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EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band will present its final concert of the summer season on Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park. The program, titled Echoes of an Era, celebrates the sounds of rock, pop, and film music that helped define a generation. The first half of the concert will feature music from artists such as Elton John, Elvis Presley, and Henry Mancini, along with a lively salute to the early days of rock and roll. For the second half, the band will welcome a special guest group, the Abbey Road Warriors, a local Beatles tribute band. Together, the two groups will present an exciting collaboration that brings the timeless music of The Beatles to life in a unique setting. Concessions will be provided by the Edwardsville High School Band Boosters, with proceeds supporting scholarships created in memory of Oliver Knapp, a dedicated EHS percussionist whose passion for music continues to inspire young musicians. The evening

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PIERRON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lane closures on Illinois 143 near Pierron in Bond County will begin today, Aug. 18. Flaggers will maintain two-way traffic. These closures are needed to allow for pavement rehabilitation work, which is expected to be completed by early September, weather permitting. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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Spencer shared with the public the full external report, completed independently by the law firm Carmody MacDonald

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will step down as the state’s top cop to become co-deputy director with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

ST. LOUIS – Today, Mayor Cara Spencer shared with the public the full external report into the immediate response to the May 16 tornado, completed independently by the law firm Carmody MacDonald. Mayor Spencer called for an external investigation to ensure clarity and transparency on what caused the failure to activate the City’s outdoor warning sirens before the tornado, as well as any other shortcomings in the City’s immediate response. After a search for an outside entity to take on this work, Carmody MacDonald, a law firm that houses significant investigatory experience, including several former prosecutors, was chosen and began its investigation in early July, at which point the City turned over all files it had gathered during the initial internal investigation. Carmody MacDonald reviewed those files but conducted its own interviews, document reviews and site visits. The report was completed on Aug. 15 and is now being shared with the public in full. “When

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Expectations are high for new transportation provider Zum Services after the chaos of last year with 19 different vendors including taxis.

Missouri will need a new attorney general for the third time in six years as Andrew Bailey announced on Monday that he plans to step down to become co-deputy director of the FBI.  “My life has been defined by a call to service, and I am once again answering that call, this time at the […]

Western allies are abandoning American leadership while we stand by, morally bankrupt and intellectually spent, watching children starve in Gaza with weapons we provided to a corrupt authoritarian we’re too cowardly to constrain. Meanwhile, the same brilliant minds who assured us Trump was a master negotiator who’d never actually implement his policies are already preparing […]

President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies at the White House Monday celebrated Russian President Vladimir Putin’s concession of NATO-like security protections for Ukraine as part of a future peace deal between the two countries. In a social media post on Monday night, Trump said he called Putin after the meetings were […]

Richmond Heights Police Department issued a missing persons report for a 69-year-old man last seen nearly two months ago.

JERSEY - Jovee Hileman, graduating 2025 senior from Jersey Community High School, concluded her school year in May by earning the highest band awards for a senior. The John Phillip Sousa Award recognizes the top student in the band program and the Louis Armstrong Award honors the top student in the Jazz program. Jovee began playing the trumpet in 5th grade at Jersey Community Middle School and switched to the French horn in the 6th grade when JCMS Band Director Waylon Schroeder encouraged her and some of Jovee's classmates to audition for the Alton Youth Symphony. “My participation in the Alton Youth Symphony was extremely beneficial to my success in high school. The experience made me more familiar with different styles of conducting and I was able to read and play more advanced music.” says Jovee. In high school, the music program gave Jovee a tight network of friends and her dedication and hard work paid off. Jovee will be attending Maryville University this fall to

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The eastbound train, en route from Kansas City to St. Louis, struck a trailer at a private crossing east of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, on Sunday afternoon.

TROY – The final First Fridays event of the season is set for Friday, September 5, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. in Downtown Troy. Guests can enjoy an evening filled with live music, local eats, refreshing drinks, and community shopping as Market & Main transforms into a lively destination for all ages. This month’s featured entertainment is The Dude Abides Duo, bringing a fun mix of music that will keep the crowd entertained throughout the evening. Attendees will find plenty of delicious dining options with Spud Shack Food Truck, Takozz, Slabs on the Curb, Franko’s Hot Dogs & Bratz, Polar Paradise, Zanny Popz Frozen Treats, and Washington Kettle Corn all serving up crowd favorites. The fun doesn’t stop there—local establishments will also be on hand with drink specials, including The Wine Diva Pop Up Bar, The Balanced Bee, Time Out Bar & Grill, The Happy Elephant, Kokomo Joe’s, and VFW Post 976. Guests are encouraged to explore the Market

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This report has been updated. WASHINGTON — Six Republican governors are sending more than 1,000 National Guard members to the District of Columbia after President Donald Trump last week activated 800 members from the district’s Guard as part of his federal takeover of the nation’s capital. The deployment would bring the total number of National Guard troops […]

The City of St. Louis is expected to release the findings of an external investigation into the tornado siren failure that occurred when the deadly May 16 storm struck. It comes on the same day the city’s emergency management director, who’s been on paid leave since the tornado, heads to city hall for a disciplinary hearing.

Paying a visit to a popular cave network in mid-Missouri is a fun and free way to stay cool during August’s heat.