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When discussing the 'Trump Mobile' service on Monday, President Trump's son, Eric Trump, claimed the service would operate from within the United States. He also suggested that St. Louis could play a role in that operation.

GRANITE CITY – Two men from Granite City face the same set of criminal charges in two unrelated cases of domestic battery filed on the same day. Robert L. Moore, 55, of Granite City, was charged on June 9, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery and a Class A misdemeanor count of domestic battery. On June 6, 2025, Moore allegedly strangled a household or family member and struck the victim in the eye. A petition from the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office to deny Moore’s pretrial release states Moore became violent with the victim during a verbal dispute, striking them in the eye, strangling the victim, and threatening to kill them. The petition adds the victim was seen with injuries consistent with their description of the attack. The petition also states that Moore “has a pending domestic battery case out of St. Clair County involving the same victim.” A report of Moore’s criminal history shows multiple prior

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A man was rescued after he became trapped in the Big River at Rockford Park

TROY - At the Troy City Board meeting Monday night, June 16, 2025, the Troy Police Department marked a night of promotions, new appointments, and farewells. Justin Christ was promoted to lieutenant, while Jessica Callahan and Austin Cripe advanced to sergeant. The department also officially welcomed Chris Rice as its newest member. Rice brings more than 20 years of experience from a police department in Missouri and will serve as a School Resource Officer within the Troy School District. The meeting also recognized the service of Police Commissioners Don Clark and Tom Canivit, who stepped down from their roles after years of dedication to public safety and support of the department. The Troy Police Department expressed appreciation for the contributions of Clark and Canivit and encouraged the community to congratulate the newly promoted officers and welcome Officer Rice.

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Liquid Death may be going off the rails with its latest collaboration.Known primarily for selling canned water, Liquid Death is also the company behind the Pit Diaper and the Travis Barker…

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Scammers claim to be with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), saying you owe money for a traffic ticket.

The name of a Missouri congressman was found in evidence collected from the man accused of killing a Minnesota lawmaker

TROY — Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Independence Day at Tri-Township Park, 410 Wickliffe Street, in Troy on Friday, July 4, 2025, with a full day of live music, family activities, and a fireworks display. The event will begin at 1 p.m. on July 4 with a performance by the Kayden Crews Duo, offering an upbeat set suitable for all ages. From 5 p.m. until the fireworks finale after dark, Tim Berg and the Kurtz Family Band will provide high-energy entertainment. Between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., attendees can enjoy a variety of family attractions including bounce houses available for $10 with an armband for unlimited access and a classic dunk tank. The dunk tank will feature local figures such as Mayor Craig Nonn from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and Dave Qualls of the Titans from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Organizers are also seeking additional dunk tank volunteers to help raise funds for future park projects. Local vendors will offer food, drinks, and handmade goods throughout the event. Attendees

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EDWARDSVILLE — The Metro East Humane Society (MEHS) has announced that its upcoming low-cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic originally scheduled for Friday, June 21 has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 28, 2025. All other details for the event remain the same. The clinic will take place at the MEHS Highland location (510 W Monroe, Highland, IL 62249) from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or until supplies last and is open to the public. No appointments are necessary, but you must be in line by 11:30 AM. Available services include: Free DHPP (dogs) and FVRCP (cats) vaccines , generously provided by Petco Love Rabies vaccinations for $15 (pets must be at least 16 weeks old) Microchipping for $20 Dewormer and flea/tick prevention options also available To ensure a safe and efficient clinic experience: Dogs must be on a leash Cats must be in a carrier Please bring a pen and any prior vaccine records if available “We appreciate the community’s understanding as we adjust

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Bill would stop the Defense Department from using tutoring companies owned or controlled by foreign adversaries, such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled “Scammers Exposed: Protecting Older Americans from Transnational Crime Networks.” The hearing focused on elder fraud and financial abuse to help raise public awareness about the recent increase in financial threats and scams targeting older Americans. The hearing provided an opportunity to discuss how the federal government can bolster protections for vulnerable populations like elderly Americans who are most at risk of being victimized by these financial scams. Before Durbin delivered his opening statement, he noted the Senate received a bipartisan briefing following the horrific shooting of Minnesota state lawmakers this weekend and federal agents forcefully removing United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) during a Department of Homeland Security press conference on

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A woman was found shot to death in the driver's seat of a car Sunday night. A person of interest was taken into custody.

Let’s talk about constitutional hypocrisy so brazen, so comprehensive, so morally bankrupt that it would be laughable if it weren’t so dangerous to the republic. I’ve learned something about modern Republicans that crystallizes everything wrong with our current political moment: they care more about the constitutionality of Biden’s student debt forgiveness than they do about […]

Today on TAP: Trump’s order to ICE to seize California’s undocumented, ignoring those in Texas or Florida, is profoundly partisan.

Paul McCartney has gotten a shoutout from Beyoncé.Beyoncé wrapped up a six-night stand of her Cowboy Carter tour in London on Monday and took to Instagram to thank McCartney for writing…

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