Major League Baseball has assured Missouri Senator Josh Hawley that San Francisco Giants players who wrote Bible verses on Pride Night-themed caps will not be punished, following pressure from lawmakers, including Hawley and Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway over what they called a threat to players' religious freedom.
Rookies JJ Wetherholt and Nathan Church each had two hits, sparking the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.
ALTON – An ongoing effort to add restrooms to Hellrung Park in Alton faces another delay. Committee of the Whole members voted 5-1 to lay over a resolution approving the allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the city’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Alderman Michael Velloff moved to lay the item over without further comment. After being laid over at the committee’s previous meeting on June 8, 2026, the item is now set for reconsideration on July 6, 2026
An O'Fallon, Missouri man is facing multiple charges after police said he detonated a homemade explosive device in a neighborhood near police officers, kids, and other residents.
WOOD RIVER — State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) is proud to announce a $100,000 state grant to assist Madison County with the acquisition of a new facility that will support operations of the Madison County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB). "Supporting our 911 system and emergency communications network is one of the most important investments we can make in public safety," said Senator Harriss. "This grant will help Madison County continue providing dependable emergency
New political commercials are dropping this week in Missouri as the campaign for proposed constitutional Amendment 5 heats up. The amendment, appearing on the August ballot, asks voters whether to phase out the state's income tax by replacing it with other forms of revenue.
ALTON - Elijah Heru has signed to attend Blackburn College, where he will compete for the school’s Division III track and field team and major in business management. “It was a perfect fit for me athletically and academically,” he said after his signing. Heru, who was named Most Improved on Marquette’s track and field team as a junior, brings versatility to Blackburn’s program. This past season, he competed in sprints, sprint relays, and the high jump for Marquette
Fireworks season is underway in Missouri, with sellers reporting strong business for America's 250th birthday celebration, but police and fire officials are reminding residents about safety following a shooting incident on June 14 in North St. Louis.