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A monthly open mic dedicated to cultivating connectivity and mutual support within the St. Louis poetry community. We’ll be holding it down every last Wednesday of the month at The […]

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CBS News runs the following headline today: Americans need an extra $11,400 today just to afford the basics This is hardly news. Every month Republicans release a report telling us how much inflation is costing the average family—without, of course, bothering to tell us how much the average family's income has gone up. And sneaky ...continue reading "CBS News recycles crude Republican propaganda"

The victim died at the scene of the crash.

A proposal to give the Alton riverfront new life is unveiled. The plan calls for tying all the city’s parks into one national park. The proposed Great Rivers National Park could transform the region’s crown jewel – the Mississippi River.

One Republican lawmaker wants to block Palestinian refugees fleeing Gaza from coming to Missouri, but Governor Mike Parson is pushing back.

The future of Princeton's Red Covered Bridge — believed to be one of only five 19th century covered bridges left in Illinois — is uncertain.

Police said 16-year-old Markel Staples, the front-seat passenger, died after being shot in the head. A 17-year-old was shot and injured.

The attempted carjacking happened around 3:15 a.m. in the 4200 block of Beck Avenue.

During negotiations over the debt ceiling, Republicans agreed to a topline budget number for the upcoming fiscal year of $1.59 trillion. Within a few weeks, however, the House Freedom Caucus was back to demanding a lower budget number with a peculiar level of precision: $1.471 trillion. In the end, it was this number that prevented ...continue reading "Freedom Caucus caves in on spending"

Ryan D. Martin is accused of vandalizing the home and later slashing the tires on a family car.

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced an Alton man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison for disseminating child pornography. The Attorney General’s office prosecuted Christopher L. Page, 37, of Alton, Illinois, who was sentenced by Madison County Circuit Court Judge Neil Schroeder after pleading guilty to four counts of dissemination of child pornography, all Class X felonies. Page was sentenced to 32 years in prison and will remain in custody pending his transfer to the Illinois Department of Corrections. “My office’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force works tirelessly to identify predators who share heinous images and videos of children online,” Raoul said. “My office will continue to partner with local law enforcement agencies to hold these perpetrators accountable, and to protect children in the Metro East and across Illinois.” The case is part of Attorney General Raoul’s work to investigate and

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GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting the community to enjoy the beauty of the season with a free walk through a quarter-mile lighted holiday trail on the Godfrey Campus. “Hiking Through the Holidays” is in its second year, with even more lights this season and special activities on Saturday nights: Saturday, Dec. 2 – Free Kids Holiday Craft Saturday, Dec. 9 – Holiday Carolers Saturday, Dec. 16 - Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit The college’s mascot, Blazer the Newfie, will make appearances on Dec. 1, 8 and 15. “It’s definitely a must-do this holiday season,” said Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Coordinator Debbie Witsken on behalf of the team members who bring the magic to the display each year. “Come down, walk the lighted trail, enjoy hot chocolate, vote for your favorite decorated tree, and find L&C’s elves – Lewis and Clark – hiding along the way. It’s fun for

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