The Missouri House closed the special legislative session Wednesday with votes to finance professional sports stadiums in Kansas City and provide tornado relief for St. Louis. Three special session bills, already approved in the state Senate, are now in the hands of Gov. Mike Kehoe. He is expected to sign them quickly, putting the decision […]
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A Kansas City man is facing multiple criminal charges, including murder, after investigators said he shot and killed a Platte County sports reporter during a road rage incident in early January.
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office had a visit on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from U.S. Space Force 2nd Lieutenant Wesley Green. Many of our residents might recognize 2Lt. Wesley Green; who formerly served as a Telecommunicator/Dispatcher with CCSO, as well as a Volunteer Driver for the Calhoun Volunteer Ambulance ! Wesley started with CCSO back in October of 2019 after graduating from Calhoun High School. Wesley continued his education while working for CCSO, earning his Bachelors Degree in Physics-Astronomy from SIUE in 2023. In January 2025, Wesley left CCSO to join the U.S. Space Force, and attend Officer Training School. In March of 2025, Wesley graduated as a 2nd Lieutenant, Space Operations Officer. When asked if he wanted to pass along a message; Wesley stated, "It was an absolute honor and pleasure to serve Calhoun as a Dispatcher and Ambulance Driver; and it's something I will always be proud of." All of us at CCSO are very proud of you, Wesley! We wish you the best
I already wrote about the GOP’s bloodthirsty desire to use the military on Americans. They manufactured a nonsense “crisis” by over-aggressively sending in ICE agents to grab people off the streets, leading to protests, which were focused on provoking protestors into violence, which would then be used to justify an even more violent crackdown. Given […]
GRAFTON - Riverbend native Don Mathenia has released his first book, “Love and Blood in the Heartland.” Mathenia shared that his book is a compilation of poems, songs, artwork and memories from throughout his life. He began “writing in earnest” during his college years in the mid-60s, and the book details his life growing up, teaching, and living in the Riverbend region. “I’m excited about the book. I’ve had so many people encourage me throughout the years to get a lot of these things published,” Mathenia said. “It’s all over the map, and that’s the way I like it. I think of something, I get an idea, I grab a piece of paper, and I just start writing stuff down. Some of it’s philosophical, a lot of it’s just funny.” Mathenia’s first published poem — published by Blackburn College’s “The Vortex” literary and fine arts magazine when he was a student — is included
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis County prosecutors have charged a former coach for his inappropriate relationship with a student. According to court documents, Marco Zomphier, 31, of St. Louis, was charged with the following charges: A probable cause statement claims that “A victim disclosed to St. Louis County Police that in 2013, when [...]
Ernie Clement homered and Spencer Turnbull worked two scoreless innings to win his Toronto debut as the Blue Jays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep.
Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley is voicing strong opposition to recent and ongoing protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles and St. Louis, accusing demonstrators of dangerous behavior and inciting violence.
(The Center Square) – As riots continue to paralyze parts of downtown Los Angeles, Sen. Josh Hawley is taking steps to investigate the role of an immigrant rights organization.
A Bellefontaine Neighbors man awaiting trial for sexually assaulting a minor is facing new charges for an incident that happened nearly a decade earlier.
Tributes poured in for Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson on Wednesday following his death at age 82.The singer's family shared the news of his death on social media, saying they…
WASHINGTON — More than 100 heavy-duty military vehicles and weapons systems will parade down Constitution Avenue in the nation’s capital Saturday, just days after President Donald Trump ordered troops to Los Angeles to quell mostly nonviolent protests against deportations. The display, on the date of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and Trump’s 79th birthday, will […]
EDWARDSVILLE — Mrs. Sydney Layton, a teacher at Leclaire Elementary School, has been named Teacher of the Year by the Edwardsville Chapter of the NAACP. The announcement was made recently by the school, highlighting Layton’s dedication and passion for equity in education. Layton’s commitment to her students and the broader community has been recognized as a significant factor in receiving this honor. School officials praised her for the lasting impact she has both inside the classroom and throughout the Edwardsville community. The recognition from the NAACP underscores the importance of educators who advocate for equity and inclusion in education. Leclaire Elementary School and the Edwardsville community are celebrating Layton’s achievement.
EAST ALTON/GRANITE CITY – Two cases of domestic battery in Madison County involve residents of East Alton and Granite City accused of strangulation and more. Lindell Curtis, 64, of East Alton, was charged with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery and a Class A misdemeanor count of domestic battery on June 4, 2025. Curtis allegedly strangled a household or family member and pushed a different household or family member to the ground on May 5, 2025. A petition was filed by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office to deny Curtis’s pretrial release from custody. The petition states Curtis “had been drinking” before getting into an altercation with one family member, strangling them nearly to the point of them losing consciousness. During the altercation, he pushed another family member to the floor, causing them to fall. The East Alton Police Department presented the case against Curtis, who was ordered remanded to jail for his
Randy Bachman revealed in March that he and his former The Guess Who bandmate Burton Cummings were talking about hitting the road together. And while they haven’t announced a tour yet, they…
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