Fifth in a five-part series. Hope Broussard’s intrauterine device should have brought relief from her severe periods. But at 17, it started causing debilitating pain. At the Sandpoint, Idaho, clinic where the device was implanted, providers suspected it was embedded in her uterine wall, but lacked the ultrasound equipment to make a diagnosis. Homeless with […]
Letter To The Editor: As President of the NAACP Edwardsville Branch, I write today with a burdened heart and a firm resolve. Whether one agrees or disagrees with the political activist who was recently assassinated, or with the two political lawmakers who were executed in their own home in Minnesota, one undeniable truth remains: they were human beings. Their lives mattered. And just as we continue to call the names of many others who were cut down before their time, we are reminded that every life, regardless of race, creed, political affiliation, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation, carries inherent dignity. Humanity does not become negotiable based on political affiliation, personal conviction, or social standing. We must bring that same energy for justice, compassion, and truth to every corner of our communities and nation. Freedom of speech is a cornerstone of our democracy, but the greater principle is this: every person deserves the right to live, to be heard, and to
Council members have started searching for a place to lease ahead of a 2028 deadline to vacate current county headquarters or bring the building up to fire code.
International student enrollment has significantly decreased at St. Louis area universities this fall, following efforts by the Trump administration to curb immigration and change visa rules.
Brendan Carr has received ample attention for his recent failed attempt to ban a comedian and trample the First Amendment, something he’s facing several fledgling investigations over. But that disaster class in shitty governance shouldn’t overshadow all the other, terrible things Carr has been up to. Like last week, when Carr announced he’d be killing […]
ST. LOUIS - Authorities responded to the scene after reports of a house fire in north St. Louis. The fire broke out before 6 a.m. on North Taylor Avenue in north St. Louis. Crews are working to put the fire out. It is unknown what caused the fire or if anyone was left injured.
SALEM, N.D. — Spending 12 hours a day in his combine this week, harvesting amber rows of soybeans he planted in the spring, Andrew Streff has time to think — and it’s hard not to think about the ongoing trade dispute with China. The country is boycotting purchases of U.S. soybeans in response to President […]
Renata Cassiano Alvarez, the 2025 Visiting Artist in Residence at Laumeier Sculpture Park, works predominantly in clay, focusing on process to develop an intimate and collaborative relationship with her chosen […]
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - A strip mall was damaged after a fire Sunday evening in Cahokia Heights. The fire happened Sunday evening on Route 157 near Range Lane. Authorities could be seen attacking the fire from the roof. About 50 firefighters were able to get the fire under control in 20 minutes. The strip [...]
Following the cancellation of the "Green line" Metrolink expansion, it is only fair that voters be allowed to decide whether the city’s new plans warrant further investment.
Drivers in the St. Louis area should plan for two major ramp closures starting Monday, Oct. 7, due to pavement repairs, including the ramp from 370 east to 270 south and the ramp from I-44 east to I-55 north.
The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, with tensions escalating in Washington as both parties remain at an impasse over healthcare funding.
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