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YWCA Honors Women of Distinction at Annual Gala

3 months 1 week ago
GODFREY - The YWCA’s 11 Women of Distinction were honored with a gala to celebrate their accomplishments in the community. On Thursday, March 12, 2026, the women, their loved ones, and community members gathered at Lewis and Clark Community College for the event. This year’s honorees included Lynne Burnett , Tomeika Carter , Barb Erwin , Mary Jason , Carol Morris , Debbie Sheary , Dr. Tandra Taylor , Dr. Tracy Webster-Cooley , Kathleen Wilson , Beverly

Fire damages upper floors at Tower Grove Manor

3 months 1 week ago
Two people are taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation after a fire at a high-rise apartment complex for seniors in South St. Louis. Flames were seen bursting through an eighth-floor window of Tower Grove Manor on Friday morning, forcing residents to shelter in place.
Chad Mira

SIUE Police Charge Bethalto Man In Domestic Battery Case

3 months 1 week ago
BETHALTO – A Bethalto resident faces multiple charges after allegedly lying to police officers after a reported domestic battery. Joseph A. Yancey, 37, of Bethalto, was charged on Feb. 27, 2026 with one count each of aggravated domestic battery (a Class 2 felony), obstructing justice (a Class 4 felony), and domestic battery (a Class A misdemeanor). Yancey is accused of knowingly committing an act of domestic battery against a family or household member on Feb. 25, 2026, causing great

BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of The Month For MELHS: Bishop's Season Reflects Months of Hard Work and Team Focus

3 months 1 week ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Brady Bishop’s season at Metro East Lutheran included standout scoring in many games and a recent honor that his athletic director said reflected months of work with his teammates. Bishop, a Metro East Lutheran player, was recently named to the Gateway Metro all-conference boys first-team squad, and Metro East Lutheran High athletic director Jason Batty said that was a tremendous honor. Bishop’s season included a 24-point game against rival Maryville Christian on Feb.

Comptroller Candidate Holly Kim Shares Philosophy Ahead of Primary

3 months 1 week ago
ILLINOIS - As the race to the Illinois primary heats up, comptroller candidate Holly Kim shared more about her philosophy that it’s important to help the working class. The primary is scheduled for March 17, 2026, and Kim (D) is eager to use her background as a village trustee, township trustee, and county treasurer in the comptroller’s role. She explained that she is interested in helping the working class because she has experienced hardship herself, and she encourages Illinois

Attorney General Raoul Seeks Court Order To Stop The Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs

3 months 1 week ago
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 24 states, asked the U.S. Court of International Trade to rule in the states’ favor and block implementation of President Trump’s latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. Raoul and the coalition filed a lawsuit challenging the tariffs earlier this month. “Despite our clear and decisive Supreme Court win in our first illegal tariffs lawsuit,

Roblox Rolls Out AI-Powered Real-Time Rephrasing Of Profanity Within Chat

3 months 1 week ago
The power of the latest generation of AI systems is such that previously impractical applications are not just possible, but scalable. For example, moving beyond basic early AI text translation tools, it is now possible to use live translation to communicate in another language in real time. For many people that will be a real […]
Glyn Moody

Lewis and Clark Offering $750,000 in Scholarships for 2026-2027

3 months 1 week ago
GODREY – The scholarship application deadline for the 2026-2027 academic year at Lewis and Clark Community College is fast approaching. “With nearly 250 scholarships totaling about $750,000, Lewis and Clark is committed to ensuring that students have the tools to navigate their educational journey,” said Debby Edelman, Director of Development for the Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation. Nearly half of the awards cover full tuition and fees, removing financial