Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador – along with attorneys general and other officials from 20 U.S. states including Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey – has accused the American Academy of Pediatrics of possible “violations of state consumer protection statutes” over its standards and recommendations for gender dysphoria care for children. In a letter sent by […]
Former President Donald Trump, the GOP presidential nominee, is slated to speak in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 5 at the site of the first assassination attempt against him, his campaign announced Wednesday. Trump will return to the Butler Farm Show, where law enforcement officials say 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks killed one rallygoer, injured two others and shot […]
WASHINGTON — The speaker of the Rhode Island House described how his state has tackled affordable housing and how it could be a model for local and state governments across the country in a Wednesday hearing before members of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee. “My mantra has been: production, production and more production,” Rhode Island […]
ST. LOUIS - The U.S. Department of Labor has sued a Jefferson City buffet restaurant and its owner for wage violations. The lawsuit against Dragon Kitchen and owner Danny Cheng seeks nearly $1.9 million in back wages and damages for 26 workers. Investigators found the restaurant paid servers only in tips and gave cooks set [...]
GODFREY - The Village of Godfrey will host its annual Fall Festival this weekend. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Glazebrook Park in Godfrey, community members can enjoy food trucks, vendors, live music, inflatables and the Great Godfrey Maze. The Great Godfrey Maze and activities will stay open until 10 p.m. that night. “We just like to do these things for the community,” said Chris Logan, Parks and Recreation Director. “We think this is a nice, low-cost event that families can come out and enjoy themselves at. That’s something we’d like to offer to the community.” Attendees can buy wristbands for the inflatables. The other activities, including the cow train, wagon rides and jumping pillow, cost $2. Kids can also enjoy balloon animals, face painting and other activities throughout the festival. The Great Godfrey Maze is open from 6–10 p.m. on Fridays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays. Admission to the maze
A girl who was sexually abused by a member of her church is accusing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its leaders of being complicit in her abuse, according to a new lawsuit.
ALTON - Monica Klockenkemper, a senior at Alton High School, is having an exceptional cross-country season. has been a familiar face in running circles in recent years, consistently performing at a high level for Alton High. This past weekend, Klockenkemper competed in the Edwardsville Invite where she recorded a time of 23:26.30 on a tough Mud Mountain Course. She hopes to break Alton's girls' school record of 19:36 for three miles by the end of the year. "I have been running for a very long time and worked hard over the summer to do really well here in the fall," she added. Monica is an Auto Butler Female Athlete of the Month for Alton High. Klockenkemper's dedication to the sport has not gone unnoticed. As one of Alton’s top runners this season, her consistent performance continues to inspire her teammates in the school's cross-country program.
Heart’s Ann Wilson has given fans a health update, the first time she’s talked about her condition since announcing in July she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy after doctors removed something…
ST. JACOB - Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors and Partners for Pets are teaming up for the eighth annual “Howl-O-Ween” open house and pet adoption event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. With dozens of adoptable pets, trick-or-treating, food, kids’ activities, and more, all proceeds will directly support the shelter as it helps pets find new homes. Several dogs and puppies , as well as cats and kittens , will be available to adopt with discounts on adoption fees. Partners for Pets Executive Director Erika Pratte said some can be adopted for $25 each, while others are available for free. “Come out, enjoy our shelter!” Pratte said. “We have dozens if not over 100 adoptable pets on site. Adoption fees are going to be decreased down to $25, some of them are completely waived.” There will also be tours of the facility, trick-or-treating, and much more happening at this year’s “Howl-O-Ween.”
This is pretty harrowing all the way through. No one’s getting away with anything, so there’s that small comfort. But what motivates a well-liked sheriff of a small county in Kentucky to cross every possible line and kill a judge in his own chambers? The facts, as they were first presented by numerous sources, did […]
ST. LOUIS - The Protagonist Cafe, known as a literary cafe in the city's Soulard neighborhood, will be opening the Antagonist Cafe later this year. The cafe has acquired the historic Third District Police Station located at 2727 S 12th Street. According to the cafe on Facebook, the building operated as a police station with [...]
New court documents state that a former Ballwin Police Chief ousted from the role last year drove a city vehicle while intoxicated on "at least a few occasions."
TROY, IL. - The Troy Police Department had the privilege of connecting with a remarkable young man named Owen and now they have done something he will never forget. At just 9 years old, Owen faced major heart surgery and spent his 10th birthday in the hospital. His mother reached out on social media, hoping to gather words of encouragement and birthday cards to lift his spirits during this tough time. "The story resonated deeply with the Troy community, especially since one of the department’s own officers had undergone a heart transplant this year," the Troy Police Department said in a statement. "Once Owen was on the mend, the Troy Police Department organized a special day to finally meet him. "To honor Owen's incredible bravery and courage, the department presented him with a challenge coin. During his visit, Owen enjoyed a ride-along and received a behind-the-scenes tour of the fire department. He also had the opportunity to fly a drone and shared a meal with the officers."
ALTON — The Alton Section NCNW and YWCA extend an invitation to the community to attend its Illinois House of Representatives 111th District Candidates’ forum on Thursday, October 3 at 7 p.m. in the YWCA Gym, 304 E. Third St., Alton, IL. There are two candidates running for a two year term in the Illinois House of Representatives. The two candidates include: Representative Amy Elik (incumbent) and Nick Raftopolous (challenger). The 111th district includes all or portions of Alton, Bethalto, East Alton, Godfrey, Granite City, Hartford, Mitchell, Roxana, South Roxana, and Wood River. The event will start with a short period of introduction by each candidate, followed by a question and answer session. If time permits, questions from the audience will be allowed. Information will also be provided on the four advisory items on the ballot, including three from the State and one from Madison County. The forum is open to all and is free of charge. All interested community
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