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Judge Elizabeth Swann, a Republican, served multiple terms as a judge in St. Charles County before retiring in 2022

VANDALIA — A Vandalia woman is still reeling after winning a $3 million top prize on the Illinois Lottery’s $30 Royal Riches scratch-off ticket—thanks to a last-minute change in plans on Christmas Eve. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, said she originally planned to purchase a ticket at another retailer, but the store was closed for the holiday. “I was going to stop at another gas station, but it was closed for Christmas Eve,” she said. “Phillips

ALTON - Calvary Christian School is offering several open houses and admissions opportunities for interested families. Located at Calvary Baptist Church in Alton, the school follows a four-day classical Christian model. Head of School Pastor Wade Dobson and Children’s Pastor Mike Harrelson expressed their excitement to share Calvary Christian School’s work with the community. “The school is a big entry point for kids to get to know God and His truth and His beauty an

Artist Bob Rocca, who restored the statue in 2018, restored it again after the storm.

Luminate, whose data powers the Billboard charts, has revealed 2025's top-10 bestselling vinyl albums, with Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album Rumours landing at #6. The project also placed at #16 on the Billboard 200 for the week…

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Police responded to a shooting Friday morning in Jennings. According to the St. Louis County Police Department, the shooting occurred shortly before 7:30 a.m. on the 9300 block of Scottdale Avenue. A victim has been transported to a nearby hospital for treatment after the shooting. At this point, details about [...]

A heavy wool coat can keep you warm even when it’s damp, while a cotton hoodie can feel cold and clammy in the same conditions. That difference isn’t just about thickness. It’s the result of centuries of trial, trade, invention, and changing ideas about what “good” winter clothing should do. Winter clothing didn’t simply get warmer over time. It got smarter. People learned how to trap air, block wind, shed water, and manage sweat. They also learned how to

A plan to add Medicaid work requirements to the state Constitution was debated by a Missouri House committee this week, with Republican lawmakers hoping to put the issue before voters later this year. The proposed ballot measure, if approved by a majority of Missouri voters, would make it more difficult for the state to reverse […]

On January 16, 1920, the United States began enforcing Prohibition, a nationwide ban on the manufacture and sale of alcoholic drinks. The change came from the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act, and supporters hoped it would reduce crime, improve public health, and strengthen families. Instead, the policy quickly reshaped daily life in unexpected ways. It encouraged illegal markets, boosted organized crime in many cities, and strained trust between citizens and law enforcement. Even after Prohibition

Last May we noted how Verizon was lobbying the Trump administration to eliminate rules making it easier to switch mobile providers (and bring your phone with you). And as usual with the pay-to-play Trump administration, the Trump FCC is tripping over itself to give Verizon what it wants. The Trump FCC says it is eliminating […]

The MICA Project's Advocacy Director explains how community members can help respond to ICE activities in the metro area.

Friday morning starts mostly cloudy with temperatures around 19 degrees. By afternoon, expect a high near 44 degrees with breezy west winds gusting up to 29 mph and a chance for a light snow shower—up to a coating in total. Evening brings continued breezy conditions with a couple of snow showers and temperatures dropping into the lower 30s. Overnight lows reach 19 degrees, with lingering flurries and gusty winds continuing around 24 mph. Saturday remains cloudy and very cold, with high temperatures

Aisha Sultan writes: Missouri’s trapped in a persistent, downward cycle of not investing in public education and losing its brightest and talented young adults because better opportunities lure them elsewhere.

More Missouri public school students could receive gifted education under two proposals debated by the House Education Committee Thursday. State Rep. Brenda Shields, a Republican from St. Joseph, is sponsoring a bill that would require schools to screen all students to determine if they qualify as gifted before they reach third grade. She estimates that […]