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GRAFTON — The City of Grafton is moving forward with plans to operate a new ferry service connecting Missouri and Illinois, with payments coming from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) in a grant. Godfrey Mayor Mike Morrow described IDOT District 8 as a “fantastic partner” in the project, which is also receiving support from federal funding sources. The ferry service aims to serve not only Grafton but the entire region, including Missouri. “The entire region

A new video has just been released of John Lennon and Yoko Ono performing at a benefit concert for the families of those killed in New York's Attica prison in 1971.The concert…

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WASHINGTON — A U.S. appeals court ruled Wednesday that National Guard troops can remain in the District of Columbia while the judges take up the case that began when the district sued the Trump administration for deploying roughly 2,000 troops to the nation’s capital. Pointing to the district’s special status as a federal territory, a […]

The St. Lunatics are back! Nelly and his longtime St. Louis bandmates are reuniting for their first studio album in 25 years, with a little help from fellow hometown star Metro Boomin.

Former Missouri Highway Patrol Trooper David McKnight admitted he unlawfully searched nine women's cell phones for nude images and used his own cell phone to take pictures of those photos.

EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville High School’s Performing Arts Department raised $1,944.22 during its Dec. 3, 2025, holiday concert, marking the largest donation collection in the event’s history. The funds will be split evenly between the Main Street Community Center and the performing arts department at Edwardsville High School. The concert, held in the EHS gymnasium, featured performances by approximately 450 students. Victoria Voumard, orchestra director and fine arts department

In December 2025, the world crossed a threshold. For the first time ever, access to the major social media platforms was no longer guaranteed by interest, connection, or curiosity — but by a birth date. A new law in Australia decrees that people under 16 may no longer legally hold accounts on major social-media services. […]

Chicago – Attorney General Raoul today announced a $4.25 million multistate settlement with home improvement retail chain Menard Inc. (Menards). The bipartisan settlement resolves claims that the company deceptively marketed its merchandise credit check program, commonly known as the Menards 11% Rebate Program. Raoul co-led a coalition of attorneys general in investigating a number of problems with Menards’ sales practices, including allegations that the company’s prolific

A man accused of driving under the influence and plowing into police officers, has been sentenced to prison.

Cheap Trick is responding to criticism for performing at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, which took place in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 7.The band appeared at the ceremony, which was…

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GRANITE CITY — In a strategic move to bolster grid resilience and reduce storm-related outages, Ameren Illinois and Ameren Missouri are installing composite utility poles manufactured by Trident Industries at their Granite City facility. These fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) poles, branded as TridentStrong™, are engineered to withstand extreme weather conditions while offering a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional wooden poles. The initiative comes amid growing concern

ALTON – Two men from Alton face felony charges after reportedly burglarizing a home and vehicle in separate cases. James A. Charles, 50, of Alton, was charged on Dec. 11, 2025 with one count each of burglary (a Class 3 felony) and possession of another’s credit, debit, or identification card (a Class 4 felony). Charles allegedly knowingly entered a Ford SUV parked at the Alton Square Mall without authority and with the intent to commit a theft on July 22, 2025. Charles is also accuse

A new congressional map in Missouri would favor Republicans in seven of the state's eight districts

MADISON COUNTY — A vehicle traveling northbound on Montclair Avenue swerved into the southbound lanes and struck a ditch Tuesday evening, Dec. 16, 2025, causing the vehicle to roll over, Madison County Chief Deputy Sheriff Marcos Pulido reported on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. The incident occurred around 5:49 p.m. Dec. 16 at the intersection of Montclair Avenue and Ebbeler Lane. According to Pulido, the reason for the driver’s sudden swerve remains unknown. Witnesses at the scene

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — One adult and one child were shot Wednesday morning, Dec. 17, 2025, at an apartment complex in Cahokia Heights, authorities said. The shooting occurred around 10:15 a.m. Dec. 17 at a complex in the 200 block of Miller Court in Cahokia Heights. Preliminary findings from police indicate that both an adult and a child were injured in the incident. Officials have not released details about the victims’ conditions or whether a suspect has been apprehended. Several polic

The life and career of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh will once again be celebrated with a series of concerts at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York.Phil’s son…

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EDWARDSVILLE – A new officer has officially joined the Edwardsville Police Department. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Officer Tony Bartolomucci was given the Oath of Office by City Clerk Michelle Boyer to applause from meeting attendees before being congratulated and shaking hands with Mayor Art Risavy and each alderman. The City of Edwardsville added in a social media announcement the following morning that Bartolomucci comes to the department as a lateral hire who worked