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‘Psycho Killer’ director discusses inspiration behind Talking Heads video
Talking Heads just released the first-ever music video for "Psycho Killer." Its director, Mike Mills, who helmed the Ewan McGregor/Christopher Plumber film Beginners, is revealing his thought process behind the…
Man charged in Norwood Court shooting investigation
NORWOOD COURT — Prosecutors have filed formal charges against a St. Louis man they believe shot and killed a woman in Norwood Court in the early hours Tuesday morning.
Would this be a good idea for downtown St. Louis in place of the Railway Exchange garage that is set to be demolished?
My yard is infested with chipmunks and I’m at my whits end. I’ve looked and I can’t find any ordinance. Is it legal to kill these things in West County?
All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show and Pinup Contest Comes to Alton for 28th Year
ALTON - Alton Main Street will host their 28th annual All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show. On Sunday, June 8, 2025, people from across the region will flock to 3rd and Belle Streets in downtown Alton for the car show and pinup contest. Registration for cars runs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Outlaw Opry will play music from 1–3 p.m. followed by the pinup contest from 3–4 p.m. and the awards ceremony at 4 p.m. “We’ve built quite a following over the years,” said Sara McGibany, executive director of Alton Main Street. “We usually get somewhere around 250 hot rods, classics, motorcycles, so much so that we’ve been bursting at the seams the last couple of years.” This year, Sugar Alley, the alley that runs parallel to 3rd Street, will hold another 30 cars. McGibany is excited about this expansion. If you plan to enter your car for judging, it costs $20, or $10 to simply display your car. You must register in person between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Accounting Major Ralph Wideman Delivers Address At Illinois High School Diploma Graduation
GODFREY – Illinois High School Diploma Graduation speaker Ralph Wideman is currently pursuing an associate degree in Accounting at Lewis and Clark Community College, but just a few years ago, he sat in the very same seats as the graduates he addressed, Thursday, June 5, 2025. After years away from the classroom, he returned with a purpose – to pursue new dreams and a new career. He started in the college’s Adult Education program and earned his Illinois High School Diploma in 2023. Today, he’s on track to earn his AAS in December 2025. Wideman said his path was not traditional, but it has been one marked by determination, family support, and a commitment to growth later in life. “I was given the proper tools and assistance from the Adult Education department and encouragement from my instructors and family,” Wideman said. “Lewis and Clark allows you to learn in a supportive and comfortable environment.” Wideman said he values
Drag racer survives frightening airborne crash at World Wide Technology Raceway
A Corvette goes airborne. Nearly flips mid-air. Slams down and tumbles over a guardrail. And somehow, the driver walks away unscathed. It all happened at World Wide Technology Raceway last weekend - all captured in a shocking video that's quickly gone viral.
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Trump Administration Knew Vast Majority Of Venezuelans Sent To Salvadoran Prison Had Not Been Convicted Of U.S. Crimes
This story was originally published by ProPublica, along with The Texas Tribune, Alianza Rebelde Investiga, and Cazadores de Fake News. Republished under ProPublica’s CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. The Trump administration knew that the vast majority of the 238 Venezuelan immigrants it sent to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador in mid-March had not been convicted of crimes in the United […]
Glenn Hughes to release first solo album in nine years this fall
Former Deep Purple singer/bassist Glenn Hughes is set to release his first new solo album in almost a decade.The rocker has announced he’ll drop his 15th studio album, Chosen, on Sept. 5.…
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Alton's First Night Market of the Summer Draws Big Crowd
ALTON - The season’s first Night Market brought hundreds of people to downtown Alton. On Thursday, June 5, 2025, community members and vendors gathered at Sugar Alley for an evening of music and shopping. From 7–10 p.m. every Thursday in June and July, excluding July 3, people can come out to enjoy the downtown businesses, restaurants and vendors along 3rd Street and in Sugar Alley in downtown Alton. “We were hopping. It was so exciting,” said Sara McGibany, executive director of Alton Main Street. “Our goal was to really turn a weeknight, which can be kind of a slower night for bars and restaurants, into one of the happening nights of the week. We’re just telling everybody to start your weekend early. Get going on Thursday night.” On June 5, the band HOOKie kicked off the Night Market season by playing in the greenspace next to Catdaddy’s. Vendors from across the Riverbend region set up booths along Sugar Alley to sell their
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Disaster Assistance Center Opens to the Community on Monday, June 9 in Response to the May 16th Tornado
The DAC will serve as a central space for tornado-affected residents to connect with agencies offering guidance, resources, and assistance.
The Prospect Weekly Roundup: Republicans and Democrats Fighting—Each Other
On our live show, David and Bob Kuttner look at the Trump-Musk split, and the New York City mayor’s race.
Ronnie Wood celebrates his 50 years in The Rolling Stones with new portraits
The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood made an appearance at the band’s official store on London’s Carnaby Street Thursday as part of a celebration of his 50 years with the band."From memorable…
U.S. Senate GOP will try to drag Trump’s mega-bill across the finish line
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republican Leader John Thune will spend a crucial next few weeks working behind the scenes with other top GOP senators to reshape the party’s “big beautiful bill” — a balancing test accompanied in recent days by incendiary exchanges between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk over whether the current proposals […]
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