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Watch the trailer for the Grateful Dead’s next Meet-Up at the Movies
The Grateful Dead recently announced their next Meet-Up at the Movies will be screenings of The Grateful Dead Movie on Aug. 14, and now they are sharing a trailer for…
Proud to Serve: Retired Marine Veteran receives $500 for years of service
Ryan Nash, a military marine veteran and co-founder of the NASH Association, has been recognized with the FOX 2 Proud to Serve Award for his dedication to helping veterans with their benefits and his work with nonprofits and school districts.
Pritzker announces reelection campaign for third term as Illinois governor amid higher office buzz
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Adam Sandler coming to STL in latest comedy tour
ST. LOUIS - It was announced Thursday morning that world renowned comedian Adam Sandler is making a pit stop in St. Louis this fall for his latest tour. The actor, who has gained the largest recognition for his roles in movies such as "Grown Ups," "Happy Gilmore," "50 First Dates," and dozens more, will be [...]
Salt + Smoke barbecue restaurant plans Illinois expansion
IL-3 blocked in Sauget
Got my tags stolen but the form I need to get notarized for the DMV requires the tag number?
Illinois Route 3 closed after train derailment in Sauget
Illinois Route 3 is currently closed in Sauget due to a train derailment, with crews working to clear the scene.
Trump NHTSA ‘Investigates’ Tesla Robotaxis Failing To Adhere To Basic Austin Traffic Laws
So you may have seen that Elon Musk’s long-hyped Robotaxis have finally “launched” in Austin. And it’s going just about how you’d expect if you’re familiar with the fit and finish of Elon Musk promises. There are about a dozen Robotaxis now operating; Model Ys with a human observer in the front seat to try […]
Federal spending bill could be ‘devastating’ for Missouri Medicaid patients, rural hospitals
Policymakers and health advocates said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” could be “devastating” to thousands of Missourians who rely on Medicaid and live in rural communities. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the changes could cause nearly 9 million Americans to lose health care coverage. That includes approximately 130,000 to […]
Trump drive to defund NPR, PBS resisted by Republicans from rural states
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s request to claw back $9.4 billion in previously approved spending on foreign aid and public media ran into significant opposition Wednesday, potentially dooming its path forward in the Senate. Numerous GOP lawmakers on the Appropriations Committee, including Chairwoman Susan Collins, expressed concern at how the proposed rescissions would affect American […]
Missouri or Kansas? Business leaders don’t care as long as Chiefs and Royals stay near KC
Kansas City regional business leaders don’t care whether the Chiefs or the Royals play in Missouri or Kansas as long as they don’t leave the metropolitan area. That was the main message Wednesday for an online presentation featuring top executives from four organizations that have membership straddling the border. The presentation came just days before […]
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Salt + Smoke to open first Illinois restaurant
Salt + Smoke, a popular St. Louis-based barbecue restaurant, is set to open its first Illinois location in Edwardsville later this year.
Republicans Propose Fixing 1.5 Percent of Their Rural Hospital Problem
An insulting offer for a rural hospital fund is panned by Senate Republican holdouts. But the leadership is betting they’ll give in soon enough.
2 mobile homes destroyed in Cahokia Heights fire, no injuries reported
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - Two mobile homes were destroyed and another was left damaged after an overnight fire in Cahokia Heights Thursday morning. The fire took place around 3 a.m. on Jarvis Place. Several fire departments in the Metro East assisted in putting the fire out. No injuries were reported in the fire. The [...]
IRS announces tax relief for tornado victims
The IRS has extended the deadline for filing tax returns and making payments for individuals and businesses impacted by the tornado that struck on May 16 to November 3.
GOP mega-bill stuck in US Senate as disputes grow over hospitals and more
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans appeared deeply divided Wednesday over how to establish a fund for rural hospitals to offset the budget impacts of Medicaid cuts in the “big, beautiful bill.” The hospitals, which are generally already hurting financially, rely heavily on Medicaid, a state-federal partnership that provides health insurance for low-income households and for some people […]