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U.S. News and World Report has chosen the best places to live in the U.S., and a city in Wisconsin beat out all others, according to rankings released Tuesday.

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — A St. Louis man is in the Bay County Jail Tuesday facing child sex charges. According to a news release by the Panama City Beach Police Department, Aldin Saric, 23, was in town for work. He allegedly met a girl on Snapchat, figured out where she and her family [...]

ULLIN – The Illinois State Police arrested 42-year-old Samuel L. Lewis from Cairo, IL, on charges approved by the Alexander County State’s Attorney’s Office (ACSO) for First Degree Murder (Class X Felony). On May 9, 2023, at approximately 11:58 p.m., the Illinois State Police (ISP), Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 7 was requested by the Cairo Police Department to investigate a shooting which occurred on the 2400 block of Sycamore Street in Cairo, IL. Lafayette D. Woods, a 34-year-old male from Cairo, IL, was pronounced deceased as a result of the shooting. On May 16, 2023, following a thorough investigation, Samuel Lewis was arrested on First Degree Murder charges by ISP DCI Zone 7, with the assistance of the Alexander County Sheriff’s Department, and the Cairo Police Department. Lewis is currently in custody at the Tri-County Detention Center in Pulaski County on a $2,000,000 bond warrant. If you have any information on the events that

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There’s been a lot of talk lately about the role of AI and copyright, with much of it focused on fretting by various copyright maximalists about how things created by AI need more copyright or how AI systems are violating the copyright of artists, both of which seem to be fairly questionable claims at best. […]

The order would have given Wesley Bell the full powers of the Circuit Attorney's Office, but no judge had signed it when Kim Gardner resigned.

A business dispute has halted plans for a proposed entertainment center featuring the iconic Carl's Drive-In, a go-kart track and other rides in St. Charles County.

The day after St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner resigned, Missouri Attorney General Andrew dismissed his office's lawsuit that attempted to force her from office.

For the past couple of years, Jason Bockman and Nathan Wright would do two things while working late nights at World's Fair Donuts: bake to ready innumerable doughnuts for the shop's storefront and delivery business, and marvel at just how many people passed through the Shaw-Vandeventer intersection in the middle of the night. For them, the graveyard shift was par for the course.

Following Kim Gardner's resignation, the state has filed a voluntary dismissal without prejudice of the case seeking to remove her from office.

Queen’s Brian May and Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi had a chance to hang out together this week, but it looks like it may have been more than just a social call. “Joy ! A rare…

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has dropped his quo warranto lawsuit against Kim Gardner, one day after she resigned from duties as the St. Louis Circuit Attorney.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Access to abortion is essentially locked down in Illinois. But Democrats are looking for ways to further protect the practice and its availability, including to outsiders who potentially face home-state penalties for seeking treatment here. Legislation approved by both houses of the General Assembly include requiring Illinois insurers to cover abortion-inducing [...]

Owner of The Roughneck Grooming & Beard, Brad Jackson, says it’s time for a change, which includes closing his brick and mortar shop, at 7282 Manchester Road, after this weekend. Hey, Maplewood! After 7 amazing years, we’re making the hard decision to evolve and close The Roughneck Grooming & Beard Store in downtown Maplewood. This […]

GRAFTON - Aerie's Resort is proud to announce that they are now offering online bookings for all of their attractions. This exciting news means that families looking for summer fun can easily plan their visit to the Midwest's best resort with just a few clicks of a button. Aerie’s opened Illinois’ first Zipline Canopy Tour in 2012, and the Grafton SkyTour aerial lift has been wowing visitors with incredible views since 2019. In the fall of 2022, we opened the first Alpine Coaster in the state, and more exciting attractions are on the way. Now, with the convenience of online booking, guests can reserve their spot at any of these amazing attractions with ease via smartphone, laptop, or any internet-connected device. The online booking process is simple and user-friendly. Customers can easily navigate the Aerie's Resort website and select their desired attraction, date, and time. Once their booking is confirmed, they can sit back and relax, knowing that their adventure at

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CHICAGO – Ameren Illinois’ proposed four-year electric rate hike should be slashed by at least $492 million, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) announced Monday, citing expert testimony it filed. "While a utility has to maintain its system, Ameren should not get a blank check,” CUB Executive Director David Kolata said. "Our expert witnesses combed through Ameren’s rate-hike proposal and cut out the fat, including an excessive profit rate for shareholders. We are hoping other parties will be able to recommend further reductions.” Ameren customers can visit CUBHelpCenter.com to sign a petition to the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) against the proposed increase. On January 20, Ameren Illinois filed for a four-year, $1.3 billion rate hike with the ICC. For a customer who uses about 10,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually (or about 833 kWh a month), the hike would increase Ameren delivery rates by an average of roughly $6.27 a month eac

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GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College held its inaugural State of Trailblazer Nation event Monday, May 15, closing the 2022-2023 academic year on a high note. Sessions were held at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. – the former being an internal event for L&C team members, and the latter for the general community. Both comprised comments from President Ken Trzaska, and leaders from mover teams representing the four key directions (KD) of the college’s strategic plan. "The college first started this journey in early Spring 2021 with an internal survey to team members about what efforts we should start, stop and continue as an institution,” he said. “The outcomes of that initial feedback eventually became these four key directions.” KD1: Expect Enrollment and Retention Improvements KD2: Invest in Program and Curriculum Development KD3: Build a Transparent and Inclusive Campus Culture KD4: Broaden Community and Educational Collaboration

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt is pushing for tax credits for electric vehicle manufacturers as part of the General Assembly’s final revenue package. This will incentivize electric vehicle manufacturing and renewable energy investments in Illinois and will pave the way for significant economic growth and a cleaner, more sustainable future for the state. “Tax credits for electric vehicle and renewable energy manufacturers will result in economic prosperity in our state,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “In addition, this will send a clear message that Illinois is open for a favorable business environment and committed to sustainable innovation.” Senate Bill 2576 would establish tax credits, known as Renewable Energy Vehicle credits, for qualifying electric vehicle and renewable energy manufactures that make substantial investments in capital improvements and maintain a strong workforce. To qualify, businesses must invest a minimum of $500 million

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PONTOON BEACH - As weather heats up and schools begin releasing for the summer, Madison County Transit (MCT) is pleased to once again offer Madison County students ages 18 and under free rides on all MCT public buses with the 2023 MCT Summer Youth Pass. The MCT Summer Youth Pass is valid from Memorial Day to Labor Day and allows students in kindergarten through 12 th grade the opportunity to ride MCT for free all summer long. “For 15 years, the MCT Summer Youth Pass has provided Madison County students with a free and safe way to access summer jobs, classes, community resources, shopping areas, pools, parks, and more.” said MCT Managing Director SJ Morrison. “I want to thank the MCT Board of Trustees for their continued support of this program for our young people.” MCT’s Summer Youth Pass program was created in 2008 to provide affordable transportation access for Madison County youth and their families, and accounts for more than 550,000 boardings o

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