JERSEY COUNTY — Gary Krueger, the chairman of the Jersey County Board, died Tuesday morning, April 21, 2026, at his home, Jersey County Clerk Pam Warford confirmed Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was 75. Warford said Mark Wagner, the board’s vice chair, will assume the position. “It is quite a shock to the community. He has been a great asset to the county,” Warford said. “He will be greatly missed both professionally and personally.” Warford described a
Pressure STL, a south St. Louis smoke shop, will shut down and destroy its products after Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway accused the business of selling illegal THC products, including some that resembled popular candies and snacks.
Neil Young has given fans an update on his next album and has revealed it will include three songs he wrote in the '60s.In the latest post to his Neil Young…
ALTON - Local artists can compete in a plein air art competition while supporting local recreation areas. From May 1–31, 2026, artists over age 16 are encouraged to draw or paint the scenery in person at up to eight featured Rivers Project recreation areas. You can then pay a $25 submission fee to be entered for the chance to win several prizes. All submissions will be displayed in an art exhibit at the National Great Rivers Museum through August. “We definitely want to capitaliz
When it comes to the condition of his vocal cords, Dave Grohl does indeed blame it on the alcohol, but in a good way.During an interview on the Dish podcast, the…
GODFREY – Plans to build a recreation center in Godfrey are temporarily on hold after a trustee requested more time to review key details. Village Board members voted unanimously on April 21, 2026 to delay an agreement for architectural services from AAIC, the firm selected last month to provide a proposal for the rec center . Trustee Rick Lauschke said given the significant time spent working out the final details of an updated gaming ordinance , he has not yet had time to review
Joe Buck, a longtime sports broadcaster with strong St. Louis ties, will soon host a new show called "ESPN Jeopardy!," a sports-themed spinoff of the classic TV game show.
Another clip from the upcoming John Lennon and Yoko Ono concert film, Power to the People: John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band with Elephant's Memory and Special Guests – Live at…
Back in 2023, Arkansas passed a social media age verification law so poorly drafted that the bill’s own sponsor couldn’t accurately describe who it covered. The law appeared to exempt TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube while the sponsor publicly claimed those were the exact platforms being targeted. When the state’s own expert witness testified that Snapchat […]
ALTON - Students at East Elementary School in Alton were starstruck during a special portable planetarium presentation. On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, students loaded into SIUE’s StarLab, a mobile planetarium that travels to different schools for presentations. Students could stargaze and learn about different planets, all from their gymnasium. Rene Hart, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services in the Alton Community Unit School District #11, noted that students “loved”
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