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The upcoming Scott Air Force Base Airshow and Open House has been canceled.

Security footage shows Normandy High students breaking into the school after hours for a senior prank. Police say the damage could lead to criminal charges.

The Missouri Department of Transportation has removed a controversial safety feature from Chesterfield roads and begun removing them from future plans on New Halls Ferry Road.

Last year Trumplicans killed a popular program that provided poor people with $30 off of their monthly broadband bill. The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was, unsurprisingly, very popular, with more than 23 million Americans benefitting at its peak. At the time, the GOP claimed they were simply looking to save money. The real reason the program was killed, […]

The Manchester Police Department arrested a suspect Tuesday afternoon in connection with an alleged attack of a goose outside a local Costco store.

First of its kind report highlights five years of CDA-funded agencies, nonprofits, and homebuilders working to strengthen neighborhoods and families.

WOOD RIVER – The Wood River City Council has taken the first steps to sell the Wood River Business Park, formerly known as the Envirotech Business Park, to a new owner for further development. Council members on Monday approved an ordinance to declare the 105-acre site of undeveloped land along Enviro Way in Wood River “surplus” property and authorize its sale to a new owner. “In the opinion of this City Council, the Wood River Business Park is no longer necessary, appropriate, required for the use of, profitable to, or for the best interests of the City to retain, and should be declared surplus and sold,” the ordinance states. Also passed was a related resolution authorizing a request for proposals (or RFP) for the property. The city is seeking proposals from qualified developers for plans to redevelop the vacant land, which it claims has many advantages for interested developers. “The Property is strategically located near major highways,

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Lynyrd Skynyrd has shared a live recording of their classic tune “Sweet Home Alabama.”The performance is taken from Celebrating 50 Years – Live At The Ryman, a special live album…

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Missouri House Republicans muscled their biggest tax-cut priority of the year across the finish line on Wednesday, sending a bill exempting capital gains from income tax to Gov. Mike Kehoe. No Democrats supported the bill, although 10 did vote “present” to show they supported provisions of the legislation other than the exemption on profits from the sale of property or investments held more than a year. The bill applies to income received this calendar year, so it has a bigger bite into state…

COLLINSVILLE - On May 5, 2025, detectives with the Collinsville Police Department presented their investigation and evidence to the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office. After reviewing the case, the following charges were issued: Matthew S. Cuppett, 33, of Collinsville, is charged with one Class 4 felony count of Grooming, two Class 4 felony counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child and two Class A Misdemeanor counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child. The charges allege that, between July 19, 2024, and February 21, 2025, the defendant knowingly performed sexual acts in the presence of a minor. The case was investigated by the Collinsville Police Department via a Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) report. Cuppett remains in custody at the Madison County Jail pending a detention hearing and further court process. These charges and the statements made herein are based upon probable cause. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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ALTON - The Mississippi River Festival is coming up quickly, and organizer Nick Bifano couldn’t be more excited. From June 27 to June 28, 2025, Riverbend residents are invited to the Alton Amphitheater for the second annual MRF. The MRF, which was revived by Bifano and his co-organizer Zack Johnson in 2024, will pay tribute to the original festival of the 1970s while welcoming new music and guests to Alton. “I think you’re going to have your musical socks knocked off,” Bifano said. “It’s incredible. There’s not a weak moment in the lineup.” 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. Bifano noted that most of the names in the lineup are up-and-coming. He believes

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Lee’s name was added to the “Police Memorial” statue, honoring the service he gave to the community.

FOX 2 got an inside look at what a day looks like for the mayor, mom and long-time city resident.

SALEM – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that repairs to Illinois 37 between Madison Street in Salem and East Cherry Street in Kinmundy will require lane closures starting, weather permitting, at 7 a.m., Monday, May 12, 2025. Flaggers will maintain traffic. Lane closures will be present throughout the remaining 2025 construction season to allow for bridge repairs and resurfacing. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to detour signs in work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com .

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today requested a review of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) use of government-owned aircraft by senior executives, in light of concerns about compliance with federal regulations that restrict nonmission-related travel and require reimbursement for personal or political use. In a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Durbin began by asserting his request, writing: “I write to request that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a comprehensive review of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) use of government-owned aircraft by senior executives.” Durbin continued by outlining policies and procedures for executive air travel, writing: “Multiple components within DOJ—including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and United States Marshals Service (USMS)—own,

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (SVAC)—is introducing two bills that would help protect our nation’s devoted VA workers, including nurses, physicians, Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) workers as well as the Veterans they serve against the Trump Administration’s ongoing attacks and harmful cuts. A day after she made it clear to VA Secretary Collins that his work to rehire VCL workers is not complete, Senator Duckworth is introducing the Protecting Veterans in Crisis Act to help safeguard this lifeline for the brave Veterans who depend on it by increasing transparency and strengthening Congress’s oversight of it. Duckworth is also introducing the VA Employee Fairness Act to empower VA health care professionals with the protections needed to speak out about disruptions and advocate for the Veterans they serve as Donald Trump and Elon

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In addition to an award, the honor also comes with a $25,000 grant made possible by City National Bank.