JERSEYVILLE – Rebecca Strang has been named the Republican nominee for Jersey County Treasurer, according to unofficial primary election results released the night of Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Strang, who serves as the current County Treasurer, secured 71% of the vote against challenger Jonathan Goetten, who received 29% of the vote with 100% of precincts reporting. Strang will run unopposed in the race for Treasurer in the Nov. 3, 2026 general elections, as no Democrat candidate
It’s been a long and winding road to mostly get us right back to where we started in the battle between pop star Katy Perry and Aussie clothing designer Katie Perry. If you’re not familiar with this saga, here is a brief summary. Note that I will be mostly using only Katy and Katie when […]
Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would eliminate vehicle safety inspections for most cars and trucks across the state. The bill is now moving up to the Senate for a decision.
From St. Louis Magazine: For a while now, St. Louisans have been asking questions about homes belonging to the Kentucky-based rehabbers Lighthouse Estates and Red Door Legacy. What’s up with the painted brick? Why are the windows porthole size? Why are the construction crews working in the dead of night? Now, the company’s own investors […]
Illinois voters are heading to the polls to replace a generation of leaders, with six seats in the House and Senate open, and big money from AIPAC and the crypto industry flowing into the races.
New book guides readers through one of St. Louis County’s oldest suburbs From Webster-Kirkwood Times: Have you ever wondered how your street got its name? Steve Schoenbeck has. Schoenbeck is the archives manager for the Webster Groves Historical Society. He and his wife, Patty, have lived in Webster Groves for more than 50 years. “I […]
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: The Edwardsville City Council approved a $3.95 million construction contract March 16 for the Goshen Commons project, advancing plans to convert a block of St. Louis Street into a pedestrian-focused public space despite concerns about the cost. The meeting was moved to Monday because of an Illinois law that prohibits local […]
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. The Trump administration is loosening restrictions on the sharing of law enforcement information with the CIA and other intelligence agencies, officials said, overriding controls that have been in place for decades to protect the privacy of U.S. citizens. Government officials said the changes could give the […]
Crowds packed the streets of Dogtown on St. Patrick’s Day as one of St. Louis’ most beloved traditions returned, bringing waves of green, Irish pride and community spirit to the neighborhood.
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