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Missourians looking to gamble on sports will have to wait a little longer following a decision by Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins.

Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected a plan to put the rule-making process on a faster track.

U2 has marked the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with the release of a reading set to a piano piece.In a post on Instagram, Bono shares that the song and…

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The suit also accuses the security guard of lying to officers when she told them what had happened.

An investor is claiming that Clayton-based Emerson Electric Co.'s proposed acquisition of AspenTech is unfair to AspenTech's investors, that the proposed $7.2 billion deal undervalues the company and the board of directors withheld important information from investors.

JERSEYVILLE – Anyone interested in learning sewing machine basics is invited to the Jersey County Arts Council space in Jerseyville, where classes begin this evening and later this spring. “Getting T o Know Your Sewing Machine” will be taught by Joannie and Meredith Dougherty at the Jersey County Arts Council space at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 400 S. State St. in Jerseyville. Tonight’s class on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 will be held from 6-8 p.m., with another class set for April 7. T hese classes will cover the basics of using a sewing machine; while you’re welcome to bring your own sewing machine, other machines will be provided. Class sizes are limited and intended for ages 8 to adult. To secure your spot, a non-refundable $20 donation to the Jersey County Arts Council is required. To learn more, register, and/or receive a supply list for these classes, email sewingismysuperpower8@gmail.com .

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The nine Republican members of the Missouri Senate carry enough firepower to stage a prolonged legislative filibuster to stop legislation that would protect Bayer against Roundup lawsuits.

COLLINSVILLE – a benefit concert featuring some of the area’s top musicians will raise funds and awareness for Lewis & Clark Habitat for Humanity and its mission to provide decent, affordable housing for families in need. The event is scheduled for Thursday, March 20 at the Old Herald Brewery & Distillery’s Soulcial Space at 115 E. Clay St. in Collinsville, and will be hosted by Old Herald. Ironically, the space formerly housed the Lewis & Clark Habitat for Humanity ReStore, a resale shop that raises funds to help support Habitat’s mission, from July 2008 to February 2020. The ReStore is currently located at 1950 Vandalia Street, in the Orchards Center. Performing at the benefit will be: Deez Notes featuring Scott Marlin on guitar and vocals, and Scott’s son Carter on keyboards and vocals. Jeremy Drake, lead singer and guitarist of the St. Louis-based Shotgun Creek band, which features a unique brand of Midwest country music that’s straight fro

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A Creve Coeur man appeared in court Monday morning for allegedly attacking a shopper in a nearby grocery store because he believed the victim was a foreigner.

This is off the beaten path, but there's been some Twitter conversation recently about "great man" theories of history and how you can, for example, figure out the IQs of historical individuals in the first place. As it happens, there's a very famous study of historical figures written a century ago by IQ pioneers Catharine ...continue reading "How smart were all those old white males?"

This post was written on Saturday before news broke that Elon Musk had commanded every single federal employee—including those in the judiciary!—to send a “five things I did last week” email to hr@opm.gov. But even that episode, where Musk and DOGE once again flexed power they don’t lawfully have, and in contact with computer systems […]

High school students from across the St. Louis area marched to take a stand against youth violence, inspired by the tragic loss of Isis Mahr, a former student at Cardinal Ritter Prep College.

MADISON COUNTY - A local beauty queen will represent Madison County in an upcoming pageant in Nashville. Aubrianna Cox was recently named Tiny Miss Madison County through America’s Best Pageant. The 3-year-old queen loves dressing up and participating in pageants, and she’s excited to travel to Nashville for the Toyfest Nationals Pageant in September. “I like the pink dress and the pink crown,” Aubrianna said. The granddaughter of Gerald Jr. and Maude Cox Wilson, Aubrianna already stands out for her vibrant personality. She has been participating in pageants for a little over a year now, starting with online pageants and eventually graduating to the in-person America’s Best Pageant, where she was named Tiny Miss Madison County. Maude noted that the pageants aim to build character, and she hopes Aubrianna can learn more about being a good person through her participation. She believes the pageants encourage self-esteem and community service. “It&rsquo

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JERSEYVILLE – After attacking two people, including an elderly individual, a man from Jerseyville faces multiple criminal charges. Trevor A. Gettings, 21, of Jerseyville, was charged on Feb. 19, 2025 with aggravated battery, a Class 3 felony, and domestic battery/bodily harm, a Class A misdemeanor. On Feb. 18, 2025, Gettings allegedly struck a victim 60 years of age or older “in the head and about the body multiple times,” according to court documents. He was also charged with striking a different victim in the face. A petition was filed to deny Gettings’s pretrial release, adding he has a history of domestic violence and alcohol/substance abuse. The petition also states Gettings “has shown an escalation in his violent tendencies.” Gettings was arrested by the Jerseyville Police Department. Jersey County Sheriff’s Office records indicate he currently remains in custody. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty

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With the new location opening soon, they are taking their food truck to their new spot to host some weekend events.

The Trump administration has begun dismantling the nation’s defenses against foreign interference in voting, a sweeping retreat that has alarmed state and local election officials. The administration is shuttering the FBI’s Foreign Influence Task Force and last week cut more than 100 positions at the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. President Donald Trump signed […]