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The Blizzard Of 82
Shutting down the I-170 off-ramp today made me realize that all the traffic jams / accidents near Big Bend & 40/64 are likely due to the congestion caused by that ramp and Hanley being so close together.
Emergency warming shelters ramp up services ahead of low temps
Due to the expected low temperatures over the weekend, the City of St. Louis has elevated their Code Blue Shelter Protocols to level 4.
Will Missouri love Mike Kehoe's income tax phase out plan?
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum talks with Missouri Sen. Ben Brown about why the state should eliminate the income tax. He also discussed Sens. Eric Schmitt and Josh Hawley's views on taking over Greenland with WashU's Steven Smith. And at the end of the show, Rosenbaum spoke with future Missouri House Speaker Alex Riley about the 2026 legislative session.
Hundreds of plows, trucks ready for St. Louis storm. 'Forecast is ominous.'
Even as transportation departments readied plows and trucks, area officials urged residents to stay home.
White House Push AI-Altered Images Of Arrested ICE Protesters To Manufacture Cruelty
We are being led by deeply unserious people. Not only that, but people who are manufacturing cruelty upon their very own constituents. That’s how bad this has gotten. This week, the DOJ arrested three people in Minnesota for protesting ICE’s goonish activity in a local church, where the pastor there also heads up the local […]
East Alton, Bethalto Police Charge Godfrey Man With Identity Theft, Forgery
GODFREY – A Godfrey man faces felony charges in multiple recent Madison County cases involving identity theft, forgery, and more. Cory M. Breuer, 43, of Godfrey, was charged on Jan. 23, 2026 with a Class 2 felony count of identity theft after being charged just days prior on Jan. 20, 2026 with two counts of forgery (both Class 3 felonies) and one count of unlawful use of a credit or debit card (a Class 3 felony). On July 1, 2025, Breuer allegedly knowingly delivering a fraudulent check
Firefighters prepare for extreme cold
Firefighters are preparing for emergencies in one of the harshest weather conditions they face.
False Alarm at Pleasant Hill School Sporting Event
PLEASANT HILL — At 6:07 p.m. on Jan. 22, 2026, the Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a juvenile allegedly in possession of a firearm during a school sporting event at Pleasant Hill School. School administrators and staff monitored the juvenile until deputies arrived. Upon contact, law enforcement located an item resembling a handgun, which was later determined not to be a firearm. The Pike County Sheriff's Office said the juvenile was then released
Keeping pets safe in freezing temperatures
If you're cold, your pets are too. The Humane Society of Missouri urges pet owners to bring animals indoors during extreme cold, since freezing temperatures can quickly lead to hypothermia and frostbite.
No verdict reached in Cori Bush's husband's pandemic fraud case
A federal jury could not reach a unanimous verdict after a nine-day trial involving Cortney Merritts, the husband of former Missouri U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush in a pandemic fraud case.
Yes, climate change can supercharge a winter storm. Hereโs how.
Feel like you're at the North Pole at the moment? There's good reason for that.
From the StL City re: Storm & Streets
Lumber Delivery Truck Stuck in Vacant Building After Crash
EAST ALTON — A lumber delivery truck crashed into a vacant building at the corner of West Main in East Alton on Friday afternoon, Jan. 23, 2026, after the driver failed to stop at a stop sign, authorities said. The incident occurred at approximately 1:31 p.m. on Jan. 23, 2026, when the driver, hauling a load of lumber from St. Louis, was traveling east on Main Street in East Alton. According to East Alton Police Major Al Adams, the driver did not stop at a stop sign at the intersection.
Trump to block foreign aid for transgender care, Vance tells anti-abortion rally
WASHINGTON โ The Trump administration plans to expand a policy that blocks foreign aid dollars from going to organizations that discuss, refer or perform abortions to also include groups that address transgender health care or have policies on diversity, equity and inclusion, Vice President JD Vance said Friday. โWe’re expanding this policy to protect life, […]
Illinois State Police Release Footage Of Officer-Involved Shooting In East St. Louis
In accordance with ISP’s commitment to integrity and public transparency, the video of the event is being made available to the public and can be found HERE . EAST ST. LOUIS — The Illinois State Police released video footage Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, of an officer-involved shooting that occurred Jan. 4, 2026, in East St. Louis, where a trooper fatally shot a woman after she allegedly struck a police vehicle and failed to comply with commands. At approximately 10:08 p.m. on Jan
The Lodge: A Winter Pop-Up Bar
This winter, warm up at The Lodge, Eckertโs newest pop-up bar inspired by snowy escapes, winter sports and fireside gatherings with the people who make you feel at home. Guests […]
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