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53% of Missouri voters approved a plan to expand Medicaid

Boeing’s air and space museum, the James S. McDonnell Prologue Room, will be open to the public this summer! From biplanes to space capsules, the Prologue Room displays artifacts and […]

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The members of U2 have shared a post on Instagram offering their thoughts on the current Israeli-Palestine conflict.“Everyone has long been horrified by what is unfolding in Gaza - but the…

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EDWARDSVILLE — An 86-year-old man was killed early Monday morning, Aug. 11, 2025, after being struck by a vehicle in the 200 block of East Union Street, the Edwardsville Police Department said. The crash occurred at approximately 4 a.m. on August 11, 2025. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities, police said. Because of the severity of the incident, the Edwardsville Police Department requested assistance from the Metro East Crash Assistance Team to conduct a full reconstruction of the scene. The identity of the deceased has not been released pending family notification. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact Detective Sergeant Matt Evers at 618-656-2131. The investigation remains ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.

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Today’s high will reach 88 degrees with a low of 70. The day will be mostly partly sunny and humid, but keep an eye out for widely separated thunderstorms throughout the afternoon. Winds will be light from the south, at about 7 mph with gusts up to 15 mph. The humidity will be high, making it feel hotter, with the temperature feeling as warm as 97 degrees at times. Allergy sufferers should note moderate ragweed levels and low mold, grass, and tree pollen. The UV index is very high, so sun protection is a must if you’re outdoors. Tonight will be partly cloudy and humid with temperatures dipping to around 70 degrees. Tomorrow looks similar with a high near 89 degrees and a low around 68. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a chance of thunderstorms again, especially in the afternoon and evening. It will remain humid, so consider staying hydrated and cool, and watch for lightning if you plan to be outside. For detailed updates, visit https://riverbender.com/weather .

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Missouri cannabis business owners who have had their license revoked for violating state rules could be prohibited from getting another license under proposed rules announced by state regulators last week.  The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation released the draft of a massive overhaul of cannabis rules giving regulators more authority to address a range of […]

A 50-year-old man was killed in a shooting in north St. Louis on Friday morning, and an investigation is ongoing.

Back in June the Trump administration announced it would be launching a new mobile phone company, including a new Trump branded phone they claimed would be “made in the U.S.” As we noted then, it was all mostly bullshit: the venture was just a flimsy rebranding of an existing MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator), which […]

ST. LOUIS - Crews responded to an overnight vacant structure fire in north St. Louis early Monday morning. The fire occurred around 4 a.m. on the 2700 block of Mills Street in north St. Louis' Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood. No injuries were reported in the fire.

Like most of the nation, there seems to be a coffee shop on every corner in St. Louis. But what many may not know is that St. Louis was considered the largest inland coffee hub in the United States one hundred years ago.

East St. Louis District 189 welcomed students back to school on Monday, with Lincoln Middle School introducing a new principal focused on high expectations and positive school culture, and 12 new international educators joining the district.

ST. LOUIS - Storms brought too much rain to some on Sunday and not much to other areas. There will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms through Thursday before rain chances decrease towards next weekend. The best chance of widespread rain looks to be on Tuesday. A few showers on the northern edge of [...]