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Website for Missouri employees could be shut down for weeks after hack attempt
The attack centered on 47 accounts out of more than 50,000 state workers
Making Their Mark: Works from the Shah Garg Collection
For this exhibition, the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum spotlights more than 50 works from the Shah Garg Collection, which is committed to amplifying the voices and visions of women […]
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Two data centers eye open land in Foristell, at edge of St. Charles County
Proposed federal cuts threaten nursing programs and research funding for Missouri
Nearly $7 million that supports nursing education and research in Missouri is at risk under federal proposals to eliminate key Title VIII workforce programs. The U.S. House Appropriations committee, responsible for regulating government expenditures, proposed in September to eliminate the National Institute of Nursing Research and all Nursing Workforce Development programs, except the Nurse Corps. […]
Community Rallies for Family After West Alton Tragedy
WEST ALTON - Sallie Mottley and her children are seeking community support following the sudden death of her husband, Ronald Mottley, who was found deceased after a car accident in West Alton, Mo., on Missouri Highway 367 on Dec. 26, 2025. The accident occurred when their family vehicle went off the road, flipped upside down, and landed in a line of trees. Authorities believe Ronald may have suffered a massive heart attack, which caused him to lose control of the vehicle. Fortunately,
Freestanding birth centers are closing as maternity care gaps grow across the nation
Dr. Heather Skanes opened Alabama’s first freestanding birth center in 2022 in her hometown of Birmingham. Skanes, an OB-GYN, wanted to improve access to maternal health care in a state that’s long had one of the nation’s highest rates of maternal and infant mortality. Those rates are especially high among Black women and infants. Skanes’ […]
Domestic Battery Charge Filed Against Felon In Jersey County
JERSEYVILLE – A recent alleged domestic violence incident has resulted in a new felony charge against an area man with a violent criminal past. David A. Depper, 39, listed as homeless out of Kane, was charged on Jan. 2, 2026 with one count of domestic battery, a Class 4 felony. Depper allegedly committed an act of domestic battery and caused bodily harm to a household or family member on Dec. 31, 2025. Charging documents note Depper had previously been convicted of domestic battery in
Pierce Lane To Close Temporarily For Water Main Upgrade In Godfrey
GODFREY - Godfrey officials announced that Pierce Lane will be temporarily closed to through traffic starting Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, to allow Illinois American Water and its subcontractor, Loellke Plumbing, to retire an old water main line and complete related improvements. The closure will affect the section of Pierce Lane between Surrey Court and West Delmar and is expected to last one week, reopening by Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. The closure zone will begin just south of Surrey Court and extend
Peter Gabriel releases first single from upcoming album ‘o/i’
Peter Gabriel has dropped his first new song of the new year.The rocker released "Been Undone," the lead single off his upcoming album o/i, the follow up to 2023’s i/o.As he did…
STL Malls with Good Toddler Playgrounds
SUV Crashes Into Wood River Home Causing Damage
WOOD RIVER — The Wood River Fire Department responded Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, to the 800 block of State Street after an SUV ran off the road and struck a house. Firefighters arriving on the scene found the SUV had collided with the corner of the home, causing damage. Alton Memorial Ambulance personnel treated the driver at the location. It remains unclear whether anyone was inside the house at the time of the accident. The Wood River Police Department is currently investigating the
Charles Houska: Master of Play
Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, […]
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any fun daytrips across the river on the green bus?
On This Day, Jan. 5, 1976: Bob Dylan releases his 17th studio album, ‘Desire’
On This Day Jan. 5, 1976…Fifty years ago, Bob Dylan released his 17th studio album, Desire, which went to #1 on the Billboard chart, and remained there for five weeks.The…
will i pass safety and emissions if my TPMS light is on
Overturned truck causes traffic backup on I-70 near Stan Musial Bridge
An overturned tractor-trailer temporarily closed the ramp from eastbound Interstate 70 to the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge and the express lanes Monday morning.
This Day in History on January 5: Construction Begins on Golden Gate Bridge
January 5th has long been a date marked by remarkable events that have shaped the course of history across the globe. One of the most impactful global events to occur on January 5th was in 1933, when construction began on the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. This monumental engineering feat not only connected the city to Marin County but also became a symbol of American ingenuity and perseverance during the Great Depression. The bridge’s construction was a massive
City violent crime at a 6 decade low
Suspect injured in early morning break-in at St. Louis Public Library
One suspect was injured after attempting to break into a St. Louis Public Library branch early Monday morning, and an investigation is ongoing.
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