St. Louis is a hotspot for all kinds of weather. We get everything in the heart of the Midwest, and anticipating inclement weather is normalβbut for some, it triggers persistent anxiety.
Our area is weather sensitive. We get a lot of tornado warnings. Now, the process is streamlined and updated so our warnings will be more accurate and timelier.
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 200 block of West J Street Sunday morning. When firefighters arrived on scene, they encountered smoke and flames coming from the front porch, along with smoke showing from inside the duplex. A box alarm was requested, bringing assistance from Wood River Fire Department and the Glen Carbon Fire Protection District. Crews were able to quickly bring the fire under control while using minimal water,
On February 28, 1953, scientists James Watson and Francis Crick announced they had worked out the double-helix structure of DNA, the molecule that carries genetic instructions in living things. At the time, the discovery mattered because it offered a clear physical explanation for how traits could be inherited and how biological information could be copied. It also gave researchers a shared framework for asking new questions about disease, evolution, and development. It still matters today because
Nearly a quarter of pregnant women arenβt getting prenatal care in the early stages of pregnancy, according to a new analysis from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The share of pregnant women getting prenatal care had been improving: It rose between 2016 and 2021 to a high of more than 78%, but […]
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a settlement with Alternative Staffing, Inc. (ASI) that resolves allegations the temporary staffing agency entered into a no-poach agreement with other staffing agencies. Once approved by the court, the settlement requires ASI to pay $1 million to compensate affected temporary workers. “This settlement includes relief for workers who had their wages and job opportunities limited by this unlawful activity,” Raoul said. “M
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County honored a retiring Sheriff’s captain Wednesday night after 27 years of service, including the past three as Director of Court Security. Chairman Chris Slusser presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Capt. William “Bill” Marconi, recognizing his Feb. 13 retirement. Marconi began his career with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office in February 1999 and most recently served as Director of Court Security, a role he assumed in April 2023.