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Police investigate homicide after woman killed in Ferguson

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County detectives are investigating a homicide after a woman was shot and killed in Ferguson on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred in the 1700 block of Windward Court. Officers from the Ferguson Police Department responded to a call for shots fired just before 4 p.m. on Jan. 30. Responding [...]

Why January is Named After Janus, the God of Beginnings

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January isn’t named for snow, cold, or a fresh calendar page. It’s named for a Roman god with two faces. That detail sounds like a myth trivia question, but it explains something most people feel every year: January is a month of looking back and looking forward at the same time. The Romans built that idea into the name itself by linking the month to Janus, the god of beginnings, gates, and transitions. The god behind the name Janus (pronounced JAY-nus) was an important figure

Orchid Show

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On display at the ever-popular orchid show, the Missouri Botanical Garden’s vast orchid collection includes more than 6,000 individual plants representing almost 700 unique species, and approximately one in 10 […]

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Rachel Huffman

Durbin Statement On Senate Agriculture Committee Advancing Partisan Crypto Market Structure Legislation

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after the Committee advanced cryptocurrency market structure legislation along party lines. Republicans also voted to reject two amendments that Durbin offered in order to strengthen the bill. Durbin’s amendments attempted to crack down on crypto ATM fraud and ban some crypto intermediaries from receiving a federal bailout. “The 2008 financial

Illinois Department of Agriculture Announces $3.6 Million in Grant Funds for Local Food Infrastructure

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced plans to distribute $3.6 million in fiscal year 2026 at the Everything Local conference in Springfield on Wednesday. The funds, which were appropriated in the FY26 state budget, will be used to support local food processing, aggregation, and distribution. Grants will be available for collaborative projects from $1,000 to $250,000 and for individual projects from $1,000 to $75,000. “Strong agriculture depends on

Very cold temperatures continue Saturday, spotty flurries Sunday afternoon

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It's a very cold morning out there with wind chills about -5 to -15. After this cold start, temperatures only make it to about 20 degrees this afternoon and with the breeze it'll feel even colder. Overnight lows once again drop into the single digits but lighter winds should keep wind chill values in check. [...]
Jaime Travers

What to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The partial government shutdown that started Saturday is vastly different from the record closure in the fall. That is mostly because the shutdown may not last long. The House will try to pass funding legislation quickly when lawmakers return Monday, and that would end the shutdown. Congress already has passed half this year’s funding bills, ensuring [...]
The Associated Press

Carrollton, Glen Carbon, Jerseyville Students Earn Dean's List Honors At Quincy University

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QUINCY - Quincy University released its Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean's List. In total, 379 students received the honor during the Fall 2025 semester. Carrollton, Glen Carbon, and Jerseyville students were named to the list. The students are listed below. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME Carrollton, IL Hannah Uhles Glen Carbon, IL Patrick Chism Jerseyville, IL

Edwardsville's Wittek Named To Dean's List at UW-Eau Claire

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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of the Blugolds who have earned a place on the Dean’s List. Their commitment to excellence exemplifies the highest standards of scholarship at UW-Eau Claire. Congratulations on this remarkable accomplishment. Edwardsville's Sam Wittek was named to the Dean's List at UW-Eau Claire. He is enrolled in the College of Business. To be eligible, a student must: - be in good

St. Louis Downtown Airport Strengthens Role as Regional Economic Engine in 2025  

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ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS), a premier general aviation airport located just minutes from the Gateway Arch in St. Clair County, Illinois, grew in its role as a regional economic engine in 2025. Throughout the year, KCPS experienced significant tenant investments and improvements in airport infrastructure, while continuing to be an active regional player in workforce development and industry attraction. In 2025, the airport welcomed investments by tenants that augmented

Wood River Officials Provide Movie Studio Update

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WOOD RIVER - As Wood River prepares for the year ahead, Mayor Tom Stalcup and City Manager Steve Palen promise a few updates regarding Hollywood River Studios. In June 2025, Wood River received a $500,000 bid from Wood River Farm Investments LLC to purchase and develop a 105-acre site, formerly known as the EnviroTech Business Park or the Wood River Business Park, into Hollywood River Studios. The City Council approved a final $1 million offer from Wood River Farm Investments LLC