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Harris pitches an ‘opportunity economy’ in debut one-on-one TV interview 

9 months 2 weeks ago
The Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, laid out more of her economic vision Wednesday during her first one-on-one cable TV interview. Harris and former President Donald Trump, the GOP presidential nominee, are laying out dueling economic agendas this week as the two vie for the Oval Office in an extremely close race. “I […]
Shauneen Miranda

U.S. House panel on Trump assassination attempt points to multiple failures by Secret Service

9 months 2 weeks ago
Members of the U.S. House task force investigating the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed the U.S. Secret Service for poor planning and breakdowns in communication and coordination with local law enforcement. Republicans and Democrats on the House Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump at their first […]
Jacob Fischler

Zelenskyy in Washington meets with U.S. leaders to beef up support for Ukraine

9 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — Standing alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris rejected any suggestion that Ukraine should end its war by relinquishing territory to Russia. Zelenskyy and Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, met for the seventh time during Harris’ tenure as vice president as the Ukrainian leader visited the White House and U.S. […]
Ashley Murray

Alton's 'Block Party For Good' Moved to Oct. 3 Due To Rain Forecast

9 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON — Due to a forecasted 100 percent chance of rain, the "Block Party for Good" has been rescheduled from Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, to next Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. The event will still take place from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Alton Amphitheater. Organized by AltonWorks, Food Is Love, and Currency of Caring, the block party aims to provide essential products and services to the community, including free groceries and hot meals. “These monthly block parties help bring important products and services like free groceries and free hot food to the people in the area who need it most,” Brigadier General (Ret.) John E. Michel said previously. The decision to postpone was made due to the weather forecast, which predicts heavy rainfall on the original date. The organizers hope the new date will allow more people to attend and benefit from the services offered.

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MSD preps storm drains around St. Louis for upcoming rain

9 months 2 weeks ago
Rain from Hurricane Helene is heading to the St. Louis area. Many people are preparing for possible flooding across the area. Metropolitan Sewer District crews were out Thursday clearing out storm drains to hopefully prevent flooding in known trouble areas.
Mallory Thomas