Scout,” said Loretta Graham, CEO of Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. “These amazing volunteers and girls truly represent what Girl Scouting is all about – being a champion of girl ambition and making the world a better place,” Graham added. Seventeen Girl Scouts wer

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Mike just wrote about how, in the wake of the abhorrent mass shooting that occurred in upstate New York over the weekend, some of our leaders have begun the normal cleansing ritual: blame the things we already hated for the new bad thing that happened whether that makes any sense at all or not. In […]

The Joe Manchin wing of the party lost big on Tuesday.

Soundgarden has shared a tribute to Chris Cornell to mark the fifth anniversary of his death. "Five years we have missed you," the grunge rockers write in an Instagram post. "You…

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As part of its Growth Grants program, nonprofit Arch Grants is doubling down on its investment in four of its portfolio companies. The four startups plan to use the fresh capital to expand their footprint locally, increase production in St. Louis and hire local talent.