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As convenient as it is for cops to play along with hysterical claims made by politicians, sometimes a politician goes too far. That seems to be the case here. Scott Bottoms — currently a state rep in Colorado — tried to flex his self-proclaimed “far right” bona fides by making a truly absurd claim about […]

The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners demanded nearly $68 million more for policing from the City of St. Louis in a major courtroom showdown Tuesday. The board warned the city is violating state law by allegedly under-funding the Police Department.

WASHINGTON — The Congressional Black Caucus and NAACP on Tuesday urged pushback against GOP-led redistricting efforts in Southern states via college sports, including a boycott of public universities by athletes and supporters. U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and fellow Congressional Black Caucus members blasted a bill that sets forth a national framework for college […]

MARINE - Madison County Coroner Nicholas P. Novacich on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, identified a 24-year-old Marine man who died after being struck by a vehicle early in the morning along Illinois State Route 4. The man was identified as Tyler C. Robinson, 24, of Marine. Robinson was found alongside the roadway on Illinois State Route 4, about 0.4 miles south of Illinois State Route 143, according to information released by the coroner’s office. Illinois State Police received a call at approximately

EDWARDSVILLE - Jude Jones, a senior pitcher and outfielder for the Jersey Community High School baseball team, has enjoyed a good season for the Panthers. He has emerged as an ace pitcher for the Panthers. Jersey has enjoyed one of its better seasons in some time and is currently 19-11 going into the final week of the regular season. Jude is a Sparklight Male Athlete Of The Month for the Panthers. In a game against Edwardsville May 15, 2026, at Tom Pile Field, Jones pitched well, going four

JERSEYVILLE - The Jerseyville Police Department has added a new officer to its ranks, announcing that Police Officer Ruf will soon begin academy training before starting field work. The department said in a statement that it would like to welcome Officer Ruf to the Jerseyville Police Department. Officer Ruf will attend SWIC Police Academy for 16 weeks, the department said. After completing the academy, he will begin a 12-week field training program, according to the statement.

UPDATE: Homicide Detectives need assistance identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for this incident. The deceased victim was identified as 44-year-old Nicholas Jones. There have been no tips or leads that have led to the identity of a suspect(s). Detectives are urging anyone that knows anything to contact CrimeStoppers. No tip is too small to […]

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The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson says anger prompted him to make moves in 2015 that wound up breaking up the band.In an interview on Jay Mohr’s Mohr Stories podcast, Chris discussed…

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A Missouri bill that could have cleared the way for Waymo to launch fully driverless taxis in St. Louis failed to reach the governor last week before the end of this year's legislative session, delaying the highly-anticipated rideshare service.

ALTON - Riverbend residents can join the 21st annual Memorial Day Sunset Ceremony to pay tribute to service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. At 6:30 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, a group will gather at Alton National Cemetery for a ceremony featuring veteran speaker Joseph Boston, the Alton High School ROTC, a prayer led by Mayor David Goins, a gun salute by the Alton VFW, and patriotic music. The goal, explained organizer Bob Baird, is to honor fallen service members

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, sentenced a man who recorded his sexual abuse of an 8-year-old to 25 years in prison. Jacob J. Hampton, 33, placed a hidden camera in a bathroom to record an 8-year-old girl. Police found images on Hampton’s phone of Hampton abusing the victim, as well as child sexual abuse material that he’d obtained online. Hampton, of O’Fallon, Missouri, pleaded guilty in January of 2025 to one count o

EDWARDSVILLE/GLEN CARBON - Public universities develop and nurture the workforce of the future and are critical to our state's economic growth. Institutions like Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prepare students for successful careers in nursing, education, health, business, neuroscience, and engineering, who contribute to the economy and shape the world. SIUE has a remarkable economic impact throughout the state and region. The university generates over $1.3 billion in economic impact,

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New York, May 19, 2026 — Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) filed a complaint today with the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission against Jeffrey Kuntz, chief judge of the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal.

Last February, Kuntz ruled in President Donald Trump’s favor in Trump’s frivolous defamation lawsuit against the Pulitzer Prize Board, even though he was seeking a nomination from Trump to the federal judiciary. He failed to recuse himself from the case or disclose his conflict of interest to the parties, in violation of ethical rules governing Florida judges.

Two weeks after Kuntz ruled for Trump, the White House Counsel’s Office interviewed Kuntz regarding the judicial vacancy he sought to fill. He was nominated to the federal bench last month and has faced questions from lawmakers about his failure to recuse himself from the Pulitzer case or disclose his conflict of interest to the parties.

The following can be attributed to Seth Stern, chief of advocacy at FPF:

“Trump can’t win his SLAPP suits on the merits, so he finds ways to corrupt the court system instead — from extracting bribes in exchange for merger approvals to settling litigation with his own agencies to rewarding judges who rule in his favor with lifetime appointments.

“It defies credibility that Judge Kuntz didn’t think the Pulitzer Board might want to know that he was applying for a job with Trump — a president infamous for transactionalism and political favoritism — while deciding Trump’s lawsuit against them. In any event, the Florida rules don’t leave it up to Kuntz’s subjective, self-serving discretion — judges must avoid even the appearance of impropriety.

“Attorney disciplinary commissions are notorious for inaction, often functioning more like protection rackets for lawyers and judges than regulators. That said, we hope the commission will rise to the moment and do the right thing.”

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New York, May 19, 2026 — A coalition of 15 press freedom groups joined an open letter in solidarity with ABC, which recently took a stand against Federal Communications Commission efforts to chill protected free speech.

The following quote can be attributed to Adam Rose, deputy director of advocacy for Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF):

“When Donald Trump’s feelings are hurt, his administration abuses its power to attack media outlets. Corporate owners only invite more bullying when they capitulate. But history shows that fighting back is a winning formula. We salute ABC for taking a stand on behalf of ‘The View’ and hope it remains as vigorous against the FCC’s so-called DEI investigation, which is all but nakedly about Jimmy Kimmel. Audiences, our organizations, and anyone who cares about free speech will stand with organizations that do the right thing.”

You can read the letter here.

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Update (5/20/26): This article has been revised to reflect additional signatories to the open letter in solidarity with ABC.

Incident occurred about 5:10 a.m. Tuesday on Route 4 west of Marine.

A major milestone for Missouri radiation survivors. More than $100 million has been paid out to Missourians exposed to radioactive waste linked to the Manhattan Project.

An O’Fallon, Missouri, man appeared in federal court on Tuesday to be sentenced for recording his sexual abuse of an underage child.