CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul won his lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from unlawfully reallocating federal homeland security funding away from states based on their compliance with the administration’s political agenda. The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island granted a motion for summary judgment brought by Attorney General Raoul and a coalition of 11 other attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania. “I’m pleased with the court’
WOOD RIVER - A local ministry has partnered with a Wood River art gallery to expand its offerings. A Place of Grace, which operates as a combined small business and ministry, will collaborate with Von Dell Gallery and Studios to offer spiritual pastoral care, reiki, one-on-one coaching, and art therapy. A Place of Grace founder, Pastor Julie Gvillo, clarified that she is not a therapist, but she has over 20 years of experience in pastoral care and wants to help people work through their challenges
Letter To The Editor: Some days, no one honks, but here is a bible for your trouble. Leading a meaningful life is difficult. Often, you're defined by what others consider meaningful. A few years ago, I unknowingly tapped into something worthwhile, and like most things I stumble upon, I tried to bully my way to an outcome that is most favorable to me. Some days it works, others it does not, but what I did not see coming was the ability to recognize how beautiful we all are. I see it every
HARDIN - A woman who has made a gigantic impact on the Calhoun County area, worked her last shift on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, as a full-time member of the sheriff's office team before retirement. Tammy Betts, a longtime Lead Dispatcher and Administrative Coordinator with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, ended her 18-year career on Christmas Eve. Tammy marked the end of a remarkable 18-year career dedicated to public safety and community service. Betts began her tenure with the sheriff’s
ALTON - On this Christmas Day, Alton Firefighters Local 1255 members will likely reflect for a moment on how much their turkey giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Crisis Food Center means to families in the city in need. The Local 1255 provided funds for the annual event, and the Crisis Food Center donated sides for the families. The effort is led by Alton Fire Department Battalion Chief Derrick Richardson. The Alton firefighters are true Difference Makers in their community. The
The water on Truman Lake was colder and muddier than normal this April, making for some tough fishing conditions. Luke Karg, of House Springs, had one last shot before graduating to win the Missouri TBF High School Trail Super Tournament for bass fishing – which he and his then 16-year-old fishing partner, A.J. Massa, had […]
Missouri previously secured a default judgment earlier this year in a federal case alleging that China hoarded personal protective equipment during the early months of the pandemic.
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