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GRANITE CITY - Six Mile Regional Library District has a busy summer ahead. The library, with two locations in Granite City, will host their annual Summer Reading Program for kids throughout June and July. Executive Director Tina Hubert explained that the library aims to engage the community and help people access services and resources. “It’s the reason we’re here,” she said. “We’re here for the community, so we try to find programs, services and resources that benefit our community members. That’s the whole reason why we’re here.” The Summer Reading Program will run at 2 p.m. on Fridays for kids to enjoy. All Friday programs will be held at The Mill in Granite City. These events are completely free and sponsored by the Friends of the Library. To kick off the Summer Reading Program, “Will Stuck: Pigment of Your Imagination” combines art, color, science and songs on June 6, 2025. On June 13, “Storm Science”

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McGrath & Associates has been named the 2025 General Contractor of the Year Award by the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) Midwest Council. McGrath won this award in the 65 to 200 million dollar revenue category. McGrath has won this award three times in the last six years. ASA-member subcontractors voted on general contractors based on […]

Bryan Adams and Def Leppard are set to headline BBC Radio 2 in the Park, a three-day festival taking place Sept. 5-7 at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, England.Adams is set to play…

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WRIGHT CITY — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on an Interstate 70 service road about 7 p.m. Monday.

Dr. Subhas “Karan” Venayagamoorthy has been named the inaugural Kummer Endowed Chair of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He will begin his duties in August. Venayagamoorthy comes to S&T from Colorado State University (CSU), where he has served on the faculty since 2008 and is currently the Borland […]

When summer hits its peak, so does poor air quality. Rising temperatures and transportation-related emissions can combine to create dangerous... Read More

The Sheriff's Office says several victims have described the same two suspects, who have stolen jewelry and other valuables.

The victim, Joseph Brown of St. Louis, was taken to a hospital May 25 and died Saturday night. He died from blunt force trauma to his head, police said.

Bradley Lund, 8, of Springfield, died Monday morning at a hospital.

The incident took place in January 2024 at Drury Plaza Hotel near the Gateway Arch.

A century-old Statue of Liberty replica has called the St. Louis region - specifically Sauget, Illinois - home for nearly two years. But unlike the original in New York, the statue in Sauget currently does not stand tall.

A unanimous decision will allow a controversial Utah oil project to go forward, while easing climate review standards for future major energy projects.

Craving a sweet summer treat? Food writers at LoveFood.com crowned one St. Louis-based ice cream shop as the best in Missouri.

ALTON - There will be several open meetings this summer to help people navigate their Medicaid and Medicare benefits. At 6 p.m. on June 25, July 30, and Aug. 27, 2025, community members can come to the RiverBender.com Building at 200 W. 3rd Street in Alton to learn about Medicaid and Medicare. Jamie Goble with Medicare Insurance Techs will talk about how she can guide you through the process of applying and accessing your benefits. “It’s just important to me that get that type of help and they’re not left alone,” Goble said. “There’s somebody fighting for them, too.” As a broker, Goble works one-on-one with clients. She sits down with them and goes through their doctors, prescriptions and health conditions to figure out what plan is best for them. She often advocates for her clients to make sure their medical care is covered. She will talk directly with doctors’ offices or claims departments if necessary to ensure her clients

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The fatal shooting of Caleb Matlock, 21, of North County, may have been tied to some type of road rage incident, police said.

Support us on Patreon » We’ve got a cross-post episode for you this week, courtesy of the Tech Policy Podcast by TechFreedom, hosted by Corbin Barthold. Both TechFreedom and The Copia Institute submitted comments on the FTC’s inquiry into social media censorship, Corbin invited Mike and TechFreedom’s Santana Boulton for a discussion all about what’s going […]

Foo Fighters have added another date to their 2025 live schedule.Dave Grohl and company will headline the upcoming Corona Capital festival in Mexico City, taking place Nov. 14-16.The bill also…

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A 13-year-old girl was killed when the all-terrain vehicle she was driving crashed about 12:40 p.m. Monday.

by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]