Aggregator

Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith is one of the many Los Angeles residents whose home was destroyed in the California wildfires, his wife Nathalie Dufresne-Smith revealed on social media.In a post featuring…

Source

ALTON - Chez Marilyn, a well-known establishment in downtown Alton, is set to reopen under new ownership. The announcement was made via the restaurant's Facebook page, where the new owners expressed their enthusiasm for serving the greater Alton area and indicated that new hours and an opening date would be shared soon. Sara McGibany, executive director of Alton Main Street, expressed her excitement about the upcoming changes. “We are very excited to learn that there are plans in the works to breathe new life into this wonderful property, which offers one of the best outdoor patios that downtown Alton has to offer,” McGibany said. She noted that Chez Marilyn played a significant role in the downtown area's revival and that its reopening would be a positive development for the district, which will benefit from “great food and live music at 119 W. 3rd Street in Alton once again.” Further details regarding the restaurant's new hours and opening date are anticipated

Continue Reading

Controlling crime, expanding education options and cutting taxes will be the top priorities for Missouri, new Gov. Mike Kehoe said in his inauguration speech. The brief speech, delivered before a crowd gathered on a cold, sunny day outside the Missouri Capitol, also traced the Republican’s journey from a north St. Louis home led by a […]

Hawley apparently ready to continue support for measures that would benefit labor unions, worker safety and increasing penalties for unfair labor practices.

EDWARDSVILLE - It might be cold, but that’s not stopping Tropical Sno & Lotus Energy in Edwardsville from sharing their sweet treats with the community. Tropical Sno & Lotus Energy, located at 2323 Plum Street in Edwardsville, sells Tropical Sno snow cones, Lotus Energy drinks, homemade s’mores and, starting sometime in the next few weeks, Dippin’ Dots. David and Melody explained that they love creating new drinks and flavors for their customers to enjoy, and they are looking forward to introducing Dippin’ Dots to their lineup. “I’ve always wanted a big, year-round drink shop,” David said. “We really do have something for everybody.” According to David, the idea behind the shop was to bring together brands and share their products with the Edwardsville community. Tropical Sno and Lotus Energy are national brands, and the shop sells their products in one location. “I don’t want to create brands,” David

Continue Reading

The New York Times reports today that childhood vaccination rates have dropped in the post-COVID era. That's true, but the news is both better and worse than they suggest: The news is better because the Times chart has a short y-axis that exaggerates the reported decline of 2-3 percentage points. But the news is worse ...continue reading "Vaccine coverage for kids is falling off"

EARTH CITY, MO. - Late last week, ImpactLife facilitated a crucial shipment of blood components to a hospital in California, responding to a request for assistance amid disruptions caused by wildfires in the region. The organization’s IMD team successfully delivered red blood cells and platelets to Los Angeles, marking the second time this year that ImpactLife has provided support to a hospital outside its local area during a crisis. The shipment was prompted by local collection challenges faced by the California hospital due to the ongoing wildfires in southern California. ImpactLife expressed gratitude for its role in aiding patient needs during such emergencies and highlighted the importance of being part of a national network of blood providers. “This effort demonstrates our commitment to supporting healthcare facilities in times of need,” said Murisa Diaz, an account manager at ImpactLife. “We are glad to be able to step forward when called upon.”

Continue Reading

Neil Young has shared his thoughts on the new Bob Dylan movie A Complete Unknown, and it turns out he’s a big fan. “I love Bob Dylan and his music. Always…

Source

A man was shot dead in south St. Louis on Monday morning, and homicide detectives have been called to investigate the incident.

ALTON - St. Mary's Catholic School has announced its high honor roll and honor roll students for the second quarter. These are the students who have earned the recognition: High Honors: Eighth Grade Avery Conrad Elaina Cowan James Fischer Katherine Fitzgerald Tucker Hamilton Eli Heidschmidt Joseph Henesey Parker Hough Caleb Kasten Kainan Kelly Colette Manns Lucia Pulido Jenna Redman Caden Roth William Roth Caden Shewmake Olivia Smith Claire Stephens William Waters Brendan White Seventh Grade Lauren Elliott Ava Holt Jay Klunk Ryan Lopez Alena Manns Eva Martin Charlie Marshall Brody McLeod Joey Root Connor Von Southen Genevieve Stendeback Leena Walker Sophia Waters Abigail Widman Sixth Grade Wyatt Bennett Reese Curry Daniel Fitzgerald Jaxson Foersterling Jude Frost Kelton Grizzle Adam Jacobs Henley Janek Louie Keller James Klockenkemper Katie O'Neill William Roberts Nolan Strack Stone Walker Isla Woodward Honor Roll Eighth

Continue Reading

Ohio residents pay for the cops. They pay for the cameras. Now, they’re expected to pay for the footage generated by cops and their cameras. Governor Mike DeWine, serving no one but cops and their desire for opacity, recently signed a bill into law that will make it much more expensive for residents to exercise […]

Green Day is headlining the 2025 BottleRock Napa Valley festival, taking place May 23-25 in Napa, California.The lineup also includes fellow headliner Noah Kahan, plus Cage the Elephant, Sublime, Kaleo, Lauren…

Source

The sale of St. Bernadette just outside Jefferson Barracks National Park would be the first after the 2023 downsizing of the archdiocese.

CASEYVILLE - The Caseyville Police Department is actively investigating a series of thefts that took place on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Authorities have identified one suspect involved in the incidents but are still seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a second individual captured in surveillance images. The department has urged anyone with information regarding the suspects to contact the Caseyville Police Detectives Division at (618) 344-2151 ext. 142. Individuals can leave a voicemail and remain anonymous. Additionally, tips can be submitted via email at tips@caseyville.org . The investigation is ongoing as police work to gather more information related to the thefts.

Continue Reading

VENICE — On Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) visited the former Dow Chemical Company factory to raise awareness around the urgent need for residents to be compensated for health impacts relating to decades long radiation exposure. Budzinski was joined by Venice, Illinois, Mayor Tyrone Echols, Alderman Phillip White, and local activists passionate about this issue. Congresswoman Budzinski speaks to members of the press on the need to reauthorize RECA and expand local eligibility. From the late 1950s to early 1960s, the factory — owned by Dow Chemical Co. at the time—processed uranium and thorium for the nation’s nuclear weapons program. As a result, the site became a 1,400-acre dumping ground for radioactive materials. Despite this, the area has never qualified for assistance through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), leaving residents without necessary support for the lasting effects of exposure. “For decades,

Continue Reading

JERSEYVILLE - A 40-year-old Jerseyville resident remains in custody after grooming a 14-year-old victim and sending them explicit photos of himself. Leif J. Roady, 40, of the 200 block of W. Prairie St. in Jerseyville, was charged on Jan. 10, 2025 with grooming, a Class 4 felony, and distribution of harmful/explicit content to a minor, a Class A misdemeanor. The day prior on Jan. 9, 2025, Leif allegedly sent explicit photos of himself to a 14-year-old child. He also reportedly “attempted to seduce, solicit, lure, or entice a minor child, who was 14 years of age, to come to his residence and engage in unlawful sexual conduct,” according to the grooming charge. A petition was filed to deny Roady’s pretrial release, stating his release would pose a “real and present threat” to the community’s safety. Jersey County Sheriff’s Office records indicate he currently remains in custody. The issuance of charges is based solely upon probable

Continue Reading

Mike Kehoe's inauguration as Missouri's 58th governor took place Monday afternoon, with his friends and family from across the state and country gathered to witness Kehoe as he was sworn in.