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Community Lenten Services to Raise Money for Local Nonprofits
ALTON - Alton Area Church Women United will host their annual community Lenten services while giving back to local nonprofits. Starting on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, and continuing through Good Friday on April 3, 2026, community members are invited to attend 30-minute Lenten services every Wednesday afternoon. All offerings that are collected during services will be given to Oasis Women’s Center and Crisis Food Center. “We want to have a big crowd, because all the money that’
Juvenile Charged in Connection With Fatal Shooting Of Shannon O'Brien In Ferguson
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - A 17-year-old male was arrested Sunday and remanded to the custody of the St. Louis County Family Court in connection with the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Shannon O’Brien, whose death is under investigation after officers responded to reports of shots fired in Ferguson, Missouri, police said. O'Brien had family ties to Edwardsville and also previously attended EHS. The 17-year-old suspect was arrested Feb. 1, 2026, on allegations of second-degree murder, armed criminal
States that once led in child vaccination fall as they expand exemptions
States that were leaders in childhood vaccination before the pandemic are among those losing ground as exemptions and unfounded skepticism take hold, encouraged by the Trump administration’s stance under U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Expanded exemptions for parents are likely to drop both Mississippi and West Virginia from the top […]
Lane Closures On I-64 In St. Clair County Announced
O’FALLON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane closures on eastbound and westbound Interstate 64 between Illinois 157 and Highway 50 beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9. Traffic will be reduced to two lanes in each direction. If required, nighttime lane closures will occur during the following times: Eastbound I-64 : 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Westbound I-64 : 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. The closures are necessary to perform pavement and bridge work and are expected t
John Mellencamp shows support for Bad Bunny: ‘His halftime show was great’
John Mellencamp has thrown his support behind Bad Bunny following the Latin superstar’s Super Bowl halftime show.During his appearance on Real Time With Bill Maher Friday, John talked about how he was forced…
Wesley Bell secures endorsement of Congressional Black Caucus
Bell, former St. Louis County prosecuting attorney, is seeking reelection in a race pitting him against Cori Bush, who he defeated in the 2024 Democratic primary
As Housing Costs Continue to Soar, Duckworth Convenes Metro East Housing Authorities to Discuss Solutions
ALTON — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today met with local housing authorities, municipal leaders and service providers to discuss the ongoing housing affordability crisis and how to expand stable, affordable housing opportunities. As the cost of housing continues to consistently faster than the rate of wages, Duckworth underscored the urgent need to address issues preventing homes from being built and ensuring the homes we do build meet the needs of Veterans, the disability community
FEMA slow-walks tornado relief but moved swiftly to fund county’s police boat
UPDATE: Suspect Charged for Teen’s Death in Gravois Park
An 18-year-old male suspect was arrested for this incident on February 6, 2026.
The post UPDATE: Suspect Charged for Teen’s Death in Gravois Park appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Missouri officials warn residents as growing cryptocurrency scams continue
A growing number of scams involving cryptocurrency has forced the Missouri State Highway Patrol to send a warning out to residents.
Gov. Pritzker Highlights Expansion of STAR Bond Program
BELLEVILLE – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), and local leaders to highlight the expansion of the Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) bond program to communities statewide. The program is designed to support economic growth with financing options to develop and revitalize communities through major tourism, entertainment, retail, and destination-based projects in STAR bond districts.
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Section 230 Turns 30; Both Parties Want It Gone—For Contradictory Reasons
Here’s what’s strange about Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the law that made the open internet possible: Both sides of the traditional political spectrum hate it. But for opposite reasons. That, alone, should highlight that something is wrong in their analysis. Republicans hate it because they say it lets websites censor conservative speech. […]
Trenton Hollaway and Ava Cherry receive January Service Above Self awards from Riverbend East Rotary Club.
ROXANA - The Riverbend East Rotary Club has recognized Roxana High School students Trenton Hollaway and Ava Cherry as its January Service Above Self award winners, highlighting their service. The recognition took place in connection with the Riverbend East Rotary Club. Club President Mark Smith presented certificates to Hollaway and Cherry.
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America’s Central Port Eyes Growth With 2050 Master Plan
This article originally comes from the Waterways Journal from December 2025, page 48. Late last year, America’s Central Port (ACP) in Granite City, Ill., north of St. Louis, released its 2050 Master Plan, a compilation of 60 projects the port hopes to undertake in the next 20 years, with a total estimated cost of $355.6 million. For towboat and barge […]
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Trump shuts out Democratic governors from traditional White House gatherings
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump decided to exclude Democratic governors from a traditional annual meeting at the White House and to disinvite several others from a black-tie dinner, according to the White House, the governors and the National Governors Association. The National Governors Association organizes the bipartisan winter gathering that usually includes a working meeting […]
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