EDWARDSVILLE - Junior outfielder Nathan Bukovac had a great day at the plate on April 25, 2026, when he came up with two hits and four RBIs, including a two-run double that helped break open the game in a six-run sixth inning that helped give Edwardsville a 9-3 baseball win over Parkway South of Manchester, Mo., in west St. Louis County, at Tom Pile Field. Bukovac has emerged as a key player and hitter for the Tigers this season, and is currently hitting .333 with no home runs, seven RBIs, an
WASHINGTON — U.S. senators across the aisle pushed back Tuesday against President Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate funding for programs serving disadvantaged students. Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended those and other proposed cuts to her agency outlined in Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request, which calls for $75.7 billion in new discretionary budget authority for the department […]
GRANITE CITY - Charlee Schwaller is one of the key players for the girls' soccer team at Granite City High School, and the junior striker is also the leading scorer for the Warriors as the season is ready to turn into the stretch drive. In a 3-1 loss to Edwardsville on April 23, 2026, at Gene Baker Field, Schwaller had the Warriors' lone goal, but it was a spectacular one, indeed, as her shot deflected off the far post and into the net from distance to give Granite a much-deserved goal, a reward
Multiple rounds of storms swept through the St. Louis area and Metro East Monday night, leaving behind widespread damage, downed trees, and tens of thousands without power.
GODFREY - A local Godfrey resident didn’t think much about it when she discovered a tick bite after sleeping in bed with her dog. Except then she started getting sick. With annual bloodwork coming up and more symptoms appearing every day, the woman, who asked to remain anonymous, called her doctor about testing for tickborne illnesses. It was an “eye roll” moment to even ask, she said, but when the tests came back, both she and her doctor were shocked with the diagnosis:
The Police drummer Stewart Copeland has added more shows to his Have I Said Too Much - The Police, Hollywood, and Other Adventures spoken word tour.The trek, Copeland’s first North…
Press conference can be found here or on the BlueRoom Stream: https://youtu.be/5ofi7zRj6rc Springfield, IL — Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) and State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) recently unveiled a legislative package aimed at strengthening protections for children online by addressing social media harms, sexual exploitation, and minors’ access to adult content. The legislative package is designed to put stronger safeguards in place for children
Missouri has once again topped the "Horrible Hundred" list of commercial dog breeders with 31 cited for animal suffering, with over half located in the greater Springfield area.
ALTON — Two Alton men have been charged in connection with a Wednesday, April 22, 2026, shooting in the 2200 block of Locust Street in Alton, after investigators presented the case to the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office and arrest warrants were signed, police said. Anthony L. Shanklin, a 34-year-old male from Alton, and Samuel J. Chatman, a 31-year-old male from Alton, have each been charged with the following offenses: • Count I: Attempted First Degree Murder
GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man accused of robbing someone while armed with a knife has been detained on a major felony charge in Madison County. Donald E. Pleasant III, 28, of Granite City, was charged on April 24, 2026 with one count of armed robbery, a Class X felony. Pleasant allegedly knowingly stole a cross body bag containing personal items from another person by threatening the use of force while armed with a knife on April 23, 2026. A petition to deny Pleasant’s pretrial
ST. LOUIS- Min Liu, Chinese Culture Education and Services Board Member, shares some insight into a bit of Chinese history and how much more you can learn and experience this weekend. The Missouri Botanical Garden celebrates Chinese Culture Days with cultural performances, music, art, and history. Plus, you can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine. A Featured [...]
A longtime 911 coordinator claims that St. Louis County passed him over for a promotion because he is gay and later retaliated with a false accusation of sexual misconduct after he complained of workplace discrimination, according to a newly-filed lawsuit.
Apparently we’ve reached the stage of the second Trump presidency when we’re doing reruns of the old hits. As you’ll recall, Donald Trump has been desperate to get late-night TV host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel fired for quite some time. While Trump has long complained about any late night comedian making fun of him, he […]
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