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Josh Hawley minimizes talk of a presidential run. But recent moves and statements have kept him in the national spotlight.

January 3rd and 4th have always been days marked by notable events across the globe. Moving back to the 19th century, January 3, 1868, marked a significant episode in history when the Meiji Restoration officially began in Japan. This political revolution restored practical imperial rule under Emperor Meiji and initiated Japan’s rapid modernization and industrialization. The effects of the Meiji Restoration were far-reaching, propelling Japan onto the world stage as a major economic and

EDWARDSVILLE — Tia and Thomas H. of Edwardsville welcomed the first baby of 2026 at Anderson Hospital on Jan. 1, 2026. Their son, Howard, affectionately known as Howie, was born at 5:19 p.m., weighing 10 pounds and 1 ounce. The hospital announced the birth, referring to the family as the “First Family of 2026.” Anderson Hospital expressed their honor in being part of the family’s special moment.

Duckworth Reacts to Trump’s Actions in Venezuela WASHINGTON, D.C. – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement regarding Trump’s actions in Venezuela: “The American people believed Donald Trump when he promised on the campaign trail that he would get our nation out of foreign wars, but this morning we awoke to another stark reminder that he is—and has always been—a liar who has never cared about keeping hi

GRANITE CITY – Residents of Belleville, Ill., and Columbia, Mo., accused of illegally possessing weapons face felony charges in Madison County. Dominick M. Roberts, 36, of Belleville, was charged on Dec. 18, 2025, with aggravated unlawful possession of weapons, a Class 4 felony. Roberts is accused of knowingly carrying a black SCCY 9mm semi-automatic handgun in his vehicle on Nov. 25, 2025. Charging documents state the weapon was uncased, loaded, and immediately accessible at the time

ALTON - Princess Theater manager James Reilley invited the newspaper carriers for the Alton Evening Telegraph to see the film Old Clothes at the Princess Theater as a special treat on January 1, 1925. Reilley thought seeing child actor Jackie Coogan (the first major Hollywood child star) would make “a fine New Year’s present for the carriers and kindly made the offer.” The carriers were all children themselves (and all boys, as far as I can tell), and there wasn’t

ST. LOUIS - A house fire erupted in the Walnut Park East neighborhood of St. Louis City early Sunday morning. The fire broke out on Arlington Avenue off of Prange Avenue around 1 a.m. It's unclear what caused the fire or if anyone was hurt.

Environmental advocates notched key wins at local and state levels this year — despite the Trump administration’s rollbacks.

ST. LOUIS - A person was struck and killed by a car in St. Louis Saturday evening, according to police reports. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. near the intersection of North Florissant and Herbert. Authorities confirmed that the driver remained at the scene following the collision. No further details have been disclosed by the [...]

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - Two people are dead and four others are injured following a crash in North St. Louis County. The accident occurred around 11 p.m. on Route 367, just south of Chambers Road. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that the crash involved two vehicles—a Chrysler 300 and a Mazda. The driver of [...]

A two-car crash occurred in St. Louis late Saturday night, resulting in one death and two injuries.

ST. LOUIS - It's a cold start with temperatures in the 20s. Skies are still mostly clear. High pressure shifts east by Sunday afternoon so we'll see temperatures climb into the low to mid 40s but an area of thick upper level clouds moves into the region from late morning through the afternoon so this [...]

ST. LOUIS - President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, prompting significant political reactions in Missouri and Illinois. Reaction in the bistate region reflects the sharp divide seen nationwide with Democrats calling this an abuse of power and Republicans defending the president's decision. Following the announcement, several Republican leaders in Missouri [...]