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A proposal up for vote on Missouri's general election ballots next month as Amendment 5 could pave the way for a new casino in the Lake of the Ozarks region.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - Tax relief is now available for those Illinois residents who were affected by severe summer storms this year. “As communities across Illinois recover from July’s severe storms, my administration remains committed to supporting them every step of the way,” said Gov. JB Pritzker. “Residents who live or have businesses in the affected [...]

Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Andrews, better known by his stage name Paul Di'Anno, has died at the age of 66.

BELLEVILLE — Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) will tour Chestnut Health Systems in Belleville at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. The visit aims to highlight a federal investment aimed at enhancing veteran services in Madison County. Rep. Budzinski, a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and its Subcommittee on Health, has been an advocate for veterans during her first term in Congress. She established a Veterans Advisory Council to engage local veterans in her legislative efforts. Recently, Budzinski helped secure a $1 million grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for Chestnut Health Systems, which will support homeless and at-risk veterans and their families. This grant is part of the VA's broader $800 million Supportive Services for Veterans program. The visit will include several key figures from Chestnut Health Systems and the Supportive Services for Veterans program, including Director Callie

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Democrat Mark Osmack said the office could oversee the bidding process for the program, which he said is aimed at helping agriculture and the state’s children.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Medicare users can get free advice on how to make sure their needs are covered for the coming year through the Illinois Department of Aging. The state’s Senior Health Insurance Program will provide free help with comparing health and drug plans. “Your health needs can change from year to year, and so do [...]

Nashville on Oct. 7 announced that its airport had won such a route, to run four days a week.

Fortunately, not everything the Supreme Court does these days is absolutely horrible. In this case (handled by the Institute for Justice) a Missouri man can resume his lawsuit against the officer who arrested him for… well, for reasons the cop ginned up well after the arrest had already happened. Mason Murphy was minding his own […]

MADISON COUNTY - As Election Day approaches, there are a lot of options for early voting in Madison County. In Madison County, eligible voters can vote in-person at specified polling locations. This is helpful for many people who find it inconvenient or impossible to vote on Election Day on Nov. 5, 2024. How does it work? Early voting works just like regular in-person voting. You will go to your specified polling place to cast your vote like you would in any election. However, your polling place might differ during early voting. Read on to find out where you can vote early in Madison County. Who can vote early? If you are registered to vote in Illinois, you are eligible for early voting. How is my vote counted? Early votes are not counted until the polls close on Election Day. Your vote is final once you cast your ballot. Where do I vote early in Alton? You can vote at the Scott Bibb Center, located at 1004 E. 5th Street in Alton. From Oct. 21–25, 2024,

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The documents offer some long-sought clarity on how winners plan to spend the money once they get it.

Officials want to take advantage of the area's proximity to the airport, highways and the Norfolk Southern rail line to draw businesses that could bring jobs to Lambert and Bridgeton.

No-excuse early voting opens across Missouri on Tuesday, approximately two weeks ahead of the November general election. This allows registered voters to cast their ballots without providing a reason.

An arrest warrant has been issued for a St. Louis man accused of forcing his way into a woman’s home and attacking her in an act of retribution.

The FTC has been busy as the Biden presidency winds down. A few days ago they finalized "Click to Cancel," which requires businesses to make it as easy to cancel an order or subscription as it is to purchase one in the first place: 1. Too often, businesses make people jump through endless hoops just ...continue reading "FTC bans fake reviews"

Charges say he admitted to police that he stored a loaded gun in a box filled with other toys in the dining room of his Velda City home.

Bruce Springsteen has commented on the recent death of One Direction singer Liam Payne at the age of 31, telling The Telegraph, “That’s not an unusual thing in my business.”“It’s a…

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A Missouri Lottery player in Troy won a $278,000 jackpot after matching all five winning numbers in a Oct. 1 drawing.

WASHINGTON — A new poll released Monday by a civic engagement group found that Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris continues to grow her support with Latinos in critical battleground states. In a tight presidential race, both campaigns have tried to court the Latino vote — one of the fastest-growing voting blocs. The poll for Voto […]

TROY - Angela Richter has been named Triad's 2024-2025 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award winner, recognizing her commitment to high student engagement and continuous personal improvement. The announcement was made recently by Triad Community Unit #2. Richter, who is in her 17th year with the Triad School District, currently teaches fourth grade at Marine Elementary School. Her dedication to education is evident in her active participation in various initiatives aimed at enhancing the learning environment. She has volunteered to pilot new curricula and technology and serves on several committees, including the Triad Elementary Science Curriculum committee and the Triad Into Reading Pilot committee. In addition to her classroom responsibilities, Richter is the Grade Level leader for fourth-grade teachers in the district and chairs the Marine Elementary Spring Food Drive, which supports local communities during critical times. She also engages her students by inviting guest speakers

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