ALTON - Johnny Salinas, a 26-year-old union worker and father from Alton, is seeking financial support after a severe arm injury left him unable to work. The injury occurred while Salinas was flipping storage units for extra income when a glass panel from a picture frame sliced through his left arm, causing muscle and vein damage. Salinas, who works for Local Union 338, said the injury has left him without use of his lower left arm. He added that his insurance claim was denied, and the storage facility where the incident occurred is not accepting responsibility. As the sole provider for his family, Salinas faces at least six weeks without income. To help cover basic expenses during his recovery, Salinas and Rozlyn Reyna have co-organized a GoFundMe fundraiser. The funds raised will be used to support his family and pay bills. Salinas said in a statement, “I’m out of work for over six weeks, and I’m the only source of income for my family. Funds will be used to support
On This Day, June 24, 1995…After Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder got sick with a stomach flu, rocker Neil Young stepped in to headline the Seattle band’s concert at the…
Did you know that nearly 75% of the world’s flowering plants depend on pollinators to reproduce? Without these tiny creatures, the vibrant blooms and bountiful harvests commonly seen in gardens would be drastically reduced. Pollinators play an indispensable role in maintaining the health and productivity of garden ecosystems. Understanding their significance during the peak growing season offers gardeners a powerful advantage in cultivating thriving plants and supporting biodiversity. Why Pollinators Matter in the Garden Pollination is the process by which pollen is transferred from the male part of a flower (anther) to the female part (stigma), enabling fertilization and the production of fruits and seeds. While wind and water can carry pollen in some species, the vast majority rely on animals—primarily insects such as bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and even hummingbirds—to perform this task efficiently. In summer gardens, when many plants are in full bloom,
The dog-friendly community gathering space will also celebrate car culture in a big way, with a barbecue and beverage bar located inside the restored gas station.
June 24th has long been a date marked by monumental events that have shaped the course of history across the globe. One of the most impactful global events recorded on June 24th took place in 1947, a day that would forever change the landscape of modern technology and communication. On this day, pilot Kenneth Arnold reported seeing a string of nine unidentified flying objects near Mount Rainier, Washington, coining the term “flying saucers.” This sighting sparked the modern UFO craze and initiated a surge of public interest and government investigations into aerial phenomena. Arnold’s report marked the beginning of a new era in popular culture and scientific inquiry, influencing everything from military protocols to entertainment. Traveling back several centuries, June 24th, 1497, saw the beginning of John Cabot’s expedition from Bristol, England. Cabot’s voyage across the Atlantic Ocean led to the European discovery of parts of North America, predating
FESTUS, Mo. - A minor earthquake rattled parts of eastern Missouri on Monday afternoon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the magnitude 1.7 quake struck at 3:37 p.m. CT June 23, 2025. It was centered about 1.4 miles northwest of Olympian Village, Missouri, and roughly 7.6 miles southwest of Festus. The earthquake originated at a [...]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Crews are on the scene after a water main break in Creve Coeur Monday night. The break occurred around 10 p.m. on Spoede Road and Oak Park Drive. A boil advisory was not issued after the break, officials said. Crews are working on the break and hope to have it [...]
Missourians will be able to bet on sports this year, though not by the start of football season. That’s in part because of a decision by Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to reject the Missouri Gaming Commission’s emergency rules, which would have fast-tracked the rulemaking process. Jan Zimmerman, chair of the Missouri Gaming Commission, […]
When last we checked it with the feckless execs at CBS/Paramount, they were preparing to pay Donald Trump tens of millions of dollars to settle a completely bogus lawsuit designed to bully the media giant into compliance. CBS desperately wants the Trump administration to sign off on their pointless $8 billion merger with Skydance. Trump […]
WASHINGTON — Democratic state attorneys general vowed Monday on Capitol Hill to continue legal challenges against President Donald Trump’s “outrageous overreach” through executive orders to strip birthright citizenship, impose staggering global tariffs, thwart lifesaving medical research and more. Attorneys General Keith Ellison of Minnesota, Matthew J. Platkin of New Jersey, Andrea Campbell of Massachusetts and […]
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