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This past weekend, police confiscated multiple illegal firearms, including a rifle and auto-sear switch, and arrested a 20-year-old St. Louis man.

Former Missouri governor and U.S. Sen. Kit Bond, who was the youngest person ever elected to the state’s highest office, died Tuesday. He was 86. Bond was on a Missouri ballot nine times and lost only two races, a bid for Congress in 1968 and his bid for a second consecutive term as governor in […]

Former Missouri governor and U.S. Sen. Kit Bond, who was the youngest person ever elected to the state’s highest office, died Tuesday. He was 86. Bond was on a Missouri ballot nine times and lost only two races, a bid for Congress in 1968 and his bid for a second consecutive term as governor in 1976. He went on to win a new term as governor in 1980 and four subsequent elections to the Senate starting in 1986. When he was elected auditor in 1970, Bond was the first Republican to win that office…

An engineering firm that worked on several Green Street Real Estate Ventures projects has won a more than $200,000 settlement against the troubled St. Louis developer.

Today on TAP: Last week, Trump fired the three Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and is sacking much of the staff.

A trailer for the Eddie Vedder documentary Matter of Time has just been released.The film follows the Pearl Jam frontman’s work to support research into finding a cure for the genetic…

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The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public's help with finding two suspects wanted in a Family Dollar theft.

OVERLAND, MO. — A 28-year-old man was charged with resisting arrest following an officer-involved shooting on March 30, 2025, in the 10700 block of Page Avenue, according to St. Louis County authorities. Eddie Washington, of the 11800 block of Cato Drive in Florissant, Mo., was charged on March 31 with resisting or interfering with arrest, detention, or stop. Washington is being held on a $5,000 cash-only bond with no 10% bond option. The incident with St. Louis County Police began when officers were alerted by a license plate reader that a vehicle operated by Washington was wanted in connection with an assault on law enforcement officers in Caseyville. Officers attempted a traffic stop and to detain Washington, who then fled on foot. During the ensuing struggle, Washington wrestled with an officer on the ground before being arrested. Further investigation revealed that Washington had an outstanding warrant for a parole violation. The St. Louis County Police Department Bureau

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Progressive streamer Hasan Piker’s recent detention by CBP at the Chicago airport has generated widespread outrage — and rightfully so. No US citizen should be interrogated about their political beliefs when re-entering their own country. But while CBP’s behavior was egregious, Piker’s response was potentially even more dangerous: he chose to engage in a two-hour […]

GODFREY – After two years, Lewis and Clark Community College is bringing back a credit course in American Sign Language (ASL) this fall. The course, Basic Communication 1 (SIGN 165-60) is designed to introduce students to ASL and its cultural aspects. Students are introduced to approximately 300 ASL vocabulary items, fingerspelling and certain grammatical features. Upon completion of the course, students will have developed beginning conversational skills for interaction with Deaf individuals. “I am thrilled that we are once again able to offer our ASL class at Lewis and Clark,” said Randy Gallaher, Dean of Liberal Arts, Business and IT. “This course not only equips students with the tools to communicate but also opens the doors to meaningful connections within the Deaf community." Instructor Amy Miller has a wealth of experience in ASL interpreting and education. Most recently, she served as a lead interpreter at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville,

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EDWARDSVILLE – As my term as Edwardsville Township Supervisor comes to an end, I want to say thank you to the entire community for their support over the past four years. It has truly been an honor to serve our Township. With the help of Trustees Matt Chapman, Kathie Duame, Janet Haroian, Sitso Luh Nutsukpui, the late Skip Schmidt, and the Township staff, we have accomplished a lot over the term. We continued and expanded many Township partnerships and programs with Main Street Community Center, Edwardsville Rotary, Edwardsville Tennis Futures, Edwardsville Arts Center, Lunch and Learns, community outreach with programs of LiHeap, Medicare assistance, and rental assistance. We have kept the Township Park as a destination across the county and region as it was named one of the best playgrounds in St. Louis. Touch-A-Truck has continued to grow as an event that people put on their calendars months in advance. The largest undertaking was the renovation and expansion of Township

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A mother is facing several charges after a multi-vehicle crash Monday morning along Interstate 270 that left two of her children fighting for their lives. Police said the woman caused the crash, left the scene, and may have been under the influence.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Governor JB Pritzker, Damera Corporation and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the company will open its first U.S. assembly plant in the Greater Peoria region. Damera Corporation (Damera Bus USA LLC in the U.S.) plans to make a capital investment of more than $31.5 million over four years with support from a Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) agreement, which will enable the company to expand into Illinois and create 90 new full-time jobs. The announcement was made with Governor Pritzker and Damera leadership in Washington DC as part of a larger business development trip. “Over the past six years, Illinois has pushed to solidify our status as a hub of the EV future – and put our shoulder to the wheel to get that vision off the ground and on the road,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “With this investment of more than $31.5 million–supported by state incentives–Damera

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JERSEYVILLE – The Jersey County Health Department is proud to announce the launch of its newly updated Community Resources Webpage, a centralized hub designed to connect residents with vital services and support systems throughout Jersey County and the surrounding area. Accessible at www.jerseycountyhealth.org/resources , the webpage offers a curated directory of local and regional resources, including: Health and Wellness Services – Access to counseling, immunizations, STD screenings, and pregnancy testing. Family and Social Support – Information on resources for families, including childcare and mental health. Emergency and Safety Resources – Substance use treatment and crisis services. Basic Needs Assistance – Food pantries, clothing, furniture, and household goods provided by local ministries and charitable organizations. Community Engagement – Outreach programs to foster community connection and education. “Our goal

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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois House Bill 1237, which proposed banning school mascots and imagery referencing Native American tribes, failed to advance in the Illinois Senate after missing a Friday, May 9, 2025, procedural deadline to move out of committee. State Senator Erica Harriss, who represents the 56th District including Glen Carbon, expressed relief over the bill’s stall. “This is a great win for schools across Illinois that were faced with the uncertainty of having to erase longstanding traditions and absorb yet another unfunded mandate from out-of-touch Chicago politicians,” Harriss said. The bill sought to prohibit schools from using names, logos, and mascots such as “Braves,” “Chiefs,” “Chieftains,” “Tribe,” and “Indians,” along with imagery including feathered headdresses, tomahawks, and arrowheads. Several area schools, including Collinsville High School, Granite City High School, and Calhoun

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EDWARDSVILLE – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville conferred degrees upon 2292 eligible graduates during May 2025 commencement exercises, held Friday and Saturday, May 9-10, 2025 in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center. The SIUE spring commencement weekend included six graduation ceremonies, led by Denise Cobb, PhD, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and respective deans. Throughout the ceremonies significant moments included inspiring keynotes, recognition of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award and a memorable appearance by this year’s Golden Graduates, filling the celebrations with Cougar pride. Commencement began at 10 a.m., Friday, with the School of Business ceremony where Provost Cobb welcomed family members and supporters. Cobb introduced the day’s first student speaker, winner of the Outstanding Senior Award and a student leader who “embodies a commitment to service and innovation,” Kashish Tandon. Tandon earne

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