BETHALTO - Several area military veterans gathered Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Bethalto to raise awareness about veteran suicide, walking about 4 miles as part of an effort they said is aimed at honoring those who served and drawing attention to a daily death toll they want to reduce. Dustin Dixon of Lakeside Warriors of Missouri and Illinois teamed up with Brad Lafield in support of GWOT100, Nick Neidlinger of American Flag Mother Ruckers, and veterans Elliott Ferguson and Jordan Graham. Veteran
U.S. Rep. Bob Onder said it’s possible that lawmakers may not come up with an agreement to keep the federal government fully open past Friday.
While lawmakers passed a number of appropriations bills, they held off on passing a measure funding the Department of Homeland Security, which could disrupt the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Transportation Safety Administration.
Democrats have demanded that the Homeland Security funding bill include guardrails, especially after ICE and Border Patrol’s actions in Minnesota drew nationwide outrage. On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, Onder acknowledged that he was “disturbed” by what went on in Minneapolis and other places around the country. But he also criticized states that allow sanctuary cities which limit cooperation with federal immigration officials.
The person killed in a shooting at a Starbucks drive-through was a figure skating coach and a key leader at multiple acclaimed restaurants in St. Louis.
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S LEGENDARY MUSICAL REVITALIZED: Plays the Fabulous Fox Feb. 18-March 1 Cameron Mackintosh and LW Entertainment (formerly The Really Useful Group) have announced the complete casting for the St. Louis engagement of their new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, coming to The Fabulous Fox February 18 […]
Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes are paying tribute to the Grateful Dead with their brand-new kit.The team has just debuted a new secondary jersey, which is purple and blue…
GRANITE CITY – Two Granite City men face felony charges after a rifle was allegedly tossed from a vehicle window during a 100 mph police chase. Brandon P. Rogozinsky, 33, and Christopher L. Marcum, 49, both of Granite City, were charged on Feb. 5, 2026 with one count each of unlawful possession of a stolen firearm (both Class 2 felonies) and felon in possession of a weapon (both Class 3 felonies). Rogozinsky was additionally charged with one count of aggravated fleeing or attempting to
GODFREY/WOOD RIVER - Community members have multiple fun opportunities to support the Alton Symphony Orchestra while enjoying live music. From 6–8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, Rustic Roots in Wood River will host ASO’s biggest fundraiser, “Sips and Strings.” Attendees can shop local vendors and enjoy wine tastings while listening to the ASO string quartet. At 3 p.m. on Feb. 28, the full orchestra will perform its spring concert at Hatheway Hall on the Lewis and Clar
Five retail shops in southeast Missouri are now facing lawsuits over what the attorney general call illegal gambling operations involving "unregulated" slot machines.
County Executive Page Details Service Reductions Due to Council’s Budget Cuts – On Wednesday Feb/ 11, Saint Louis County Executive Sam Page outlined initial service reductions affecting residents due to the\budget cuts made by the County Council. “Let’s be clear. These are not cuts my office wanted to make,” said Dr. Page. “St. Louis County […]
It’s another Weigh-In Wednesday during Fresh Start for Fat Ass, so let’s hear it.Where did you start?Where are you trying to get to?Where are you at today?And what steps are…
UPDATE: The 17-year-old arrested for this incident has been certified to stand trial as an adult. The case was presented to the St. Louis City Circuit Attorney’s Office who elected to charge the teen with Murder 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action on February 10, 2026. UPDATE: A 17-year-old has been taken into custody and […]
U.S. jobs increased by 130,000 in January, buoyed by hires in health care, social assistance and construction. But in another sign of anemic hiring last year, estimates for 2025 were revised down by more than a million jobs to a level of low growth rarely seen outside of recessions. The revisions show the United States […]
WASHINGTON — Democratic members of Congress said Wednesday the Trump administration was using the “authoritarian playbook” when it tried to secure a grand jury indictment against them for releasing a video that reminded members of the military and intelligence communities they can refuse illegal orders. Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin said […]