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Tuesday, April 14 - "Change takes place through organizing."

2 months ago
East St. Louis historian and civil rights activist Reginald Petty received an Order of Lincoln award Saturday. That’s the state’s highest honor for contributions to the betterment of humanity. St. Louis Public Radio Metro East reporter Will Bauer sat down with Petty to discuss his life’s work — from voting rights in the 1960s to returning to the Metro East and working with the East St. Louis Historical Society.

Near record high temperatures Tuesday, strong storms Wednesday

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Thunderstorms to our west and north overnight did send some light rain into the St. Louia area. But that has dissipated, and we have a sunny day ahead. Very warm and breezy Tuesday with high temperatures near 90 F. The record high is 92 F. Strong storms again look likely to our [...]
Angela Hutti

Pedestrian Airlifted After Being Struck by Vehicle in Godfrey

2 months ago
GODFREY — Emergency crews responded to a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle Monday night in the 5600 block of Humbert Road. The Godfrey Fire Department, along with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, were dispatched just after 8:30 p.m. for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, firefighters located the injured pedestrian and quickly determined the severity of the injuries required advanced care. An Arch medical helicopter was requested to the scene.

Pretti CSJ, Sister Marie Rene

2 months ago
Sister Marie Rene Pretti CSJ passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, in McGovern Commons at Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis, MO. She was 101 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for 83 years. Sister…

2 dump truck incidents raise safety questions

2 months ago
Two incidents in less than two weeks involving dump trucks driving with raised beds have caused significant damage and raised new questions about safety measures designed to prevent such crashes.
Chad Mira