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Alton Municipal Band Tradition Continues: Free Concert Brings Holiday Cheer to Riverbend

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ALTON - The Alton Municipal Band continues its tradition of bringing holiday cheer to the Riverbend with a free concert at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Part of the “Music on the Riverbend” concert series at the First Presbyterian Church of Alton, the concert will feature local singer Robyn Brandon with director David Drillinger. Traditional carols and new holiday favorites alike will be performed, along with several toe-tapping jazz tunes. The historic music ensemble

MOWIT Loses a Sister and Friend – Patti Green

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Missouri Women In Trades (MOWIT) is tremendously saddened and heartbroken to have lost a sister, a supporter, and a friend, Patti Green. Patti served as the outreach coordinator for MOWIT since October 2023, where she helped many flourish in becoming the best version of themselves and getting involved as a tradeswoman. She had a loving […]

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Dede Hance

2 New Edwardsville Firefighters Sworn In

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EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Fire Department welcomed two new members on Tuesday night. Brandon Hoguet and Jake Hildenbrand were both officially sworn in as probationary firefighters at the Dec. 2, 2025 City Council meeting. City Clerk Michelle Boyer administered the Oaths of Office for both of the city’s newest probationary firefighters. Hoguet’s young son clung tightly to his father’s side as he took his oath, and both he and Hildenbrand took photos with city

Mizzou falls 76-71 to Notre Dame, first loss of season

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Markus Burton had 18 points and a career-high 10 assists, and Cole Certa added 14 points that included a late 3-pointer to help Notre Dame pull away to defeat previously-unbeaten Missouri 76-71 on Tuesday night in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
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EXO Lounge Outlines December Events: Candle-Making, All-You-Can-Eat Sushi and More

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EDWARDSVILLE - EXO Lounge has several fun December events planned. In addition to their restaurant, led by a Michelin-star chef, and med spa and nail bar services, which are always available, you can check out a variety of holiday- and winter-themed activities through the end of December. EXO is also hosting a “Friends” pop-up experience with real props from the TV show through Dec. 31, 2025. “We’ve got a fun month of December coming up with some things that we’re

One Airlifted: Two Injured In Major Collision In Wood River

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WOOD RIVER — Two were injured in a near head-on collision Wednesday morning, Dec. 3, 2025, at the intersection of Illinois Route 143 and Enviro Way, authorities said. The Wood River Fire Department responded to the crash at 8:41 a.m. on Dec. 3. Upon arrival, one patient was found unresponsive, Wood River Fire Chief Wade Stahlhut said. Stahlhut said that the individual was airlifted to a hospital in St. Louis in serious condition. A second patient, who was stable, was also transported by

Multiple Fire Departments Battle Roxana Structure Fire

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ROXANA — The Roxana Fire Department responded to a structure fire Wednesday morning, Dec. 3, 2025, in the 200 block of West Tydeman Street. When firefighters arrived, they encountered heavy fire and smoke coming from a shed and carport. A box alarm was called, bringing assistance from the Wood River, South Roxana, and Rosewood Heights fire departments. Firefighters worked quickly to contain the blaze, which had spread to the back of the house. Meanwhile, the Edwardsville Fire Department

Justice Department sues 6 more states for voter lists

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The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday expanded its legal campaign to force states to turn over voter lists containing sensitive personal information, suing six more states that have refused to provide the data. The Justice Department has now sued officials in more than a dozen states for the voter lists, following a first round […]
Jonathan Shorman

Hawley applauds decision to drop AI-related provision from Defense bill

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Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), a leading Senate critic of the threat he says the AI poses to American workers and impressionable teenagers, is applauding a preliminary decision by House GOP leaders to drop a provision barring states from regulating AI from the annual Defense bill. “Good. This is a terrible provision and should remain OUT,” [...]
Alexander Bolton