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A man from west St. Louis County has been ordered to appear in court next month for allegedly soliciting sex with an underage teenager.

ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE — The Metro East region is set to experience a heatwave with temperatures soaring to 95 degrees on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, and escalating to 100 degrees on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, according to the National Weather Service. However, relief is on the horizon as milder temperatures are forecasted for the remainder of the week, with highs of 83 degrees on Wednesday, 85 degrees on Thursday, and 85 degrees on Friday. A Heat Advisory has been issued from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service in St. Louis said on Monday. Jason Harrison, an Alton resident and active participant in the Overnight Warming Centers initiative, has been pivotal in expanding the community's efforts to include sufficient cooling centers. Harrison emphasized the importance of these centers, especially during extreme weather conditions. "The Overnight Warming Centers group is about preserving lives and that entails quite a bit," Harrison said. "I am thankful Alton has so many differen

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Federal wildlife officials on Monday proposed listing a large butterfly once prevalent in the grasslands of Kansas and Missouri as threatened. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it would seek protections for the regal fritillary, large non-migratory butterfly with orange and black markings. It exists in an eastern and western subspecies.  The service is […]

On Friday, a St. Louis Circuit Court judge filed arrest warrants for two men accused of holding someone up at gunpoint, stealing their cellphone, and forcing the victim to strip.

Chicago is spending more time on the road this fall.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just announced dates for a new North American tour, kicking off Oct. 24 in…

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Two best friends won $178,000 after purchasing a Quick Pick ticket at a Walmart in Kirkwood, MO, matching all five numbers in the Show Me Cash jackpot.

The City Museum in St. Louis has set the Guinness World Record for the longest shoelace, measuring 831.9 meters, after using 1890s textile machinery to weave it for 24 hours.

When Missourians head to the polls in November, they may get to vote on whether to overturn their state’s near-total abortion ban and legalize abortions up to the point of fetal viability. But one lawmaker says the results of that vote may not matter if his colleagues approve his bill declaring that fetuses are people. […]

ALTON - The stage is set for an unforgettable night of music and philanthropy with “Taylor-Made: A Tribute to Taylor Swift,” a spectacular event dedicated to celebrating the music of pop sensation Taylor Swift. This special performance will take place on September 13, 2024 at Lewis & Clark College’s Hathaway Hall, with all proceeds benefiting the Alton Youth Symphony and Alton Symphony Orchestras. Join us for an evening where Taylor Swift’s greatest hits come to life in a tribute concert that promises to captivate fans of all ages. From “Love Story” to “Blank Space,” experience the magic of Swift’s chart-topping anthems performed by a talented ensemble, with arrangements that showcase the orchestral prowess of our local musicians. Event Details: Date: September 13, 2024 Time: Doors @ 6:30pm and Show @ 7:30pm Location: Hatheway Cultural Center Lewis and Clark College, 5800 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL 62035 Tickets: Available

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Wall Street is panicking over the stock market. Here's what it looks like at the moment I'm writing this: This is not yet even in "correction" territory, let alone a full-blown collapse. But a headline in the New York Times says traders are so panicked they think the Fed might hold an emergency meeting to ...continue reading "Yes, the Fed should lower rates. But not because of the stock market."

ALTON - The Alton Youth Symphony recently hosted their summer camp for young musicians. Third- through eighth-grade students could participate in the summer camp, which ran from July 22–26, 2024. Jamie Pullen, president of AYS, explained that the camp encouraged kids to learn more about music and performance. “It was a great week,” Jamie said. “Really, I was very encouraged by what happened. I think all musical groups took a hit with COVID, so we’ve been in a rebuilding phase. Just to see the number of kids who are ready to come back and start making music together and families who are ready to come out and support that, it was just very encouraging.” The camp welcomed approximately 65 kids to the Ringhausen Building at Lewis and Clark Community College. Participants were divided into smaller ensembles, where they focused on music theory and rhythm activities. The camp concluded with a concert for families and friends. Jamie said she was

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Wendy's is bringing back its $1 small Frosty and introducing a new seasonal Triple Berry Frosty, available until September 15 at participating locations.

James Hetfield turned 61 on Saturday and celebrated by imagining a world where Mickey Mouse fronted Metallica.In a video posted to the 'Tallica Instagram, Hetfield inhales helium from a balloon and…

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If you’re a swing state voter who thought AmericaPAC was helping you register to vote, think again. The Elon Musk-backed SuperPAC seems more interested in your personal info than your civic participation. It appears to be misleading visitors in order to collect all sorts of data, specifically on swing state voters, according to an incredible […]

St. Louis County and St. Louis' economic development branches will partner to certify minority- and women-owned businesses.

A major retailer plans to open its biggest St. Louis-area store in one of the region's newest mixed-use developments.

The 148,000-square-foot store will include a two-level parking structure.