SPRINGFIELD —The United States should abandon its support for Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia, U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley said Friday during his first debate with challenger Lucas Kunce and two third party candidates. “I do not support continued funding to Ukraine,” Hawley said, adding that he would not support any more aid until […]
ST. LOUIS -- Ameren workers face year-round weather challenges in the bi-state region. Linemen must be prepared to shift from routine maintenance to storm response at a moment's notice. Ameren dispatches workers strategically based on storm forecasts. Linemen often assist in recovery efforts following major disasters, such as Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy. While the goal [...]
With thrills both on and off the rides, Fright Fest at Six Flags St. Louis is one of the spookiest fall festivals and events of the season. During the day, […]
ST. LOUIS – A lot of research goes into making the fall weather outlook, like analyzing months of forecast trends. This year offers something quite different from past fall seasons. It’s the tropics! This was supposed to be a big year for tropical weather. But thus far, the forecast has been anything but big to [...]
ST. LOUIS -- The summer box office hit “Twisters” swept through theatres this summer. Audiences loved it, but what about the pros who spend countless hours on the roads chasing these storms in real life. I spoke with Tom Stolze and Ashley Poling of the Metro St. Louis Storm Chasers Association about their opinions of [...]
Authorities in the St. Louis region say the alarming increase in schools threats are draining resources, both from schools and police agencies who respond.
Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice — or go straight to the RSS feed. In this week’s round-up of the latest news in online […]
JERSEY COUNTY – Jersey County State’s Attorney Ben Goetten announced on Sept. 17, 2024, that felony charges have been filed against Robert B. Kallal, 58, of Dow, and Rusty C. Young, 64, of Alton, for knowingly producing cannabis plants, a Class 2 felony. The charges stem from an investigation by the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office. According to Goetten, the investigation led to the surveillance of a cannabis field in rural Jersey County near Dow, where Kallal and Young were observed. On Sept. 14, 2024, deputies from the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office arrested the two men and seized approximately 140 cannabis plants from the field. Jersey County Sheriff Nick Manns emphasized the legal restrictions surrounding cannabis cultivation in Illinois. "Growing cannabis remains illegal in Illinois except under very specific conditions involving the very small amounts set forth in Illinois statutes," Manns said. Both defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty
Peter Frampton was forced to cancel his Sept. 17 concert at the Virginia Credit Union Live in Richmond, Virginia, due to "unforeseen circumstances," and now he’s revealed what those circumstances were.In fan-shot…
The number of threats of violence against area schools has risen to the dozens as school safety concerns spike nationwide, local and federal law enforcement officials said Friday.
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones said homeless housing remains under consideration for the site, along with an animal shelter and more space for towed vehicles.
EDWARDSVILLE – Fire Chief James Whiteford, who has been a full-time member of the Edwardsville Fire Department for 28 years, announced on Friday, September 20, that he plans to retire next month to spend more time with his family. Whiteford’s final day on the job will be Friday, October 11. “It has been a true honor to work with such a dedicated and caring group of people,” Whiteford said. “Working for the Edwardsville Fire Department has been one of the greatest parts of my life. It’s no accident that Edwardsville has such a good fire department. Over the years, City leaders have had the foresight to make public safety a priority and this forward vision is largely responsible for the top-notch fire, rescue and emergency medical services we provide. This Fire Department has a dedicated group of hard-working people who really care about the community. These are some of the finest paramedics and firefighters in the area, and having a chance to lead the
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