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Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison is accusing the federal government of blocking information about unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs). UAP is a term used to describe unknown objects in the air, sea, or space that we cannot easily explain. It is what used to call “UFO” or Unidentified Flying Object, but was updated by the Pentagon in 2022. This was done to make it broader, to help cover things beyond just flying objects, such as those found in the sea or in  outer space.

As the St. Louis Cardinals limp toward the finish line of a disappointing 2025 season, there's renewed attention to the possibility that veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado could be playing his final games with the team.

The victim, Timothy Anderson, died April 17, five months after he was assaulted, police said.

WASHINGTON — A federal judge Thursday barred the Trump administration from deporting unaccompanied children to Guatemala, finding that the administration’s claim of reuniting the children with their parents there “crumbled like a house of cards.”   District of Columbia Judge Timothy Kelly issued a preliminary injunction to extend last month’s temporary block to prevent the rapid removal […]

Incident occurred early Thursday morning, police said.

November 2018 - News and Updates on Sustainability events around Saint Louis

Yusuf/Cat Stevens is supposed to be going on a U.S. book tour in October in support of his memoir Cat On The Road To Findout, but there’s a chance that the tour…

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EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville High School will host its annual “Tiger Ambush” marching band competition Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, and will draw a large crowd and feature bands from across Illinois and the St. Louis region. The event will take place at the Edwardsville High School sports complex, where students, faculty, parents and friends will gather throughout the day to support participating schools and enjoy a variety of performances. The Edwardsville High School Marching Band will perform an exhibition at the end of the competition. The event serves as a major fundraiser for the Edwardsville Marching Band Boosters, with admission prices set at $10 for adults and $5 for children. According to Stephanie Batson, publicity chair for the boosters, the Tiger Ambush and a holiday craft fair typically generate the majority of the boosters' revenue for the band. The Tiger Ambush day is always marked by a strong sense of community involvement, with students and parents

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November 2018 - News and Updates on Sustainability events around Saint Louis

GRANITE CITY — U.S. Steel announced Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, that its Granite City Works steel plant will continue processing steel slabs, reversing a previous plan to halt slab deliveries by the end of October 2025. The decision came just 10 days after workers were instructed to stop working at the facility. The company confirmed that it will maintain slab deliveries to the Granite City plant, emphasizing its goal to preserve operational flexibility. U.S. Steel also had previously stated that no layoffs are expected at the company over the next two years. State Representative Amy Elik, R-Alton, and State Senator Erica Harriss, R-Glen Carbon, expressed support for the decision in a joint statement. “We are elated with U.S. Steel’s decision to continue Granite City Works’ steel slab processing. This is a win,” the lawmakers said. They also thanked the Trump administration and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick for responding to their advocacy efforts.

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EAST ST. LOUIS — A few favorite numbers – and one winning ticket – have turned an Illinois Lottery player into a multimillionaire overnight. “I started playing Lotto in January last year, and it quickly became my favorite game,” said the winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous under the name ‘East St. Louis Lotto Winner.’ When asked about the winning numbers, the winner simply stated, “They’re my favorite numbers.” It wasn’t until the morning after the draw that the news really sunk in. “I checked the Illinois Lottery’s website to see who won—and realized it was me. Of all of the people, it was me! I cried because I was too shocked.” The winning Lotto ticket was purchased at Crown Mart, located at 306 E Broadway in East Saint Louis, Illinois. It matched all six numbers — 5-9-14-18-22-23 — in the August 25 Lotto drawing to secure the $14,600,000 jackpot. As a reward for

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ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department announced Friday morning that a man shot in north St. Louis last year has died. According to officials, 71-year-old Timothy Anderson was shot in the ear and sustained "serious injuries" to his head on Nov. 7 in the 4100 block of North 22nd St. After the [...]

COLLINSVILLE– Sara McChristian, a Collinsville High School senior, was selected to serve on the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Student Advisory Council (SAC) for the 2025-26 school year. The Student Advisory Council provides a meaningful forum for students to share their experiences and personal perspectives on education in Illinois and to help shape policies that directly affect themselves and their peers. Throughout the year, SAC members will meet virtually with ISBE staff and stakeholders to lend their voices to policy development in education. SAC members will also participate in activities such as the Student Summit and present a research project to the State Board of Education. Twenty-one high school students from across Illinois were chosen to participate this year. Council members are selected through a rigorous process that includes a written application and video interview, in which students demonstrate their communication skills, leadership potential and

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ALTON - The Marquette Catholic High School Mega Raffle promises to distribute $62,000 in cash prizes over the next few weeks, including a $50K grand prize. The Mega Raffle raises money to support students at Marquette Catholic High School. Tickets cost $50 for one or three for $100. On Sept. 19, 2025, an Early Bird drawing winner will walk away with $1,000. The big drawing will be held at the Marquette Homecoming Block Party on Oct. 25, 2025. “Everybody has the chance to win the big pot,” said Director of Development Mary Hough. “You have until now until somewhere around 9 o’clock on Oct. 25 to get those tickets in.” Early Bird drawings are slated to take place on Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Oct. 17, and Oct. 24. These winners will receive $1,000. On the night of the Block Party, a few other lucky community members will walk away with $5,000, $500, and $250. If your ticket is drawn as an Early Bird winner, it will go back into the drawing for the chance

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On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum breaks down how the special session on redistricting and the initiative petition process broke all sorts of precedents and legislative norms. Rosenbaum also talks with attorney Denise Lieberman on the efforts to defeat the map at the ballot box and in court. And St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann discusses regional efforts on law enforcement training and data cetners.