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WASHINGTON — The review council that President Donald Trump tasked with overhauling the Federal Emergency Management Agency was supposed to release its recommendations before Monday but missed the deadline.  A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security declined to say when the report would be published, but wrote in a statement that it would “inform […]

Officers responded at 2:06 a.m. to the 12100 block of Bellefontaine Road, near the intersection with Parker Road in north St. Louis County, to a report of gunfire.

The suspect gunman stayed at the shooting scene and cooperated with detectives, police said. He was released, pending the investigation.

Nearly 20 years after launching an investment scam that defrauded friends, relatives, and neighbors, among others, two financial brokers faced the music last week at a sentencing hearing.

VANDALIA — The community of Vandalia is rallying around the family of Kylie Marie Toberman, a 14-year-old Vandalia resident whose life ended on Nov. 14, 2025. Authorities have charged Arnold B. Rivera with two counts of first-degree murder in the death of the 14-year-old. The case has left the community mourning the loss of a young girl described by family as bright, caring, and talented. Kylie, known for her inclusive nature and loyalty to friends and family, was also an accomplished

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - Touchette Regional Hospital has expanded its medical team with the addition of urologist Peter Minich, MD, and orthopedic surgeon Anthony Hollins, MD, increasing patient access to specialty care in the Metro East region. The addition of these two specialists enhances the hospital’s urology and orthopedic services, allowing more patients to receive high-quality, compassionate care close to home. “Our goal is to provide as many patients as possible with the compassionate,

Imagine you’re writing an article about a popular policy trend. The trend is expensive to implement, disruptive to normal operations, and—here’s the key part—there’s substantial research showing it doesn’t actually work and can cause other significant problems. How would you structure that article? One approach: Lead with the evidence. “Despite growing enthusiasm for [policy proposal], […]

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County police have identified Gregory Hickman, 51, of St. Louis, as the victim in a homicide investigation on Bellefontaine Road on Nov. 15, 2025. Officers from the North County Precinct responded to a ShotSpotter activation at 2:06 a.m. on November 15 in the 12100 block of Bellefontaine Road. Upon arrival, they found Hickman deceased from at least one gunshot wound. The incident remains under active investigation. Detectives with the Bureau of Crimes Against Person

GRANITE CITY - The Historic Route 66 Flea Market encourages community members to come out and see everything they have to offer. Located at 3121 West Chain of Rocks Road in Granite City, the flea market is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. They share space with The Route 66 Diner and The Kickstand Bar. Jules, the office manager, explained that The Historic Route 66 Flea Market is a great space for people to shop. “The Historic Route 66 Flea Market is a destination

When local activist Frank Arcoleo found out over the summer that a data center was coming to his neighborhood in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he said he was furious. There’d been no votes or public hearings. The first phase of the data center project under development there only required administrative approval from a few city officials, based […]

Join us for Happy Hour every Monday -Friday from 2 pm to 6 pm! Enjoy 5 food items for just $5 each with $3 Domestic Bottles, $3 Wells, $4 Special […]

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JERSEY — Three teachers from Jersey Community High School attended the Illinois Statewide Transition Conference to enhance their efforts in preparing students for life after graduation. Natalie Zedolek, Shelby Eisler, and Marti Hansen participated in the event with the goal of gaining new strategies to support their students’ transitions. The conference provided the educators with fresh ideas, which they have already begun implementing in their classrooms. The Jersey teachers are

All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]

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Cheap Trick is revisiting their iconic live album Cheap Trick at Budukon, but fans won’t have to travel to Japan to experience it.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers announced two shows…

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EAST ST. LOUIS — A St. Peters, Mo., man was sentenced to nearly 16 years in federal prison after admitting to kidnapping his pregnant girlfriend at gunpoint and forcing her to obtain an abortion in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Kevin L. Smith, 42, pleaded guilty to one count of kidnapping and was sentenced Oct. 1, 2025, to 188 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. The case stemmed from an incident on Dec. 7, 2022, when Smith allegedly abducted his girlfriend

A St. Peters, Missouri, man was sentenced last month for kidnapping his pregnant girlfriend at gunpoint and driving her to an Illinois clinic to force her to get an abortion.

ALTON - Alton Elite Jiu-Jitsu recently celebrated their grand opening, and owner Adam Marburger can’t wait to see what happens next. On Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, community members came together for the business’s grand opening party. Marburger expressed his excitement for the relocation to 2716 Corner Court in Alton and the rebranding as Alton Elite, noting that they will continue to do their work to uplift and empower community members. “We’re going to continue to innovate