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Farm Aid is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and if fans can’t make it to Minneapolis to see the concert in person, they’ll be able to enjoy it from the…

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People and companies from across the construction industry have been stepping up with donations of both materials and effort to assist in the early stages of recovery from the May 16th tornado. Here are some ways in which you can connect if you want to help. City of St. Louis Recovery Programs The City of […]

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HIGHLAND - Highland Fire Department has named firefighter/engineer Ron Staroscsak as the recipient of the 2025 Albert’s Diamond Jewelers Hero Award. Staroscsak was recognized for his leadership and dedication during the department’s recent five-year fire insurance ISO audit. The ISO (Insurance Services Office) rating evaluates a fire department’s ability to respond to fires by assessing training, equipment, and water supply. Maintaining a high ISO rating is crucial as it helps keep insurance premiums lower for both the fire department and the local business community. “His commitment and leadership to the five-year fire insurance ISO audit are invaluable to the fire department and business community we serve,” the Highland Fire Department said in a statement. High ISO ratings are considered a direct reflection of a fire department’s commitment to safety and operational performance. The department’s achievement in this area benefits

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In September 2023, Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk decided it was constitutional for a Texas university (West Texas A&M) to shut down a “PG-13” drag show. This was a decision he arrived at despite this being said (on the public record!) by the university official instituting the drag show ban: In the statement to the WTAMU community yesterday, [WATMU […]

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ALTON – Three men from Missouri face felony charges after allegedly teaming up to threaten Alton residents while displaying a firearm and an “air rifle.” Mikevion D. Thompson, 24 , Kayone E. Thompson, 18 , and Jaden L. Davis, 18 , each of Wentzville, Mo., were charged on Aug. 29, 2025 with Class 4 felony counts of mob action. All three individuals allegedly acted together in approaching a residence in the 400 block of Thumper Court in Alton , threaten ing the occupants, and displaying firearms in a threatening manner on Aug. 7, 2025. Charging documents state e ach individual was “thereby part of a group engaged in physical aggression reasonably capable of inspiring fear of injury or harm.” Kayone was additionally charged with two Class 4 felony counts of aggravated unlawful possession of weapons. H e was reportedly in illegal possession of a semi-automatic handgun as a person under 21 years of

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Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

SPRINGFIELD, IL – A remarkable journey has brought a 10-month-old Labrador mix named Ghost to Mobile Training Unit (MTU) 7, where he will serve as a dedicated therapy K9 providing critical emotional support and a calming presence for law enforcement officers across Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Peoria, Putnam, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford counties. Ghost's story began in December 2024 when he was found abandoned in Cicero, Illinois, at just two and a half months old, along with his brother. Despite efforts by local animal control, he went unclaimed. His path soon led to a transformative opportunity through the Cook County Sheriff's Office Tails of Redemption program . This life-saving program provides professional dog training through a partnership with incarcerated individuals, giving both dogs and handlers a second chance. Through rigorous training and maintaining a naturally calming, friendly, and intuitive demeanor, Ghost proved to be the perfect candidate for therapy work.

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement on President Trump’s recent claims around deploying the National Guard to the City of Chicago. “Every person has the right to feel safe in the community they call home. But deploying the National Guard is not the answer; they are neither trained nor equipped for that role. Not to mention it would be a waste of taxpayer dollars – millions per day. “If the President truly wanted to tackle crime, he would strengthen our local law enforcement by restoring the very funding he himself has cut. Programs like Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Grants exist to keep neighborhoods safe, yet this administration has stripped them away. At the same time, the Big, Ugly Bill cuts critical support like SNAP and Medicaid, which only fuels greater instability. “Ultimately, the President’s weaponization of the federal government, especially with

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WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court late Tuesday blocked the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, finding there is no “invasion or predatory incursion” by a foreign government and therefore President Donald Trump cannot invoke the wartime law to quickly expel Venezuelan nationals without due process.  The 2-1 ruling rejected the administration’s […]

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump spoke at length from the Oval Office on Tuesday, proving that he is in fact alive after rumors circulated online over the long holiday weekend that he might have died.  Trump initially said he wasn’t aware of the speculation when asked about his “demise” by a Fox News reporter after […]

An executive also said that Boeing was still delivering missile-guiding systems and fighter jets to customers.

According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the crash happened around 8:40 a.m. on Missouri State Highway W, south of Moody Lane, involving a Chevrolet Cobalt and a Chevrolet Colorado.

A St. Louis man jailed after police recently found him with a loaded revolver is now facing charges linked to a February shooting at a Normandy gas station

Two men are accused of drunk driving in a 2024 crash in Lake St. Louis that claimed the life of a Wentzville woman.

In a statement, the Gateway Foundation said Burger 809 had repeatedly been asked to address contractual issues for months, without results.

David Byrne has shared another single from his upcoming solo album, Who is the Sky? The latest is the track "What is the Reason For It?," a collaboration with Paramore frontwoman Hayley…

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GODFREY, Ill. — Mayor Michael J. McCormick vetoed Ordinance #27-2025, passed during the village board meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 2, 2025, citing concerns about overtaxing residents of Godfrey. In a letter to the Village Trustees, McCormick referenced Illinois statutes 65 ILCS 5/6-4-2 and 65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-35 as the basis for his veto. He emphasized his conservative approach to taxation, stating, “I cannot support something like this” that would impose a 1 percent grocery tax on residents. The ordinance sought to implement a 1 percent tax on groceries, a measure that some communities in the area have been extending. However, McCormick noted that Godfrey previously raised sales taxes on other items instead of groceries, aiming for a fair balance. He expressed confidence that eliminating the grocery tax would not harm village services, as the other sales tax increase would compensate for the lost revenue. “This is the first time I have ever vetoed anything,”

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ST. LOUIS - Over the next several weeks, hummingbirds will migrate south from Missouri in search of warmer climates for the fall and winter months. These tiny travelers will gradually leave the Show Me State, marking the end to their spring and summer stay. Hummingbirds generally begin their annual journey down south from late-August to [...]