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Madison county coroner Stephen P. Nonn identified the woman as Melodye R. Fagan, 69, of Granite City.

(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson expressed “extreme disappointment” in a letter to Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft for not approving an executive order to stop sales of food products with psychoactive cannabis.

The documentary Boom, featuring Pearl Jam's Mike McCready and Soundgarden's Kim Thayil, will premiere in theaters in September. Boom tells the story of the influential garage band The Sonics, who formed…

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O'FALLON — As COVID-19 activity rises across Illinois, HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon is offering advice to residents on how to access testing resources effectively. The CDC reported last week the following: "As of August 13, 2024, we estimate that COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 25 states, declining or likely declining in 5 states, and are stable or uncertain in 17 states." HSHS officials in O'Fallon, IL., said for those experiencing mild to moderate symptoms, there are several options available. Appointments can be made at retail pharmacies, or individuals can utilize public testing sites such as local health departments. These locations also offer at-home testing kits for purchase. "The U.S. government continues to provide free COVID-19 tests to uninsured individuals and underserved communities through existing outreach programs," HSHS said. "Residents are encouraged to contact a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-funded health

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Missouri's limestone caves were once used to store surplus food products during the 1980s, and are now home to a 3.5 million-square-foot cave system used by companies like Kraft, Pepsi, and Vital Farms.

A lawsuit filed Wednesday seeks to block a proposed constitutional amendment legalizing sports wagering in Missouri from being placed on the November ballot.  The suit, filed in Cole County Circuit Court, argues the methodology used by the Missouri Secretary of State’s office to certify that the sports betting proposal collected enough signatures was unconstitutional.  To make the ballot, proposed initiative petitions must receive signatures from 8% of legal voters in six of the state’s eight…

COLLINSVILLE - At the August 2024 regular monthly meeting, the Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 Board of Education approved and welcomed Collinsville High School senior Brion Brown as the district's student school board member for the 2024-25 school year. The role, which is non-voting, allows for a student voice on the board and serves as a bridge between the board of education, administration, and the student body. "I have always wanted to serve as a student school board member because I recognize the significance of a student's voice in our society and, moreover, how often that voice is underrepresented," Brion wrote in his application. "I want to be the person that can offer that perspective and that input for the school board." Brion, who is ranked in the top 2% of his senior class, balances his academic achievements with a range of talents and co-curricular activities. His commitment to community service played a significant role in his decision to apply for the

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Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), AARP in St. Louis, St. Clair County Transit District and Metro Transit – in partnership with the City of Fairview Heights and other partners – today unveiled the Transit Stop Transformation Project at the Fairview Heights Center, located at 9720 W Route 161 in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Key representatives of […]

Nearly a year after a woman was indicted for alleged misuse of $11 million in funds to feed children in low-income areas during the pandemic, an assistant U.S. attorney has filed a motion to annul her bond, which officials say she has broken.

Dead & Company wrapped their Dead Forever residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Aug. 10, and fans are already eager to find out if they’ll be returning. Well,…

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A teenager is appearing in St. Louis Circuit Court on Thursday afternoon after being charged with a drive-by shooting that left one woman with a brain injury.

At the beginning of this month, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order to ban intoxicating cannabis products, scheduled to be in effect next month. Now, that date has been pushed back after Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft denied it.

Le Méridien St. Louis Downtown had to close for repairs in January.

ALTON — Duke Bakery, located at 819 Henry St. in Alton, found itself near a tragic shooting incident on the 700 block of East Sixth Street on Thursday morning, Aug. 22, 2024. The incident resulted in the death of Alton Police K-9 Odin and injuries to Officer Allen Averbeck . In a show of community solidarity, Duke Bakery displayed a sign reading, “Thank You For Your Service K9 Odin.” Ben Hollis, one of the bakery's owners, described the chaotic morning and the immediate need to ensure everyone's safety. “This was extremely impacting,” Hollis said. “Any time something like this happens, especially in the Middletown area, there is a huge reaction. This one hits home pretty hard.” Hollis, who both lives and works in the neighborhood, expressed the deep sense of loss felt by the community. “The death of the K-9 and shooting of the officer are very tragic. The K-9 likely saved the lives of some of our officers. It is a tragedy all the wa

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine intended to address severe symptoms of the virus ahead of the cold and flu season. The new booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer follow a summer of increasing COVID-19 cases and are designed to better address the variants that are […]