Artificial intelligence promises to change not just how Americans work, but how societies decide which kinds of work are worthwhile in the first place. When technological change outpaces social judgment, a major capacity of a sophisticated society comes under pressure: the ability to sustain forms of work whose value is not obvious in advance and […]
WASHINGTON — Leaders from several agencies within the Department of Homeland Security testified before a U.S. House panel Wednesday about how a shutdown would affect the programs they oversee, though Democrats argued the hearing was a “show” that wasn’t going to get lawmakers any closer to agreement on constraints to federal immigration enforcement. Congress has […]
Police searched the home of Keith Lamon Brown late Tuesday night and discovered items belonging to two prior robbery victims, as well as a neon construction vest.
By Kim Bell and Hannah Wyman St. Louis Post-Dispatch
A St. Louis man has been sentenced in federal court after he attempted to rob a cab driver at gunpoint and steal another person's car after he was behind the wheel in a drunk-driving crash.
ALTON - Aaron Wilson is sharing a personal love story with the community about his wife, Lauren Wilson. Lauren is the Alton City Clerk. Aaron Wilson describes their marriage and what he says sustains their relationship. Wilson said he and Lauren Wilson were married on June 6, 2015, in Alton. He described their relationship as being built on “teamwork and consistently covering each other’s blind spots.” In a shared memory, Wilson wrote to his spouse, “You care deeply
A St. Louis man has been ordered to appear in Franklin County Circuit Court next month for passing bad checks worth thousands of dollars at local banks.
EDWARDSVILLE - An Edwardsville High School student has received national recognition for her art. Zara Omotola, a senior at EHS, has been working for years to compile her portfolio as she applies to fine arts college programs. Her self-portrait, titled “Her and Her Shadow,” received a Scholastic Gold Key, a major accomplishment that encourages the young artist to continue creating. “I was so excited and proud of myself, especially for the Gold Key, because it's a huge
Staff and consultants with the Missouri Department of Transportation will host a public open house meeting for its New Halls Ferry Road Safety and Operational Improvements project on Feb. 25 from 4-6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the…
Page said operating hours of offices serving the public at county headquarters in Clayton and satellite centers in South County and St. Ann will be scaled back.
ALTON - A fully engulfed SUV fire on the Clark Bridge drew considerable attention Monday night, Feb. 9, 2026, in Alton, but thankfully, everyone in the vehicle got out safely, according to the Alton Fire Department. When the Alton Fire Department arrived at the scene on Monday, everyone in the vehicle was out of the vehicle, Capt. Michael Shewmaker said. Capt. Shewmaker said the vehicle was “fully engulfed” when firefighters arrived. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, and
The decision means the St. Louis-based utility can overhaul the property that housed its Rush Island Energy Center, a coal plant that shut down after years of troubles and violations.
Guns N' Roses are headed down under.The "Paradise City" rockers are set to headline the bp Adelaide Grand Final Concert Nov. 29 in Adelaide, Australia.Tickets for the concert go on sale Feb.…
Property tax bills would look different next year, with separate rates for each type of property, under a measure given first-round approval Wednesday in the Missouri House. The proposal from state Rep. Tim Taylor, a Republican from Bunceton, would also move all local tax elections to November, change how the taxable value of homes and […]
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College’s long-time Dental Hygiene Adjunct Instructor Jackie Cooper has been chosen by her peers to receive the Illinois Community College Trustees Association’s (ICCTA) 2026 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member Award nomination. The nomination, which was announced during January’s in-service week leading up to the start of the spring semester, recognizes the instructor’s high achievements. Cooper, who began her dental
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- For the second time in about a week, a former Peoria High School basketball coach appeared in court on allegations he had inappropriate sexual contact with teenage girls. But a judge never heard the state's accusations that Daniel C. Ruffin engaged in sexual activity with a teenage girl. That's because prosecutors [...]
EDWARDSVILLE – Madison County Associate Judge Vernoica Armouti received the Advocate Award for Excellence in legal advocacy Associate Judge Veronica Armouti received the Advocate Award for Excellence in legal advocacy at the inaugural Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL) Illinois Region Legal Leaders Awards held on January 8th in O’Fallon, Illinois. Beyond the courtroom, Judge Armouti is deeply engaged in the community. She supports local and pro bono organizations,
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