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On our live show, David and Ken Klippenstein discuss the split between Donald Trump and the MAGA base over the Jeffrey Epstein case.

During the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic back in 2020, it became common for musicians of different bands to collaborate with each other virtually on covers. One such example was…

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Today on TAP: The administration reverses long-standing controls on sales of advanced AI chips to Beijing.

PIKE COUNTY - The Pike County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information about the theft of four off-road vehicles reported over the past two months in Pike County, Illinois. Pike County is adjacent to Calhoun County and the Calhoun Sheriff's Office released this information in its social media. The thefts occurred at various locations between late May and early July 2025. On or about May 31, a red and white Honda 70 dirt bike was taken from a property on the 1000 block of Bainbridge Street in Barry. Approximately nine days later, on June 9, 2025, a gray CF Moto 800 four-wheeler was stolen from a property on the 36000 block of County Highway 2 in Baylis. Two days after that, on June 11, 2025, a green 2020 Polaris was reported stolen from the 500 block of State Highway 106 in Barry. Most recently, on or about July 9, 2025, a green and black Polaris Ranger UTV was taken from a property on the 18000 block of U.S. Highway 54 in Rockport. The sheriff’s department is asking

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The John Kent and Eric Anderson's Country Financial Agency and the Illinois Farm Bureau are providing bottled water to residents in Mattoon, Illinois affected by a "do not drink" order due to water contamination from an algal bloom.

Gershman Commercial Real Estate issued its Q2 St. Louis real market reports on Friday (July 18th). All information was collected from CoStar Group at the end of the second quarter and is subject to change. Office Market The St. Louis office market remained relatively steady in Q2 2025, with average asking rents holding at $22.22/square […]

The post Gershman Reports Q2 STL Real Estate Market Activity appeared first on Construction Forum.

Get ready, St. Louis! It's a weekend full of fun summer events and bananas as the Savannah Bananas take on Busch Stadium with a sold-out crowd.

Since taking office Jan. 20, President Donald Trump has issued executive orders that forced businesses, schools, universities and state and federal agencies to dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Describing Black America as in a “state of emergency,” the National Urban League said the directives show the federal government is “determined to sacrifice its […]

Elton John has landed a new chart milestone in the U.K.The rocker’s greatest hits compilation Diamonds has now spent 400 weeks on the U.K.'s Official Albums chart, his first album ever to spend that…

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We’ve written before about how attacks on free speech often start with unpopular speakers who lack political power. That’s why a new dissenting opinion from Trump-appointed Judge Paul Matey should set off alarm bells for anyone who cares about the First Amendment. In a case involving an imam’s immigration status, Judge Matey penned a remarkable […]

Homicide Detectives are investigating after a man was found shot on July 15 in the 2400 block of S. Wharf Street.

The post UPDATE: Man Shot, Killed in Kosciusko appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Embedded systems are at the heart of modern innovation, powering everything from smart devices to automotive technology. This Embedded Systems Engineer Mastery Bundle has 10 courses to help equip you with the skills to design, program, and implement microcontroller-based solutions. Gain hands-on experience with Arduino, PIC, and ESP32, master C programming for embedded applications, and […]

GODFREY - Community members are coming together to help each other at the annual Christmas in July fundraiser. From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, Freer Auto Body hosted their Christmas in July event to raise money for 17 local organizations through Community Christmas. Attendees could buy raffle tickets and donate to receive a sloppy joe. All of the proceeds will go back to the community to provide toys, clothes, hygiene products and more to families in need at Christmastime. “It’s really cool,” said Lily Freer, who helps organize the event. “I’m very proud of everything our community has done and everything my family has done to set this up, but it really is the community. I’m very proud of the people we’re surrounded by.” Lily and her sister Taylor started the Christmas in July fundraiser 17 years ago at Freer Auto Body to honor the legacy of their uncle David, who loved supporting Community Christmas. Since

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EAST ALTON - Starting September 1st Republic Services will become the new trash and recycling provider for East Alton residents, the village announced. Residents will continue to be billed through the East Alton Water Department, with no changes to the billing process. Republic Services will supply new trash carts and recycling bins to all customers at no additional cost. Before the new service begins, Republic will mail informational packets containing specific trash and recycling pickup days, as well as instructions on where to place carts and bins on collection days. Although route changes are expected, details have not yet been finalized. In the meantime, residents are asked to keep using their current village-provided recycling bins. Once the new bins arrive, customers may keep their old bins for personal use or storage. Village officials said they will provide updates as more information becomes available and expressed appreciation for residents’ patience and cooperation

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MADISON – A man from Madison remains in custody after his latest case of domestic battery resulted in significant injury to an elderly victim. James A. Baine Jr., 44, of Madison, Ill., was charged on July 10, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery, two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 and 3 felonies) and his second or subsequent offense of domestic battery (a Class 4 felony). On July 9, 2025, Baine allegedly became angry with the 68-year-old victim and began throwing various household items – including a coffee mug, lamp, and more – at the victim, striking them in the head and body. He then “punched in the face with his hand several times and kicked about her body with his feet,” according to the state’s petition to deny Baine’s pretrial release from custody. The victim was transported by ambulance to Anderson Hospital in Maryville, where she was found to have sustained “a laceration to her head requirin

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CARROLLTON — Greene County Board intern Billy Springman, 20, of Carrollton, is working to increase public awareness of the county’s new official website, following its successful launch earlier this year. Springman was tasked by the Greene County Board in early 2025 with overseeing the creation of a modern, centralized website for the county. After months of development and collaboration with county officials and staff, he formally presented the new website to the County Board in March. The Board approved its launch shortly after. The website, located at greenecountyil.org , was developed to improve public access to county services, increase transparency, and serve as a one-stop hub for local government information. It includes several user-friendly features that make services more accessible and efficient. Residents can pay property taxes, court fines, and traffic tickets online, request vital records such as marriage licenses and death certificates, and view real-time

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Walter Macon, 47, in May took a deal with prosecutors and pleaded guilty to second-degree involuntary manslaughter — a much lower felony than his original charge.