WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced legislation to ban the sale and manufacturing of products made from kangaroo skin, also known as “k-leather.” After years of the two lawmakers leading the charge on this issue, this week Mizuno and UMBRO joined cleat manufacturing giants—including Nike, Adidas, Puma and ASICS—in pledging to halt production of k-leather in their soccer cleats and other products. To help build on this momentum, reverse this inhumane trend and safeguard the kangaroo species from commercial exploitation, Senators Duckworth and Booker are introducing the Kangaroo Protection Act, which would help protect millions of wild kangaroos and their innocent babies who are needlessly killed every year for the use of their leather in commercial products. Additionally, this legislation would empower the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with other agencies, to issue civil and criminal
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a light-colored Mercury Mountaineer SUV with a Missouri temp tag on the rear of the vehicle, and the driver, described as a black female with a mole on the left side of her face, is being sought by police.
The Rolling Stones’ contribution to an upcoming tribute album celebrating the late King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier, has just been released.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have covered the…
Missouri deer hunters can apply in July for 145 managed hunts to control populations and use all meat, with results available from August 15 to January 15.
Historic Mississippi River Festival Archives Find Permanent Home as 2025 Festival Celebrates Legacy Former MRF Director Lyle Ward’s Personal Collection Makes Alton Debut During Festival Weekend After nearly five decades of safeguarding the memories of one of America’s most legendary music festivals, Lyle Ward is bringing his treasure trove to Alton. As a former […]
16th annual World’s Largest Swim Lesson included North County Rec. St. Louis County Parks and Recreation will join aquatic facilities around the world on Thursday, June 26, 2025, or the 16th annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL)—a global event promoting water safety and the importance of swim instruction for children. The WLSL is an annual […]
The United States could default between Aug. 15 and Oct. 3 if Congress doesn’t act to raise or suspend the debt limit before then, according to a projection the Bipartisan Policy Center published Wednesday. The new estimate from the centrist Washington, D.C., think tank would give Congress slightly more time to address the issue than […]
If finally approved, RECA expansion would make some people who lived near Coldwater Creek, West Lake Landfill and Weldon Spring eligible for federal aid.
GLEN CARBON – Glen Carbon trustees on Tuesday approved an agreement to install new security cameras in currently uncovered areas throughout the village. The $42,500 agreement between the city and Flock Safety Inc. will see the installation of two license plate reader (LPR) cameras, one fixed-position solar video camera, and four pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) security cameras. At Tuesday’s meeting, Public Safety Administrative Supervisor Coleen Schaller said that of the seven total new cameras, the two LPRs are being included for free. She then described some of the areas these new cameras will cover. “The first areas that we’re focusing on are the walk-on path, footpath access to the bike trails in the subdivisions that previously uncovered by cameras,” Schaller said. “We’re trying to cover all those access points.” She estimated that two cameras will be installed in the Huntington subdivision, along with two cameras in Iron Mountain Lake an
Here’s a fun corporate governance puzzle for you. Suppose you’re a foreign company trying to buy an American steel producer. The previous administration blocked your deal. The current president promised during his campaign to block it too, saying he’d stop it “instantaneously. Absolutely.” How do you get the deal approved? If you guessed “write the […]
EAST ALTON/WOOD RIVER - Emmanuel Kitchener, a 22-year-old area resident and former Special Olympics athlete, will celebrate his birthday with a party at 2 p.m. on July 26, 2025, at 215 Lincoln Avenue in East Alton. The event, themed around Power Rangers, aims to bring together friends and community members to support Emmanuel, who has faced some challenges since graduating from East Alton-Wood River High School three years ago. Emmanuel’s mother, Natasha Parker, said her son has struggled with loneliness after no longer participating in school activities and Special Olympics for the past year due to family health issues. “Because of disability, he doesn’t have a lot of friends, and also because he is not in school anymore and hasn't done Special Olympics,” Parker said. Emmanuel, who previously competed in basketball and bowling in Special Olympics, expressed excitement about the upcoming celebration. His mother said they are looking for future avenues for
If you've driven near downtown St. Louis at night, and the 630-foot monument isn't shining in the skyline, you might be wondering why. According to officials at the Gateway Arch, there may be a few reasons behind it.
WEST ALTON – The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, will temporarily close overnight access to Riverlands Way, Maple Island, Ellis Island, and Lincoln Shields Recreation Area in West Alton for the Fourth of July Weekend. Riverlands Way will be closed each of the following timeframes: July 3rd from 10:00pm through July 4th at 7:00am July 4th from 7:00pm through July 5th at 7:00am July 5th from 7:00pm through July 6th at 7:00am Maple Island Access and Boat Ramp will be closed each of the following timeframes: July 3rd from 6:00pm through July 4th at 7:00am July 4th from 6:00pm through July 5th at 7:00am July 5th from 6:00pm through July 6th at 7:00am Lincoln Shields Recreation Area and Ellis Island Trailhead Parking Lot will be closed each of the following timeframes: July 3rd from 6:00am through July 4th at 7:00am July 4th from 7:00pm through July 5th at 7:00am July 5th from 7:00pm through July 6th at 7:00am All areas will again remain
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