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St. Louis city officials will conduct a planned tornado siren test at 3 p.m. Tuesday, according to fire chief Dennis Jenkerson.

Police said William Wills, 36, was the man discovered shot inside a burning apartment on Pernod Avenue last week.

Despite Pete Townshend's status as one of the most revered rock guitarists on the planet, not many of his fellow legends took to social media on Monday to wish The…

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ALTON - On Thursday morning, May 15, 2025, St. Mary's Catholic School Principal Mary Rivera and Father Jorge of St. Mary’s School fulfilled a lighthearted bet made during the school’s annual eighth-grade volleyball game. The bet, which began when each took a side in the game, stipulated that the loser would wear a blowup costume, walk to McDonald’s, and order chicken nuggets. Although the game ended in a tie, Rivera and Fr. Jorge chose to honor the bet together. After greeting students during the morning drop-off, the pair donned their blowup costumes and, accompanied by two Sisters who teach at St. Mary’s and a police officer for safety, made their way to the nearby McDonald’s in Alton. The visit took place around 8:30 a.m. Thursday, where employees responded with laughter as the two costumed figures ordered chicken nuggets. The event was a moment of community spirit and fun for the school’s staff and students. St. Mary’s School, which

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CARLINVILLE – Blackburn College welcomed 14 regional schools and 26 educators, bringing around 250 high school students for its 36th annual Science Day this spring. The event, held on the College’s campus in Carlinville, offered a day of hands-on science activities, friendly competition, and immersive academic exploration, planned and led almost entirely by Blackburn students. Through Blackburn’s distinctive Work Program, more than 50 student workers were essential in organizing, preparing, and carrying out the event. From coordinating with schools and setting up labs to leading demonstrations and managing logistics, Blackburn students were at the heart of the experience. Seniors Alexia Mosby ’25 and Jessica Muckensturm ’25 coordinated the effort. “I love getting the opportunity to coordinate Science Day because we get to meet regional high school teachers and students throughout the process,” said Mosby. “Many of the Blackburn students

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Team Jakey is hosting a free event at 4 Hands Brewing Company on Thursday to raise awareness about mental health and provide a supportive community space for all ages.

ST. LOUIS - Memphis rapper Finesse2tymes was in St. Louis on Monday to provide support for individuals impacted by damage from a recent tornado. The rapper's support comes after an EF-3 tornado swept through eight miles of St. Louis City on Friday, traveling from Clayton through Forest Park and into north St. Louis. In the [...]

Newly-released video shows the tense moment two construction workers took cover and watched inside a vehicle Friday as a deadly tornado tore through St. Louis, narrowly escaping harm.

Here’s a question about the First Amendment and social media companies that used to just be in the realm of crazy law school hypotheticals: What makes social media sites “state actors” subject to constitutional constraints? For years, we heard from some that merely talking to government officials was enough — at least according to Vivek […]

The All-American Rejects performed at a house show in Columbia, Mo. to raise money for the local nonprofit movie theater, Ragtag Cinema, which has been impacted by recent funding cuts.

GRANITE CITY — A Granite City family is facing a challenging journey after their 1-year-old daughter, Laiana Witt, was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer. Laiana is currently receiving intra-arterial chemotherapy at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., a treatment that requires specialized care and frequent travel. Laiana’s mother, Teela Witt, said the family has been staying at St. Jude’s Hospital for the past week, with Laiana’s first round of chemotherapy scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The treatment involves delivering chemotherapy drugs directly to the tumor via a catheter inserted into a blood vessel near the groin. Provided there are no complications, the family expects to return home to Granite City by Wednesday, May 21, 2025, or Thursday, May 22, 2025. The family faces a demanding schedule, with trips to Memphis every three to four weeks for the next six months to complete the chemotherapy regimen.

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ALTON - To mark Mental Health Awareness Month and National Women’s Health Week, Dr. Isha McConkey stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello to talk about mental health during menopause. McConkey, D.O., serves as the managing medical director with OSF Medical Group in Alton. She explained that fluctuations in hormones like estrogen and progesterone affect neurotransmitters that impact mood, processing and more. Understanding how your body and brain are affected by menopause can help people manage these symptoms and feel better. “If your estrogen is not stable, neither is your mood,” McConkey said. “What I would like is for women to just trust themselves and trust their bodies and bring all of their concerns to their doctor and kind of let us tease that out.” McConkey explained that a neurotransmitter like serotonin, which impacts happiness, is affected by fluctuating hormone levels. While people with consistently low serotonin

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Whether you’re a science enthusiast, history buff, or technology geek, Curiosity Stream has something for everyone. Unleash the power of on-demand streaming that allows you to choose what you want to watch, when you want to watch it, and where you want to watch it. From the comfort of your living room to the remote […]

CHICAGO — The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has been formally recognized by Mental Health America (MHA) as a recipient of the 2025 Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health. The Bell Seal is the nation's preeminent certification, recognizing employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces. IDOR joins an elite group of recipients awarded this distinction and is the first state governmental agency in Illinois to receive this award. Only two out of five employers meet the criteria for certification and IDOR underwent a rigorous evaluation of its policies and practices during the review process. “We are truly honored to receive this award, as it serves as a powerful affirmation of our efforts to create a culture that prioritizes mental health,” said IDOR Director David Harris. “I am especially proud that IDOR is the first governmental agency in the state to earn this recognition as it underscores our leadership, innovation, and unwavering commitment

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