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St. Louis police are investigating a series of online death threats against the head of the City Emergency Management Agency in the wake of the May 16 tornado.

Welcome to It's All in the Mix! Join us for a vibrant and eclectic mixed media art exhibit at Artisans in THE LOOP. Explore a fusion of colors, textures, and techniques that push the boundaries […]

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CARMI – On May 20, 2025, the Eldorado Police Department requested Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Investigation Zone 8 to investigate Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault against a teacher aide in the Eldorado School District. As a result, the Saline County State’s Attorney’s Office filed charges of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault, Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, Aggravated Kidnapping, and Kidnapping for 23-year-old Isaac Murray of Eldorado. If you have additional information, please contact ISP Master Sergeant Gwen Basinger at 618-484-7382. ? Guardian Center and the Survivor Empowerment Center offer resources for victims of sexual assault. Due to the nature of this investigation, no additional information is being released at this time. ISP thanks the Eldorado Police Department and the Eldorado School District for their assistance with this investigation. The charges are not evidence against the defendant, and the defendant is presumed innocent

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St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer says the city is prioritizing recovery and safety as crews assess tornado-damaged properties and is not currently focused on condemning them.

EDWARDSVILLE – Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to summer, will include some musical interludes, courtesy of the Edwardsville Symphony and Edwardsville Municipal Band, and serve as a kickoff to months of free symphony and band concerts in City Park in partnership with Edwardsville’s Parks & Recreation Department. The Edwardsville Symphony’s series of free monthly concerts begins Sunday, May 25, on the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park, 101 S. Buchanan Street. The symphony will perform its “Concert of Sight,” part of a musical exploration focused on the senses, at 7 p.m. Select members of the Edwardsville High School Orchestra will join the symphony, while the pre-concert at 6:30 p.m. will feature the Highland Youth Orchestra. On Monday, May 26, the Edwardsville Municipal Band will begin its season, taking part in the annual Woodlawn Cemetery Memorial Day Service beginning at 10 a.m. at the cemetery, 1400 St. Louis Street. That event wil

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Rapper Sexyy Red is offering encouragement and support for her hometown and those affected by the St. Louis tornado.

Jethro Tull really is living in the past with a new reissue that expands their 1972 double compilation album, Living in the Past.Still Living in the Past, a five-CD/Blu-ray box set, is…

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An investigation summary provided additional details about what led up to the crash and recommendations for avoiding similar crashes.

FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson begged Donald Trump for his job by promising he would “end Lina Khan’s politically motivated investigations.” And, yet, one of his first orders of business upon getting the job was to… kick off a politically motivated investigation regarding “big tech censorship,” which he (falsely) claimed was potentially illegally targeting conservative speech […]

MITCHELL - The Mitchell Fire Department assisted the Long Lake Volunteer Fire Department in extinguishing a residential fire early Wednesday morning in Granite City. At approximately 3:01 a.m. on May 21, 2025, Mitchell Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 2100 block of Robert Avenue to provide mutual aid for a structure fire reported by the Long Lake Volunteer Fire Department. Mitchell units, including Engine #1121, Engine #1122, and three chiefs, arrived to find a fully involved residential structure with partial collapse and heavy fire spreading to a neighboring occupied home. Firefighters successfully extinguished the flames at both residences without incident, and no injuries were reported. All units returned to service by 5:33 a.m. the same day.

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Bulletin issued by the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance at 05/22/2025 09:19 AM CDT

ALTON – Beginning May 27, students will have the opportunity to study regional watersheds and ecosystems while also important conducting water tests as part of the new Alton High Summer Watershed Academy. The academy is offered free to students thanks to a grant and will be provided during summer school with bus transportation, lunch and all supplies provided. Students will receive high school elective credit towards graduation for this unique opportunity that will have them exploring various watershed, river and wetland areas such as Deer Creek Watershed, Meramec River, Sugar Fork Watershed, Creve Coeur Creek, Mississippi River and the Watershed Nature Center. Students will also conduct vital water tests assessing for water quality, measuring temperature, pH turbidity, nitrates, phosphates and also checking for the presence of microorganisms and bacteria. Guest speakers from the field and visits to St. Louis bio testing labs will also highlight the program’s activities.

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GRANITE CITY - Granite City resident Karen Smith is organizing a fundraiser to support her family after a tornado severely damaged their home on Friday, May 16, 2025. The storm ripped the roof off the trailer where Smith lives with her six children in Granite City. Smith said they have not received assistance from the Red Cross, and FEMA informed them they would only be eligible for aid if the president declared the area a national disaster. Without insurance coverage, Smith expressed uncertainty about how to recover from the damage. “We unfortunately didn’t have insurance, and I just am at a loss for words on how to move forward next,” Smith said. The fundraiser aims to gather resources and support for the family as they navigate the aftermath of the tornado. Click here to contribute to the GoFundMe.

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On This Day, May 22, 1976 ...Paul McCartney & Wings hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with “Silly Love Songs,” which spent five weeks on top of the…

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today participated in a spotlight hearing on the Trump Administration’s drastic cuts to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The forum, which was hosted by U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), detailed the dangerous outcomes of slashing funding for medical research and gutting federal agencies committed to public health. Durbin began by asking the panelists about what happens to researchers and their projects when federal funding is discontinued. “Can you tell me, from your own personal experience, what the typical outcome is for a researcher who has a grant discontinued? What happens next?” Durbin asked. Dr. Jeremy Berg, former Director of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, replied that some researchers may be able to temporarily secure short-term resources through their institution, but for most scientists, their project is discontinued

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