As federal funding for HIV prevention and treatment programs becomes less certain, the number of people newly diagnosed with the virus in the Kansas City region is trending up. Provisional data from the Kansas City Health Department show that an 11-county region in Missouri and Kansas saw 227 new cases in 2024, up from 206 […]
RIVERBEND - Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows across the Riverbend and beyond! Here’s our ultimate guide for fireworks and fun this Fourth of July. THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2025 Alton The City of Alton will host their annual Fireworks on the Mississippi display at 9:30 p.m. Starting at 5 p.m. at Riverfront Park, attendees can enjoy live music and food trucks. St. Louis Celebrate St. Louis will kick off on July 3 with live music, vendors, family attractions and more in the heart of the city. Fireworks launch after dark and can be viewed from anywhere in the city, with special promotions at the City Museum, Westport Plaza, 360 Downtown and the St. Louis Wheel. For more information, click here. FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2025 Alhambra Alhambra Park will host food, games and more starting at 6 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks launch at dusk. For more information, click here . Godfrey Godfrey’s Family Fun Fest kicks off at 5 p.m. at Glazebrook Park, wit
WOOD RIVER - Isaiah Smith, a rising senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, is being recognized for his dedication and performance in football, basketball, and baseball. Smith credits his work ethic and the support of his coaches for his athletic achievements. Smith is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Oilers. Smith has played football and baseball for four years and basketball for three years. “What I love most about these sports are the physicality of the sports; it pushes me to be my best,” he said. He attributes his success to the hard work he has put in during both the off-season and the regular season. “I’d like to thank all my coaches for all their help, always pushing me when I’m tired. If I mess up, they all are always there for me,” Smith added. Smith's coaches include Garry Herron for football, Billy Sullivan for basketball, and Tim Bond for baseball. Smith said his involvement in sports has helped
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced American poultry producers will have greater market access to Namibia, which will now accept fresh, frozen, and chilled poultry exports from the United States. The Trump Administration continues to take bold action to break down non-tariff barriers and defend current market access for farmers and ranchers. "President Trump is renegotiating the status quo of bad trade deals that have left behind American farmers and ranchers for far too long. Our agriculture is the best in the world, and under President Trump’s leadership, we are providing more markets for farmers to share their bountiful harvest. The announcement today is a win for farmers, a win for exporters, and a win for freedom-loving nations who want access to safe, high-quality U.S. food,” said Secretary Rollins. Effective July 1, U.S. exporters are now eligible to ship fresh, frozen, or chilled poultry and poultry products to Namibia,
Two Missouri teachers are suing top state officials over a plan to inject $50 million in taxpayer funds into the state’s private school voucher program.
Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival, which features Bob Dylan as one of the headliners, has canceled its Tuesday show in El Reno, Oklahoma, due to what’s being described as "unforeseen circumstances.""An extreme…
At a time when politicians on both sides reflexively call for censorship and speech policing, it’s refreshing to see someone actually defend free speech principles—especially when it would be politically easier to cave. That’s exactly what New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani did when NBC’s Meet the Press tried to pressure him into […]
GRANITE CITY - Granite City School District #9 recognized two Coolidge Junior High School students recently for their achievements in track and field, qualifying for the 2025 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) State Track Meet and placing among the top five competitors. Payton Petrillo secured second place in the 400-meter race, while Lauren Willaredt earned fourth place in the discus event. Petrillo ran a blazing time of 58.78 for second place in the 400-meter race. Willaredt was fourth in the discus with a toss of 88-0 or 26.82 meters. The recognition of the two girls took place during a Board of Education and Administration meeting, where district leaders honored the students for their athletic accomplishments. Pictured at the event were, left to right, Board President Eric Stacy, Payton Petrillo, Lauren Willaredt, Coolidge Principal Patrick Curry, and Assistant Principal Eric Mitchell. The Granite City School District board recognition acknowledgment highlights
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear Iowa Pork Producers Association’s case against a California law that mandates the amount of space livestock animals, in particular hogs, have while being raised. The Supreme Court has ruled on a previous case in favor of upholding the California law, which opponents argue puts an unfair burden on […]
The economic-impact study will help Missouri cannabis regulators determine if the state is required by law to issue additional cannabis facility licenses.
As President Donald Trump sends mixed messages about immigration enforcement, ordering new raids on farms and hotels just days after saying he wouldn’t target those industries, he has hardly mentioned the industry that employs the most immigrant laborers: construction. Nevertheless, the Trump administration is going after construction workers without legal status to meet its mass […]
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