WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will back off his plans to use National Guard troops in the Democratic-led cities of Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon. The move follows the Supreme Court’s decision last week that found Trump could not deploy guard members to Chicago, ruling that the president did not […]
After getting inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2025, Soundgarden is teasing more activity in the coming year."2025 was super busy!" the "Black Hole Sun" outfit…
ALTON — David Davis, a retired machine adjuster and group leader with 40 years of experience at Olin, was the head grandpa for this year’s Christmas Wonderland at Rock Spring Park. The annual holiday lights display, featuring more than 4 million lights, was held from Nov. 28, 2025, through Dec. 28, 2025. Because of the Grandpa Gang's efforts, visitors were able to see cascading waterfalls, lighted trees, and hundreds of light displays that have become a beloved tradition in
Peter Gabriel is starting the new year with new music.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced he’ll release the new album o/i this year, which is the follow up…
Songs from David Bowie, Iron Maiden, and the Pixies appear on Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Series, Season 5, which is now available via digital outlets.The collection features 14 songs, including tracks from Volume 1…
GRANITE CITY - Granite City Police responded to multiple reports of shots fired on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2025, during celebrations that prompted concerns over public safety. Officers investigated two incidents where individuals were recklessly discharging firearms into the air or ground, leading to the execution of separate search warrants at two residences. As a result of the warrants, several people were taken into custody, and officers confiscated eight firearms along with
The man, whose name has not been released, was shot at about 6:15 p.m. near Rutger Street and Ohio Avenue in The Gate District neighborhood, St. Louis police said.