BUNKER HILL – Bunker Hill High School celebrated its Class of 2026 at a graduation ceremony May 15, but for two graduates, the night was doubly important. Grace Burris and Vivien Wilcox were among those who received their high school diplomas that night, but they also received their associate degrees from Lewis and Clark Community College. “Both students also received our ‘Academic Trailblazer’ award, named after Lewis and Clark’s mascot, which recognizes
ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on Wednesday sentenced a convicted felon who lied about the accidental shooting of a toddler to 46 months in prison. On March 6, 2025, Rodrick Miller and his girlfriend cleaned an Anderson Manufacturing, AM-15 semiautomatic pistol and left it unattended on a couch in the girlfriend’s Wellston home. After the girlfriend’s son was shot in the calf, she and Miller took him to the hospital. On the way, Miller hid the gun behind
Chicago has paid tribute to founding member Walter Parazaider, who passed away Wednesday after living with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 81.“Chicago is heartbroken to share the sad news of Walter Parazaider's passing…
“Hairspray” Opens The Muny’s 108th Season With Free-Wheeling Fun and a Danceable Beat by Pat Lindsey Fans of the musical, “Hairspray,” are filling the seats of The Muny this week to see this beloved show launch the theater’s 108th season. No matter how many times you’ve seen “Hairspray” in the past, you’ve never seen […]
ALTON - The City of Alton invites residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to attend a public open house on Thursday, June 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Old Bakery Beer Company to help shape the redevelopment of the city's downtown Broadway corridor. The open house will focus on implementation of the City's Great Streets Plan, adopted in 2020, with an emphasis on planned improvements along East Broadway between Market Street and Ridge Street. Attendees will have the opportunity
WOOD RIVER – Wood River residents looking to make exterior home improvements may be eligible for new grants from the city. Wood River City Council members unanimously approved an ordinance on June 15, 2026 to establish an Exterior Renovation Program to encourage city-wide homeowners to make various property improvements. City Manager Steve Palen said the matching grant program will help offset the costs for property owners to repair and replace siding, fascia, roofing, and more. The
BUNKER HILL – A few years ago, Bunker Hill High School was determined to find a way to address a decline in students pursuing post-secondary education and prepare them for successful careers. “We were faced with the same problems a lot of schools were having,” said Superintendent Todd Dugan. “Under half of our student body was continuing to pursue post-secondary education. We also noticed our high school students were disengaged regarding experiences that were relevan
Florissant Celebrates 250th Birthday July 4 with a ceremony, concert, fireworks Florissant will observe the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, with a ceremony, concert, fireworks and community fundraising programs at the Eagan Center, city officials and local volunteers said on the mayor’s podcast. Organizers said the on-site ceremony […]
You have less than a week to weigh in on Brendan Carr’s obviously bullshit retaliatory censorial attack on Disney. While it’s quite clear that Carr is likely to ignore the comments, they still very much matter. It needs to be in the public record that the public is against this attack on free speech and […]
An Union man faces multiple charges after investigators say he unlawfully entered a building armed with a makeshift flamethrower and assaulted two people, including his ex-girlfriend.
The collapse on Saturday that opened a 35-by-20-foot hole, was caused only by the comprised water main and does not have a natural component, says geologist Fletcher Bone of the Missouri Geological Survey.
Page has said the county will have to cut over half the medical staff at the jail and juvenile detention center. The council has delayed funding for weeks.
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