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A new congressional map in Missouri would favor Republicans in seven of the state's eight districts

MADISON COUNTY — A vehicle traveling northbound on Montclair Avenue swerved into the southbound lanes and struck a ditch Tuesday evening, Dec. 16, 2025, causing the vehicle to roll over, Madison County Chief Deputy Sheriff Marcos Pulido reported on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. The incident occurred around 5:49 p.m. Dec. 16 at the intersection of Montclair Avenue and Ebbeler Lane. According to Pulido, the reason for the driver’s sudden swerve remains unknown. Witnesses at the scene

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — One adult and one child were shot Wednesday morning, Dec. 17, 2025, at an apartment complex in Cahokia Heights, authorities said. The shooting occurred around 10:15 a.m. Dec. 17 at a complex in the 200 block of Miller Court in Cahokia Heights. Preliminary findings from police indicate that both an adult and a child were injured in the incident. Officials have not released details about the victims’ conditions or whether a suspect has been apprehended. Several polic

The life and career of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh will once again be celebrated with a series of concerts at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York.Phil’s son…

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EDWARDSVILLE – A new officer has officially joined the Edwardsville Police Department. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Officer Tony Bartolomucci was given the Oath of Office by City Clerk Michelle Boyer to applause from meeting attendees before being congratulated and shaking hands with Mayor Art Risavy and each alderman. The City of Edwardsville added in a social media announcement the following morning that Bartolomucci comes to the department as a lateral hire who worked

ALTON - The Alton Community Unit School District #11 has raised over $11,000 to help local kids battling childhood cancer. During the Board of Education’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Rene Hart commended elementary school students and families for their efforts. Over the weeklong Sock It to Cancer campaign, students raised $11,683.22 for Kellsie’s Hope Foundation. “Every Redbird, every coin makes a difference,”

The Ladue Schools Board of Education has announced that Dr. Geoffrey A. Macy will be the district’s next superintendent. He will officially start July 1, 2026.

The governor says revenues are expected to grow by 3.8% — just a percentage point above the state's current inflation rate — potentially signaling the end of robust growth.

A stolen vehicle pursuit in Missouri recently ended with the arrest of the suspect who was thwarted by an unexpected obstacle: His pants, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Trump was always going to target Minnesota and, specifically, the home of its most liberal residents, Minneapolis. Trump hates the state’s governor, Tim Walz. He also hates one of the state’s congressional reps, Ilhan Omar, who was born in Somalia. This is only part of Trump’s recent hateful statements targeting Somalians, Tim Walz, and Rep. […]

EAST ALTON - With more than two decades of service dedicated to a single school community, Kelli Decker has built her career on relationships, trust, and a heartfelt belief that education can change the trajectory of students' lives. Decker has been named the new superintendent of schools for East Alton School District 13 schools for the 2026-2027 school year. Her commitment to students, staff, and families in the East Alton School District has been shaped by firsthand experience in classrooms,

The schedule will be adjusted to accommodate Christmas Day observance on Thursday, Dec 25 and New Year’s Day observance on Thursday, Jan 1.

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Correspondent Rhiannon Ally will broadcast from the Arch. The filming will be closed to the public.

One of Hollywood's most prolific and influential filmmakers has created yet another film for science fiction-lovers and long-time fans to enjoy. And guess what? It has a Kansas City connection.