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As AI-generated fake content mars legal cases, states want guardrails
Last spring, Illinois county judge Jeffrey Goffinet noticed something startling: A legal brief filed in his courtroom cited a case that did not exist. Goffinet, an associate judge in Williamson County, looked through two legal research systems and then headed to the courthouse library — a place he hadn’t visited in years — to consult […]
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Judge Blocks DHS From Destroying Evidence From Alex Pretti’s Execution By Federal Officers
First, there’s the lies: the immediate, reflexive flurry of posts meant to portray anyone federal immigration officers kill as a threat to public safety. When an officer murdered Renee Good, the administration claimed she was a terrorist who was trying to run over the officer that killed her. Recordings proved this was all a lie. […]
Daily Deal: Tinymoose Pencil Pro Plus for iPad with Wireless Charging
The Pencil Pro Plus is your all-in-one tool for smooth, precise, and natural writing or drawing on any iPad Air, iPad Pro, or iPad mini released from 2018 to 2025. Designed for creators, students, and professionals alike, it features tilt sensitivity for shading, palm rejection for effortless hand placement, and a smart shortcut button for […]
Extreme Cold Hits Alton, Edwardsville, and Surrounding Areas On Monday, Jan. 26, 2026
ALTON - Marshall Pfahler, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in St. Louis, reported frigid temperatures across the region on Monday morning, Jan. 26, 2026. Alton recorded the lowest temperature at minus 6 degrees, with other areas experiencing similar cold conditions. According to Pfahler, Cahokia had a low of minus 1 degree, while St. Louis Lambert Airport and Millstadt both registered lows of minus 5 degrees. Wind chills further intensified the cold, dropping temperatures to
Centreville, IL., Records Highest Snowfall in Region This Weekend With 10.5 Inches
CENTERVILLE - Centreville, Illinois, recorded the highest total from weather watchers this past weekend at 10.5 inches, according to Marshall Pfahler, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. Centreville is a community in St. Clair County. Nearby communities in Illinois also saw substantial snowfall: Columbia received 9.5 inches, Collinsville and Edwardsville each reported 8.5 inches, Granite City had 7.8 inches, Swansea measured 7.7 inches, and Godfrey reported 7.3 inches. An official
Zach Hardin Named New Sheriff of Calhoun County
HARDIN - On January 23, 2026, Zach Hardin was officially appointed Sheriff of Calhoun County, Illinois, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Sheriff William “Bill” Heffington. The appointment was made during a Special Meeting of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners held at the Calhoun County Government Building in Hardin, Illinois. A quorum of the Board was present and unanimously approved the motion to appoint Hardin to the Office of Sheriff of Calhoun County. The
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Firefighters rescue horses from frozen pond: Photos
First responders in Cuba, Missouri, are being hailed as heroes for wading into a frozen pond to rescue two horses.
Missouri Republicans take another crack at reinstating presidential primary
The 2028 presidential primary would be held the first Tuesday in March.
Wesley Bell aims to lower energy costs. Nurse union again backs Cori Bush.
Bell and Bush, the top two Democratic candidates in Missouri's First District congressional primary race make news with new legislation, renewed endorsement
Bicyclist escorted off I-64 near Forest Park by police
A bicyclist who appears to have taken a very wrong turn was escorted by police off of Interstate 64 near Forest Park after riding along the highway.
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Missouri lawmakers propose easing vehicle inspection rules
Missouri lawmakers consider relaxing vehicle inspection requirements, sparking debate on safety and convenience for rural residents.
Turn Friday the 13th Into Your Lucky Night at GloBingo 2026
TROY, IL — The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce invites the community to light up the night at GloBingo 2026, happening Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Tri-Township Activity Center in Troy. The event will feature GloBingo, a high-energy, glow-themed bingo experience provided by Tribout Distributors, transforming Friday the 13th into a lucky night full of fun, prizes, and excitement. GloBingo 2026 is proudly sponsored by Troy Car Care and Edward Jones (Linda Manley), whos
GALLERY: SkyFOX's trip Monday morning over a snowy St. Louis
Following a large snow storm that left behind several inches of snow across the city and region, SkyFOX took a trip to the sky Monday to see what the morning was looking like for the community.
Grafton Ferry Purchase Agreement Is Official
GRAFTON — The City of Grafton finalized the purchase of the Grafton Ferry from the Calhoun Ferry Company (CFC) on Wednesday, January 20, 2026, following unanimous City Council approval the previous day. Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow met with ferry owners Denise Knight and Vincent Baalman to complete the transaction, marking a significant step toward establishing full-time, year-round ferry service between Grafton, Illinois, and St. Charles, Missouri. The signing ceremony took place in Grafton
US Senate Dems probe effect of Trump administration child care cutbacks on rural families
WASHINGTON — Several U.S. Senate Democrats launched an investigation into how the Trump administration’s child care funding cuts and policy changes are affecting rural families, in a Sunday letter provided exclusively to States Newsroom. Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Raphael Warnock of Georgia led four of their colleagues in urging the respective heads of Rural […]
Joe Walsh misses Eagles Sphere show after coming down with the flu
Joe Walsh missed his first Eagles show in over 50 years on Saturday.According to Rolling Stone, Walsh was forced to sit out of the band’s show at the Sphere in…
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