ST. LOUIS — A local family displaced by an EF3 tornado that struck their neighborhood in St. Louis is seeking community support to recover from the disaster. Debbie Boukas, a Belleville grandmother, is organizing a GoFundMe fundraiser to help her daughter, her daughter’s partner, and their young son, Banner, who were forced to leave their home due to unsafe living conditions following the storm. The tornado, which tore through the area recently, left their apartment structurally intact but contaminated with hazardous materials, including debris, asbestos, lead paint, and fiberglass. These conditions pose a particular health risk to Banner, her grandson, who has asthma. The family was fortunate to be at a movie theater when the tornado hit, avoiding physical harm, but they returned to significant damage and disruption. “We’re starting over,” Boukas said in her fundraiser description. Her daughter, a graduate student in social work with multiple health issues,
From Call Newspapers: Dirt has been overturned in Whitecliff Park — one of the first tangible signs of the new Crestwood Community Center. On May 23, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane, where community members and local leaders gathered to celebrate the official start of a new and improved multipurpose facility. […]
The Missouri Court of Appeals has affirmed the convictions and prison sentence of Daniel Riley in a February 2023 crash that left out-of-town teenager Janae Edmondson with life-altering injuries.
From CU Insight: Alltru Credit Union, a leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in the Greater St. Louis area, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new branch in Florissant, Missouri to celebrate the location’s opening. As part of its broader growth strategy, Alltru is expanding to better serve current members in North County, while also […]
From Leader Publications: The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of a proposed solid waste transfer station at 4175 Old Hwy. M near the retail complex that houses a Dollar General store in the Otto area. The commission’s decision will be passed on to the County Council, which has the sole authority over […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A judge has allowed a Chesterfield contractor to continue filing liens against the customers of McBride Homes in order to recoup money the contractor alleges the homebuilder never paid. McBride had asked the court to stop the Builder’s Bloc construction company from filing the liens against McBride homeowners while the two […]
GODFREY - Lewis and Clark Community College’s College for Life program has received a $10,000 boost. The College for Life program offers classes and college experiences for adults with disabilities. On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Cargill, Inc. presented the program with a $10,000 grant that they will use to start a Special Olympics team. “Today is a celebration of our shared commitment to inclusion, opportunity, and the power of community,” said Rosie Ellington, director of the program. “College for Life has become more than just a program. It’s a movement towards creating lasting, inclusive pathways for all learners.” Ellington explained that Joe Fletcher, a College for Life parent who works at Cargill, alerted her to the grant opportunity through Cargill’s Community Cares grant program. Ellington and Emily DeGrand worked together to create a grant proposal. With the money, they plan to host a summer event with the College for Life student
From The St. Louis American: Kwame Building Group, founded and chaired by CEO Tony Thompson, served as construction manager for the new Health Sciences and Technology Center at STLCC-Wildwood, which celebrated its ribbon cutting on May 29, 2025. The $84.5 million, 132,900-square-foot center will increase student capacity for the nursing program and bring several new […]
WASHINGTON — Members of a Senate Homeland and Governmental Affairs Committee panel Tuesday probed witnesses about how the federal government can ensure public safety at major international sporting events such as the Olympics and World Cup. The hearing came at the same time as protests in Los Angeles over the administration’s immigration crackdown and shortly […]
ALTON — The Alton Police Department honored officers and telecommunicators Friday afternoon, June 6, 2025, for their bravery and teamwork. Chief Jarrett Ford presented the Medal of Valor to Detective Sergeant Patrick Bennett, Sergeant Joseph Splittorff, Detective Doug Hubbard, Police Field Corporals Jeff Thornton, Andrew Henderson, Allen Averbeck, and Police Officer Lane Lawson. The medal recognizes acts of outstanding bravery, personal courage, selflessness, and devotion to duty during the chaotic and dangerous response. In addition, Chief Ford awarded the department’s first-ever Outstanding Team Award to a group of officers, detectives, and telecommunicators whose combined efforts in two connected shooting investigations culminated in the August incident. Recipients included Deputy Chief Dustin Christner, Lieutenant Jim Siatos, Detective Sergeants Bennett and Andrew Pierson, Sergeants Splittorff, Rob DeWall, and Stephen January, Detectives Lee Bazzell, Jake Custer, Daniel
From KSDK: Residents throughout parts of Jefferson, St. Francois and Washington counties heard sirens blare Saturday night after severe storms triggered a tornado warning. Chief Tom Fitzgerald with the De Soto Rural Fire District said there were no injuries, but his crews did identify several damaged buildings. “There are 53 structures that we’ve identified in the […]
ALTON — The Alton Police Department announced two key promotions during a recent ceremony, highlighting the department’s commitment to leadership and community service. Chief Jarrett Ford promoted Sergeant Andrew Pierson to Lieutenant and named him the new Chief of Detectives. In this role, Lt. Pierson will lead the Criminal Investigation Division. Ford noted that Pierson brings years of investigative experience, leadership, and dedication to the position. Additionally, Patrolman First Class Mary Maggart was promoted to Sergeant and will serve in the Patrol Division. According to Chief Ford, Sgt. Maggart has demonstrated strong leadership skills, a proactive training mentality, and a consistent commitment to serving the Alton community. The department expressed confidence in both officers’ abilities to make a continued impact in their new roles.
Appeasing bullies never works. Not only does it reveal your willingness to abandon principles, but bullies will never be satisfied — they’ll always demand more. Columbia University is learning this lesson the hard way. The school quickly caved to Trump’s demands to crack down on pro-Palestinian protests and discipline faculty. Meanwhile, Harvard stood up and […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) introduced the bipartisan VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act to expand the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) outreach to veterans about mental health services. By requiring VA to conduct proactive outreach to veterans with mental health-related service-connected disabilities, the legislation would ease the burden on veterans to navigate the VA system and access mental health care. “Many veterans struggle with the invisible wounds of war, and they are often unaware of where to turn for support. It’s critical that we provide our veterans with the knowledge and resources to prosper following their service to our nation,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “Navigating the VA should never be an added burden on our veterans and this legislation will help make the first step easier to get connected with the care they need.” “Veterans
Bachman-Turner Overdrive has extended their Roll On Down The Highway 2025 tour into the fall.The "Taking Care of Business" rockers have announced eight new East Coast dates, kicking off Oct. 23…
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