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After seven years of hosting her daytime talk show, Kelly Clarkson announced that this season will be the last.

Bruce Springsteen’s new song “Streets of Minneapolis” is already making an impact on the charts.Billboard reports that the protest song, which he released on Jan. 28, has debuted at #1…

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WOOD RIVER — A bicyclist was struck by a motorist on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Wood River Police and Fire Departments both responded to the incident. The motorist stayed at the scene after the bicyclist was struck, authorities said. The man on the bicycle was transported for evaluation to a local hospital, Wood River Fire Chief Wade Stahlhut said. Stahlhut said the injured person “was alert and oriented” before being taken for evaluation. There was no other information

Home security company Safewise recently released its annual “Safest Cities in Missouri” rankings for 2026, naming one St. Charles County community as the safest city in the state.

Secretary of State Denny Hoskins said personal voter information is not being shared with the federal government

The Missouri Senate Education Committee debated proposals Tuesday that would allow students to enroll in public schools in neighboring districts, but public-education groups say they prefer a version of the bill filed in the House. This is the sixth consecutive year that state lawmakers have considered opening school districts’ boundaries, with a House bill by […]

The man was found dead about 3:50 p.m. Monday in the 5900 block of Julian Avenue, just east of Amherst Park.

ALTON – Two men from Godfrey face felony charges after separate alleged burglaries in Alton. Mario L. Gray, 62, of Godfrey, was charged on Jan. 28, 2026 with one count each of felon in possession of a weapon and burglary, as well as two counts of theft, each Class 3 felonies. Gray allegedly entered a pickup truck with the intent to commit a theft on Aug. 5, 2025, when he is also accused of stealing multiple leaf blowers, trimmers, a chainsaw, and other lawn and garden equipment from tw

ALTON - New Frontiers Home Furnishings is celebrating its 48th anniversary with its biggest sale of the year through the month of February. Ed, Barb and Cathie, representatives with New Frontiers, stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello to talk about their experience with the store and how they have seen it grow over the past several decades. Located at 101 W. 3rd in Alton, New Frontiers is a full line furniture store that has an amazing history over the past 48 years.

Detectives in St. Louis County have identified a pedestrian killed in a weekend crash in Florissant.

From The St. Louis American: Harris-Stowe State University has broken ground on a $62.3 million science and technology building, a project university and civic leaders say signals a turning point for the historically Black institution and its role in St. Louis’ economic future. The four-story, 82,443-square-foot STEM center will rise on the university’s Laclede Avenue […]

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ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District has something for everyone this month, from cooking to Valentine’s Day programs and more. Executive Director Mary Cordes explained that the library is committed to providing the community with free, fun activities and experiences, in addition to their resources. She hopes many people engage with the library’s offerings. The Hayner Cookbook Club will meet again at 6 p.m. on Feb. 19, 2026, at the Alton Square Mall library branch.

No doubt this will be spun as some form of Minnesota-specific obstruction, but until that happens, let’s just appreciate the fact that not all cops are willing to be appendages of the Trump administration’s bigoted migrant purge. Here are the details, courtesy of Minnesota Public Radio: MPR News has learned that the police chief in […]

by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum Across the U.S., a growing number of cities are choosing bus-based transit investments over new rail lines, a shift driven largely by cost, delivery timelines, and funding constraints. A recent Smart Cities Dive review of major transit projects scheduled to open in 2026 shows bus rapid transit (BRT) […]

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Photos courtesy of Rosewood Heights Fire Department. COTTAGE HILLS — The Cottage Hills Fire Protection District responded at 2:04 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, to a reported structure fire in the 600 block of Wood River Avenue in Cottage Hills, according to the district. The district said the fire “was extinguished quickly” with assistance from mutual aid departments. “With the help and quick responses from its mutual aid departments, the fire was extinguished quickly,”

Elton John has tapped newly minted Grammy winner Lola Young as the entertainment for his annual Oscar viewing party, which benefits his AIDS Foundation.The 34th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation…

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The layoff will affect aircraft and building maintenance cleaners.

Step into a world of enchantment and intrigue at our exclusive romantic pop-up, where passion blooms and mystery unfolds. From the moment you enter, you’ll be surrounded by lush, dark […]

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Seiler Geospatial announced January 29 that it has acquired the Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi Trimble territory previously served by Navigation Electronics, Inc. (NEI), significantly expanding Seiler’s presence across the South Central United States. The transaction strengthens Seiler’s long-standing support of the Trimble brand and positions the St. Louis–based firm to directly serve customers in all […]

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