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An extended first ballot shows the tenuous hold Johnson has on the House Republican caucus.

ALTON - Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau , the Audubon Center at Riverlands and the National Great Rivers Museum are gearing up for the annual Eagle Ice Festival. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, community members are encouraged to enjoy the free Eagle Ice Festival, complete with activities, crafts and eagle meet-and-greets. Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau will host people at FLOCK Food Truck Park, while the Audubon Center and National Great Rivers Museum will welcome folks to their locations for additional free activities. “You can go to all three occasions and enjoy our different activities at each site throughout the day,” explained Emily Connor, education manager at the Audubon Center. “It is a really special time for our region to get to see all these birds migrating through the winter and meeting in this confluence area of the rivers.” Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Great

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EDWARDSVILLE - The City Of Edwardsville Public Works Department on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, reports it is actively monitoring the forecast ahead of the predicted winter storm. "We are prepared and stocked with salt, trucks and other supplies as the first big snowstorm of the winter approaches," the Public Works Department said in a statement. "Our crews will be out salting and plowing as soon as possible as road conditions necessitate. For public safety, we’ll prioritize the City’s main roads to ensure our police and fire departments can safely respond and travel during emergency situations. Side streets, arterial and collector routes that serve higher traffic are the next priority, followed by subdivisions and residential areas." The Public Works Department said if you can avoid or limit travel during this winter weather event, please do so. "If you must be on the roads, please be patient, cautious and leave plenty of space between your vehicle and others on the road. It’s

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The Saint Louis Fashion Fund, a nonprofit promoting the fashion industry in St. Louis, has named an executive director, who will serve on a part-time basis.

After eight years as Missouri's Secretary of State, Jay Ashcroft will step down from office this month and seemingly pause his political career.

A complex winter storm system threatening the region this weekend could create dangerous travel conditions and potential power outages due to a mix of frozen precipitation depending on location, with freezing rain posing the greatest danger.

Diamond Sports Group, the parent company of Cardinals and Blues broadcaster FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, said Thursday it has emerged from bankruptcy and rebranded.

A "hoarding" forecast of bread and milk in the St. Louis region was shared by the emergency management office in St. Louis County ahead of this weekend's storm.

GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that as part of ongoing efforts to replace the Interstate 270 bridges between Illinois 3 and Riverview Drive in Missouri, a stage change is scheduled to take place on I-270 starting at noon on Friday, Jan. 3. To facilitate the stage change, westbound I-270 traffic will be shifted to the new south span using a temporary crossover just west of the Canal Bridge. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction while the shift occurs. By 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, all four lanes are expected to reopen on the new south span with the new traffic pattern in place. The new configuration will allow eastbound and westbound traffic to use the new south bridge while the adjacent structure is built over the next two years. As the I-270 project continues, the public should expect lane shifts, overnight lane closures and delays. Drivers are urged to allow extra time for trips through this area, pa

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In our first catblogging of 2025, here is Charlie briefly looking away from the great outside world beyond our fence. He's been known to slither through the fence to see what's going on out there, but not so much lately. Too many dogs, perhaps.

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans on Friday elected Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson as their speaker for the 119th Congress, following weeks of speculation about whether the GOP would begin another protracted, public dispute over leadership. The drama-filled vote ensured that Johnson, who was first elected speaker in October 2023, will hold the gavel as Republicans […]

Carlos Santana has been forced to postpone the start of his 2025 Las Vegas residency after being injured in a fall at his home in Hawaii. “I am sorry to say…

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Melissa Price Smith thanked Gov. Mike Parson for appointing her and said she planned on making "great changes" within the office.

President Joe Biden has rejected the nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel.

The figure is higher than the city wanted to pay and lower than the owners were asking.

A winter storm is expected to impact the region from Saturday night through Sunday night, with heavy snow, ice, and freezing rain causing significant disruptions due to hazardous conditions and road conditions.

GODFREY - Mayor Mike McCormick, Chris Sichra (Emergency Coordinator), Jim Lewis (Public Service Director), and Lieutenant Bobby Weller (and his Madison County Deputies) will swing into action should an unforeseen emergency happen. Still, there are almost 7,500 households in Godfrey. Odds are they won’t be focused specifically on yours — just sayin’. What plans do you have to take care of your family in a significant disruption? Each family should be thinking about what their needs would be during a disruption. Let’s take a look at some basic things to have ready if something bad happens. The following information offers some guidance. The government recommends being able to be self-sufficient for a minimum of three days. If you could not leave your house for three days, does your home become a fortress or a prison? Much of that depends upon decisions that you make in advance. Now, if the electricity stays on, things will likely be tolerable. If the electricity

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