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Jerseyville Officials Issue Public Reminder Amid Mowing Season
JERSEYVILLE – Jerseyville officials are asking the public to keep grass clippings away from public sidewalks and streets as lawn mowing ramps up amid the spring season. Mayor Kevin Stork issued a reminder regarding mowing season at the April 28, 2026 City Council meeting. “It’s mowing season and we know that with all this heavy rain we’re getting, if we can eliminate the grass clippings in the road that end up in our storm ditches, it’s greatly appreciated,”
Appeals Court Dumps California Law That Would Have Banned Federal Officers From Wearing Masks
Raids and arrests around the nation by federal immigration officers all feature the same thing: a bunch of people in masks shoving people into unmarked vehicles. What’s happening under Trump during his second term doesn’t feel like America. And it certainly doesn’t look like America. Instead, it looks like the actions of paramilitary jump-out squads, […]
Peter Raven Dies at 89; Botanist Warned of Perils of Climate Change | He transformed the Missouri Botanical Garden into an international research hub and laid out the existential threats posed by deforestation and unchecked development.
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Hayner Library Invites Community to Celebrate Library History at Dedication Ceremony
ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District invites the community to join them for a special dedication ceremony and party to celebrate the library. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, library staff and members from the Illinois State Historical Society will be at the Jennie D. Hayner Park outside of the downtown library for the ceremony. The library will receive an official Illinois State Historical Society marker that will share information about the district’s history.
Foo Fighters announce last-minute NYC and NJ club shows
Foo Fighters have announced a pair of last-minute, intimate club concerts in New York City and New Jersey.Dave Grohl and company will be performing at NYC's Irving Plaza on Thursday…
St. Louis police board wants to spend $5M on tasers, gun range. Mayor says it's illegal
Mayor Cara Spencer said the request to transfer unspent money from last year's budget could violate city funding rules. The board says it's all completely legal.
Prosecutors seek to postpone trial for protestor charged with injuring Ferguson officer
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Ashley Bailey-Smith wrote that Officer Travis "T.J." Brown, who suffered a severe brain injury has been treated at seven facilities around the country.
Quick-thinking teacher assistant aids choking student in Kirkwood
Quick action by a Robinson Elementary staff member helped save a student during a lunchtime emergency.
Marquette Catholic High Names Prom King and Queen for 2026
ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School has named Sam Rea and Addie Bryson as prom king and queen for “Prom 2026 - Lights, Camera, Prom,” according to a school announcement. The Marquette Catholic administration congratulated the prom court and highlighted Rea and Bryson for their prestigious king and queen honors. The court, pictured above from left to right, includes CJ Steib, Addie Bryson, Sam Rea, Livia Mallory, Elijah Heru, Sofia Lamere, Cameron Golike, Jami
Despite Long-Term Progress, Latest National Report Ranks Metro Area Among Top U.S. Cities For Ozone Pollution
ST. LOUIS, MO. - As daily air quality forecasting resumes for the 2026 season on May 1, the American Lung Association’s newly released “State of the Air” report reveals that, even after decades of efforts to clean up air pollution, millions of Americans — including residents across the St. Louis region — continue to be exposed to unhealthy air. The report, which covers the period of 2022-2024, finds that 44% of people nationwide, or 152.3 million individuals, are
Mama, we’re smelling great: Fragrance brand launches Ozzy Osbourne tribute
The London fragrance brand Czech & Speake has launched a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with a limited-edition release of his favorite scent."For over 30 years, Ozzy wore one fragrance. No.88…
Alton, Wood River Men Charged With Mob Action, Battery At Laundromat
ALTON – Two local men accused of battering someone at a laundromat in Alton face felony charges in connected Madison County cases. Richard A. Heil, 47, of Alton, and Derek M. St. Peters, 47, of Wood River, were both charged on April 23, 2026 with one count each of aggravated battery (both Class 3 felonies) and mob action (both Class 4 felonies). The two are accused of knowingly acting together to strike another individual victim in the face multiple times, causing injury to the victim
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Demolition plans for Railway Exchange garage, former Charlie Gitto's move forward
Plans are moving forward to demolish the Railway Exchange building’s former garage and a nearby vacant Charlie Gitto's restaurant in downtown St. Louis.
Bicyclist killed in Dutchtown hit-n-run crash identified
Investigators have identified a bicyclist killed in a hit-and-run crash last week in Dutchtown.
Minor Flood Warning Issued for Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
ALTON/GRAFTON/HARDIN - A stretch of the Mississippi River in the St. Louis region is forecast to climb into minor flood levels in the coming days, with the National Weather Service in St. Louis issuing a minor flood warning for the Mississippi River at the Melvin Price Locks and Dam in Alton and the Mississippi River at St. Louis. The forecasts, based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation, show the Mississippi River at the Melvin Price Locks and Dam in Alton is expected to rise abov
Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi to perform national anthem at the Kentucky Derby
Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi are set to perform the national anthem at Saturday’s 152nd Kentucky Derby.The pair’s performance will be part of NBC’s coverage of the…
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