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Both sides of the abortion debate seemed caught by surprise last week by the Missouri Supreme Court’s order that essentially reimposed the state’s abortion ban.  Planned Parenthood clinics were sent scrambling, cancelling abortion appointments and working with patients to ensure access in other states — a return to the way things operated before voters enshrined […]

FREEBURG - After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) was happy to select Country Mart to be his “Business of the Month” for May. Rep. Schmidt presented General Managers Kathy Nordike & Scott Metzler with an official certificate of recognition for their commitment to their employees and serving the community of Freeburg with exceptional services. “The Country Mart in Freeburg has gone above and beyond for local residents and deserve to be recognized for their dedication to their customers and community,” said Rep. Schmidt. “I was more than happy to present Kathy & Scott with a certificate that exemplifies their dedication to building a stronger community through strong values.” Since 2018, Country Mart has provided the community with affordable prices on groceries and excellent customer service. The General Managers said they praise their success to their loyal, hardworking employees.

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Boeing’s air and space museum, the James S. McDonnell Prologue Room, will be open to the public this summer! From biplanes to space capsules, the Prologue Room displays artifacts and […]

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Homicide Detectives are investigating after an unidentified man was found dead on May 27, 2025 in Baden.

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Rod Stewart was forced to postpone his Sunday night show in Las Vegas, but did it only about three-and-a-half hours before the concert was scheduled to start, according to The…

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A woman was pronounced dead after drowning in the Current River while kayaking, with the incident occurring due to the water current pushing her into a downed tree.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Concert Band will kick off its 140th season of free summer concerts with an uplifting performance on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park. Please note the new start time this year—concerts will now begin at 7:30 p.m., a change from the previous 8:00 p.m. start. This week’s concert theme, “Take Flight: Heights, Sky, and Space,” features music that explores the experience of flight—from soaring through the skies to traveling among the stars. Audiences can look forward to familiar selections from Wicked and Star Wars, as well as powerful works like Flights of Passage and The Lark in the Clear Air. These pieces celebrate the imagination and emotion tied to reaching new heights, both literally and musically. Concessions will be available and proceeds will support the St. John’s UMC Outreach Team. Join us as we launch another season of live music in the park—a

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We recently noted how U.S. telecom giant Verizon was more than happy to kiss Trump’s ass in exchange for FCC approval of its $20 billion merger with Frontier. That included quickly kowtowing to the administration’s demands that it do its best to be more racist and sexist. For its part, Verizon counterpart AT&T claims it’s […]

ALTON - The Upper Alton Association will mark its 16th year of Rockin’ with Robert Concerts with a series of six consecutive Tuesday performances starting June 3, 2025. The free, two-hour outdoor concerts will take place in Upper Alton and conclude July 8, 2025. The 2025 lineup opens with the Jared Hennings Band on June 3, 2025, and continues with NGK Band on June 10, Ivas John Trio on June 17, Porch Cafe on June 24, Flip the Frog on July 1, and closes with #4 Combo on July 8. In a new addition this year, the association will hold an “All Around Alton” raffle featuring a gift card basket. Tickets will be sold at all six concerts, with the winner drawn during the final event on July 8. "Proceeds from the raffle support the Upper Alton Association with improvements to the Upper Alton area,” said President, Debra Frakes The concerts are sponsored by J.E.M. Properties, Taqueria Maya, John Meehan-5th Ward Alderman, Scott Neudecker-State Farm, 5 Oak Designs, and

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The Saint Louis Zoo is taking tree debris and giving it to the animals.

ST. LOUIS - A new resource center is opening at Metro Academic and Classical High School on Monday to support families affected by the recent tornado that damaged a dozen St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS). The center is a collaborative effort between St. Louis Public Schools, the SLPS Foundation, and the Little Bit Foundation, aiming [...]

Volunteers help to stabilize a St. Louis woman’s roof after the devastating tornado. But what comes next in this part of the city?

At least 930 homes in Clayton were damaged, and the city has estimated about $5.2 million in costs for emergency response, cleanup and repairs to streets and sidewalks so far.