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Members of the Missouri Emergency Response Service - Large Animal Rescue (MERS) helped save two horses over the weekend in Franklin County.  Across both the rescues, the MERS teams traveled 51 miles.

Anheuser-Busch Debuts Exclusive Speakeasy at Brewery Lights on select nights from November 22 through December 30.

ALTON — Veterans and community members will gather at VFW Post 1308 for a Veterans Day event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. The event, held at 4445 Alby St., will feature a presentation of the National Colors by local Scouts, a flag raising ceremony, the laying of wreaths, and the playing of taps, followed by food service. Commander Chris Miller, who oversees the post’s operations, including food preparation. The annual event aims to honor veterans positively and

As the labor conflict between Boeing and St. Louis area union employees approaches 100 days, the aerospace giant is bumping up its offer to the striking machinists, offering more cash up front rather than company stock.

COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville will honor military veterans and active service members with a special Veterans Day program at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 at the American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia Street. The event, titled "Honoring Our Heroes," will feature remarks from Retired Major General William Enyart, whose military career and community service are highlighted as reasons for his selection as guest speaker. The program follows a Veterans Parade sponsored by the American Legion and

CHICAGO – Ahead of Veteran’s Day, Attorney General Kwame Raoul highlighted updates to the Illinois Service Member Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (ISERRA), which safeguards Illinois service member’s military service and minimizes its impact on their civilian careers. ISERRA was implemented in 2019 to reflect the reality of the military’s operational reserve force for service members and employers. The act was amended and passed by the Illinois General Assembly

GRANITE CITY – A local sex offender remains in custody after reportedly violating the Sex Offender Registration Act and committing multiple retail thefts in the area. Esmond L. Sanford, 51, listed as homeless out of Granite City, was charged on Nov. 5, 2025 with one count each of failure to register (a Class 3 felony) and his second or subsequent offense of retail theft under $300 (a Class 4 felony). On Nov. 4, 2025, Sanford allegedly failed to report weekly and in person to the chief

The mailings received last week — which were not checks, but receipts — spurred some retirees to go to their banks in an effort to cash them.

All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]

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As of 1 p.m., 10 Monday flights from Lambert were canceled and 56 delayed, according to FlightAware, a website which tracks flights nationally.

CHICAGO - Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth sent another letter to the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Friday, saying there is not enough urgency in honoring her request for an investigation into use of force by federal immigration agents in Chicago. Duckworth sent her initial letter on Oct 17 , calling for federal government watchdogs to launch an investigation into immigration agents’ tactics in the Chicago area as part of Operation Midway Blitz. In

GRAFTON — Mike Boschert, a Vietnam War veteran who served in the U.S. Army, was recently honored in a community salute recognizing his service to the country and his family. Boschert’s years of service and his contribution during the Vietnam War remain a significant part of his legacy. “Thank you for your service to country and family,” Sally, who nominated Boschert, wrote in the tribute. The salute serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by veterans like Boschert

The strike at Boeing’s St. Louis-area factories is the first since 1996, when workers at what was then homegrown McDonnell Douglas walked out for 99 days.

St. Louis City and County are offering emergency shelters and warming centers for those struggling to keep warm in the freezing temperatures, with beds, meals, showers, and other services available for single men, single women, and families.

BELLEVILLE - Caritas Family Solutions is excited to announce that it has been chosen by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to help develop a new online payment portal designed to improve payment processes for nonprofit agencies and providers across the state. Leading this initiative is Abigail York, Billing Operations Manager at Caritas, who was chosen for her extensive experience with the foster care system and her success in creating an internal communication process

The U.S. Marine Corps marks a major milestone Monday as the institution celebrates its 250th birthday!

SAINT LOUIS - The St. Louis region is one of the top in the country for aerospace, avionics, and aviation. Mary Lamie recently stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello to talk about bi-state development and the St. Louis Regional Freightway, including growing opportunities in several fields. She noted that St. Louis has “three main anchor aerospace companies” in Boeing, Gulfstream and West Star. As a result, there are thousands of jobs available in these

Over the weekend, the President of the United States fell for obvious satire from a website literally called “The Dunning Kruger Times.” Donald Trump—a man with access to the best, most accurate information on basically any subject—posted to Truth Social a screenshot claiming that “DOGE halts yearly payments of $2.5 million to Barack Obama for […]