Today's Weather: High 87, low 68. Mostly sunny with some clouds today. It's humid with a gentle east wind around 5 mph. The feels like temperature could get close to 98 degrees at the warmest point this afternoon, so dress comfortably and stay hydrated. Allergy index shows moderate ragweed pollen levels, so allergy sufferers should be prepared. Mold, grass, and tree pollen are all low, and air quality is good. Tomorrow's outlook: High near 93, low 70. Expect mostly sunny skies with hot and humid conditions under a mostly clear sky at night. The heat will pick up, so take it easy if you plan to be outdoors. The UV index will be very high, so don't forget sunscreen. For the latest updates, visit https://riverbender.com/weather .
As conservative lawmakers work to restrict online access to abortion medication, a new report shows how popular it has become for women who live in states that have outlawed abortion. Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin led a team that analyzed 15 months of prescription data from Aid Access, one of the largest […]
The winner of the St. Jude Dream Home, valued at $650,000, will be drawn Thursday morning, with all of the $1.75 million raised from ticket sales being donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
If you actually pay attention you might notice the right wing’s pearl-clutching over China is neither effective nor consistent. The GOP, for years, made a giant stink about China’s Huawei network gear being a massive national security threat, and pushed through legislation to tear the inexpensive gear out of U.S. networks. Then just… forgot to […]
The Alton Community School District 11 in Alton, Ill. is returning to school with a focus on wellness and professional development for both students and staff, with new programs and initiatives to ensure a supportive and valued environment for all.
Missouri lawmakers probably didn’t think as the summer began that they’d likely return in the fall to redraw the state’s eight congressional districts. The push from President Donald Trump could have huge consequences for Missouri politics.
Summertime may almost be over, but for teachers like Audra Day, the work has been nonstop. Day is a kindergarten teacher at Hillsboro Primary School during the academic year, but has spent her break as a summer school teacher and mentor while also preparing for the upcoming school year. She said one of the misconceptions […]
ST. LOUIS - Thursday is set to be mild, the typical norm for mid-August, before the heat returns on Friday. We do get a bit of a break from the thicker humidity Thursday afternoon now that the weather is driven by a zone of high pressure in the Great Lakes, which is aiding in a [...]
Eagles founding member Bernie Leadon has debuted a video for his latest single, "Too Many Memories," which is his first solo single in over 21 years.The clip uses old photos to…