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St. Louis police said they were called at about 1 p.m. for a shooting to the 3500 block of Harper Street.

EDWARDSVILLE - Metro-East Lutheran High School Metro-East Lutheran High School Second Quarter Honor Roll 2024-2025 The following students have been named to the Honor Roll at Metro-East Lutheran High School for the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year. Grade Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) 9 Abby Ayer, Shiloh 9 Caitlyn Hardage, Caseyville 9 Liam Hazelwonder, Godfrey 9 Marion Hemmer, Fairview Heights 9 Claire Houck, Maryville 9 Collin Hudzik, Edwardsville 9 Cole Payne, Edwardsville 9 Matthew Redden, Edwardsville 9 Calista Stults, Collinsville 9 Ryan Sullivan, New Douglas Honor Roll with Distinction (g.p.a. 3.75-3.99 ) 9 Elijah Ball, Worden 9 Luke Bright, Trenton 9 Madison Dunn, Edwardsville 9 Lyla Eggebrecht, Wood River 9 Noah Gray, Collinsville 9 Lily Hartzel, Troy 9 Moira Krueger, Glen Carbon 9 Laynie Menard, Glen Carbon 9 Preston Menossi, Edwardsville 9 Rhett Neathery, Wood River 9 Ally Packer, Edwardsville 9 Henry Reiseck, Hamel 9 Molly

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I don't know what this is, but if it were a thousand times bigger it might be a sandworm from Dune. If sandworms had flowers growing out of themselves, that is.

A 15-year-old from Tennesee with family in southern Illinois has reportedly been missing since December.

Justice Alito should watch this Pornhub video about calculus.

GODFREY - Whether a new structure is needed to handle equipment, operate a business, store your lawn care tools or a place to live, think Countryside Builders. They are committed to serving customers with time-tested designs, construction methods and proven high-quality material while maintaining an open mind to new ideas and construction techniques as the industry continues to evolve. Countryside Builders has eight full-time employees consisting of experienced sales staff, designers, and skilled construction people. They also work with a select number of contractors to assist with site preparation. The locally-owned business was started by Ron Conrad and Barry Seiler in 1979. Both are retired, but they hold a presence at Countryside and have helped manage the completion of thousands of projects over the years. In 2009, Wade Seiler joined the business. He, along with Patty Hoyt, manage the day-to-day operations of the business. Wade is fully involved with both inside sales,

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EDWARDSVILLE – The Gori Law Firm announced its recipients of the 2024-2025 Leading and Emerging Lawyers distinctions. This year, 11 attorneys from the firm were recognized. The list of Leading Lawyers includes Managing Partner Sara Salger, along with Partners David Aubrey, Erin Beavers, Jason Epps, Chris Layloff, Bob Marcus, Gregory Sandifer and Jason Steinmeyer. Senior Counsel James Stever and Of Counsel Evan Buxner were also recognized. Partner Ivan Cason was named an Emerging Lawyer. Lawyers throughout the state nominate Leading and Emerging Lawyers through peer surveys. Leading Lawyers are recommended as among the top in their practice area, with less than 5 percent of all lawyers licensed to practice in each state receiving the distinction. Emerging Lawyers are identified by their peers as among the top lawyers who are 40 years old or younger unless they have practiced for less than 10 years. Less than 2 percent of all lawyers licensed to practice in each state have

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after reports that Israel and Hamas agreed to a deal to halt fighting in Gaza and exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, as well as surge humanitarian aid to the enclave: “After 15 months and thousands of innocent lives lost, I am relieved and heartened to hear about a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Gaza. The widespread suffering, death, and destruction on all sides has been heartbreaking and desperately needed to end. “Thanks to President Biden and Secretary Blinken’s steadfast leadership, we are nearing the end of this brutal war. They have worked every day toward this goal, and I’m pleased it is a reality before the President leaves office. I know it will be hard, but I hope out of the ashes and pain of this current crisis that there will be a renewed focus on the future: long-term security for Israel, rebuilding Gaza, a

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A worker at Eaton Corp.’s Troy, Illinois, plant has accused the International Association of Machinists of trying to get him fired because he refused to pay a $306 reinstatement fee after resigning his union membership.

The Eagles are the latest artists to open their wallets to help those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.Sources confirm to ABC Audio that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame…

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ALTON - Life doesn’t always go as planned, and Fred and Neva Smith know that all too well. The couple from Alton has weathered their occupations, Fred’s military service, raising a family and now – cancer journeys. Neva is a breast cancer survivor who’s giving back through an OSF HealthCare support group, while Fred has battled squamous cell carcinoma and lymphoma. The two are a testament to how a good support system – whether that’s your spouse, friends or your care team – can help in the fight against cancer. That was apparent to the Smiths in August of 2024 when Mission Partners (employees) at OSF Moeller Cancer Center in Alton gave them a wedding anniversary surprise they won’t forget. Fred and Neva’s journeys Neva Smith, 83, was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2015 and later had a lumpectomy, a procedure to remove part of a breast or breasts. She came to OSF for radiation treatment. “I came out

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The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday released an interim report saying that powerful drug middlemen marked up drugs for cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis and other serious maladies far over the going rate — as much as a thousand percent over the going rate in 22% of instances. The upcharges provided $7.3 billion in additional revenue […]

ALTON/GODFREY - The East End Improvement Association will host two candidate forums before the April 1, 2025, consolidated election. Alton and Godfrey aldermanic, trustee and mayoral candidates will introduce themselves and answer questions at the candidate forums next month. At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, Alton candidates will speak at the Great Rivers Hotel in Alton. At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, Godfrey candidates will speak at the Trimpe Building at Lewis and Clark Community College. East End Improvement Association (EEIA) board member Steve Schwartz will moderate both forums. “We think it’s really important for the community to know the candidates that are running for their city and village offices, and this is a great way to introduce them,” Schwartz said. “It’s also an opportunity to impress upon individuals to get out and vote.” Schwartz said the EEIA has been sponsoring candidate forums in Alton and Godfrey for over 20 years.

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The city of St. Louis is seeking bids to complete structural repairs at Chuck Berry’s former house in the Greater Ville neighborhood.

Here's an odd thing from today's inflation report: It was driven largely by increases in the price of gasoline, which was up 4.4%  from November according to the BLS. But I don't recall an increase in gasoline prices. And sure enough, if you check with the Energy Information Administration, the price of gasoline was down ...continue reading "December’s high inflation is all due to a statistical quirk"

The Texas-based airline on Jan. 5 ended its twice-weekly nonstop service from St. Louis to New Haven, Connecticut.

Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley has introduced legislation known as Travis's Law, nearly one year after a St. Louis-area boy tragically died from injuries in a head-on collision.

Legislation filed by Rep. John Simmons would require all Missouri driver's licenses to be labeled with a citizenship stamp in response to concerns about an increase in illegal border crossings.

The two competing St. Louis plans for how to spend the Rams settlement money have adopted ideas from their counterparts.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced that permitting will be streamlined for anyone rebuilding a home after the LA fires. For some reason conservatives are taking a weird victory lap over this, which is kind of crazy. Have they ever paid attention to a natural disaster in California before? Permitting is always streamlined. And for ...continue reading "Streamline rebuilding after the LA fires? Yes but . . ."