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St. Louis County Executive Sam Page objected to the Dome board asking state lawmakers to direct more of the county's hotel tax money for the dome and downtown convention center.

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College recently forged a new agreement with University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) that will allow Legal Studies transfer students to earn guaranteed acceptance while saving thousands on tuition during their first two years of college. This 2+2 pathway will allow students who have earned an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Paralegal Studies from LC to transfer to the Legal Studies program at UIS. The agreement establishes a clear pathway,

Lanora Arnold was found guilty in October by a jury of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, burglary, unlawful use of a weapon and tampering evidence.

Airport officials say the planned $2.8 billion consolidation and overhaul of the airport's terminals would be too disruptive for new vendors.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate committee that oversees health care started coalescing around an approach to lower costs for Americans during a Wednesday hearing, though several hurdles lay ahead. Republicans and Democrats on the panel appeared to accept that enhanced tax credits for people who purchase their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act marketplace […]

ALTON - Alton Main Street presents First Fridays, a late night art and shopping experience which spans 20 locations across the Downtown Alton district. This series is held on the First Friday of October, November and December, providing shoppers with an opportunity to check out new shops and galleries and visit familiar favorites to experience art and great specials at each business during special, late night shopping hours. Participants are offering a variety of discounts, refreshments, an

Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley is introducing a bill called the "No Taxes on Healthcare Act," which aims to eliminate taxes on a wide range of healthcare costs.

BRECKENRIDGE HILLS, Mo. – Homicide detectives are investigating Tuesday’s fatal shooting in Breckenridge Hills. According to Breckenridge Hills Police Chief Scott Robinson, the shooting happened before 11:45 a.m. in the 3300 block of Chaucer Avenue. Officers arrived to find a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital, where he [...]

Jimmy Buffett was posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024 in the Musical Excellence category, and even though he passed away in 2023, it turns out he…

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The former mayor formed Oneda (Jones' middle name) Consulting in May, less than a month after losing re-election bid to Mayor Cara Spencer

The campaign to repeal Missouri’s newly gerrymandered congressional map says it will turn in signatures to put the issue on the statewide ballot next week. If enough signatures were collected, the map will be placed on hold until voters decide its fate at the ballot box next year.  “This unprecedented show of grassroots power signals […]

Two of St. Louis’ biggest sports teams are teaming up with Schnucks and The Salvation Army this week to raise money for families in need during the holiday season. Staff and former players from the St. Louis Blues and St. Louis Cardinals will volunteer as bell ringers at local Schnucks stores, with all funds benefiting The Salvation Army of Greater St. Louis.

First, let’s dispense with the theater: the question of whether DOGE “still exists” as a formal entity completely misses the point. The always-misleadingly-named “Department of Government Efficiency” was never really about efficiency. It was Elon Musk’s excuse to gain access to the federal government’s fundamental systems and wreak havoc, Twitter-style—smashing anything that got in his […]

EDWARDSVILLE – An Alton man faces a felony for his latest DUI offense after he reportedly drove under the influence of drugs and alcohol in Edwardsville. Shawn O. Bell, 42, of Alton, was charged with a Class 4 felony count of aggravated driving under the influence and a Class A misdemeanor count of driving while license is revoked. Bell allegedly drove a Hyundai Tiburon on New Poag Road in Edwardsville while under the combined influence of alcohol and or other drugs or intoxicating compounds

One councilman said County Executive Sam Page doesn't have the power to veto budget legislation from the council. Page disagrees.

East Peoria's emergency alert system, CodeRED, was breached by a cybercriminal group, potentially exposing customer data such as name, address, email address, phone numbers and passwords, prompting the city to encourage residents to change their passwords immediately.

Metro Transit had previously expected to start using the system in tandem with security turnstiles being installed at the end of next month.

ALTON - The 36th annual ABOB Olde Alton Arts and Craft Fair invites the community to shop and support music students in Alton Community Unit School District #11. On Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, and Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, The Alton Band and Orchestra Builders (ABOB) will host the fair at Alton High School. Shoppers can enjoy handmade items and gifts from vendors across the Midwest, and proceeds from the fair will benefit the district’s music program. “It’s just an incredible

WOOD RIVER — On Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, the Wood River Police Department’s Telecommunications Center faced a challenging day managing multiple critical incidents simultaneously, including a serious morning crash on Illinois 143 and a major house fire in Roxana . The dispatch center, which serves the communities of Bethalto, Roxana, South Roxana, Hartford, Wood River, and East Alton, is staffed by 10 individuals and led by Joe Petrokovich. Police Chief Brad Wells praised the telecommunication

Two Missouri lawmakers have pre-filed bills that aim to classify abortion as a murder offense.