You know this is a spectacle, right? A show. That’s what it is. A performance for social media. With blood. Pete Hegseth just ordered the twenty-first strike on a suspected drug boat. Three more bodies. Another video posted to X showing a vessel bursting into flames. “Three male narco-terrorists” dead, the military announces. No trial. No evidence […]
JZ Vacation Rentals is moving from their current Maplewood location at 7185 Manchester Road to 7195 Manchester Road — the corner of Manchester and Bellevue. The new construction will be four new offices available to lease, and the rest of the building on the same level will also be available office space. JZ Vacation Rentals […]
Republican Bill Eigel is once again facing accusations that his campaign relies on deceptive fundraising tactics to lure out-of-state donors to give recurring contributions
ROXANA - Will Stevens of Roxana had several strong accomplishments for the boys' golf team in the 2025 season. He won the Cahokia Conference Tournament after a four-hole playoff at Governor’s Run in Carlyle, firing a one-over 73. The tournament concluded with Stevens securing the individual title. Myles Bertoletti also earned all-conference honors, carding a career-best 77 to finish seventh. Stevens and Bertoletti are Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athletes of the Month. Stevens,
Warren Haynes has announced dates for a new 2026 solo tour.The trek will feature just Haynes and his guitar, and will have him playing stripped down shows that will feature two…
WOOD RIVER – Local authorities have charged two area residents with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs in separate felony cases. Steven Kelley, 51, of East Alton, was charged with a Class 4 felony count of aggravated driving while under the influence. Kelley allegedly drove a 1999 Dodge Dakota on Illinois Route 143 at Illinois Route 3 in Wood River while under the influence of alcohol on Sept. 9, 2025. Charging documents also state the vehicle he was driving was not covere
GRANITE CITY — Morgan Hayes, a standout student and athlete at Granite City High School, has demonstrated dedication both on the golf course and in the classroom. Over the past two years, Hayes has been an active member of the school’s golf team, as well as participating in Renaissance, Spirit, and Varsity Club organizations. Hayes also earned an All Warrior Academic Award in recognition of her scholastic achievements. She is a Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete of the Month.
WASHINGTON — The review council that President Donald Trump tasked with overhauling the Federal Emergency Management Agency was supposed to release its recommendations before Monday but missed the deadline. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security declined to say when the report would be published, but wrote in a statement that it would “inform […]
Officers responded at 2:06 a.m. to the 12100 block of Bellefontaine Road, near the intersection with Parker Road in north St. Louis County, to a report of gunfire.
Nearly 20 years after launching an investment scam that defrauded friends, relatives, and neighbors, among others, two financial brokers faced the music last week at a sentencing hearing.
VANDALIA — The community of Vandalia is rallying around the family of Kylie Marie Toberman, a 14-year-old Vandalia resident whose life ended on Nov. 14, 2025. Authorities have charged Arnold B. Rivera with two counts of first-degree murder in the death of the 14-year-old. The case has left the community mourning the loss of a young girl described by family as bright, caring, and talented. Kylie, known for her inclusive nature and loyalty to friends and family, was also an accomplished
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - Touchette Regional Hospital has expanded its medical team with the addition of urologist Peter Minich, MD, and orthopedic surgeon Anthony Hollins, MD, increasing patient access to specialty care in the Metro East region. The addition of these two specialists enhances the hospital’s urology and orthopedic services, allowing more patients to receive high-quality, compassionate care close to home. “Our goal is to provide as many patients as possible with the compassionate,
Imagine you’re writing an article about a popular policy trend. The trend is expensive to implement, disruptive to normal operations, and—here’s the key part—there’s substantial research showing it doesn’t actually work and can cause other significant problems. How would you structure that article? One approach: Lead with the evidence. “Despite growing enthusiasm for [policy proposal], […]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County police have identified Gregory Hickman, 51, of St. Louis, as the victim in a homicide investigation on Bellefontaine Road on Nov. 15, 2025. Officers from the North County Precinct responded to a ShotSpotter activation at 2:06 a.m. on November 15 in the 12100 block of Bellefontaine Road. Upon arrival, they found Hickman deceased from at least one gunshot wound. The incident remains under active investigation. Detectives with the Bureau of Crimes Against Person
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