ST. LOUIS - A new AAA survey highlights a growing concern among U.S. drivers: headlight glare after dark. AAA found that six in 10 drivers say glare is a problem, and nearly three-quarters of those affected believe it has worsened over the past decade, raising concerns about safety, headlight regulations, and modern lighting standards. “Headlight glare has become a major source of frustration and concern for millions of drivers,” said Greg Brannon, director of automotive engineering
Each month we feature a member or members of our community that work to push Trailnet’s vision of Streets for All. Jay-Marie Hill is an incredible example of building community …
The St. Louis Forestry Division and Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, in partnership with the O’Fallon Community Development Organization, Great Rivers Greenway, and Black Healers Collective, are planning a large-scale volunteer tree planting event at O’Fallon Park on Saturday.
The courts keep pounding the nails home. What this government is engaged in is illegal, on multiple levels. If you subtract the pro-MAGA Fifth Circuit and 6/9ths of the Supreme Court, you have a judicial quorum that says rights are still rights, despite this administration’s claims otherwise. DHS has issued memos claiming (without facts or […]
ALTON - The Alton Police Department will assign officers throughout all operating hours at the Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Alton First Responders Springfest, scheduled for April 10 through April 19, 2026, at the Alton Amphitheater. Alton Police also announced on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, that it will enforce a parental escort policy on Fridays and Saturdays as part of its public safety measures. The annual event is intended to bring “families, residents, and visitors together for a week
BELLEVILLE - The National Weather Service has declared an elevated fire danger for a large portion of St. Clair County on Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2026, citing gusty south winds and low relative humidity that could contribute to erratic fire behavior, according to the St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency. The St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency urged residents to “avoid outdoor burning" under these circumstances. “The combination of gusty south winds and low
WOOD RIVER - A special Made By Moms Vendor Fair will provide a space for people to shop mom-owned businesses. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Rustic Roots Event Space in Wood River, Samara Helton with Kory’s Konfections will host the Made By Moms Vendor Fair. This vendor fair features a space for kids to play while their parents browse businesses owned by local women. Helton hopes the event is a fun chance for mothers to connect. “I participate in a lot of
GIRARD – Illinois State Police special agents recently arrested a man from Girard, Ill. on felony charges of possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material. James M. Barnard, 48, of the 200 block of N. Harrison St. in Girard, Ill., was charged on April 2, 2026, with possession of child sexual abuse material depicting a child under the age of 13 and dissemination of child sexual abuse material, both Class X felonies. The investigation began after special agents with the Illinois State
Pink Floyd is set to release a new compilation album.Titled 8-Tracks, the release will, as the name suggests, feature eight curated classic tracks from the 1971-1979 era of Pink Floyd.Songs…
Ivan Kuckuk, 25, of Madison, Wisconsin, was arrested for methamphetamine trafficking after Illinois State Police allegedly found 99.7 pounds of methamphetamine in his vehicle during a traffic stop on Interstate 74 near Bloomington.
Robots are being spotted at City Museum just in time for the VEX Robotics World Championship being held April 21-30 at the America's Center convention complex in St. Louis. These […]
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