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We’ve written a few times about the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University grad student who was one of the first people detained by ICE and told he was being kicked out of the country solely because Marco Rubio said he doesn’t belong here. No due process. No hearing. Just Rubio’s arbitrary say-so. A […]

ST. LOUIS - One person was left dead Thursday morning after a fatal multi-vehicle crash in south St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police department (SLMPD), the crash occurred around 11 a.m. on westbound I-44 near Arsenal Street. Multiple lanes are closed on westbound I-44 near Arsenal due to the crash. An investigation [...]

St. Louis County is opening its pet foster program to the public to help ease shelter overcrowding and enhance the well-being of animals in its care.

ALTON - The Mississippi River Festival is two weeks away, and organizers Nick Bifano and Zack Johnson couldn’t be more excited. After a successful revival in 2024, the 2025 MRF will stretch over two days on June 27 and 28, 2025, at the Alton Amphitheater. Bifano and Johnson promise a “festival atmosphere” celebrating music, art and the Alton community. “Our whole intent with all this is to keep excellence at the forefront,” Bifano said. “Between the lineup, between all the vendors we’ve got coming, the sound and lighting, all the things, it’s a really concerted effort to honor this festival and move it forward.” On Friday, June 27, Ben Rector headlines, supported by Wilder Woods, Allen Stone, Brian Owens Soul, and Beth Bombara. On Saturday, June 28, attendees can enjoy Blackberry Smoke, Drew Halcomb & the Neighbors, Nikki Lane, Brent Cobb, Kassi Ashton, Jeremie Albino, Zach Person, and Riley Holtz & the Lost Cause. Th

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Missouri workers affected by the severe storms and the May 16 tornado may apply for up to 30 weeks of financial assistance, the state labor department announced Thursday.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and other Democratic colleagues in introducing legislation to support our military readiness and national security by prohibiting discrimination against transgender servicemembers. “If you are willing to risk your life for our country and you can do the job, it shouldn’t matter if you are gay, straight, transgender, Black, white or anything else,” said Duckworth. “Every transgender servicemember earned their role through rigorous training and is more qualified to serve in those roles than Pete Hegseth is to be Secretary of Defense. I’m proud to join Senator Warren and my Democratic colleagues in working to reverse the Trump Administration’s offensive transgender military ban, which is disruptive to our military, hurts readiness and not only does nothing to strengthen our national security—it actively makes things worse.”

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From S. M. Wilson’s Beyond the Build:  In today’s construction landscape, tariff prices are more than mere economic variables—they are critical factors that can determine a project’s budget, schedule and feasibility. The volatility of global trade policies highlights the  importance of establishing strategic partnerships early on for project success. Selecting a construction partner with expertise […]

GODFREY ­ – Samantha “Reyez” Hangsleben, an Edwardsville High School (EHS) senior, earned their associate degree from Lewis and Clark Community College on May 21 – weeks before their high school graduation on June 1. Hangsleben, who was adopted from Vietnam, participated in a cohort program between L&C and EHS during their junior year, which allowed them to take college courses while completing high school. Initially motivated by the idea of earning an associate degree, Hangsleben quickly recognized that it would be a challenge. “I calculated that I could only achieve this by taking extra classes,” they said. As a result, they enrolled in summer and winter classes in addition to taking extra courses during the spring and fall semesters. As chief photographer for their high school yearbook, Hangsleben balanced shooting events, teaching photography skills, and serving as an officer in the German Club and president of the German

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ALTON - Children and “children at heart” are sure to enjoy week two of the Alton Municipal Band’s 135th summer season of concerts in the parks, as the “almost world famous” Children’s Concert kicks off at Riverview and Haskell Parks. Selections for the children include songs from beloved Disney cartoons and animated movies. Thematic music, evoking images of train rides to faraway places, will delight both the young and old. The band, directed this week by David Drillinger, will perform Thursday night at 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday night at 7 p.m. The Thursday concert, at Riverview Park, overlooks the scenic Mississippi River. The Sunday concert, at Haskell Park, will be held at the picturesque setting in front of the Lucy Haskell Playhouse. Blazer, the mascot from Lewis and Clark Community College, will be present for photos and fun. Blazer will also lead the weekly park parade, a cherished Municipal Band tradition. Families are encouraged to bring

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JERSEYVILLE – Classic car enthusiasts and Liberty Village residents alike gathered for a car show on a sunny Wednesday, June 11, 2025. After a highly successful first year, Liberty Village plans to bring the car show back as an annual event. Members of the Jersey County Street Machine Association and White Hall Drag-O-Way car clubs joined the festivities at Liberty Village of Jerseyville with a variety of about 30 makes and models from decades past. Also on hand were hot dogs and hamburgers fresh off the grill, and a “cooling station” with water, lemonade, and plenty of shade. Lorie Hunter with Liberty Village said the event’s main purpose was to get residents outdoors and stimulate their memories with the sights and sounds of a classic car show. After being rescheduled from last week due to rain, she said the car show made for a nice Father’s Day event. “We got nothing but positive feedback,” Hunter said of the car show. “When they

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Bruce Springsteen has shared another preview from his upcoming box set, Tracks II: The Lost Albums.The latest is the tune "Sunday Love," which appears on the lost album Twilight Hours,…

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EAST ALTON – Join the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC?) for the upcoming SEED Series event: Garden Guidance: Reframing Our Relationship with Invasives — An Empowering Conversation with Botanist Wendy Applequist. The event takes place from 10 a.m. – noon, Tuesday, June 24, at the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station in East Alton. “We’re excited to continue the SEED Series with botanist Wendy Applequist, whose work challenges us to think differently,” Environmental Educator and SEED Series Host Erica Doerr said. “By reimagining how we engage with invasive plants, we’re not just managing a problem—we’re exploring new pathways for sustainability, creativity, and community learning.” This thought-provoking session features Applequist, who is an associate scientist at the Missouri Botanical Garden and co-author/editor of “Love Them to Death: Turning Invasive Plants into Loca

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Theatrical event, free day also scheduled SPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate freedom this month with an array of special Juneteenth events, including a free exhibition of a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Lincoln himself. The ALPLM will also welcome the descendant of a civil rights legend, present a stirring theater piece on the meaning of freedom, take part in a community celebration of the holiday and offer free admission on June 19. Starting as a local holiday in Galveston, Texas, Juneteenth has grown into a national celebration of slavery’s demise in America. A key moment in the march toward freedom was Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, which ordered an end to enslavement for millions of Americans. “Few documents in all of American history carry the weight of the Emancipation Proclamation. We are proud to share it with the public and celebrate its connection to such a joyou

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On This Day, June 12, 1982 ...Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Joan Baez, Linda Ronstadt and Gary U.S. Bonds performed for a million protesters at the Rally for Nuclear…

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ALTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, in partnership with the Wood River Drainage and Levee District, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the Upper Wood River Levee Underseepage Design Deficiency Correction Project on June 20, at 9:30 a.m. at the East Alton No. 1 Pump Station in Alton, Ill. The event will recognize the successful federal-local partnership and celebrate a major milestone in flood risk management for the region. The project enhances the safety and reliability of the levee system by addressing a known design deficiency and implementing features that control underseepage from the Mississippi River. Improvements include 80 new relief wells, a drainage collection system, and an access road. “The completion of the project represents a major step forward in safety, resilience, and public service,” said Col. Andy Pannier, commander of the St. Louis District. “It is not just a celebration of concrete

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Cardinals players Matthew Liberatore and Victor Scott II cherish bonds with their fathers, crediting them for shaping their journeys to the MLB.

With the governor’s race a done deal, attention has settled lightly on the two other statewide contests.