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HAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State University recognized approximately 981 graduates during its fall 2025 commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. Graduates who requested privacy are included in the count but omitted from this listing. Students are listed by their hometown, degree, and major. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR/CONCENTRATION Godfrey, IL Brittany Ritter, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

“The first injury due to the vogue of the Charleston” was reported in the Alton Evening Telegraph on January 4, 1926. The previous Saturday evening (January 2), Miss Mildred Volz of Wood River suffered a dislocation of the kneecap while dancing at the Valley Park dancing pavilion. The injury locked the knee joint and prevented all knee movement. Volz was driven to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Alton by automobile, and then, after being checked there, was taken home. “It

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Will Chamberlain, a senior counsel at the right-wing Article III Project, in today’s Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights hearing. Durbin questioned Mr. Chamberlain about condemning political violence. In September, Mr. Chamberlain posted on X: “I’m fine with a living Constitution at the moment,

ST. LOUIS - Ameren is reminding residential customers across Missouri and Illinois that a wide range of resources remain available to support qualifying households with their energy bills in 2026. In addition to programs funded by the company, Ameren partners with United Way of Greater St. Louis, the Energy Assistance Foundation and hundreds of Community Action Agencies to ensure customers can apply for funds, including the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). "As we start

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will reopen its Centralized Enrollment Services, a convenient one-stop option for students to finalize enrollment and get connected before classes begin. Dedicated SIUE staff will be stationed in Morris University Center (MUC) to offer support to ensure the continued academic success of the record number of enrolled students for academic year 2025-26. From Thursday, Jan. 8 through Wednesday, Jan. 14, including weekend hours on both

CASEYVILLE - Caseyville Police Department welcomed Officer Michael Price to its ranks on Jan. 5, 2026, marking the start of his training at the Police Academy. Price brings nine years of service experience from the U.S. Navy, where he was assigned to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). The department expressed enthusiasm about Price joining the team, highlighting the valuable experience and dedication he offers. "We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to

In government records that have flown under the radar, the EPA is questioning its legal authority to revise pollution rules more than once when new science shows unacceptable health risks.

Mayor Cara Spencer attended a ceremony granting promotions Friday to firefighters who had sued the city for blocking them since 2022.

ST. LOUIS - It's cold and still breezy Sunday morning. Wind chills are in the teens. Clouds should decrease through the morning hours and gusty winds should also gradually ease today. Highs max out in the upper 30s to near 40. A wind shift ahead of Monday will bring back milder weather with highs on [...]

Students will have a second week of virtual learning, then a hybrid schedule, after a burst pipe flooded the school.

Headlines from the Jan. 11, 1926, front page include: Police chief at De Soto admits aiding robbers

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Court documents reveal that a man went on a destructive spree along North Grand Boulevard, shattering the windows of at least six businesses, including the historic Fabulous Fox Theatre.