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In Larry Sanger’s recent failed attempt to start a “WikiProject Intellectual Diversity”, he tried to recruit his followers to help him change Wikipedia’s rules around representation of viewpoints, religions, parties, and nationalities (a version of his earlier “Nine Theses”). The draft WikiProject was not itself a bannable offense, but his approach broke rules that were […]

Sharon Osbourne attended Metallica's show in London Sunday on the one-year anniversary of the Back to the Beginning concert.Back to the Beginning, which took place on July 5, 2025, marked…

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Cuts made to the state budget could be restored if the economy improves

Police spokeswoman Vera Clay said the men were in an altercation before the shooting. She said police have made no arrests.

WOOD RIVER - The City of Wood River and the Wood River Business Alliance said their first Fourth of July celebration drew a strong turnout Friday, July 3, 2026, at Belk Park, where residents and visitors gathered for live music, food, activities and a drone show marking America’s 250th. “What a celebration,” the Wood River Business Alliance's Executive Director Kristen Burns said following the event, describing a day “filled with laughter, memories, and hometown

WASHINGTON — The prime time for ticks is here in the United States, and after an especially active start to the season, experts are urging the public to stay alert and take preventive measures.  Monthly emergency department visits for tick bites in April spiked to their highest level since 2017 and continued to remain high […]

The lawsuit is the latest complaint from tenants of Victor Alston and Sid Chakraverty, who operate over 1,000 apartment units despite years of complaints and a federal fraud indictment.

An Alton man will spend decades in state prison for ordering a gang-related shooting that resulted in the death of an innocent teenager.

EDWARDSVILLE - An Alton man described by prosecutors as the “shot-caller” in the 2024 fatal shooting of 13-year-old Ra’Niya Steward was sentenced Monday to 50 years in prison in Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville. Keith A. Sanders, 26, was sentenced by Associate Judge Neil Schroeder after a January trial in which he was found guilty of one count of first-degree murder and two counts of contributing to the criminal delinquency of a minor. Before the sentence hearing

A new book documenting the history of Black Sabbath has been announced.The Masters of Reality - Why Black Sabbath Matter is described as the first-ever official Black Sabbath book and…

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ASIA is back with new music.The band, which features original member Geoffrey Downes, along with musicians Virgil Donati, John Mitchell and Harry Whitley, will release Indigo on Nov. 6.Indigo is the…

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Metro riders are seeing big changes to stations across the city Monday.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS/CASEYVILLE - At approximately 1:10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Fairview Fire Department responded to a report of smoke coming from the attic of a residence in the 9600 block of Ridge Heights Road, where firefighters found flames near the roofline and quickly contained the fire to the roof and attic, according to the Fairview Caseyville Township Fire Protection District. The first emergency unit arrived within four minutes of dispatch and discovered active

A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge signed an arrest warrant for a Hazelwood man accused of breaking into several cars, including a police officer’s vehicle, and stealing items within.

Europe Night Club, at 710 N. 15th St., received notice in February that the business was facing a protest against its 3 a.m. liquor license permit.