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Fewer than 20% of the 140 electric buses promised to St. Louis-area districts are in operation including 60 for St. Louis Public Schools.

Plans call for turning the campus into a “center for technology, energy innovation, advanced manufacturing, office and research activity.”

"We're gonna be dropping 40 to 50 degrees Sunday into Sunday night," said a meteorologist for the National Weather Service.

GRANITE CITY, Ill. - An adult woman and a juvenile suffered serious injuries early Saturday morning after being attacked by two dogs in Granite City, Ill. The attack occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. in the 2100 block of Monroe Street. Officers with the Granite City Police Department responded to the residence following reports of a [...]

The St. Louis Billikens are back in action for an A-10 Conference Tournament semifinals matchup against the Dayton Flyers.

A math holiday built around an infinite, never-ending number sounds like a joke—until you realize it’s one of the most widely recognized “unofficial” celebrations in the world. Pi Day, celebrated on March 14, looks playful on the surface. People eat pie, wear circle-themed shirts, and trade “pi” jokes. But the story behind it is also a story about how a classroom idea can spread into pop culture, how a simple date can turn into a symbol, and how math can fee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined her Senate Democratic colleagues in demanding Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. take immediate action to protect Americans’ uninterrupted access to comprehensive family planning and services by awarding a one-year full funding extension for all current Title X grantees. The Senators’ letter, led by Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Patty Murray (D-WA), Angus King (I-ME), comes after the Trump Administratio

GODFREY – For Lewis and Clark Community College Alumna Destini Lednicky, making the decision to attend L&C was a turning point. What began as a local and affordable option quickly became the place where she built the confidence and support system that has been an integral part of getting her to where she is today in her career. “I just really appreciated Lewis and Clark for giving me the confidence to be able to go on to a four-year university,” Lednicky said. “I

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today hosted a celebration to commemorate Women’s History Month and pay tribute to the enduring impact of women in shaping history and benefitting society. The event, held in the Illinois Room at 555 W. Monroe St. in Chicago, was an opportunity to reflect on the great achievements and ongoing contributions of women leaders in Illinois. The eight honorees included a senior vice president at Old National Bank, the CEO of Feeding America,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As “AI toys” become more and more common, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to launch an investigation into whether Mattel and other toy companies are unfairly and deceptively marketing age-inappropriate toys to parents and putting our youngest children at risk. Earlier this year, artificial intelligence powerhouse Open AI put out an explicit warning that ChatGPT is not meant for

EDWARDSVILLE - The Lincoln Middle School Math Team took first place this week at a regional competition, outpacing dozens of other teams in Madison County. Theo L., Sam P., Grayson W., and Will C. earned first place at the Madison County ROE 41 Jr. Olympiad on Tuesday, according to Edwardsville School District #7. The Lincoln Middle School team competed against 41 teams from across the region. “It was impressive to watch the team jump out to an early lead and then maintain

COLLINSVILLE — Illinois State Police K9 Zeus has received a bullet- and stab-protective vest through a charitable donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides protective gear and other assistance to law enforcement dogs across the United States. The vest for K9 Zeus was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s and embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love - Trained to Serve - Loyal Always.” Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established i

ALTON - Alton Community Unit School District #11 students had the opportunity to write their own books. On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, over 100 students and their families gathered at Alton High School for the annual Young Authors banquet. Kids in kindergarten through eighth grade had the chance to enter the Young Authors program, which encouraged them to write and illustrate their stories. Jody Meggos, the district’s Director of Curriculum, expressed her excitement to share this experience