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Proposed federal cuts threaten nursing programs and research funding for Missouri

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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. […]
Grace Martin

Community Rallies for Family After West Alton Tragedy

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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

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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’ […]
Anna Claire Vollers, Nada Hassanein

Domestic Battery Charge Filed Against Felon In Jersey County

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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

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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

SUV Crashes Into Wood River Home Causing Damage

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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

This Day in History on January 5: Construction Begins on Golden Gate Bridge

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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