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ST. LOUIS - Today marks the 50th anniversary of “Jaws,” and the St. Louis Aquarium is paying homage to the blockbuster film ahead of "Summer of the Shark." There have been shark sightings in St. Louis. To be more specific, inside the St. Louis Aquarium’s Shark Canyon. “Well, as entertaining as the movie ‘Jaws’ is, [...]

“Summertime is hard because people are on vacation, kids are out of school, and veterans and active military aren’t thought of as much,” Linda Ferguson said.

Police said no one was injured in the shooting in north St. Louis, and some nearby residents said they hadn't even noticed a shooting occurred.

ST. LOUIS - The city of St. Louis announced that it's opening disaster recovery centers for those needing assistance in the aftermath of May 16. Starting tomorrow, the first center will open at the Union Tabernacle M.B. Church, which is located at 626 N Newstead Ave. in St. Louis. Individuals can visit the center on [...]

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - East St. Louis has gone more than a decade without a community pool. It’s in Lincoln Park, where residents can finally see what it’s going to look like, except the work on it has stopped. There had been at least 20 workers a day on location until this week. FOX [...]

MADISON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane restrictions will be encountered on eastbound Interstate I-55/70 between Exchange Avenue and Illinois 203. There will be lane closures starting at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24 to perform bridge repairs, weather permitting. One lane will remain open. All lanes are expected to re-open by 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 24. Motorists should expect long delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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GLEN CARBON - On Friday, June 20, 2025, SJ Morrison, managing director of MCT, toured the MCT Ronald J. Foster Heritage Trail in Glen Carbon alongside Joan Foster, widow of the trail’s namesake and former Glen Carbon Mayor Ronald J. Foster. The visit included Glen Carbon Historical Society volunteers Carol Dappert and Christine McMahon, as well as staff from the Agency for Community Transit (ACT). The group explored the trail, which was built on the former right-of-way of the Illinois Central Railroad — a route that historically served local coal mines and brick yards integral to Glen Carbon’s development. In a special exception to the trail’s usual “no vehicles” rule, the group traveled by MCT golf cart to visit the full-color historic interpretive panels that Foster helped write and compile. Joan Foster provided detailed context, stories, and personal recollections at each panel, offering insight into the history commemorated along the

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This series of posts explores how we can rethink the intersection of AI, creativity, and policy. From examining outdated regulatory metaphors to questioning copyright norms and highlighting the risks of stifling innovation, each post addresses a different piece of the AI puzzle. Together, they advocate for a more balanced, forward-thinking approach that acknowledges the potential […]

BELLEVILLE – A man from Belleville faces multiple felonies after stealing over $372,000 from a Hartford business by deception for nearly two years. Matthew D. Howard, 29, of Belleville, was charged on June 17, 2025 with two Class 1 felony counts of theft and one count of use of a credit or debit card with intent to defraud, a Class 3 felony. From June 1, 2023 to March 19, 2025, Howard allegedly stole more than $372,000 from a Hartford-based transportation business by means of deception. He is accused of falsely representing himself to a bank as the cardholder of four different debit cards which were issued to the business. The case against Howard was presented by the Hartford Police Department, and he was granted pretrial release from custody. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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ST. LOUIS - Janae Edmondson, a Tennessee teenager who was critically injured in a crash in downtown St. Louis nearly two years ago, has just received a settlement from the city in relation to the incident. According to partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Janae received 450K. Her parents, however, say the settlement does not [...]

Residents are encouraged to take precautions and access cooling resources during the upcoming period of extreme heat.

BETHALTO - Slugger Bella Thien finished at the top of the Civic Memorial High School charts for RBIs this past softball season, and a remarkable 468 batting average with eight home runs. Raigen Linton, the CM girls' softball coach, described Bella as a "great hitter for CM" and noted her value to the team. "She was a power hitter on the season," Linton said. "She was a very valuable player." Bella, a shortstop, is a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete of the Month. She is a multi-sport athlete, participating in softball, volleyball, and basketball. Bella earned several honors in volleyball and was named an all-conference player as shortstop in softball. Outside of athletics, Bella was a member of the National Honor Society and the CM student council. She has signed to play collegiate softball and plans to study nursing in college.

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The nation's largest city has an ambitious plan to reduce emissions. The next mayor could make or break its success.

Cyber security experts recommend changing every password on every device you own and using a password manager to keep them all in one place.

Missouri U.S. Congressman Wesley Bell took a tour of the Affinia Healthcare location in north St. Louis on Friday afternoon.

A Franklin County man who was shot more than two years ago decides to move as the suspect remains out on bond. 

EDWARDSVILLE — Alexa Stock, a junior at Metro East Lutheran High School, has been recognized as BJ’s Printables Female Athlete of the Month for her contributions to the school’s girls' soccer team this spring. Stock, a multi-sport athlete, also competes in volleyball and basketball. Rob Stock, head coach of the girls' soccer team, highlighted Alexa’s versatility and leadership on the field. “She played all over the soccer field in the spring as a defender and midfielder,” he said. “At one point, when the two captains were gone, she helped lead the team. She is a very hard worker.” In addition to soccer, Alexa participates in basketball during the winter season and plans to play volleyball in the upcoming fall. Her involvement in multiple sports demonstrates her athletic commitment and ability to contribute across various teams at Metro East Lutheran High School.

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